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Will of James Kempe (copy), Yaxley, Suffolk

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Doc.1115
Scope and Contents The will of James Kempe, carpenter, of Yaxley. All his messuage in Yaxley called Randolphe's to his wife Joane for life, then to his youngest son Hugh on condition of his paying a legacy of £6 to Mary, James' youngest daughter, and 40/- to his daughter Anne Kempe, and 40/- to his son James Kempe, at stated times. Anne is also to have a posted bed with tester after her mother's death. All the rest of his goods to Joane to pay his debts etc. as his executrix. Signed by James Kempt, his mark....
Dates: 27 Apr. 1630-27 Apr. 1632
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Will of Jane Richards, Cambridge

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Doc.359
Scope and Contents

Jane Richards of Cambridge gives all her personal estate to her three daughters Elizabeth Orme of London, Jane Sharp of Cambridge and Susanna Thetford of London; she appoints Elizabeth Orme, John Sharp and John Thetford executors. Witnesses: William Brincklow, Thomas Lombe, John Haggerstone, Clerk to Mr Lombe.

Dates: 3 June 1762
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Will of Joan Adams, Great Eversden, Cambridgeshire

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Doc.3668
Scope and Contents The will of Joan Adams, wife of Thomas Adams of Great Eversden. She leaves her soul to Almighty God, and desires that her body be buried in the churchyard of the Blessed Virgin Mary at Great Eversden. She leaves to the bells of St Helen's Church, Little Eversden, two bushels of dredge ('duos modeos dreget''), and to Isabella Heryng a green tunic. The rest of her clothing is to go to her daughter Katherine. Everything else she leaves to her husband, who she appoints her executor. Endorsed...
Dates: 22 Sep. 1451
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Will of John Anstey, London and Bath, Somerset

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Doc.1832
Scope and Contents Last will and testament of John Anstey esq of Hertford St, Mayfair. He leaves everything to his brothers Revd Christopher Anstey of Norton, Durham, and Robert Anstey esq, of Bath, and to John Hodgson esq of Lincoln's Inn, as his trustees, also appointing them executors. They are to sell all his freehold and leasehold property. Once this has been done, his wife is to have #300 for her immediate needs, and his funeral expenses etc are to be met. The rest of the money so raised is to be...
Dates: 14 Feb. 1820
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Will of John Bigatt, Ratcliffe, Surrey

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Doc.1109
Dates: 24 Oct. 1619
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Will of John Bilcliffe (copy), St Giles in the Fields, Middlesex

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Doc.1222
Scope and Contents

Will of John Bilcliffe, painter, late of St. Giles in the Fields, Msex. He bequeathes all his goods to he brother, Thomas, Bilcliffe, who is to be his sole executor. Signed by John Bilcliffe. Witnessed by Fran. Jackman. Below: Edward Prestidge, mason, of the parish of St. James's, Westminster, deposes, 31 March 1750, to above being in the proper handwriting of John Bilcliffe, before Mr. Robt. Chapman, surrogate.

Dates: 2 May 1747
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Will of John Bolding (copy), Snitterfield, Warwickshire

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Doc.1177
Dates: 18 Apr. 1715
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Will of John Bond (copy), Debenham, Suffolk

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Doc.1128
Dates: 9 Sep. 1662
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Will of John Bylford (copy), Haseley, Oxfordshire

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Doc.1103
Dates: 10 Jan. 1570
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Will of John Debnam (copy), Sudbury, Suffolk

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Doc.1192
Dates: 22 Apr. 1726
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Will of John Downing [copy], Blundeston, Suffolk

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Doc.307
Scope and Contents John Downing of Blundeston bequeaths to Ann Downing his wife all his goods except his tools; to his wife he demises certain property in Blundeston during widowhood; if she marries, to his three daughters Sarah Farwather, Ann Kob and Mary Downing; when one dies his granddaughter Sarah Farwather shall have the part left, and when the others die their parts to go to their children or their sisters' children; to his daughter Mary Downing at her mother's death all his goods; he gives his tools to...
Dates: 25 May 1741 (Date of Probate: 6 April 1750)
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Will of John Egger (copy), Crondall, Hampshire

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Doc.1119
Scope and Contents Will of John Eggar of Mountgomeries, Crondell, Southants, yeoman. Benefactions to the poor of Farnham, Surrey and Alton, Froyle, Crondall, Nately, and Eversley, Southants. To William Eggar, servant to Eliz. Eggar of Mountgomeries, £50. To Thos. Eggar, servant to Edward Field of Froyle, £50. To William Cooper of Blentworth, Hants., £50. To John Eyres of Blentworth, £50. To Alice Pitsum of Farnham, £50. Money for finishing the free school near Alton ... Executors: Edward Field, William Eggar,...
Dates: 7 Mar. 1640 (Circa)
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Will of John Ellis (copy), Finchamstead, Berkshire

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Doc.1232
Dates: 12 Nov. 1751
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Will of John Elston (copy), Hawkesworth, Nottinghamshire

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Doc.1178
Scope and Contents

Will of John Elston of Hawkesworth. To his son John £20 to be raised out of his stock and put out for his use. To he mother Mary of Screveton £4 and the rest of his substance to Mary his wife. It is not signed. Witnessed by Thomas [Sumner/Simmer?], William Olivers, and Humph. Bralesford.

Dates: 8 May 1715
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Will of John Fairchild (copy), Hilton, Huntingdonshire

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Doc.1257
Scope and Contents Will of John Fairchild, clerk, of Hilton, Hunts. All his estates in county of Cambridge and elsewhere, to his brother Joseph Fairchild, but if he should die or not return from his present voyage, to Thomas Talbot of Lindon, attorney-at-law, and Samuel Banks, tailor, of Cambridge, in trust to pay his mother Mary Fairchild the profits. She and his brother Joseph to be executors. Signed by John Fairchild. Witnessed by William Whitworth, J. Veasey, and J. King. Extracted by Thos. Adderley,...
Dates: 9 Mar. 1785
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Will of John Feldegate (copy), Yaxley, Suffolk

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Doc.1142
Dates: 20 June 1681
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Will of John Fenn (copy), Kenton, Suffolk

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Doc.1166
Dates: 7 Apr. 1707
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Will of John Foster (copy), Cheshunt, Hertfordshire

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Doc.1252
Dates: 12 Apr. 1776
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Will of John Foster, Friday Bridge, Cambridgeshire

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Doc.797
Dates: 12 Aug. 1800
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Will of John Freeman (copy), Tivetshall, Norfolk

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Doc.1159
Scope and Contents Will of John Freeman, worsted-weaver, of Tivetshall [at] Margeret, Norf. 'Whereas Robert Freeman my father is in occupation of a messuage ... of 8 acres which premises are part of Mary (my wife)'s joynture who may after my decease enter into it ... Now if Mary or anyone ejects my father he shall enter into and ... the messuage with 8 acres, which I purchased of Robt. Goldspinke and now have for his life'. His wife Mary to be executrix and to have all his goods and to pay all his debts etc....
Dates: 4 May 1702
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Will of John Frost (copy), Crondall, Hampshire

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Doc.1225
Dates: 21 June 1742
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Will of John Harmwood (copy), Orpington, Kent

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Doc.1107
Dates: 20 Aug. 1603
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Will of John Harrington (copy), Hadleigh, Suffolk

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Doc.1280
Dates: 10 Mar. 1770 (Date of codicil: 10 July 1780)
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Will of John Harrys, Writtle, Essex

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Doc.1108
Dates: 28 May 1615
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Will of John Henge (copy), Thurston, Suffolk

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Doc.1100
Dates: 5 Feb. 1498
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