Will made by Catarina Gomes Garcia, in which she confirmed the foundation of the entail that she founded with her brother Álvaro Garcia Mendes and added the following dispositions. As Bartolomeu Garcia do Carvalhal, appointed to administrate the entail, had already passed away, she named his daughter Catarina do Carvalhal as first administrator and her eldest heir, male or female after her. If Catarina died without descendants, the administration should be handled to her sister Beatriz Garcia, and after her death to their nephew Álvaro Garcia Freme, and if he also died without children, then the administration should be handled to Catarina Gomes. She also disposed that the entail would have a perpetual mass obligation of ten masses celebrated every year. She explicitly excluded her nephew João Nunes do Carvalhal and all his descendants from the administration.

Will made by padre Francisco Fernandes in which he ordered, among other dispositions, the foundation of an entail and chapel with a perpetual mass obligation of fourty masses celebrated every year in Monforte. He named his brother Manuel Fernandes and his sister Isabel Fernandes to alternate one another, one year each, on the administration of the entail. After the death of the first of them, the second would have the administration during his lifetime and then would appoint the closest relative of the institutor to administrate the entail with the same conditions.

Will by which Manuel Velez established a chapel, entailing to it a vineyard, an olive grove in S. Pedro and houses on Rua Direita of Alegrete. He designated his wife, Maria de Miranda, to administrate it, and his nephew, Rodrigo Gonçalves, to succeed her. The entail would subsequently pass to his eldest son. All the chapel's administrators were obligated to support the celebration of 40 annual masses.

Will by which Isabel Rodrigues Regalo established an entail with a property in Alegrete ("tapadas do Pego da Lagem"), designating her brother, Pedro Rodrigues, to administrate it. He and his descendants were obligated to support the celebration of 30 annual masses. If he died without leaving heirs, the entail would be transmitted to his closest relative.
She bequeathed a property in Alegrete ("souto da Ribeira de Arronches") to her nephew, Manuel, with the obligation of celebrating 5 annual masses in perpetuity. That land could never be sold.
The testator left other lands ("souto de Vale Lourenço dos Pardieirinhos"; "souto do Ninho do Açor") to her nephew, Gaspar, prohibiting him of selling them. If he died without leaving descendants, they would be passed to one of his siblings.
She also donated an olive grove in Costa to Ana, her niece, on the condition that she gave, every year, olive oil to the church of S. Pedro. The property could never be sold. After her death, it would be inherited by one of her brothers.

Will made by Isabel Rodrigues, in which she ordered, among other dispositions, the foundation of an entail with a perpetual mass obligation of six masses celebrated every year in the church of S. João, in Alegrete, where her body should be buried. She named her husband Manuel Rodrigues as first administrator and her niece Maria after his death, and from there on the succession should always continue on the eldest heir. If Maria passed away before assuming the administration of the chapel or if she had no children, then the Misericórdia would inherit the administration.

Will by which Mécia Álvares established an entail, composed of a rent of wheat taken from a property in the outskirts of Monforte, with a perpetual obligation of fifteen masses celebrated every year. She designated her cousin, padre Fernando Nunes, to administrate it, but only during his lifetime. After his death, he would be succeeded by António Rodrigues, her nephew, and by his descendants. If António had no children, the administration would be delivered to the Misericórdia of Alegrete.

Will made by padre António Semedo, in which he ordered, among other dispositions, the foundation of an entail with a perpetual obligation of twenty masses celebrated every year in the mother church of Alegrete. He named his cousin Ana Semedo as first administrator and his nephew Afonso Mexia after her death, and if he had no children, he appointed his brother Miguel Rodrigues Semedo and from there on the administrator should appoint a relative of the institutor's bloodline with the same conditions, except clergyman and nuns.

Will of Luís Mendes de Olivença, instituting the chapel of Santo António in the monastery of São Francisco de Olivença, in which his bones should be buried even if he died in Valladolid. The chapel should have daily masses for his soul, his wife's, parents and kin. Luís appointed his son Fernando Mendes de Olivença and his offspring as administrators, mentioning however that his siblings Diogo Sanches, Beatriz Mendes and Isabel Rodrigues, along with his illegitimate son Luís Mendes, could alternatively receive the administration in the event of lack of offspring by Fernando Mendes. The chaplain should primarily be one relative of the institutor.

Followed by certifications of the will by several notaries in Castille and Portugal (1614-1615, fls. 456v-458v).

Will made by João Rodrigues de Miranda, in which he ordered, among other dispositions, the foundation of an entail, composed of properties in Alegrete, with a perpetual obligation of five masses celebrated every year. He named his daughter Maria Antónia as first administrator with the condition that she would appoint the closest relative of her bloodline, son or daughter, male or female, with the same conditions. If had no children, then the administration of the entail would be handled to the Confraria do Santíssimo Sacramento.

Will by which Francisco Gonçalves, resident in Reguengos, Portalegre, bequeathed his remaining assets to his wife, Violante Fernandes. After her death, the estate would be divided in three equal parts which would lead to the creation of three entails. They would be administrated by Pedro Dias, his brother, Maria Dias and Francisco, his nephew. Each of them, as well as their successors, were obligated to support the celebration of 3 perpetual masses, each year. The entails would be transmitted to their eldest sons. The testator determined that his body had to be buried in the convent of S. Francisco of Portalegre.

Will made by Isabel Rodrigues, in which she ordered, among other dispositions, the foundation of two entails. The first entail would be administrated by her nephew Álvaro, son of Manuel Rodrigues, and his descendants after him and would have a perpetual mass obligation of ten masses celebrated every year in the church of the convent of Nossa Senhora da Luz, in Arronches, where her body should be buried. This second entail, composed of a rent of wheat in Besteirinha, outskirts of Arronches, would be administrated by padre Manuel Martins during his lifetime with the condition that he would celebrate three hundred masses for the soul of the institutor. Before his death he would appoint a successor who would administrate the entail with a perpetual mass obligation of thirty masses as long as the world lasted. The succession should always continue by appointment.

Will made by Ana Nogueira in which she ordered, among other dispositions, the foundation of an entail with a perpetual obligation of six masses celebrated every year on the mother church of Alter do Chão, where her body should be buried. She named her son Francisco Dias as first administrator and his children and descendants after him, and if if had no children, then the administration should be handled to his sister [whose name is not mentioned]. If none of them had children, then the Confraria do Espírito Santo would receive the administration.

Will made by Manuel Gonçalves Moniz, in which he ordered, among other dispositions, the foundation of an entail, composed of an olive grove in Arronches. He named his nephew Garcia Moniz as first administrator, with the condition that he and all succeeding administrators would celebrate fifteen masses on the first year of their administration, and only in this year. After the death of Garcia, the succession should always continue, with the same conditions, on the closest relative of the institutor.

Will by which padre Pedro Lopes Curvo bequeathed properties (tapadas), vineyards and houses on Rua do Tavares to his sister, Leonor Martins, with the obligation of celebrating 15 annual masses for his soul. He left a vineyard, an olive grove in Alto da Safra and other houses to Ana Curvo, his sister, obligating her to celebrate 10 masses, every year, for his soul. He also gave an olive grove in Sertã, a property (tapada) in Safra to Maria Curvo, his sister, with the obligation of celebrating 2 masses each year. After the death of his three sisters, all the properties would incorporate an entail, which would be administrated by Maria Pereira, the institutor's niece, on the condition that she married someone who had pure blood. She and her descendants were obligated to support the celebration of 50 annual masses. He ordered the burial of his body in the main church of Arronches.

Will made by António Velez da Silveira and his wife Guiomar Ferreira in which they ordered, among other dispositions, the foundation of an entail with a perpetual obligation of 70 masses celebrated every year in the chapel they would build in Arronches, where a lamp would be perpetually lit. They named their nephew António Velez as first administrator and after his death, the succession should continue, preferably, on the eldest male heir, but if he had no male sons, then the administration would be handled to the closest male relative of the institutor, in ways that the females would only assume the administration in case of complete absence of male heirs or relatives. All administrators would bare the surname "Velez da Silveira" and would be obliged to sign a document stating that they would annex half of their own reserved portions to this entail by the time of their deaths. Besides, the administrators should always keep a key of the chapel.

Will by which Isabel de Paiva established an entail with her houses in Arronches, designating Diogo Martins, son of Rodrigo de Araújo, to administrate it. Thus, he could use its revenues to become a cleric. After Diogo Martins' death, the entail would be transmitted to the daughters of Beatriz Soares, the testator's sister, and their descendants. If none of them had children, the administration would be transmitted to heirs of António do Crato, her uncle. All the administrators were obligated to celebrate 2 annual masses.

Will made by Ana Rodrigues Moreira, in which she ordered, among other dispositions, the foundation of an entail, with a perpetual obligation of six masses celebrated every year in the mother church of Arronches, where her body should be buried. She named her son Fernando Rodrigues as first administrator and his descendants after his death, and if he had none, the administration would be handled to his brother Álvaro Dias, and if he also died without descendants, the administration should be transmitted to the closest relative.

Will made by padre Martinho Gonçalves Prezado, in which he ordered the foundation of five entails in Arronches. The first entail would be administrated by his niece Bárbara Martins with a perpetual mass obligation of ten masses celebrated every year, giving her some houses, a "ferregial" and vineyard. The second entail would be administrated by his nephew Pedro Gonçalves with a perpetual mass obligation of also ten masses celebrated every year, giving him some vineyards and houses. The third entail would be administrated by Gaspar Álvares Farto, as promised by the time of his wedding with Catarina de Abreu, niece of the institutor, giving him some houses and vineyards. They were due to order a perpetual obligation of ten masses celebrated every year, and if they died without children, the administration would be handled to Baltasar Dias with a perpetual obligation of not ten, but twenty masses celebrated every year. The fourth entail would be administrated by Francisco Gonçalves de Abreu with a perpetual mass obligation of ten masses celebrated every year, giving him some houses and half of his olive groves. Finally, the fifth entail would be administrated by his nephew Baltasar Dias with a perpetual mass obligation of five masses celebrated every year, giving him some houses. After the death of those firstly appointed administrators, the succession on all five entails would always continue, preferably, on the eldest male heir.

Will made by padre Martinho Gonçalves Prezado, in which he ordered the foundation of five entails in Arronches. The first entail would be administrated by his niece Bárbara Martins with a perpetual mass obligation of ten masses celebrated every year, giving her some houses, a "ferregial" and vineyard. The second entail would be administrated by his nephew Pedro Gonçalves with a perpetual mass obligation of also ten masses celebrated every year, giving him some vineyards and houses. The third entail would be administrated by Gaspar Álvares Farto, as promised by the time of his wedding with Catarina de Abreu, niece of the institutor, giving him some houses and vineyards. They were due to order a perpetual obligation of ten masses celebrated every year, and if they died without children, the administration would be handled to Baltasar Dias with a perpetual obligation of not ten, but twenty masses celebrated every year. The fourth entail would be administrated by Francisco Gonçalves de Abreu with a perpetual mass obligation of ten masses celebrated every year, giving him some houses and half of his olive groves. Finally, the fifth entail would be administrated by his nephew Baltasar Dias with a perpetual mass obligation of five masses celebrated every year, giving him some houses. After the death of those firstly appointed administrators, the succession on all five entails would always continue, preferably, on the eldest male heir.

Will made by padre Martinho Gonçalves Prezado, in which he ordered the foundation of five entails in Arronches. The first entail would be administrated by his niece Bárbara Martins with a perpetual mass obligation of ten masses celebrated every year, giving her some houses, a "ferregial" and vineyard. The second entail would be administrated by his nephew Pedro Gonçalves with a perpetual mass obligation of also ten masses celebrated every year, giving him some vineyards and houses. The third entail would be administrated by Gaspar Álvares Farto, as promised by the time of his wedding with Catarina de Abreu, niece of the institutor, giving him some houses and vineyards. They were due to order a perpetual obligation of ten masses celebrated every year, and if they died without children, the administration would be handled to Baltasar Dias with a perpetual obligation of not ten, but twenty masses celebrated every year. The fourth entail would be administrated by Francisco Gonçalves de Abreu with a perpetual mass obligation of ten masses celebrated every year, giving him some houses and half of his olive groves. Finally, the fifth entail would be administrated by his nephew Baltasar Dias with a perpetual mass obligation of five masses celebrated every year, giving him some houses. After the death of those firstly appointed administrators, the succession on all five entails would always continue, preferably, on the eldest male heir.

Domingos Gonçalves Veloso and Maria de Araújo's will, instituting an entail with pious obligations in the church of Santiago de Lanhoso or in the altar of S. Pedro de Rates, in Braga's cathedral. After Maria's death, her husband had the power to appoint the administrator of the entail.

Will by which João Martins established an entail with the third part of his assets, which included a property in Assumar ("herdade do Monte Grande"). He designated Manuel, his son, to administrate it, obligating him and his descendants to support the celebration of 10 annual masses for the institutor's soul. Manuel would also administrate the chapel founded in that property by João Martins' grandfather, Afonso Gil. Both the entail and the chapel would, henceforth, be attached and administrated by the same person throughout the ages. The testator determined that his body would be buried in the grave of his mother, inside the main church of Assumar.

Will made by Mécia Álvares, in which she ordered the foundation of a chapel devoted to the Santíssimo Sacramento in the main church of Alter do Chão, where a perpetual daily mass had to be celebrated. The testator entailed to it her houses and properties in Alter do Chão. She expected that her husband, Francisco Cardoso, o Velho, decided to entail the third part of his assets in order to build this chapel. Francisco Cardoso would be its first administrator and, after his death, he would be succeeded by his daughter Inês Cardoso.

Will made in Alter do Chão by Leonor Mendes in which she ordered, among other dispositions, the foundation of an entail with a perpetual obligation of nine masses celebrated every year in the convent of N. Sra. da Piedade, in Alter do Chão, where her body should be buried. She named her brother Álvaro Garcia do Carvalhal as first administrator and his brother António Mendes do Carvalhal after his death, and from there on the succession should continue on his descendants. If he had no children, the administration would be handled to Álvaro Garcia Carrilho, cousin of the institutor, or his sister Leonor Carrilho, with the same conditions. If none of them had children, the administration would be transmitted to the Misericórdia of Alter do Chão.

Will of Domingos Nunes da Costa, ordering that he should be buried in the church of Santo Estêvão de Geraz, next to his father and mother. Domingos appoints his son Jorge da Costa as heir and administrator of the chapel instituted by his father, adding 10 annual masses to pious obligations of the entail.

Will of Manuel Pires, by which he declares his wish to be buried in the church of São Martinho de Friastelas, next to his wife and his ancestors. Manuel entailed his houses and other possessions, which were incorporated into a chapel with the obligation of two annual masses. The administration of the chapel was given to his daughter Beatriz and her descendants.

Followed by the approval deed (1624-11-20, fls. 192-192).

Will of Bartolomeu Cordeiro. The testator requests to be buried in the Cathedral of Braga, in front of the altar of S. António. Bartolomeu was married to Isabel Silveira, but they had no forced heirs. After his death, his wife was to enjoy all his possessions. After their deaths, the properties were to go to Maria, Bartolomeu's daughter, who had been legitimised. She would have the properties during her lifetime, and then they would go to Maria Macedo's daughters. The properties were to be entailed, namely the house of the testator, located in the street of S. Miguel o Anjo, in Braga, with the perpetual obligation of eight masses a year at the altar of S. Pedro de Rates, in the Cathedral of Braga.

Followed by the approval deed (1625-11-25, fls. 212-212v).

Will made by padre Heitor Barradas, in which he ordered, among other dispositions, the foundation of an entail with a perpetual obligation of one daily mass celebrated the mother church of N. Sra. de Monforte, where his body should be buried. He named his brother in law António Barradas as first administrator and one his eldest son Fernando Caldeira after his death, and from there on the succession should continue, preferably, on the eldest male heir.

Will made by Violante Pereira, in which she ordered, among other dispositions, the foundation of an entail with a perpetual obligation of three masses celebrated every year in the church of S. Pedro of Monforte, where her body should be buried. She named her brother Álvaro Pais as first administrator during his lifetime and her sister-in-law Maria Solteira after his death, with the condition that she would appoint a close relative to succeed her with the same conditions. The institutor disposed that the administrators would be obliged to distribute 20 alqueires of wheat as alms to the poor people of Monforte, on the day of The Ascencion of the Lord.

Will made in Monforte by Isabel Rodrigues Franca, in which she ordered, among other dispositions, the foundation of an entail and chapel with a perpetual obligation of twenty masses celebrated every year. She named her daughter Catarina Cordeira and her grandson João Franco as first administrators, and from there on the succession should always continue, preferably, on the eldest male heir.

Will made by Catarina Mendes, in which she ordered the foundation of an entail and chapel with a perpetual obligation of two masses celebrated every year on the church of S. Pedro of Algalé, in Monforte, where her body should be buried. A vault should be placed over her grave, where her husband António Pereira Paviano should also be buried. To administrate it she named her husband during his lifetime, with the condition that he would make an inventory of all the assets of this chapel within three months, and, after his death, she named her sister Beatriz Mendes during her lifetime. After the death of Beatriz, the administration would be handled to Maria Desquila, niece of the institutor, and after her death, even that she had children, the administration would be transmitted to Catarina Mendes, also niece of the institutor. From there on the succession should always continue on the closest relative of her father's lineage.

Will made in Castelo de Vide by D. Guiomar Nunes Vidal, in which she ordered, among other dispositions, the foundation of two entails. The first entail and chapel would be composed of properties in Marvão, would have a perpetual obligation of one daily mass on the first two years after her death, and of two weekly masses, celebrated on Fridays and Saturdays, after those two years. Those masses would be celebrated on the church of the monastery of N. Sra. da Conceição, where her body should be buried. To administrate it she named her nephew Vasco Pires, who lived in Portalegre, and his descendants born of legitimate marriage after him, as long as the entail would always remain on the lineage of the Vidal family. The second entail would be administrated by her nephew Diogo Pereira, with a perpetual mass obligation of one weekly mass celebrated in every Monday and in all the feasts of the Virgin Mary. Diogo would be succeeded by his descendants, but, if he had none, he would appoint one of his brothers to succeed him with the same conditions.

Will made by Bartolomeu Fernandes, in which he ordered, among other dispositions, the foundation of an entail composed of all the assets available after his legacies were payed. He named his brother Gaspar Martins as first administrator of the entail, with the condition that he and all his successors would apply, perpetually, 4.000 réis every year on the celebration of masses for his soul. Before his death, Gaspar would appoint an administrator to succeed him with the same conditions.

Will of Padre João de Sousa bequeathing all his assets to Catarina Borges, his sister, with the pious obligation of 25 perpetual prayed masses, per year, in his chapel of S. Lourenço, located in the church of Vila Nova, in the outskirts of the town of Casal. He appoints Catarina Borges as its first administrator and, after her death, their sister, Mécia Lourenço, and, after her, one of her daughters, specifically the one who fail in the chapel of Margarida Borges. The testator also bequeaths two swamps (lameiros) to Domingos Lopes Ferreira and his wife, Inácia Francisca, with the pious obligation of two annual masses for his soul, also celebrated in his chapel of S. Lourenço, founding another entail, in which should succeed their legitimate offspring. If Domingos Lopes dies without offspring in common with Inácia Francisca or if one of the successors alienates the swamps, these properties will be annexed to the chapel founded to Catarina Borges.

Will of Padre João de Sousa bequeathing all his assets to Catarina Borges, his sister, with the pious obligation of 25 perpetual prayed masses, per year, in his chapel of S. Lourenço, located in the church of Vila Nova, in the outskirts of the town of Casal. He appoints Catarina Borges as its first administrator and, after her death, their sister, Mécia Lourenço, and, after her, one of her daughters, specifically the one who do not succeed in the chapel of Margarida Borges. The testator also bequeaths two swamps (lameiros) to Domingos Lopes Ferreira and his wife, Inácia Francisca, with the pious obligation of two annual masses for his soul, also celebrated in his chapel of S. Lourenço, founding another entail, in which should succeed their legitimate offspring. If Domingos Lopes dies without offspring in common with Inácia Francisca or if one of the successors alienates the swamps, these properties will be annexed to the chapel founded to Catarina Borges.

Will of Margarida Borges bequeathing some properties to Catarina Borges, her niece, with the pious obligation of nine perpetual masses, per year, celebrated in the altar where her nephew, João de Sousa, will found his chapel or in the altar of S. Miguel, in Tazem, while his nephew do not found his chapel. After Catarina Borge's death will succeed one of the daughter of Mécia Lourenço, her niece, appointed by Catarina Borges. Margarida Borges also bequeaths her all other assets to Mécia Lourenço, her niece, with the pious obligation of one perpetual mass to S. João.
Will approved in 16487-08-16.

Will made in Arronches by Manuel Gonçalves Moniz, son of Francisco Gonçalves and Beatriz Moniz, in which he ordered, among other dispositions, the foundation of an entail composed of several farmlands in Arronches, and chapel with a perpetual obligation of twenty masses celebrated every year in the main church of Arronches, where he wishes to be buried, in his father's tomb. He named his nephew Domingos Eanes as first administrator during his lifetime, with the condition that he would appoint an administrator to succeed him after his death with the same conditions.

Will made by Isabel Martins, in which she ordered, among other dispositions, the foundation of an entail, composed of some houses and an olive grove. The administrator would retain half of the income derived from the entailed assets, and would be obliged to spend the other half on masses celebrated every year in the church of N. Sra. da Esperança, in Arronches, where her body should be buried. She named her grandson Manuel Martins as first administrator and, after his death, the succession should continue, preferably, on the eldest heir, male or female, and if he had no children, the administration would be handled to Tomás, son of André Tavares or the closest relative.

Will made by licenciado Lourenço Dinis de Ataíde in which he ordered, among other dispositions, the foundation of an entail with a perpetual obligation of one mass sung every week, always on Thursdays in the convent of S. António of Crato where his body and the body of his wife, Isabel de Abreu Rosa, should be buried. A vault should be placed over their grave containing their names on it. He named his wife as first administrator of the entail, with the condition that she would care and sustain his brother Fernando Fontes, who was mentally ill. After her death, the administration would be handled to Paulo Morais and from there on the succession would continue on his eldest heirs, who would be obliged to bare the surname "Dinis" or, otherwise, lose the administration. The institutor also disposed that on the anniversary of his death the administrators should dress two poor boys and distribute ten alqueires of bread among the poor people.

Will made by Maria Calada in which she ordered, among other dispositions, the foundation of an entail and chapel in a estate she owned named Tapada do Correal, with the perpetual obligation of four masses celebrated every year as long as the world lasted. She ordered her son Brás Calado to be the instititutor, that being the first administrator, of this chapel and, after his death, the administration would be transmitted to her grandson Jerónimo, son of Diogo Calado. From there on the succession should continue, preferably, on the eldest male heir, but if Jerónimo had no children, the administration would be handled to the eldest male grandson of the institutor with the same conditions. The administrator would be obliged to register this will and properties in the Chapel's record book.

Will of Bartolomeu da Fonseca defining the succession and administration clauses of his entail, founded by a previous entail foundation deed.
Will approved in 1595-01-05 and in 1620-04-14.

Will of mestre João das Leis, Lourenço Pires' son, founding an entail with his available portion composed of his properties and appointing as its administrator his second male son and, after him, his firstborn and legitimate male son, imposing the pious obligation of some masses in the church of S. Lourenço of Lisboa. The testator also appoints Gomes, his son, as the successor of Afonso Pires in the administration of the chapel of Santa Catarina, in the church of S. Lourenço of Lisboa, founded by Constança Eanes Palhavã. Besides, João das Leis orders the payment of some bequests and debts to the chapels of mestre Pedro and D. Afonso Dinis, bishop, to buy properties, and appoints as attorney-in-fact (procurador) of the latter chapel the same attorney-in-fact of the chapel of mestre Pedro, administrating its books and assets.

Will of Francisco Gonçalves and Catarina Gonçalves, instituting an entail with their reserved portion in Santa Maria de Abade. The surviving member of the couple had the power to appoint the administrator of the entail.

Will of Pedro Gonçalves, instituting an entail with two annual masses, and appointing his wife Madalena Martins as administrator, to be followed by their daughter Apolónia and her offspring.

Will of D. Maria da Costa Noronha, widow of D. Pedro de Alcáçova, retired in the monastery of Santa Maria of Almoster.
She expresses her wish to be buried in the chapel of Nossa Senhora do Rosário which she founded in the monastery of Santo António dos Capuchos, in Verdelha, near her husband and son. She orders the administrator of her entail to entail a public debt instrument to it, to build it and to keep other obligations.
She entails her properties in S. Miguel, Santarém, Tomar, Coruche, Lisboa and Óbidos, whose revenue will be used in the marriage of orphans, the redemption of captives and other pious obligations and masses. She designates as heir of this entail her criado, Gaspar Pimenta and, after his death, her nephew, D. João da Costa, conde de Soure, who shall be succeded by his son, D. Rodrigo da Costa, when he comes of age, and by his heirs.
She declares she has established the chapel of her niece and daughter-in-law, D. Maria da Costa, in the chapel of S. Nicolau de Tolentino in the monastery of Santo Agostinho of Santarém, where she is buried, according to her will. She entailed to it a public debt instrument she inherited from her, with an obligation of a daily mass for her niece's soul. She orders three other daily masses for the souls of her brothers, who are also buried there. The administrator of her entail shall administer these masses, and the masses in the convent of Almoster, which D. Maria da Costa de Noronha has established for the soul of her son, D. António de Alcáçova.
She also declares the administrator of her chapel shall chose the chaplains and four mercieiras of the chapel she had established in the monastery of Santíssima Trindade of Lisboa, with an obligation of six daily masses for her and her husband's souls. This chapel was entailed to a public debt instrument and estates in Évora and Estremoz.
She appoints her nephew, D. Rodrigo da Costa, as heir of the entail founded by her parents, D. Gil Eanes da Costa and D. Margarida de Noronha, to which she entails her third part, and the third part of her niece and daughter-in-law, D. Maria da Costa, its former administrator. D. Maria da Costa had inherited this entail from her father, D. Rodrigo da Costa, and had been succeded by her husband D. António de Alcáçova, D. Maria's son, of whom D. Maria had inherited it.
Followed by approval deed and opening deed of the will, dated 1661-04-12.

Will of Francisco Babo. The testator outlines the different burial options depending on where he died: if he died in Braga, his body was to be buried in the Cathedral; if he died in Porto, he was to be buried in the Cathedral, next to his father Rui Babo; if he died at his estate in Carude, he was to be buried in the Church of São Mamede de Escariz, next to his son Baltasar Babo. Francisco appointed his nephew Jorge Babo as his universal heir, stating that all his possessions were to be entailed in perpetuity. The holders of the entail were obliged to ensure the celebration of 12 annual masses in the church of São Mamede de Escariz, for the benefit of the soul of the founder and the soul of his deceased son Baltasar. They were also obliged to use the family name of Babo. The first-born son would have priority in the succession, and women and illegitimate children were always excluded from the administration.

Followed by the approval deed (1553-08-27, fls. 61-62).

Will of Ana Correia Barbosa, instituting a chapel with 17 annual masses. The entail was left to her sisters Inês Pereira and Maria Soares, and the surviving sister had the power to appoint a new successor within the institutor's kin.

Followed by the approval deed (1634-09-16, fls. 81v-82v).

Will by which Catarina Ribeiro, donzela, expresses her wish to be buried in the church of S. Lourenço of Portalegre, in the tomb of her parents. She declares she had made a previous will with her sister, Joana Dias, deceased, in which they had given their nephew Francisco Ribeiro Chacão, a vineyard with a wine press in Cruz da Pedra with an obligation of two annual masses for their souls. She renovates this donation, adding an obligation of ten masses to it, and annexes it to the entail founded by her mother, also called Joana Dias. She appoints her nephew as the next administrator of this entail.
She also orders the foundation of five entails. The first one would be administered by her nephew André Mateus Ribeiro and his descendants and was composed of two farmlands entailed to a perpetual obligation of two annual masses. The second one would be administered by her niece Joana Ribeiro, daughter of her niece Maria Ribeiro, and by her descendants. It was composed of the properties of Giraldo, and had a perpetual obligation of three annual masses. The third entail would be administered by Ana Ribeiro, Joana Ribeiro's sister, was composed of properties in the place of Areeiro, and had another obligation of three annual masses. She also bequeaths these two nieces the houses where she lives with an obligation of four annual masses, and the remaining properties she possesses, if they aren't sold, with an an obligation of more masses, and orders that they should only take possession of these properties after marrying. The fourth entail would be administered by the two sons of Catarina's brother, Bento Ribeiro, whose names were not mentioned. It was composed of an olive grove in Penedos Gordos and had a perpetual obligation of two annual masses. The fifth entail would be administered by Felícia, daughter of Catarina's niece, also called Catarina Ribeiro, or by one of her sisters, Úrsula and Brígida, if she didn't have descendants. It had a perpetual obligation of two annual masses.

Will by which Catarina Ribeiro, donzela, expresses her wish to be buried in the church of S. Lourenço of Portalegre, in the tomb of her parents. She declares she had made a previous will with her sister, Joana Dias, deceased, in which they had given their nephew Francisco Ribeiro Chacão, a vineyard with a wine press in Cruz da Pedra with an obligation of two annual masses for their souls. She renews this donation, adding an obligation of ten masses to it, and annexes it to the entail founded by her mother, also called Joana Dias. She appoints her nephew as the next administrator of this entail.
She also orders the foundation of five entails. The first one would be administered by her nephew André Mateus Ribeiro and his descendants and was composed of two farmlands entailed to a perpetual obligation of two annual masses. The second one would be administered by her niece Joana Ribeiro, daughter of her niece Maria Ribeiro, and by her descendants. It was composed of the properties of Giraldo, and had a perpetual obligation of three annual masses. The third entail would be administered by Ana Ribeiro, Joana Ribeiro's sister, was composed of properties in the place of Areeiro, and had another obligation of three annual masses. She also bequeaths these two nieces the houses where she lives with an obligation of four annual masses, and the remaining properties she possesses, if they aren't sold, with an an obligation of more masses, and orders that they should only take possession of these properties after marrying. The fourth entail would be administered by the two sons of Catarina's brother, Bento Ribeiro, whose names were not mentioned. It was composed of an olive grove in Penedos Gordos and had a perpetual obligation of two annual masses. The fifth entail would be administered by Felícia, daughter of Catarina's niece, also called Catarina Ribeiro, or by one of her sisters, Úrsula and Brígida, if she didn't have descendants. It had a perpetual obligation of two annual masses entailed to an olive grove.

Will made in Portalegre by Francisco Meira, in which he ordered, among other dispositions, the foundation of two entails. This first entail would be composed of a vineyard in Cabeça de Mouro, Portalegre's district, would have a perpetual obligation of ten masses celebrated every year and to administrate it he named be his nephew Brás Meira, during his lifetime and, after his death, the succession should continue, preferably, on the eldest male heir. The second entail would be composed of an olive grove in Portalegre's outskirts, would have also a perpetual obligation of ten masses celebrated every year, and to administrate it he named his niece Beatriz Meira during her lifetime and, after her death, the succession should always continue, preferably, on the eldest male heir. If none of them had children, they would appoint an administrator to succeed them.

Will made in Portalegre by Francisco Meira, in which he ordered, among other dispositions, the foundation of two entails. The first entail would be composed of a vineyard in Cabeça de Mouro, Portalegre's district, would have a perpetual obligation of ten masses celebrated every year and to administrate it he named be his nephew Brás Meira, during his lifetime and, after his death, the succession should continue, preferably, on the eldest male heir. This second entail would be composed of an olive grove in Portalegre's outskirts, would have also a perpetual obligation of ten masses celebrated every year, and to administrate it he named his niece Beatriz Meira during her lifetime and, after her death, the succession should always continue, preferably, on the eldest male heir. If none of them had children, they would appoint an administrator to succeed them.

Will of Pedro Gonçalves, instituting an entail with pious obligations in the church of Santa Marinha de Penascais, where he was baptised. As successors of the estates, Pedro Gonçalves appointed his sisters, his brother-in-law Pedro Antunes, and his cousin Salvador Antunes da Lomba and his offspring.

Will made by Agostinho Fernandes and his wife Inês Fernandes in which they ordered, among other dispositions, the foundation of two entails. This first entail would be composed of an estate named Mouta, in the outskirts of Portalegre, over which the institutors imposed a perpetual obligation of 66 masses celebrated every year on the chapel of S. Lourenço, where their bodies should be buried. To administrate it they named one of the sons of Jerónimo Fernandes, that would be chosen by him, with the condition that he would marry with one of the daughters of Belchior Vaz, and from there on the succession should always continue, preferably, on the eldest male heir. The second entail would be composed of an olive grove, over which the institutors imposed a perpetual obligation of twelve masses celebrated every year, and to administrate it they named Pedro, son of João Fernandes, with the condition that he would marry with one of the daughters of Diogo Vaz, at his choice, and, after his death the succession should always continue, preferably, on the eldest male heir. The Provedor das Capelas would be obliged to take account of the administration of both entails every year.

Will made in Vale do Peso, district of Crato, by padre Bento da Cruz, in which he ordered the foundation of an entail with an estate and lands in Crato's outskirts, with a perpetual obligation of twelve masses celebrated every year on the church of N. Sra. da Luz, where his body should be buried. He named his nephew Manuel da Cruz as first administrator during his lifetime and, after his death, the succession should continue on his descendants. If Manuel had no children, the administration would be handled to his sister Isabel, and if she also died without descendants, then the administration would be transmitted to the confraria of N. Sra. do Ó.

Will made by Catarina Vaz Morujo, in which she ordered, among other dispositions, the foundation of an entail with a perpetual obligation of one daily mass celebrated on the chapel of S. Jorge, in Portalegre, where her body should be buried. She left 30.000 réis for the ornate of the chapel and named her nephew padre Manuel Vaz Morujo as first administrator of this entail, with the condition that he would appoint a person to succeed him with the same conditions. Catarina also left 10.000 in leases to her cousins Catarina de Sena and Isabel das Montanhas, 5 000 each, who should enjoy it during their lifetimes, and, after their deaths, this summs should be annexed on the entail.

Will made by Gaspar Garção in which he ordered, among other dispositions, the foundation of an entail and chapel devoted to N. Sra. dos Anjos da Porciúncula, on the monastery of S. António da Conceição, in Castelo de Vide, where he and his wife Joana Fernandes should be buried. This grave should be reserved only to himself and his wife, but he purchased a grave only for the administrators of the chapel with it's respective vault. He left 60.000 réis and very detailed instructions for the ornate of the chapel, including and altarpiece which should be made from a single piece of wood just as the chapels of the monastery of S. Francisco de Xabregas, in Lisboa. Images of S. João Baptista and S. Brás should be placed on the sides of the chapel. The chapel would have a perpetual mass obligation of one mass celebrated every week and three more masses every year for the soul of Manuel Carrilho, which became henceforth annexed to this entail. To administrate it, he named his wife Joana Fernandes during her lifetime and, after her death, his brother Fernando Carrilho. After the death of Fernando, the succession should always continue, preferably, on the eldest male heir, and if he had no children, then the administration would be handled to the closest relative.

Will made by Gaspar Fernandes Garção, in which he ordered, among other dispositions, the foundation of an entail and chapel composed of half of an estate named Herdade dos Manjaretes, with a perpetual obligation of ten masses celebrated every year on the chapel of the Santíssima Trindade, in the church of Santiago of Marvão, where his body should be buried. He named his son João Garção as first administrator during his lifetime and, after his death, the succession should always continue, preferably, on the eldest male heir. If João died without heirs, then the administration would be handled to the closest relative, and, if there was none left, the municipal council of Marvão would appoint the administrator.

Will made by Margarida Fraústa in which she ordered, among other dispositions, the foundation of an entail and chapel with a perpetual obligation of ten masses celebrated every year on the convent of N. Sra da Estrela, in Marvão, where her body should be buried. She named her husband Francisco Privado as first administrator of the entail during his lifetime and, after his death, the administration would be handled to her niece Leonor, daughter of Francisco de Faria, with the condition that she would not marry with Manuel, son of João Garção. After the death of Leonor, the succession should always continue on the eldest heir, male or female, and, if she had no children, the administration would be handled to her sister, Isabel de Farias, with the same conditions, or to the closest relative.

Will made by padre António Pires in which he appointed his brother, Julião Pires, to succeed him on the administration of a chapel he administrated, adding a perpetual obligation of five masses celebrated for his own soul in the church of S. Julião, where his body should be buried. Julião Pires would appoint a relative to succeed him on the administration.

Will made in Portalegre by Ana de Miranda, in which she ordered, among other dispositions, the foundation of four entails. The first entail would be composed of a vineyard in the outskirts of Portalegre over which she imposed a perpetual obligation of three masses celebrated every year at Christmas, naming the eldest daughter of Catarina Delicada, who lived in Castelo de Vide, as first administrator during her lifetime, and, after her death, the succession should always continue on the closest relative of the Crato's lineage. The second entail would be composed of a land and a mill in the outskirts of Crato over which she imposed a perpetual obligation of two masses celebrated every year, naming her nephew Tomé da Silveira as first administrator, and, after his death the succession should always continue on the closest relative of the Crato's lineage. This third entail would be composed of a land over which the institutor imposed a perpetual obligation of one masses celebrated every year, and this would be administrated by her nephew padre Manuel Velez who would be succeeded by the closest relative of the Velez' lineage. Finally, the fourth entail would be composed of an estate named Herdade da Urra, over which she imposed a perpetual obligation of seven masses celebrated every year, and to administrate it she named her nephew Estêvão de Miranda, who would be succeeded by the closest relative of the Velez' lineage. All four entails would follow the succession patterns defined by the laws of the kingdom.

Will made in Portalegre by Ana de Miranda, in which she ordered, among other dispositions, the foundation of four entails. The first entail would be composed of a vineyard in the outskirts of Portalegre over which she imposed a perpetual obligation of three masses celebrated every year at Christmas, naming the eldest daughter of Catarina Delicada, who lived in Castelo de Vide, as first administrator during her lifetime, and, after her death, the succession should always continue on the closest relative of the Crato's lineage. The second entail would be composed of a land and a mill in the outskirts of Crato over which she imposed a perpetual obligation of two masses celebrated every year, naming her nephew Tomé da Silveira as first administrator, and, after his death the succession should always continue on the closest relative of the Crato's lineage. The third entail would be composed of a land over which the institutor imposed a perpetual obligation of one masses celebrated every year, and this would be administrated by her nephew padre Manuel Velez who would be succeeded by the closest relative of the Velez' lineage. Finally, this fourth entail would be composed of an estate named Herdade da Urra, over which she imposed a perpetual obligation of seven masses celebrated every year, and to administrate it she named her nephew Estêvão de Miranda, who would be succeeded by the closest relative of the Velez' lineage. All four entails would follow the succession patterns defined by the laws of the kingdom.

Will made by Sebastião Mendes Canto, in which he ordered, among other dispositions, the foundation of an entail and chapel with a perpetual obligation of sixty masses celebrated every year on the chapel of N. Sra. do Rosário of S. Lourenço's church, in Portalegre, where his body should be buried. His descendants could also be buried in the chapel if they wished so. He named his nephew Francisco, son of his niece Ana Mendes, as first administrator of the entail during his lifetime, and, after his death, the succession would always continue on the eldest male heir. If Francisco became a clergyman or if he died without heirs, the administration should be transmitted to his male brothers, preferably the eldest after him, or his sisters. In the lack of descendants of Ana Mendes, the administration would be handled to the Misericórdia of Portalegre, with the same conditions. All administrators would be obliged to annex up to 20.000 réis of their own reserved portion to the entail. The administrators should give account not to the Provedor das Capelas, but directly to the Prior of S. Lourenço's church. Anyone who committed crimes of lese-majeste would lose the administration of the entail.

Will by which João Esteves, Cavaleiro do Rei, Alcaide-mor de Lisboa and Privado de D. Fernando, asks his will executors to finish the construction of his chapel in the church of the convent of São Salvador, applying the third part of his assets to it. He entailed a farmstead (quinta) in Panasqueira, the farmstead (quinta) of Louras in Verdelha and houses in Lisboa, obligating the chapel's administrators to sustain two chaplains, who would celebrate daily masses for his soul; to give, each year, 5 libras to the cathedral of that city and 16 libras to the convent of S. Domingos of Santarém. He appoints his brother, Afonso Esteves, to be the entail's first administrator, allowing him to choose his successor.

Will made in Enxertal, parish of Nisa, by António Lopes, lavrador, in which he ordered, among other dispositions, the foundation of an entail composed of an olive grove with a perpetual mass obligation of one mass celebrated every year. He named his granddaughter Isabel as first administrator during her lifetime, and, after her death, the succession should always continue on the eldest heir, male or female. If she died without children, the administration would be handled to Domingos, grandson of the institutor.

Will made by António Rodrigues Pimenta, in which he ordered, among other dispositions, the foundation of an entail, composed of a land in Malhadinha Alta, over which he imposed a perpetual obligation of ten masses celebrated every year on the church of Santiago, in Marvão, where his body should be buried. He named his wife Domingas Lopes as first administrator during her lifetime, and, after her death, she would be succeeded by Maria, niece of the institutor, during her lifetime. After the death of Maria the administration would be handled to her sister Domingas, and from there on the succession should continue on the eldest heir of their mother's, D. Maria de Almeida, lineage.

Will made by Simão Fernandes, in which he ordered the foundation of two entails. The first entail would be composed of lands in Arez, would have a perpetual mass obligation of two masses celebrated every year and would be administrated by his nephew Manuel Mouro, his children and descendants after him. This second entail would be composed of all his remaining assets, and would have a perpetual mass obligation of one hundred masses celebrated every year in the mother church of Arez, and would be administrated by padre António Vaz, nephew of the institutor, during his lifetime and after his death the administration should be handled to his brother Manuel, and from there on the succession would always continue on the eldest male heir.

Will made by Álvaro Mexia and his wife Filipa Rodrigues in which they ordered their burial in the cathedral of Portalegre, in which they ordered the building of a chapel dedicated to Nossa Senhora da Luz and established three entails, each with an obligation of two masses over their tombs. The first one would be composed of an estate in Monforte, and would be administered by their daughter Guiomar Mexia and by her heirs. The second one would be composed by their estate of Caravides, in Assumar, and would be administered by their son António Mexia and by his descendants. The third entail would be composed of a property in ladeira de São Tomé and would be administered by their son Lopo Cabreira and by his descendants. If their lineage was extinguished, the administration of these entails should be transmited to the Confraria de Nossa Senhora da Luz with a perpetual obligation of one daily mass.

Will by which Aldonça Rodrigues instituted an entail with her olive groves and houses in Elvas, designating her brother, Álvaro Rico, to administrate it. After his death, he would be succeded by her nephew, Nuno Fernandes, Álvaro's son. All the entail's administrators were obligated to support the celebration of 5 masses, each year. The testator declared that her body would be buried in the cathedral of Elvas.

Followed by the approval deed (1586-05-28, fls. 343-343v).

Will by which Maria Fernandes established an entail with the third part of her assets, including a property in the outskirts of Elvas, bequeathing it to her husband, Álvaro Rico, who would be succeeded by Catarina Salgueiro, their daughter, and her descendants. The entail's administrators were obligated to support the celebration of 2 annual masses for the institutor's soul in the convent of S. Domingos of Elvas, where her body would be buried.

DOCUMENTO/DATA DE INSTITUIÇÃO: testamento aprovado em 1556-01-02 pelo notário Afonso Anes de Fraguedo, nas casas que foram do Capitão Velho onde “pousa” a instituidora.
ENCARGOS (ANUAIS): missa diária no convento de São Francisco pela esmola de 12.000 réis. Em 1738 (f. 46 vº-55) decorrem embargos interpostos por António Correia Bettencourt Henriques contra a sentença e determinação da conta tomada em 1733 (fl. 45 vº-46), em que se pretendia a fixação de uma taxa anual de 43.200 réis, visto que a esmola de 12.000 réis apenas dava para pagar 100 missas. Os embargos terminam com sentença do ouvidor geral da capitania, Dr. Luís da Silva e Brito, em que revoga tal sentença, mantendo a pensão taxada no testamento. Por sentença de 1818-12-14 (f. 106 a 143) as capelas administradas pelo Visconde de Torre Bela são reduzidas à seguinte pensão: missa aos domingos e dias santos (90 missas) celebrada por um capelão por 100.000 réis anuais; três missas de Natal por 2.400 réis; obras da capela do Carmo do Funchal conforme determinado pelo instituidor Manuel Martins Brandão; a capela de D. Isabel Bettencourt é reduzida a duas tochas para a Igreja de Câmara de Lobos e duas tochas para São Bernardino.
BENS VINCULADOS: não constam. A instituidora refere que os bens procedem de seu sogro João Fernandes do Arco.
SUCESSÃO: designa o irmão Ambrósio de Brito, depois a sobrinha D. Joana Cabral, filha de seu irmão Pedro de Brito, na condição de casar com D. Gonçalo, filho de seu sobrinho D. Afonso. Não casando, esta fazenda e morgado ficaria ao filho mais velho de Aleixos de Abreu e, sucessivamente, na linha direita, ao filho macho primogénito.
ADMINISTRADOR EM 1601, data do primeiro auto de contas: D. Gonçalo Henriques.
ÚLTIMO ADMINISTRADOR: Visconde da Torre Bela.
OUTRAS INFORMAÇÕES DO TESTAMENTO (f. 38 e 45):
FILHOS: Sebastião de Abreu, falecido; Francisco de Abreu, a quem deu 40.000 réis, cama e vestido, quando este partiu para a Índia, além disso dá a mulher deste 10.000 réis por ano de alimentos. A instituidora morre sem filhos nem herdeiros forçosos.
IRMÃS: Catarina de Santa Clara, Francisca da Nazaré e Ana da Conceição, todas no Mosteiro de Santa Clara; Ambrósio de Brito; Pedro de Brito.
ENTERRAMENTO: convento de São Francisco. Se falecer no Arco da Calheta, manda enterrar-se na capela da Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Consolação onde está sepultado o marido, na parte do evangelho.
ESCRAVOS: deixa o mulato António a Nossa Senhora de Guadalupe para a servir, caso se venda ficará forro; liberta a escrava Bárbara na condição de servir António de Sande durante 10 anos, e desse lhe ensinar bons costumes, não o fazendo fique forra; lega 5.000 réis para resgate de um cativo natural da ilha da Madeira.
ALFAIAS RELIGIOSAS: o marido deixou 5 marcos de prata para uma cruz; para a sua capela (de Nossa Senhora da Consolação do Arco da Calheta) deixa: um cálice dourado de prata; uma vestimenta de chamaiote azul com seu savastro (sebasto) de veludo amarelo; uma alcatifa, uma toalhas para o altar; uma arca para guardar paramentos.
LEGADOS: aos pobres do Hospital deixa uma cama, a saber: colchão, um cobertor branco e um meio travesseiro com fronha e almofada; outra cama aos lázaros; 6.000 réis a Maria Durões, pelos bons serviços prestados; 10.000 réis a Catarina, enjeitada, para o seu casamento e roga ao irmão que a recolha em sua casa até essa altura; 300 réis a cada uma das irmãs que estão no Mosteiro de Santa Clara; dotou 100.000 réis à criada Antónia de Sande para casar com Aires Peixoto.
TESTEMUNHAS: Pero Gonçalves, tabelião; António Leitão, padroeiro de Nossa Senhora da Esperança; Francisco Ferreira de Sande e João Toim, respetivamente genro e filho do notário Afonso Anes Fraguedo; Baltazar da Mata e Aleixos Simões, criado de Luís de Noronha; Fernão Nunes, filho de Nuno Gonçalves, falecido; Tomé Fernandes, morador nesta cidade.

Will made by Diogo Cardoso de Almeida, former capitão-mor of Alter do Chão, in which he ordered, among other dispositions, the foundation of an entail and chapel with a perpetual mass obligation of one daily mass in the main church of Alter do Chão. He named both his cousins Bento Garcia and Diogo Cardoso de Almeida to share the administration of the entail during their lifetimes and their eldest male heirs after them. He disposed that no administrator could ever marry a person of new-christian, hebrew or mulato descendancy.

Will by João Rodrigues Gato instituting a chapel with 5 annual masses that should be annexed to his sister's entail, of which he was administrator. Both entails should be united and have the same administrator. In this document, João Rodrigues also specifies the estates that he bought and entailed to his sister's chapel.
Followed by the approval deed.

Will by which Maria Fernandes, widow of Domingos Martins, bequeathed her houses in Alter do Chão and a property in Peringote, to her nephew, António Jorge, with the obligation of supporting the celebration of 10 annual masses in perpetuity. The entail would be transmitted to his children and descendants or, if he died without leaving offspring, to the institutor's closest relative. She determined that her body would be buried near the altar of Nossa Senhora of the main church of Alter do Chão.

Will by Álvaro Gonçalves instituting a chapel in the church of Santa Maria da Alcáçova, in Elvas, where he should also be buried, appointing his niece Violante Nunes as administrator and granting her the power to choose the next administrator within the institutor's kin, excluding nevertheless from the line of succession João Nunes, Violante's son.
Followed by the approval deed.

Will made by Beatriz Cardoso, widow of Francisco Cardoso Freme, in which she ordered, among other dispositions, the foundation of an entail with a perpetual mass obligation of twenty masses celebrated every year in the convent of S. António of Alter do Chão, where her body should be buried. She named her son João Boroa Cardoso as first administrator of the entail and his descendants after him.If he died without children, then the administration should be handled to the sons of his brother Dr. André Cardoso, or the closest relative.

Will by which Beatriz Fernandes, Lourenço de Mizurado's wife, bequeathed the third part of her assets to her minor son, Brás Manhãs, which included properties in Murteira, Cabeça do Alcaide, Cabeça do Almada, Cabeça do Ferreiro, Alter do Chão. He and his descendants were obligated to support the celebration of 6 annual masses in perpetuity. If Brás died without leaving heirs, the entail would be transmitted to one of his siblings. The testator determined that her body had to be buried in the convent of Santo António of Alter do Chão.

Will made by Maria Delicado in which she ordered, among other dispositions, the foundation of an entail with a perpetual mass obligation of twenty masses celebrated every year on the chapel of N. Sra. do Rosário, in Alter do Chão. She named Pedro Mendes Garcia as first administrator of the entail, and after his death he would be succeedes by padre Sebastião Garcia. After the death of padre Sebastião Garcia, the administration would be transmitted to Inês Garcia with the condition that she and all successors after her would order the perpetual celebration of thirty masses every year. Inês would appoint a successor with the same conditions. Maria Delicado also named Maria Garcia as administrator of the chapel founded by Pedro Torto, wich was also a chapel whose succession was ruled by appointment.

Will made by João Fraústo de Faria, in which he named his son João Fraústo, absent of the Kingdom, to succeed him on the administration of a chapel he administrated, and ordered, among other dispositions, the foundation of a new chapel composed of two lands in Marvão's district, over which he imposed a perpetual obligation of nine masses celebrated every year on the in the church of the convent of N. Sra. da Estrela of Marvão, where his body should be buried. To administrate this new chapel he named his son António Nunes during his lifetime and his descendants after him, or, if he had none, this chapel would be administrated by the same administrator of the other chapel mentioned above.

Will made by Manuel Gonçalves Gamboa, in which he ordered, among other dispositions, the foundation of two entails. The first entail would be composed of some houses in Marvão over which he imposed a perpetual obligation of one mass celebrated every year. To administrate it, he named his niece Leonor, daughter of Filipe Gonçalves, as first administrator during her lifetime, and, after her death, the succession should continue on the closest heir of her father's bloodline. He also left a land for padre Francisco Gomes, during his lifetime, with a perpetual obligation of one mass celebrated every year, and, after his death, this land should be incorporated on the entail administrated by Leonor. The second entail would be composed of the houses where the institutor lived, over which he imposed a perpetual obligation of two masses celebrated every year. To administrate it he named his cousin Francisco Rodrigues Canhoto and his descendants after him, or, if he had none, the administration would be handled to the closest relative that belonged to the lineage of the institutor's father.

Will made by Tomé Gonçalves, in which he ordered, among other dispositions, the foundation of an entail composed of some houses in Marvão, over which he imposed a perpetual obligation of six masses celebrated every year on the church of Santa Maria, where his body should be buried. He named his son João Gonçalves as first administrator during his lifetime, and, after his death, the succession should continue on his descendants.

Will made in Marvão by Simão Marques Barroso, in which he ordered his burial in the convent of Santa Maria da Estrela and established an entail composed of his property of Vale de Carvão, with a perpetual obligation of five annual masses. He named his daughter Maria as first administrator during her lifetime, and, after her death, the succession should continue on her descendants, or, if she had none, on the closest relative of the institutor.

Will made by Vasco Pires and his wife Isabel Pires, in which they ordered the foundation of four entails. The first entail would be composed of houses and lands in Marvão, over which the institutors imposed a perpetual obligation of three masses celebrated every year, and to administrate it they named their nephew Brás Afonso during his lifetime, and, after his death, the succession should always continue on his eldest heir. The second entail would be composed of an estate named Quinta da Ramilla, over which the institutors imposed a perpetual obligation of three masses celebrated every year, and to administrate it they named their nephew Manuel Brás during his lifetime, and, after his death, the succession should always continue on his eldest heir. The third entail would be composed of a land in a place named Raminha, over which the institutors imposed a perpetual obligation of three masses celebrated every year, and to administrate it they named their nephew Pedro Esteves during his lifetime, and, after his death, the administration would be handled to his son Estêvão, and from there on, the succession should always continue on his eldest heir. The fourth entail would be composed of vineyard in Marvão's outskirts, over which the institutors imposed a perpetual obligation of three one celebrated every year, and to administrate it they named their niece Leonor, daughter of Pedro Esteves, during her lifetime, and, after her death, the succession should always continue on his eldest heir.

Will made by Vasco Pires and his wife Isabel Pires, in which they ordered the foundation of four entails. The first entail would be composed of houses and lands in Marvão, over which the institutors imposed a perpetual obligation of three masses celebrated every year, and to administrate it they named their nephew Brás Afonso during his lifetime, and, after his death, the succession should always continue on his eldest heir. The second entail would be composed of an estate named Quinta da Ramilla, over which the institutors imposed a perpetual obligation of three masses celebrated every year, and to administrate it they named their nephew Manuel Brás during his lifetime, and, after his death, the succession should always continue on his eldest heir. The third entail would be composed of a land in a place named Raminha, over which the institutors imposed a perpetual obligation of three masses celebrated every year, and to administrate it they named their nephew Pedro Esteves during his lifetime, and, after his death, the administration would be handled to his son Estêvão, and from there on, the succession should always continue on his eldest heir. The fourth entail would be composed of vineyard in Marvão's outskirts, over which the institutors imposed a perpetual obligation of three one celebrated every year, and to administrate it they named their niece Leonor, daughter of Pedro Esteves, during her lifetime, and, after her death, the succession should always continue on his eldest heir.

[Includes a declaration deed and a codicil made by Vasco Pires, disposing over non-entailed assets].

Will of Antónia Correia, ordering that she should be buried in the chapel that they had instituted in the monastery of Nossa Senhora do Pópulo, in Braga, with the obligation of a weekly mass. Her reserved portion should be entailed to that chapel, which should be administrated by her daughter Antónia Correia and her offspring.

Followed by the approval deed (1650-09-05, fls. 192v).

Will made by Diogo Aparício, in which he ordered, among other dispositions, the foundation of three entails and that his body should be buried on the chapel of N. Sra. da Conceição, in the church of Santiago of Marvão. The first entail would be composed of a vineyard on the city's outskirts, over which he imposed a perpetual obligation of four masses celebrated every year, and to administrate it he named his nephew Gonçalo Andrés with the condition that he would appoint one of his children to succeed him with the same conditions. The second entail would be composed of the houses where Diogo himself lived, and would have a perpetual obligation of four masses celebrated every year, and to administrate it he named Domingos Gonçalves, weaver, with the condition that he would appoint one of his children to succeed him with the same conditions. The third entail would also be composed of a vineyard on the city's outskirts, named Água da Cuba, over which he imposed a perpetual obligation of four masses celebrated every year, and to administrate it he named his nephew João Aparício with the condition that he would appoint one of his children to succeed him with the same conditions.

Will made by Francisco Miguéis Freire, in which he disposed that his body should be buried on the mother church of Alpalhão, and ordered, among other dispositions, the foundation of two entails. The first entail would be composed of a house in Alpalhão over which he imposed a perpetual obligation of two masses celebrated every year, and to administrate it he named his niece Catarina Freire during her lifetime and her descendants after her, with the condition that she would only receive the administration after she married or took state. The second entail would be composed of a land in Alpalhão's outskirts over which he imposed a perpetual obligation of two masses celebrated every year, and to administrate it he named his sister Violante Mosqueira during her lifetime and, after her death, the administration would be handled to her daughter Maria and her descendants after her, or, if Maria died without heirs, the administration would be transmitted to Inês, sister of the institutor. If none of them had children, both entails would be handled to the Confraria das Almas of Alpalhão.

Will of Ana Coelho, instituting a chapel in the church of Nossa Senhora da Porta, in Melgaço, appointing as administrator her nephew Jerónimo Teixeira and his offspring.

Followed by the approval deed (1679-12-30, fls. 172v-173v).

Will of Fernando Pires and Helena Dias Viegas, instituting an entail with pious obligations in the altar of São Pedro de Rates, in Braga's cathedral, and in the church of Misericórdia in the same city. As administrator, they appointed Pedro de Carvalho and his offspring.

Followed by the approval deed (1591-07-21, fls. 221-221v).

Will of António Correia, instituting an entail and appointing as administrator his cousin Maria Pereira and her offspring.

Followed by the approval deed (1680-02-21, fls. 228v-229).

Will made in Alpalhão by Joana Martins, in which she ordered, among other dispositions, the foundation of five entails. The first entail would be composed of some houses in Alpalhão over which she imposed a perpetual mass obligation of one mass celebrated every year, and to administrate it she named her niece Maria, daughter of Maria Inchada. The second entail would be composed of a vineyard in the outskirts of Alpalhão over which she imposed a perpetual mass obligation of two masses celebrated every year, and to administrate it she named her nephew João Dias Loução during his lifetime, and, after his death, he would be succeeded by his son Tomé Pinheiro, and from there on the succession should always continue on the closest heir. The third entail would be administrated by Ana, daughter of Maria Inchada, and would be composed of some houses, a land and vineyards in Alpalhão, over which she imposed a perpetual mass obligation of two masses celebrated every year. The fourth entail would be composed of some houses and a land in the outskirts of Alpalhão over which the institutor imposed a perpetual mass obligation of two masses celebrated every year, and to administrate it she named her nephew Gonçalo, son of Maria Inchada. The fifth entail would be composed of some houses and a land in the outskirts of Crato, over which the institutor imposed a perpetual mass obligation of two masses celebrated every year, and to administrate it she named her niece Inês, daughter of Maria Inchada. All her nephews, sons of her sister Maria Inchada, would be succeeded by their descendants, and, if any of them died without children, the entailed assets of this nephew would be shared among the sisters and brothers equally, and if their bloodline was extinguished the administration would be handled to the closest relative.

Will made by Catarina Carrilho, in which she ordered, among other dispositions, the foundation of three entails. The first entail would be composed of some houses and a golden cross, over which the institutor imposed a perpetual mass obligation of two masses celebrated every year, and to administrate she named Maria Inchada as first administrator during her lifetime, and, after her death, the administration would be handled to her eldest son or daughter, whoever she appointed, who would be succeeded by their eldest son or daughter with the same conditions. She bequeathed a land to the Confraria de S. Pedro imposing a perpetual obligation of one mass celebrated every year over it, and, from the remaining of all her assets she ordered the foundation of two more chapels. The second chapel would have a perpetual obligation of two masses celebrated every week on the mother church of Alpalhão, and would be administrated by her cousin, Maria Mendes, wife of Manuel Dalva, who lived on Castelo de Vide, and, after their deaths, the succession should always continue on the eldest heir, male or female. The third chapel would have a perpetual obligation of 102 masses celebrated every year, that being two masses celebrated every week, and would be administrated by Maria Chambel Alfaia, during her lifetime, and by her son Manuel and his eldest heirs, male or female, after his death. However, if Manuel wished to became a clergyman, he would only administrate during his lifetime, and, after his death, the administration would be handled to his sister Joana, and after the death of Joana to Pedro, their brother, and after his death to Maria Inchada, administrator of the first chapel, or, if none of them had children, to Sebastiana, daughter of Amaro Gomes and Leonor Miguéis, and, after the death of Sebastiana, if she also had no children, the administration would be transmitted to Maria, daughter of João Dias Rovisco, or the Confraria do Santo Nome de Jesus of Alpalhão.

Will made by António Vaz Caldeira, in which he ordered the foundation of four entails. The first would be composed of some houses in Alpalhão, over which he imposed a perpetual obligation of one mass celebrated every year, and to administrate it he named his niece Maria, daughter of Gregório de Abreu, and her descendants after her, or, if she had no children, she would be succeeded by her brother António Mourato. The second entail would be composed of a land in the outskirts of Alpalhão, over which he imposed a perpetual obligation of two masses celebrated every year, and to administrate it he named his nephew Brás Martins Caldeira and his descendants after him. The third entail would be composed of a land in the outskirts of Gafete, over which he imposed a perpetual obligation of two masses celebrated every year, and to administrate it he named his nephew António Mourato and his descendants after him. The fourth entail would be composed of a land in the outskirts of Alpalhão, over which he imposed a perpetual obligation of two masses celebrated every year, and to administrate it he named his nephew António de Abreu and his descendants after him. If the lineage of any of those administrators became extinguished then the Confraria das Santas Chagas de Alpalhão would receive the administration of the entail. No administrator of the four chapels could ever marry with another person of jewish, moorish, mulato or new-christian ascendency.

Will made by António Vaz Caldeira, in which he ordered the foundation of four entails. The first would be composed of some houses in Alpalhão, over which he imposed a perpetual obligation of one mass celebrated every year, and to administrate it he named his niece Maria, daughter of Gregório de Abreu, and her descendants after her, or, if she had no children, she would be succeeded by her brother António Mourato. The second entail would be composed of a land in the outskirts of Alpalhão, over which he imposed a perpetual obligation of two masses celebrated every year, and to administrate it he named his nephew Brás Martins Caldeira and his descendants after him. The third entail would be composed of a land in the outskirts of Gafete, over which he imposed a perpetual obligation of two masses celebrated every year, and to administrate it he named his nephew António Mourato and his descendants after him. The fourth entail would be composed of a land in the outskirts of Alpalhão, over which he imposed a perpetual obligation of two masses celebrated every year, and to administrate it he named his nephew António de Abreu and his descendants after him. If the lineage of any of those administrators became extinguished then the Confraria das Santas Chagas de Alpalhão would receive the administration of the entail. No administrator of the four chapels could ever marry with another person of jewish, moorish, mulato or new-christian ascendency.

Will made by António Vaz Caldeira, in which he ordered the foundation of four entails. The first would be composed of some houses in Alpalhão, over which he imposed a perpetual obligation of one mass celebrated every year, and to administrate it he named his niece Maria, daughter of Gregório de Abreu, and her descendants after her, or, if she had no children, she would be succeeded by her brother António Mourato. The second entail would be composed of a land in the outskirts of Alpalhão, over which he imposed a perpetual obligation of two masses celebrated every year, and to administrate it he named his nephew Brás Martins Caldeira and his descendants after him. The third entail would be composed of a land in the outskirts of Gafete, over which he imposed a perpetual obligation of two masses celebrated every year, and to administrate it he named his nephew António Mourato and his descendants after him. The fourth entail would be composed of a land in the outskirts of Alpalhão, over which he imposed a perpetual obligation of two masses celebrated every year, and to administrate it he named his nephew António de Abreu and his descendants after him. If the lineage of any of those administrators became extinguished then the Confraria das Santas Chagas de Alpalhão would receive the administration of the entail. No administrator of the four chapels could ever marry with another person of jewish, moorish, mulato or new-christian ascendency.

Will made by Maria Barrenta, in which she disposed that her body should be buried on the church of N. Sra. das Chagas and the foundation of three chapels, each one with the perpetual obligation of ten masses celebrated every year in the church of N. Sra. da Graça of Alpalhão. To administrate the chapels she named her uncles António Dias, Mateus Gonçalves and Manuel da Fonseca as first administrators during their lifetimes, and, after their deaths, each one would be succeeded by his descendants.

Will of Miguel Ribeiro, instituting two chapels. In the first one, he appointed as administrator his nephew José Ribeiro, followed by his offspring, in which clerics took precedence.

Will of Gaspar Manuel and his wife Maria Pedro. They ordered that their bodies be buried in the church of Santiago da Carvalhosa, in front of the altar of S. Miguel. The couple explained that they had previously built a chapel dedicated to Santa Luzia, next to the church of Carvalhosa. After their death, their possessions, namely the grain rents, would be incorporated into the chapel, with the perpetual obligation to celebrate two weekly masses. The administrator was not yet chosen.

Will of Manuel Dias Furtado expressing his wish to be buried in the church of the convent of São Francisco of Ponta Delgada. He bequeaths rents of wheat and the half of a vineyard to Maria Furtado, his niece, with the obligation of 11 annual masses. He bequeaths two parts of a vineyard, another half of a vineyard and a rent of wheat to his nephew, Manuel Dias Furtado, with the obligation of 9 annual masses. He bequeaths a lease and a half of a farmland to his nephew, João Soares de Sousa, with the obligation of 6 annual masses, and bequeaths the other half of this farmland to his other nephew, Agostinho de Sousa de Almada, with the obligation of three annual masses. These properties should always be transmitted to successors belonging to the lineage of his nephews and niece .
Followed by the approval deed of the will, dated 1666-01-28.

Will of D. Isabel Coutinho bequeathing her farmstead (quinta) of Seixal to D. Filipa de Figueiredo, her niece and daughter of her brother, Duarte de Figueiredo, as an entail, with the obligation of daily masses in the monastery of S. Bento de Xabregas, in Lisboa, and determining that the entail's sucessors should preferably be female. The testator also mentions that the person who will own the farmstead will also administrate her chapel of Nossa Senhora da Assunção, in the same monastery of S. Bento de Xabregas.
Will approved in 1588-07-02 and opened in 1591-09-13.

Will by which padre Pedro Álvares Mergulhão expresses his wish to be buried in the parish church of Nossa Senhora da Graça of Montalvão. He establishes an entail composed of his properties in Montalvão, with a perpetual pious obligation of one sung mass and three trinitaries of masses celebrated every year in the eight days after All Saints Day. He named his niece Carrilho as first administrator of the entail during her lifetime and, after her death, she would be succeeded by Manuel, son of Álvaro Gonçalves, as long as he married with one of the daughters of Afonso Miguéis, and from there on the succession should always continue, preferably, on the eldest male heir.