William Browne is mentioned in the will of William Howell d 1718 but he names his daughters and there is no Christian.
Will
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9 May 1718--William Howell:
To son William Howell, my plantation with all the land thereto belonging, looking glass, livestock of all kinds, etc., he to pay to Capt. Wm. Browne 13 current money.
To son Edmond Howell, household goods, livestock, 1 silver seal of his own name, dishes, etc.
To son Thomas Howell, household goods, livestock, etc.
To son Joseph Howell, the same.
To daughter Joan Alsobrooke, wife of Samuel Alsobrooke, one large pewter dish, livestock, etc.
To daughter Elizabeth Fichett, one deep pewterdish, livestock, etc.
All the rest of estate to son William after debts and funeral expenses are paid.
Friends Wm. Brown. Nicholas Maget, Mary Height.
Will probated: 15 Jun.1720.(Vol 7:272).
No wife is mentioned in this will.