"William Bellew of Ash in Brampton and Alverdiscott in Com. Devon, Esq., son and heir [of Henry Bellew of Alverdiscott and Alice Colebrooke], aged 21 and more at the death of his grandfather [in 1533], bur. 15 Jan. 1577-8 at Braunton [citing Braunton Parish Register]. Will 14 Dec. 1574, pro. 7 June 1578 P.C.C. (Langley 27)."