Will of Sir George Downing, 1688-09-15
Scope and Contents
WILL of Sir George Downing of East Hatley, Cambridge, Baronet
Body to be interred in vault under the Chancel in Church of Crawden alias Croyden (Croydon)
'all the rest and residue of my estate not herein and hereby given and devised I give and devise unto my said sonne George Downing'
Executors: Robert Cecill, William Cecill, Charles Cecill, Sir John Burgoyne, Sir William Bowyer, William Downing, Charles Downing, Dr Blyth Paul Bowyer, John Fisher, Joshua Downing and John Peeters
With schedule of plates, goods and furniture mentioned in will
Dates
- Creation: 1688-09-15
Creator
- From the Sub-Fonds: Downing, George (Third Baronet (c.1684-1749)) (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Very fragile and must only be handled carefully. In need of digitisation.
Extent
1 item(s) (Piece)
Language of Materials
English
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Faded and slightly fragile in places. Conserved. Returned 17/3/2017 flattened and in bespoke box. Handling guidelines inside lid.
Former / Other Reference
H/1/6
Existence and Location of Copies
Reproduced/transcribed in full, with accompanying notes, in The Griffin, 1934 ('Downing Muniments' series).
General
Previously Box 195
Repository Details
Part of the Downing College Repository
Downing College Archive
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