Addition deed of Bartolomeu da Fonseca revoking his entail foundation deed and founding again an entail. The testator appoints a Santa Casa da Misericórdia as vice-administrator and his brother's, Diogo da Fonseca, descendants as first administrators. He also defines the entail administration clauses. Addition deed approved in 1620-04-14.
Annexation deed by which Gonçalo Coelho, attaches several assets to the entail of which he was administrator. Manuel Luís Paiva and Antónia Alves, his wife, appointed successors to the administration, also entail, for their part, some assets to the entail, committing themselves to the fulfillment of the institution.
Chapel foundation deed made by Estêvão Soares de Albergaria, Cavaleiro da Ordem de Cristo, and Ana de Macedo, his wife. They entailed the third part of their assets, including their farmstead (quinta) in Lumiar, Lisboa, and determined that part of its revenues (4 000 réis) had to be delivered, each year, by the entail's future administrators to the chaplain of the brotherhood of S. Sebastião to guarantee the celebration of annual masses for their souls in the hermitage of S. Sebastião of Lumiar. They designated Diogo Soares de Albergaria, their son, who was in Brasil at that time, to become its first administrator. The institutors declared also that their bodies had to be buried in that hermitage, next to the grave of Ana de Macedo's mother, Madalena da Maia.
Chapel foundation deed made by Estêvão Soares de Albergaria, Cavaleiro professo da Ordem de Cristo, and Ana de Macedo, his wife. They entailed the third part of their assets, including their farmstead (quinta) in Lumiar, Lisboa, and determined that part of its revenues (4 000 réis) had to be delivered, each year, by the entail's future administrators to the chaplain of the brotherhood of S. Sebastião to guarantee the celebration of annual masses for their souls in the hermitage of S. Sebastião of Lumiar. They designated Diogo Soares de Albergaria, their son, who was in Brasil at that time, to become its first administrator. The institutors declared also that their bodies had to be buried in that hermitage, next to the grave of Ana de Macedo's mother, Madalena da Maia.
Chapel foundation deed by Pedro Antunes Ribeiro. The founder established a chapel with the perpetual obligation of a weekly mass. He appointed his nephew Gervásio Antunes Ribeiro, priest of São Gens de Salamonde, as chaplain. The chaplain, treasurer and administrator of the chapel had to be close relatives of the founder, issued from the "Casa da Bouça" or "Louredo". Illegitimate children were excluded from these positions. In the case of two clerics with the same degree of kinship, preference was given to the poorest.
Chapel foundation deed by Pedro Rodrigues. The administrator should be his godson and nephew Pedro Rodrigues, who was currently a student. The administration should be a privilege of the institutor's relatives who wanted to be ordained as priests, and the role could only be exercised by a layman in the absence of clerics.
Chapel foundation deed by which Salvador Gonçalves, moedeiro, and his wife, Inês Alves, establish a chapel with the invocation of Nossa Senhora do Rosário in the church of Santo Adrião da Póvoa, where they wish to be buried. They entail their properties, namely houses and farmlands in Póvoa de Santo Adrião, with an obligation of an annual mass on the day of Nossa Senhora do Rosário and other holidays of the Virgin. They appoint their niece, Inês Rodrigues, daughter of António Rodrigues and Beatriz Alves, sister of Inês Alves, as first administrator, and her successors afterwards. They also bequeath to their nephew, Bernardo Vaz, and to his successors, a vineyard which Salvador Gonçalves had inherited from his father, Gonçalo Pires, with an obligation of an annual mass in their chapel.
Chapel foundation deed by Doctor João de Coimbra, provisor in the Archbishopric of Braga. The founder declares that he had previously received permission from the King to acquire property to be incorporated into a chapel he had built in honour of Nossa Senhora da Conceição, next to the church of São João do Souto in Braga. His nephew, Cristóvão de Coimbra, would be the first owner and administrator of the chapel, to be succeeded by his first-born son, with the exception of clerics, illegitimate children and those who had committed lese-majeste crimes. The estates could not be leased to "fidalgos", "cavaleiros" or "oficiais do rei", but only to farmers and labourers. Every year, during the mass of Nossa Senhora da Conceição, the chaplain would read the deed of foundation to keep the memory of the founder alive.
Chapel foundation deed of Manuel Gonçalves Moreira, which he had done in the church of the monastery of Santo António of Viana [do Castelo] and where he wanted to be buried. He entails his houses, located in Viana do Castelo, on Rua de Santa Catarina, for the celebration of the charges. The administrator must be the eldest, legitimate son. In case of non-fulfillment of the charges, the administration would transfer to Santa Casa da Misericórdia of Viana.
Chapel foundation deed of the chapel of Santo Espírito, in the monastery of São Domingos of Évora, founded by Gonçalo Boto. He entailed assets to ensure the celebration of the previously contracted charges. He appointed Pedro Boto to be the first administrator during his lifetime and, after his death, he shall be succeeded by his eldest male son.
Chapel foundation deed by António Rebelo in the church of Santiago de Anha, fulfilling his uncle's will, and outilining the entail's rules. Since Manuel de Miranda, the following successor named by the institutor, had died, António Rebelo appointed as his successor Margarida Gonçalves. After her death, the administrator should be the closest kin of João Fernandes, following the established hierarchies of succession.
Chapel foundation deed by which Isabel Rodrigues Boto ordered the foundation of a chapel with a perpetual pious obligation of two masses celebrated every week in the monastery of São Francisco of Évora. She appointed Diogo Rodrigues Boto to be the first administrator during his lifetime and, after his death, he shall be succeeded by his eldest son.
Chapel foundation deed of António Pires and Beatriz Gonçalves, his wife. Beatriz Gonçalves entails several assets, including her farmstead in Lisboa, with an obligation of annual masses in the altar of Nossa Senhora da Piedade of the monastery of Nossa Senhora do Carmo of Lisbon. António Pires undertakes to also entail a third of his assets. They appoint Pedro Rebelo, son of António Pires, as first administrator, and his descendants afterwards.
Chapel foundation deed by Pedro da Grã. The founder explains that the reason he decided to found the chapel was because of the benefits that masses bring to souls. For this reason, he established a chapel in the church of Santiago da Cividade, where perpetual masses would be celebrated. The first administrator was to be his brother Manuel da Grã, who had the power to appoint one of his relatives as his successor, preferring a man but accepting a woman. The founder bequeathed property to the chapel, but also left 1,000 cruzados to be used for the purchase of other properties. Two-thirds of the income was to be spent on pious obligations, such as masses and the marriage of orphans. The documents relating to the chapel were to be recorded in the "Livro das Capelas" of the Juízo dos Resíduos de Braga, to whom the institutior also demanded constant vigilance in the fulfilment of the pious duties. The administrator had to live in Braga and keep a key to the chapel. Two "tombos" of the chapel were made.
Chapel foundation deed by João Dias Leite, by which he decided to institute a chapel in the newly built church of Santa Cruz. He appointed his nephew Teodoro Leite as administrator. He and all the administrators had several obligations, namely to be members of the Brotherhood of Santa Cruz and to use the family coat of arms. Succession would pass primarily through first-born sons, excluding illegitimate children. A copy of the deed of foundation was to be inserted in the Livro das Capelas and another in the archives of the Brotherhood of Santa Cruz.
Codicil of Tomás de Bairros and Joana da Costa, his wife, revoking their will (dated 1559-10-29) and previous codicil. They order their grave in the same chapel as Jesus, in the church of Nossa Senhora do Funchal, in Ameixoeira. They instituted an entail and appoint whatever survives from them heir and administrator. They reduce the determined charges and appoint Damião Borges, to administer it after the death of both, if he married Isabel da Costa, Joana da Costa's niece. His son would succeed him. If the marriage did not materialize, the administration would fall to António Gonçalves and then to his eldest son.
Codicil made by Miguel Tavares, in which he ordered, among other dispositions, changes to the institution of the chapel that he had previously instituted, since a large part of the assets he had inherited from his father were already entailed to an entail. The institutor confirms D. Branca, his wife, as his first administrator of the chapel, during her lifetime, having to support two twin girls, called Maria and Branca. If they professed as nuns, the administration of the chapel would pass to the heir of the institutor's father or mother, as stated in the will chart. D. Branca could, however, relinquish the administration to the older of the two twins, if she wanted to marry.
Codicil by which Diogo Rodrigues Trombeta and Margarida Fernandes, his wife, ordering the establishment of the chapel in the mother church of Sousel, because his ancestors were buried in his churchyard, and determine who should succeed Estêvão Rodrigues in its administration. It comes from a certificate, issued in 1622, in the possession of Barnabé Maldonado, escrivão da Provedoria de Estremoz.
Codicil by which Cristóvão de Brito, D. Beatriz de Ataíde's husband, member of the Conselho do Rei, establishes an entail with public debt instruments and a farmstead (quinta) in Ribatejo, appointing João de Brito, his nephew, to be its first administrator. The latter and his descendants are obligated to support the celebration of annual masses for the soul of the institutor in the chapel of Nossa Senhora da Assunção of the church of the monastery of Madre de Deus of Lisboa and to maintain alight a lamp inside it. Followed by an approval deed issued on 1560-03-25 and an opening deed issued on 1561-08-09.
Codicil of D. Maria Rebelo, adding and changing clauses to her previous codicil. She appoints Aires de Miranda Henriques, her nephew, as first administrator of her entail, and his successors afterwards. If he dies before her, the entail shall be inherited by his brother, Fernando de Miranda Henriques. She also lists the pieces she donates to her chapel.
Nuncupative codicil made in Castelo de Vide by Violante Gonçalves, in which she ordered the foundation of an entail with a perpetual obligation of three masses celebrated every year. The institutor named her son Francisco Fernandes and his sister Joana Veles as first administrators during their lifetimes and, after their deaths, they would be succeeded by Isabel Veles, granddaughter of the institutor, and from there on the succession should continue on her descendants. No illegitimate heir could ever administrate the entail and anyone who married with another person of the so-called "infected races" would be deprived from the administration.
Codicil by which Pedro Vaz Rexa bequeaths two houses the Senado da Câmara de Lisboa has leased him to Francisca da Gaia, his niece, and to Ana da Gaia, respectively sister and daughter of Simão da Gaia, heir of his entail, under the condition that each of them shall order a daily mass for his soul in the convent of S. Francisco de Xabregas, if the Senado allows it. They shall be bequeathed to their descendents. If they have none, they can appoint another successor o sell the houses with their respective obligations. If the Senado doesn't allow the entailment of these houses, their possessors shall find other properties to entail in their place, with the same conditions. He also declares that if the lineage of Simão da Gaia is extinguished, his entail shall pass to Manuel Mendes, his cousin, and to his descendants, and establishes new clauses for this entail.
Codicil of Tomás de Bairros confirming the conditions of his codicil dated 1562-12-23. He confirms that, after the his and his wife's death, the administration of the chapel would fall to Isabel da Costa, his wife's niece, and to her husband, and later to their eldest son.
Codicil of Diogo Rodrigues Trombeta and Margarida Fernandes, his wife, adding clauses related to the succession in the chapel that they establish in his will. It was inserted in a certificate, issued in 1622, in the possession of Barnabé Maldonado, escrivão da Provedoria de Estremoz.
Codicil by which Violante Gonçalves Barba established an entail, incorporating her assets for the fulfillment of the pious charges. He designated his son Francisco Fernandes and his wife Joana Velez to be its first administrators. After their deaths, it should succeed Isabel Velez.
Confirmation letter to Pedro Álvares de Abreu de Sousa confirming the entail founded by his parents António de Abreu de Sousa and D. Isabel and the entail's conditions presented by him. The king granted the confirmation letter after Provedor of comarca made the ordered inquiries to confirm Pedro Álvares de Abreu de Sousa's declarations.
Declaration deed made by Jorge Caldeira Tavares in which he disposed and ordered the foundation of two more entails composed of rural properties and estates in Portalegre's outskirts. To administrate the second entail he named his son Pedro Tavares de Mesquita and to administrate the third entail he named his son Miguel de Tavares. Both entails would have the exactly the same conditions and succession clauses of the first entail he founded in his will, which was administrated by his son Diogo Caldeira, except for the perpetual pious obligations, that he withdrew from those new entails.
Declaration deed of Ana Monteiro Correia, appointing her daughter Eugénia de Vasconcelos, married with Francisco da Silva, as successor in the chapel previously founded.
Followed by the approval deed (1672-10-01, fls. 255-255v).
Declaration deed made by Jorge Caldeira Tavares in which he disposed and ordered the foundation of two more entails composed of rural properties and estates in Portalegre's outskirts. To administrate the second entail he named his son Pedro Tavares de Mesquita and to administrate the third entail he named his son Miguel de Tavares. Both entails would have the exactly the same conditions and succession clauses of the first entail he founded in his will, which was administrated by his son Diogo Caldeira, except for the perpetual pious obligations, that he withdrew from those new entails.
Donation deed by which Maria de Sottomayor donates to her nephew João de Brito de Sottomayor a farm called "Vale de Freiras", in the outskirts of Lisboa, with its orchards, olive groves, vineyards, houses and olive oil press. He is appointed to be its first administrator and obligated to order the celebration of masses in the Convent of Nossa Senhora da Graça, in Lisboa.
Donation deed by which Matias Gonçalves donates several properties, including salt pans, a vineyard and a pine forest, to António, son of Manuel Nunes and Luísa Martins, reserving the usufruct during his lifetime. The donation was made on condition that António became a cleric and fulfilled the donor's legacies. Otherwise, it would be for Maria, Antonio's sister. Among the legacies, he orders his grave in the church of São João Batista of Coruche, in the tomb of Leonor Gomes, his wife, as well as the fulfillment of charges. The next administrator must be the son of the previous one. Until António became a cleric, or Maria did not reach the age of majority, the administrator would be Luís Ferreira.
Donation deed by Francisco Bravo de Távora and Margarida Pereira, entailing estates to the chapel of São Francisco. The surviving member of the couple had the power to appoint the next administrator.
Donation deed by Pedro Eanes Campelo to Lourenço Campelo for his marriage with Filipa Guimarães. With this donation, Pedro Eanes Campelo established an entail that was to remain in the possession of Lourenço and his descendants, to be transmitted through the first-born sons, excluding clerics, illegitimate children and people who had committed lese-majeste crimes. The head of the entail was to be the estate of Barca, in São Romão da Ucha, Prado. A perpetual obligation was imposed to celebrate 10 annual masses in the church where Pedro Eanes Cameplo decided to be buried.
Donation deed by which Francisco de Sousa Azevedo donates to Manuel Leme de Magalhães, his brother-in-law and cousin, the Quinta da Corredoura, located in the parish of Fontelas, in the municipality of Penaguião, which includes properties that belong to the entail of Samodães. The farm was then to be administered by a legitimate son of Manuel Leme, and then by his descendants, upon charges, celebrated in the Espírito Santo's chapel, located on the same farm.
Donation deed by which Maria de Araújo donates, after her death, all her assets to her compadre João Barreiros. The donation is made in the form of a chapel, with associated charges in the chapel of São Paio de Jolda, in Arcos de Valdevez.
Donation deed made in São Filipe, Ilha do Fogo, by cónego Rafael Gomes, in Cabo Verde, in which he donated his farms of Pico and Garça, with all their lands, plantations and enslaved persons to Arsénio Gomes, a boy that he raised in his home, with the condition that he and his descendants would order the celebration of one perpetual sung mass and half of one divine office for the salvation of his soul. After the death of Arsénio the succession should always continue on his legitimate descendants, or if he had none, the administration would be handled to his sister Catarina or to his sister Juliana Fernandes. If Arsénio ever married with a woman of colour, the administration would be immediatly handled to his nephews. If any of the entailed enslaved persons died, the administrator would be obliged to replace him or her.
Donation deed by which Aníbal Sernige donates to Manuel Sernige, his son, several properties located on the outskirts of Porto, Feira, Aveiro, Esgueira and Ílhavo, as an entail. The administrator was responsible for appointing the successor from among his sons. If not, it would be for the eldest. The charges were to be celebrated in the hermitage of Nossa Senhora, in the place of Sá, on the outskirts of Ílhavo. In case of extinction of the lineage, he would stay in that hermitage. Manuel Sernige and Maria Ferreira, his wife, accept the conditions of the donation, undertake to fulfill the charges and attach other properties to the entail.
Donation deed by which Sebastião Pereira and his wife Ana da Costa decided to give all their assets to Sebastião. The couple did not have any children of their own, but in view of the great affection they both had for Sebastião, who was Sebastião Pereira's natural son, they decided that he should be the heir to their estate. The property, namely the farmstead of Bastuço, was incorporated into a chapel with the task of celebrating a perpetual weekly mass in the church of Santa Maria de Barcelos, where the couple were to be buried. On the death of the couple, Sebastião would take possession of the estate, to be succeeded by his first-born son, excluding any illegitimate children from the administration. If he had no descendants, the entail was to be given to Ambrósio Pereira, who was also a legitimate son of Sebastião Pereira, or alternatively to his nephew Gaspar de Maris.
Donation deed by which Gonçalo Vaz donates an hospital in Sacavém, which was founded by one of his ancestors, and its properties to Pedro Afonso, Afonso Domingues' son. The latter and his descendants are obligated to support the celebration of annual masses for the institutor's soul in the church where his body would be buried and to guarantee that the hospital has four beds, which should be occupied by poor people. If, at the time of the donor's death, a son or a grandson survives him, he must become the administrator of the hospital instead of Pedro Afonso. Afonso Domingues, Cavaleiro do Conselho do Rei, approves this deed on behalf of his minor son.
Donation deed by which Beatriz Fernandes, widow of Domingos Martins Morgado, donates all of her properties in Monsaraz and its surroundings, including her half of the estate of Sardinha, to her nephew, Manuel Fernandes, son of her sister Catarina Lopes, as an entail, with the obligation of a daily mass in the altar of Nossa Senhora do Rosário of the church of Santa Maria da Lagoa. He can appoint its chaplain and the future administrator among his children, who will, afterwards, appoint the next administrators among their descendants. If no appointment is made, the entail shall pass to the eldest son. She also promises to buy two moios of wheat to annex to her entail.
Dowry deed by Isabel Gomes, widow of António Álvares Estaço, to her daughter, Jerónima Madeira, on the ocasion of her marriage to Simão de Seixas, son of Simão de Seixas and Madalena Fernandes. Part of the dowry is made up of a public debt instrument, which she entails with an obligation of masses in the convent of S. Francisco de Xabregas, Lisboa, to be administered by Jerónima Madeira and her husband, and by the successors of her marriage. Contains a will chart (extract) of António Álvares Estaço and the respective approval deed, dated 1560-03-29; and a grace warrant issued to Simão de Seixas, escrivão of the Alfândega of Lisbon, allowing him to leave the office to one of the sons, dated 1559-07-01.
Dowry deed by which Rodrigo Afonso, carpinteiro de tenda, and his wife, Maria Lopes, make a donation to José Rodrigues and Baltasar Rodrigues, sons of Rodrigo Afonso's first marriage to Violante Rodrigues, on the occasion of their marriages to Inês and Maria Borges, daughters of Vicente Borges and Guiomar Gil. They donate to José Rodrigues their houses in Rua do Álamo, Lisboa, and other properties belonging to Maria Lopes, to be entailed with an obligation of one weekly mass and one annual mass for their souls. If José Rodrigues dies without descendants, the entail shall pass to his brother, Baltasar, and his descendants. If they both die without descendants, the entail shall pass to their wives, first Inês, then Maria Borges.
Dowry deed by which Brás Teixeira de Távora established an entail, appointing his niece Maria de Oliveira de Faria to be its first administrator. She was due to order the celebration of masses in the Convent of Nossa Senhora da Graça, in Lisboa. This entail is composed of houses, land, vineyards and an olive grove in Lisboa and its outskirts.
Dowry deed by which D. Pedro de Meneses, Conde de Vila Real, promised to give 20 000 dobras mouriscas to his daughter, D. Beatriz de Meneses, and D. Fernando de Noronha, her groom, to enable their marriage. Since he had already given 5 000 dobras to D. Fernando, he committed himself to deliver the remaining part in the following years. A considerable portion of the dowry should be paid with lands located in Portugal, which would be incorporated in an entail. After the death of D. Beatriz de Meneses, it would be administrated by her eldest legitimate son and transmitted to his descendants. As a guaranty that he would fulfil that promise, D. Pedro de Meneses gave the possession of the following properties to the couple: a farmstead in the Julgado de Palhais ("quinta do Chão de Couce"); all the rents and rights attached to the Julgado de Avelar; a property in Rapoula; lands in the Julgados de Aguda, Maçãs e Pousa Foles; assets in Torres Novas; the village of Alcoentre; a farmstead in Vila Franca ("quinta das Lameiras"); two farmsteads in Lisboa ("quinta da Charneca"; "quinta da Palma") and another in Cabeça de Alporche ("quinta de Alcouvar"). D. Fernando de Noronha gave 4 000 dobras mouriscas as a dower to his future wife.
Dowry deed by which António Ferreira donates various assets to João da Veiga Borges, his son, so that he can be ordained. The donation is made in the form of a chapel, determining the celebration of charges. The successor must be the son of the previous administrator. An acknowledgment record follows, dated 1646-03-27.
Dowry deed for the marriage of Luís Borralho Godinho, son of João Domingues Borralho, to Margarida Freire da Vide, daughter of Maria Freire da Vide. Maria Freire is represented by Afonso Martins da Vide, her son. The dowry assets include a third of the assets of João Domingues Borralho and Inês Alcoforado, his now deceased wife, given in the form of an entail. The bride and groom would be the first administrators, and after their deaths, they would be left to their eldest son.
Dowry deed by Francisco de Faria to his daughter D. Ana de Faria to marry to Rui Dias de Meneses, founding an entail with assets in Meca, in the outskirts of Alenquer, and in the island of S. Tomés and with masses in the church of Santa Quitéria, in Meca.
Dowry deed made by Manuel Bernardes de Seixas and Mariana Pereira Pimentel, his wife, to Martinho Pereira de Seixas, his son, for his priestly ordination. Donated assets are entailed in the form of a chapel, with associated charges. It contains inserted a letter of attorney of Martinho Pereira de Seixas to Doutor Fernando Luís da Silva (dated 1690-11-14).
Entail and chapel foundation deed by Father Bartolomeu Velho, parish priest in São Julião de Freixo. Bartolomeu declares that he had built an hermitage in Navió dedicated to Nossa Senhora da Assunção, to which he entailed estates. The administrator of the chapel was to be named in a later will. However, the succession to the chapel was to be by blood, with clerics being preferred. If there were no clerics, the administration would be in the hands of a layman appointed by the last owner. All administrators were obliged to use the family name, to inherit estates and to be Old Christians. Illegitimate children were excluded from the administration.
Entail and chapel foundation deed by priest Fernando Rodrigues de Carvalho, under the invocation of Santo António of Arguedeira, in the parish of São Pedro de Tarouca. The institutor entails assets to the chapel, which he had already ordered built and where he wants to be buried, for their maintenance and fulfillment of charges. He appoints priests Domingos da Silva and Ambrósio de Carvalho, as first chaplains and Lucrécia Lopes de Carvalho, daughter of Baltazar Rodrigues, his cousin, as first administrator. Licenciado Domingos de Carvalho, canon of the cathedral of Lamego, uncle of Lucrécia Lopes de Carvalho, undertakes to attach to the entail all the property inherited from his parents.
Entail and chapel foundation deed by Simão de Medeiros and Isabel Gomes. The couple declares not having children, stating that their will was to entail their estates, formed by houses in Porto and rural assets in the outskirts of the city. The property was to be owned by a single person in the manner of a "morgado". A part of the income should be channelled to the monastery of Madre de Deus de Monchique, in Porto, where they have previously negotiated the institution of a chapel, a site of burial for themselves and their descendants, to be called the "Chapel of the Medeiros". Their son Teodoro de Medeiros was already buried there, and the institutor’s coat of arms was to be placed on the wall. If the chapel wasn't accepted by the provincial of the order, the administrator of the entail was to transfer the remains of the institutor to the convent of S. Bento de Avé Maria in Porto, where Simão's parents were buried. The surviving member of the couple would be the first administrator. After them, the administrator was to be recruited from among Simão's relatives, and was to be a male, excluding clerics, illegitimate children and those who had committed crimes against God and the King. The first administrator would be obliged to register the deed of foundation in the records of the Provedoria of Porto, and his successors would have to entail more property when they took possession of the entail.
Entail and chapel foundation deed by Brás Rodrigues Pita and Isabel Mendes Dantas, his wife, in Caminha, ordering the celebration of masses in the monastery of Santa Clara of Caminha and appointing the last one of them to die as the first administrator and, after his or her death, his legitimate daughter, Inês Vaz Pita. This deed should value as a will or codicil. Deed approved in 1608-08-05.
Entail and chapel foundation deed by António Rodrigues and Beatriz Domingues, entailing properties in Vila Cova, with the obligation of celebrating 52 masses every year in the church of that parish. As administrator, they appointed their great-niece Maria, granting her the power to appoint one of her future children as successor. If the administrators failed to appoint a child as administrator, the successor should be the youngest children, therefore using the entail's revenues to support every child while they were single.
Entail and chapel foundation deed by Pedro Machado and his wife Isabel Francisca. The couple decided to entail properties "em capela e morgado". They were both to own the properties during their lifetimes. After their death, the entail was to be held by their son, Francisco Machado. The entail was linked to the obligation to celebrate perpetual masses in different places, such as the burial place of the institutors, which was yet to be decided, and the chapel of São Pedro, in Braga Cathedral. Succession to the entail was to be by appointment, as the founders argued that this mechanism would make children more obedient to their parents. If Francisco Machado or another administrator failed to appoint a successor, the entail was to go to the first-born son. Illegitimate children and those who had committed lese-majeste crimes were excluded from the administration.
Entail and chapel foundation deed by Álvaro Vaz Mogueimas, in farmstead (quinta) of S. Bento, in S. Mamede de Arca, in Ponte de Lima, with his available portion and his wife's, D. Catarina de Couros Carneiro, available portion, wich she bequeathed to him in her nuncupative will to unite to his to found an entail and chapel. The institutor appoints as first successor his eldest son, António de Couros Carneiro. If he does not built the chapel, dedicated to Nossa Senhora do Monte da Piedade, during his lifetime his son should do it, leaving him the imagem of Nossa Senhora.
Entail and chapel foundation deed by Gonçalo Jacome. Gonçalo decided to entail his lands in Aldeia da Torre in a "capela e vínculo de morgado". The first administrator was to be his daughter Catarina Jacome, married to Gonçalo Ferreira, or alternatively the descendants of Gonçalo Jacome's brothers, Domingos, Catarina Francisca or Paulo Jacome. The administrators had the right to appoint one of their children as their successor. However, people of illegitimate descent were excluded. The administrators were obliged to use the surname Jacome and to celebrate masses at the Espírito Santo altar in Santa Maria da Aveleda church.
Entail foundation and annexation deed by Simão da Cunha and D. Luísa de Almeida, his wife, with the remaining of their available portions, entailing it to the entail founded by Guiomar de Sequeira, D. Luísa's mother, in her will, dated from 1568, and mentioning the previous entail foundation and annexation deed, dated from 1596-03-31. They also declare that Francisco Botelho, uncle of D. Luísa, bequeathed, in his codicil, 2000 cruzados to this entail, with the pious obligation of ten prayed masses and five sung masses in Nossa Senhora de Triana, in the town of Alenquer. The institutors describe all the entail foundation clauses and mention that the entail founded by Guiomar de Sequeira included her available portion, a part of the available portion of Simão Ferreira, her husband, and the reserved portions of Ana da Madre de Deus, their daughter and sister of D. Luísa de Almeida. They also request to the king the confirmation of this entail foundation deed. Followed by the consent deed of D. Luísa de Almeida, dated from 1623-10-16.
Entail foundation and annexation deed by Simão da Cunha and D. Luísa de Almeida, his wife, with the remaining of their available portions and entailing it to the entail founded by Guiomar de Sequeira, D. Luísa's mother, in her will, dated from 1578-05-13. The institutors describe all the entail foundation clauses and mention that the entail founded by Guiomar de Sequeira included her available portion, a part of the available portion of Simão Ferreira, her husband, and the reserved portions of Ana da Madre de Deus, their daughter and sister of D. Luísa de Almeida. They also request to the king the confirmation of this entail foundation deed.
Entail foundation and donation deed by D. Helena da Costa of her real estate, in Benavente, to her nephew and godson, António Mergulhão Freire, appointing him as her successor and first administrator of the entail. António Mergulhão Freire was present and accepted the entail donation and promised to fulfil the pious obligations ordered by the institutor in the main church of Benavente. D. Helena da Costa reserved the usufruct of the donated assets and other properties in her lifetime.
Entail foundation and donation deed by Álvaro de Sousa and D. Francisca de Távora, his wife, of their farm of Alcube, in the outskirts of Sesimbra and Palmela, appointing Gaspar de Sousa, their eldest son, as their succeesor and first administrator. Gaspar de Sousa was present and accepted the entail donation and promised to fulfil all the conditions.
Entail foundation deed by which Rui de Carvalho, fidalgo da Casa do Rei e do seu Conselho, establishes an entail with several properties and public debt instruments. He bequeaths it to his eldest son, Bernardo de Carvalho, with the obligation of a daily mass for his soul in the convent of S. Francisco of Lisboa, where he shall be buried. Bernardo de Carvalho is present and accepts it.
Entail foundation deed by which João de Morais Colmieiro, Cavaleiro da Ordem de Cristo e Capitão-mor na vila do Paço, and Ana de Sá, his wife, established and entail with properties in Vale das Fontes, Terra da Torre and Monforte do Rio Monte. After the death of the institutors, it would be transmitted to a son of their choosing and subsequently passed to his descendants. In order to fulfil the last wish of João de Morais Colmieiro's uncle, Jácome de Morais Comieiro, deão of Cape Verde, it is also determined that every administrator of the entail had to support the perpetual celebration of 2 weekly masses in the chapel of Santo Amaro, in Prada, which the testators had built.
Entail foundation deed by which Bernardino de Sousa Freire de Távora Tavares establishes an entail on the ocasion of his wedding to D. Maria Madalena Josefa de Sousa, his niece, daughter of his brother Alexandre de Sousa Freire, do Conselho de Guerra do Rei, governador and capitão general do Estado do Brasil, and of D. Joana de Lima. He unites the properties in Algarve which had belonged to his grandmother, D. Mécia Mascarenhas, and the properties he had inherited from his uncle, Pedro de Távora Tavares. These properties belonged to the Tavares entail, which had been established by Pedro Tavares, and he currently administered. He appoints as his heir a future child of this marriage, who shall also inherit the Sousa Freire entail, of which D. Maria Madalena Josefa was heir. If there are no children from this marriage, his future wife shall inherit both entails.
Tavares, Bernardino de Sousa Freire de Távora (flor.1668-1695)
Entail foundation deed by which Manuel da Câmara, capitão da ilha de São Miguel, and D. Joana de Mendonça, his wife, establish an entail composed of their remaining properties.
Entail foundation deed by Diogo de Teives, fidalgo da Casa do Rei, entailing all his available portion, his wife's available portion, the third part of the reserved portions of his sons, Baltasar de Teives and António de Teives, and all the reserved portion of his other son, Gaspar de Teives, which consist of properties in Ribeira Brava. Gaspar de Teives, appointed as successor, gave his approval to the entail foundation. He would also have to order daily masses in the church of the convent of S. Francisco of Funchal.
Entail foundation deed by D. Madalena de Almada, widow of Luís de Saldanha, with her available portion and reserved portion, which belongs to João de Saldanha, her son, and D. Leonor de Meneses, his wife and her daughter-in-law, who agree with it. The institutor appoints her son as her successor and the entail's administrator. João de Saldanha was present and accepted this foundation.
Entail foundation deed by Francisco Lucas de Melo and D. Maria do Amaral, his wife, founding an entail of their available portions, with masses in their chapel of S. Francisco. They appoint Francisco Lucas de Melo, their son, as their successor.
Entail foundation deed by Manuel de Melo and D. Guiomar Henriques, entailing their estate and the available portions of Jorge de Melo and D. Margarida de Mendonça, parents of Manuel de Melo, who ordered their son to found an entail.
Entail foundation deed by Francisco de Sousa Tavares, Fidalgo da Casa do Rei, with the public debt instrument of 200.000 réis that he will buy to the king. The institutor, who is single, appoints his future firstborn son, from a legitimate marriage, as his first successor in his entail.
Entail foundation deed by which Manuel Caldeira, Fidalgo da Casa do Rei, established an entail with part of his assets and those belonging to his late wife, Guiomar Caldeira, namely his houses on Rua de Santa Catarina de Monte Sinai, Lisboa. He designated his son, André Caldeira, to administrate it. By doing so, he fulfilled a dowry deed which he and his late wife, Guiomar Caldeira, had issued, before the marriage of their son with Catarina da Silva, daughter of Lopo Furtado de Mendonça. The institutor determined that the perpetual pious obligations would only be declared in a chapel foundation deed. André Caldeira and Catarina da Silva, his wife, gave their consent to this deed.
Entail foundation deed of the entail and chapel instituted by João Teixeira de Araújo and D. Águeda de Sousa, his wife, with headquarters in Vila Meã, on the of outskirts Tarouca, naming their eldest son, Inácio Araújo de Sousa Teixeira, as their successor and administrator.
Entail foundation deed by Lopo de Brito, fidalgo da casa do rei and member of the king's council, and his wife Iria Freire de Brito. They both reserved their "terças" for the establishment of a "morgado", including in this part of the inheritance the farmstead of Valbom, in Alchochete. The surviving member of the couple had the right to choose which of their children would be the administrator of the entail. It was also stipulated that the income from the estates was to be used for the perpetual celebration of masses in the church where they were to be buried. An inventory of the assets of the entail was to be drawn up, with two certified copies: one for the administrator and the other to be kept at the Hospital de Todos-os-Santos in Lisbon. The succession would pass first to the first-born sons, excluding clerics and illegitimate children. In addition, the administrator had to be physically and mentally fit, loyal to the Crown, obliged to include other estates in the entail, and forced to use the name and coat of arms of the Britos.
Entail foundation deed of padre Frei Diogo Garcia by which he establishes the conditions of succession in the entail and establishes the pious charges that must be celebrated. He lists the properties entailed and appoints Inês Álvares de Simas as first administrator during her lifetime. After her death, she would be succeeded by D. Margarida de Simas and from there on the succession should preferably continue on the eldest male heir.
Entail foundation deed by which Miguel do Vale, fidalgo da Casa do Rei and his wife, Catarina de Magalhães, establish an entail with their third parts consisting of their farmstead of Santa Ana, in Asseiceira, the land of Guerreira, the casal da Beselga, the land of Barreira Salgada, and other houses and farmlands in Tomar, Tancos and Golegã. They designate their eldest son, doutor António do Vale, as first administrator of their entail, and his children afterwards. They declare they had donated him these properties as a dowry when he married Guiomar de Sequeira and renovate this donation. They also express their wish to be buried in the chapel of Jesus of the church of Santa Iria of Tomar, their family's chapel, and establish five annual masses in the hermitage of their farmstead of Santa Ana.
Entail foundation deed by which Rodrigo de Almada, capitão, established an entail, designating D. Maria da Fonseca Botelho Meneses, daughter of Manuel da Fonseca, capitão, to be its first administrator. She was due to order the celebration of masses wherever she wanted. It should succeed her eldest son but, if she died childless, this entail should be succeeded by her brother Jerónimo da Fonseca Botelho and his heirs. Both were obligated to get married following their parents' will. If the institutor died during the minority of D. Maria, Manuel da Fonseca should be its administrator. The successors were also obligated to incorporate the third part of their third into this entail. Its proprieties are composed of houses in Lisboa, and "marinhas" located in the place of "Samoco", in Alcochete.
Entail foundation deed of João de Soutomaior, by which he establishes an entail, by entailing various assets worth 5.500 cruzados in income, to be administrated by D. Lourenço Soutomaior, his nephew. His eldest male son, by lawful marriage, was to succeed him. The first administrator was to marry D. Inês Maria de Vilhena, receiving, if that was the case, a dowry of 600.000 réis in income, taken from the entail's income. D. Lourenço Soutomaior, on his behalf and that of his successors, complies with the institution's clauses.
Entail foundation deed of the entail of S. Jacinto, in Idanha-a-Nova, instituted by Pedro de Sousa de Refoios and Beatriz Branca, his wife. The entail will be administered by António de Sousa Refoios.
Entail foundation deed by which D. Filipa Coutinho, wife of Rui Gonçalves da Câmara, capitão of the island of S. Miguel, establishes an entail with her third part. She establishes a chapel in the convent of Nossa Senhora da Esperança of Ponta Delgada and designates her eldest son, Manuel da Câmara, as first administrator.
Entail foundation deed by which Gaspar Gonçalves de Ribafria, single, establishes an entail for his future children, uniting his properties in Sintra and its surroundings, with obligations of masses in the monastery of Nossa Senhora da Penha Longa.
Entail foundation deed by which Francisco Figueira de Azevedo, fidalgo da Casa do Rei e do seu Conselho, and D. Isabel de Abreu, his wife, establish an entail with their third parts, consisting of a farmstead in Telheiras and houses in Rossio, Lisboa. They designate their son, António de Azevedo Coutinho, as first administrator, and his successors afterwards. If he dies before his parents, or without successors, the entail shall pass to their grandson, Francisco Figueira de Azevedo, son of their deceased son, Agostinho Figueira, or to D. Margarida de Azevedo, their daughter, married to Jerónimo de Corte-Real. The administrators shall order two weekly masses, nine annual masses and one annual divine office in the monastery of Nossa Senhora do Carmo of Lisboa, where they wish to be buried. If their direct lineage is extinguished, and there are no close relatives until the fourth degree, the next administrators shall be chosen by appointment.
Entail foundation deed by Francisco Pereira de Miranda and his wife Guiomar Pereira. The couple decided to use their "terças" to create a "morgado". The first administrator would be their son, Jorge Pereira de Miranda. The document contains extensive prescriptions on the construction of the profile of the administrator: it should preferably be the first-born son, excluding illegitimate children and clerics. They should be loyal subjects of the Crown, physically and mentally fit, and must use the name and coat of arms of the lineage. An inventory of the entail should be drawn up, with three copies: one for the administrator, one for the monastery in which the institutors are to be buried, and one for the Misericórdia of Porto.
Entail foundation deed by Maria Fernandes da Póvoa, fulfiling the will expressed by her late husband, António de Madureira, fidalgo da casa do rei. Maria entailed properties in Porto, in the outskirts of the city and in other areas of the Entre Douro e Minho region. The estates were entailed and united "in an imaginary body" that could not be dismembered. The first administrator would be her first-born son, Diogo de Madureira, who would immediately take possession of the entail. Diogo and his successors were to ensure the celebration of perpetual masses in any church or monastery in Porto or in the locality where the administrator happened to live. The successors would be the first-born sons, excluding illegitimate children and clerics. If there was no legitimate descendant, the administrator could appoint a successor whose name was Madureira.
Entail foundation deed by Domingos Zuzarte, licenciado João Zuzarte, his son, and Filipa Mendes Correia, the latter's wife. They annex the entail to the chapel of Santo António, which they founded in front of their house.
Entail foundation deed of Diogo Gomes Pereira and Catarina Francisca, his wife, in Quinta da Azenha Pobre, in the outskirts of Castelo Novo, with the pious obligation of five annual masses.
Entail foundation deed by Guiomar da Costa, widow of Francisco Mendes de Castro, with all her assets, appointing Luís de Solla, son of her nephews, Fernando Lopes da Costa and Juliana de Solla, as first administrator, with the pious obligation of five annual masses in the monastery of S. Francisco of Trancoso. Luís de Solla was present, accepted the entail and confirmed its foundation.
Entail foundation deed by Pedro Gonçalves do Lago. The founder declared his will to perpetually entail and unite his properties in São Martinho de Escariz, the income from which would also support masses for the benefit of Pedro's soul, as well as that of his parents and relatives. The masses were to be celebrated in the Convent of Salvador in Braga. The first administrator of the entail was to be his brother, Manuel Ribeiro do Lago, followed by his descendants, with preference given to first-born sons. The administrators had to be mentally and physically fit. Clerics, illegitimate children and those who had committed lese-majeste crimes were excluded. In addition, the institutor required the administrators to register the institution in the "livro da provedoria desta comarca", in Braga, and also in the records of the church where the masses would be celebrated.
Entail foundation deed by D. Isabel de Góis with her described properties, appointing her brother, João Mendes de Meneses, as its first administrator. This administrator has the pious obligation of a perpetual prayed mass in the church of Madalena of Lisbon. D. Isabel de Góis renounces to her properties, only reserving an annual income during her lifetime, immediately giving the entail's ownership to her brother, who was present and accepted this entail, with its all declared conditions, declarations and obligations. The institutor also appoints João Mendes de Meneses as her successor in the available portion of D. Cecília de Meneses, their late sister, with the pious obligation of a perpetual daily mass in the monastery of Madre de Deus de Xabregas and another perpetual divine office of nine lessons, per year, in the church of S. Jorge of Lisbon.
Entail foundation deed by Pedro Marinho Falcão. The founder decided to entail his farmstead of São Roque, along with properties in Barcelos, Ponte da Barca and Ponte de Lima. The first administrator would be his niece Luísa, daughter of his brother Brás Falcão Marinho. Succession would be by first-born sons, excluding clerics and illegitimate children. In the event that there were twin brothers, the decision as to who would be administrator would be made by casting lots. All the administrators were obliged to ensure the celebration of masses in the chapel of São Roque.
Entail foundation deed by which Diogo Rodrigues de Lisboa and his wife, Jerónima Lopes, entail their properties in Évora, Évora Monte, Lisboa and Alverca, and 400 000 reis of interest, with the obligation of one daily mass and one annual divine office in the chapel they have built in the convent of S. Francisco of Lisboa. They appoint their eldest daughter, Leonor Jerónima, as their heir and administrator of the entail, of which she shall take possession after her marriage. If she dies without descendants or marries without her parent's authorization, the entail shall be bequeathed to her second sister, Maria Manuel or, if she also dies without successors, to her third sister, Ana. If all of their daughters die without succession, the entail shall be bequeathed to the institutor's nephew, Luís Rodrigues de Paiva, son of Diogo Rodrigues de Paiva and Catarina Rodrigues, sister of Diogo Rodrigues de Lisboa. Leonor Jerónima is present at the writing of the institution and accepts it on the same day, as she is over 25 years old.
Entail foundation deed by which Beatriz Brandão established and entail, designating her niece Maria de Almeida to be its first administrator. The institutor incorporated the chapel previously founded into this entail and the same properties, namely the farm in the outskirts of Torres Vedras, the "casal" in Alenquer and houses in Lisboa. If Maria de Almeida died without heirs, it should succeed her sister Beatriz de Almeida, with the same conditions appointed in her last will. She designated her niece as the successor in order to enable her to have a decent marriage. The successors are obligated to incorporate their third in this entail.
Entail foundation deed by which Damião Ramires, fidalgo da Casa Real, and his wife Esperança Pereira, established an entail, with the obligation to celebrate masses in the Chapel of São Brás, in the Church of Nossa Senhora da Conceição, where they wanted to be buried. Damião Ramires designated his son Jorge Soares Pereira to be its first administrator and obligated him to give to this church 12 000 réis for the celebration of the masses, and to give wax and oil for the candles, using the rents of some houses located in Lisboa and of a farm in Loures. Esperança Pereira also founded an entail using her third, and designating her son Pedro Ramires Pereira to be its first administrator, with the obligation to buy free holding assets to be incorporated into this entail. It should succeed in this entail his eldest son or, in his absence, the eldest daughter. If he died childless it should succeed her son Manuel Soares Pereira and, after his death, her son Jorge Soares Pereira and his heirs. All the three sons confirmed this entail foundation deed and its conditions.
Entail foundation deed by which Damião Ramires, fidalgo da casa real, and his wife Esperança Pereira, established an entail, with the obligation to celebrate masses in the Chapel of São Brás, in the Church of Nossa Senhora da Conceição, where they wanted to be buried. Damião Ramires designated his son Jorge Soares Pereira to be its first administrator and obligated him to give to this church 12 000 réis for the celebration of the masses, and to give wax and oil for the candles, using the rents of some houses located in Lisboa and of a farm in Loures. Esperança Pereira also founded an entail using her third, and designating her son Pedro Ramires Pereira to be its first administrator, with the obligation to buy free holding assets to be incorporated into this entail. It should succeed in this entail his eldest son or, in his absence, the eldest daughter. If he died childless it should succeed her son Manuel Soares Pereira and, after his death, her son Jorge Soares Pereira and his heirs. All the three sons confirmed this entail foundation deed and its conditions.
Entail foundation deed by which Afonso Dias, cavaleiro vassalo do rei D. Fernando I e do seu Conselho, and his wife, Maria Dias, establish an entail headed by their houses in Montemor-o-Novo, and containing properties in Benavente, Alcácer do Sal, Arraiolos, Coruche, Lavra and other places. They bequeath it to João Dias Carvalho, brother of Maria Dias, with the obligation of ordering masses for the souls of the king and queen in their chapel of Santa Maria do Açougue in Montemor-o-Novo and of feeding the poor.
Entail foundation deed by which Estêvão Barreto do Amaral, fulfilling the nuncupative will of his late wife, D. Catarina de Moura, established an entail and a chapel, entailing to them the third part of the couple's assets, which included a farmstead in S. Miguel da Facha, Ponte de Lima ("quinta do Paço"). He designated his daughter, D. Luísa Madalena Sarmento, to administrate it, determining that the entail had to be transmitted to her eldest son. If she died without leaving descendants, it would be passed to her sister, D. Inês Maria. The future administrators of the entail would be obligated to support the celebration of perpetual masses each Sunday, Holy Day and Saint Stephen's day in the chapel of Nossa Senhora do Amparo, located inside the institutor's farmstead.
