In the Barbados census Oct and Nov. 1715 St. James: The Honourable Thomas Alleyne Esq.,
8 men, 6 women, 2 boys, 1 girl.
Dear and loving wife Judith Alleyne, all her jewels, one-half of all my plate (except my Monteth, that I give particularly to my son Abel) Household stuff, the new charriott and furniture, with four of the best horses which usually draw it. The use of my dwelling-house, house negroes etc. of Mount Alleyne Plantation, at the plantation charge. 200 pounds current money p. ann. this being onlya legacy I leave her in remembrance of me over and above her joynter settled by a certain deed in lieu and full recompense of dower upon our intermarriage, bearing date the thirty day of June 1688.
To son Timothy Alleyne and daughter (Judith) 50 pounds each. To son Thomas Alleyne, my Four Hills Plantation Etc. when he shall attain the full age of 21 years, which is on the 27 day of Oct. 1716. Also 80 pounds p. ann. during his minority and one of the negroe boys, etc.
To son Reynold Alleyne when he attain the age of 21 years which will be the 23rd day of January 1720. My Mount Alleyne Plantation, etc. Also 60 pounds p. ann. for his education and maintenance until he attains the age of 18 years and then 80 pounds until the age of 21 years. "Tis my will and meaning that after my said son Reynold shall be possesst of my said Mount Allyene Plantation, that he shall have nothing to do with the dwelling-house farther than by his mother's permission, during her continuing a widow. I having given her the use of it."
To son John when he attain the age of 21 years which will be on ye 1st day of January 1722, 3,000 pounds. Also 50 pounds current money of England p. ann. for his education and maintenance in England till he goes to the University of Oxford or Cambridge (he did not go to either) and then the sum of 30 pounds like money p. ann. during his minority.
To daughter Judith Alleyne when she shall attain the age of 18 years, which will be on the 30th Jan. 1721, 2,520 pounds. Also 100 pounds paid her mother for her maintenance Also her nurse Philips with all her increase which she now hath or shall have. Mulatto Billy, Young Jean (Ubballi's child) and Indian Gabriel.
I give and bequeath to all mine and my wife's brothers and sisters, each of them a ring of 25s price.
To my cousin Edward Skeete 50 pounds when he attains the age of 21 years.
To niece Anne Strode 10 pounds to buy her a suit of mourning.
To son Abel Alleyne all the rest and residue of estate and personal and mixed not already bequeathed.
Wife Judith Alleyne and sone Abel Alleyne guardians of my children during their minority.
Son Abel Alleyne sole executor with this charge, that he be particularly tender and careful of his mother, and always see that her annuity be punctually complyed with and paid during her widow-hood.
Signed Thomas Alleyne. Witnesses: Charles Staughan. Tho: Ward. Samuel Treasurer.
Proved 21 May 1717. (Barbados Records Vol 4 pp. 132)