Appendix B — Transcribed Nurse Family (and related) Wills
B.1 Will of Robert Francis Nurse of Hanham, 5 Jan 1922
| Will Date | 5 Jan 1922 |
| Probate Date | 31 Jul 1923 |
| Probate Jurisdiction | Bristol Probate Registry |
| Relationship | Great-Grandfather - FFF |
This is the last Will and Testament of me Robert Francis Nurse of Hanham in the County of Gloucester Maltster.
First I give and devise all that my moiety or half share of and in all that messuage or dwelling house and premises malthouse out buildings and garden situate at Hanham Green aforesaid and wherein I now reside with my wife unto my Trustees hereinafter named Upon trust to permit my wife Sarah Elizabeth Nurse to have the use and enjoyment of the same for and during the term of her natural life and from and after her decease Upon Trust and I give and devise the same unto my son William Richmond Nurse for his own use and benefit absolutely subject nevertheless to the payment thereout of the sum of Four hundred pounds to my daughter Frances Ellen Nurse and subject to his share of any duties arising thereout.
I give and devise unto my son Arthur Francis Willis Nurse the piece of land now be1onging to me and adjoining a cottage now occupied by one Edmund Barnes (such cottage being the property of my said wife) situated Jefferies Hill Hanham in the County of Gloucester for his own use and benefit absolutely.
And as to a the residue of my real chattel real and personal estate whatsoever and wheresoever subject to the payment of my just debts funeral and testamentary expenses I give devise and bequeath the same unto my Trustees Upon trust that they shall divide the same unto and equally between all and every my children or child who shall be living at my decease.
And I appoint my Wife the said Sarah Elizabeth Nurse and my sons the said William Richmond Nurse and Arthur Francis Willis Nurse Executrix and Executors and Trustees of this my will. In witness whereof I have to this my last Will and Testament set my hand the fifth day of January One thousand nine hundred and twenty two.
Signed by the said Robert Francis Nurse the testator in the presence of us both present at the same time who at his request in his presence and in the presence of each other have hereunto subscribed our names as witnesses.
Edward H Atchley Solr, Bristol
W J Swaish, Clerk to Messrs Atchleys Solicitors, Bristol
Probate: On 31st July 1923 Probate of this Will was granted at Bristol to Sarah Elizabeth Nurse, William Richmond Nurse and Arthur Francis Willis Nurse the Executors.
B.2 Will of Ann Jane Nurse of Bedminister, Bristol, 18 Jun 1912
| Will Date | 20 May 1904 |
| Probate Date | 18 Jun 1912 |
| Probate Jurisdiction | Salisbury Probate Registry |
| Relationship | 2nd Great-Grandmother - FFFM |
This is the last will and testament of me Ann Jane Nurse of Number 5 Alpha Road Southville, in the Parish of Bedminster in the City and County of Bristol widow.
I direct the payment of all my just debts funeral and testamentary expenses as soon as conveniently may be after my decease
I give and bequeath all my household furniture plate linen china glass books plated articles and other household articles and effects unto my daughter Alice Mary Couch Nurse for her absolute use and benefit.
I hereby appoint and by virtue of my estate and interest, I hereby give devise and bequeath all my part share estate and interest of and in the five freehold cottages situate and known as The Rank at Winsley in the County of Wilts, A leasehold cottage and garden adjoining the Winsley House estate at Winsley aforesaid and a freehold messuage and premises known as Bleak House situate at Winsley aforesaid unto and equally between my son William Richmond Nurse and my daughter Alice Mary Couch Nurse, share and share alike as tenants in common for their own absolute use and benefit,
and as to all the rest and remainder of my estate and effects whatsoever and wheresoever (real and personal) I appoint give devise and bequeath the same unto and equally between my sons the said Robert Francis Nurse and William Richmond Nurse and my daughter the said Alice Mary Couch Nurse share and share alike as tenants in common for their own absolute use and benefit,
I appoint my sons the said Robert Francis Nurse and William Richmond Nurse executors of this my will
In witness of I have hereunto set my hand this twentieth day of May One thousand nine hundred and four
Signed
Anne Jane Nurse
Witnessed
Charles Augustus Mayall, 145 Coronation Road, Bristol
Frederick George Cottell, 4 Allington Road Southville Bristol
Probate granted to Robert Francis Nurse and William Richmond Nurse the executors at Salisbury 18 June 1912.
B.3 Will of Silas Nurse of Longwell Green, 2 Nov 1886
| Will Date | 9 Mar 1884 |
| Probate Date | 2 Nov 1886 |
| Probate Jurisdiction | Bristol Probate Registry |
| Relationship | 2nd Great-Granduncle - FFFU |
This is the Last Will and Testament of me Silas Nurse of Longwell Green in the County of Gloucester, Retired Publican.
I give to my sister in law Sibella Bailey the sum of four shillings a week during her life.
I give devise and bequeath all my real leasehold and personal estate of whatsoever nature or kind soever and wheresoever situate unto my two sons in equal shares subject to the payment to Sibella Bailey as aforesaid and whereas I have at various times advanced to my two sons diverse sums and value Now I direct that such sums and value shall be brought into account so that my said two sons may receive including the amounts already advanced an equal sum and I appoint my said two sons Edwin Bailey Nurse and Robert Willis Nurse Executors of this my Will.
In witness thereof I have set my hand this twenty ninth day of March 1884.
Silas Nurse
Signed and declared by the said Testator Silas Nurse as and for his last Will and Testament in the presence of us present at the same time who at his request in his presence and in the presence of each other have hereunto subscribed our names as witnessses.
Alfred John Nurse, Longwells Green
Henry Bush Nurse, Longwells Green
Proved at Bristol the seventeenth day of November 1886 by the oaths of Edwin Bailey Nurse and Robert Willis Nurse sons of the deceased the Executors to whom administration was granted.
The Testator, Silas Nurse was late of Longwell Green in the Parish of Bitton in the County of Gloucester, retired Publican, and died on the second day of November 1886 at Longwell Green aforesaid.
Gross Value £147
Net Value £83 - 10s
Under £100
B.4 Will of Robert Nurse of Hanham, 5 Sep 1870
| Will Date | 5 Sep 1870 |
| Codacil Date | 26 Feb 1871 |
| Probate Date | 3 Jun 1871 |
| Probate Jurisdiction | Bristol Probate Registry |
| Relationship | 2nd Great-Grandfather - FFFF |
This is the Last Will and Testament of me Robert Nurse of the Parish of St. George in the County of Gloucester, Licensed Victualler and Maltster.
First I direct my Executors to pay my just debts, funeral and testamentary expenses, as soon as conveniently may be after my decease.
I give unto my son Robert Francis Nurse my bookcase and books for his own use.
I give unto my son William Richmond Nurse my pianoforte for his own use.
I direct my Executors to allow my dear wife Ann Nurse to occupy and enjoy all the residue of my household furniture, plate, linen, china, pictures and other household effects which she may select for her natural life, without impeachment of or for any manner of waste and after her decease to divide what shall remain of the same between my then surviving children as my Executors shall appoint.
And whereas I carry on the business of a Maltster in copartnership with my brother Samuel Nurse and I am desirous that the same business shall be disposed of after my decease as hereinafter mentioned.
Now therefore, I give my share of the said Malting business and all my interest therein and the share of all monies and debts, which shall belong and be owing to me on account of the said business unto my friend William Tilly of the City of Bristol, Wine Merchant and my nephew Robert Willis Nurse of Longwell Green, Accountant, their executors, administrators and assigns upon trust that they, the said Trustees or the Trustees or Trustee for the time being shall carry on or permit my said wife to carry on the said business in conjunction with my said brother Samuel Nurse until my son Robert Francis Nurse shall attain the age of twenty one years. And upon his attaining that age I direct my said Trustees or the Trustees or Trustee for the time being to offer to sell to my said son Robert Francis Nurse or in case of his previous death or refusal then to carry on the said business until my other son William Richmond Nurse shall attain the age of twenty one years and then to offer the same in turn in manner aforesaid for such price or prices as my Trustees or Trustee for the time being shall think fair and reasonable according to a valuation to be made thereof by some competent party or parties to be appointed by the said Trustees, provided nevertheless that my said Sons as the case may be shall not in such case be required to pay any consideration for the goodwill of the said business.
And in case of refusal of my said sons to purchase the same when offered for sale, then I declare that the said business shall be disposed of as directed respecting the residue of my Estate provide always that if my said first or second son should purchase the said business it shall be lawful for the Trustees or Trustee for the time being to accept as a security for the payment of the price or of so much thereof as shall not be paid down with interest for the same after the rate of five pounds for one hundred by the year such real or personal security as to my said Trustees or Trustee shall seem reasonable.
And I declare that the net monies to arise from the sale thereof shall be applied as hereinafter directed respecting the residue of my Estate.
And as to the residue of my real and personal estate over which I may have disposing power at the time of my decease, I give and devise the same unto the said William Tilly and Robert Willis Nurse, their heirs, executors, administrators and assigns according to the nature thereof respectively upon trust to convert my personal estate into money in such manner as my Trustees shall deem expedient and to invest the monies arising therefrom on real or government securities and then to receive the rents, interest and annual income of my said real and personal estate and to pay my said dear wife thereout an annual or yearly sum of twenty five pounds to be payable quarterly until my eldest surviving child shall attain the age of twenty one years for her own use and also to pay the residue of such rents, interest and income to my said dear wife to be by her applied in maintaining, educating and bringing up all my children until the eldest attains the age of twenty one years.
And upon that event I direct my Trustees or Trustee for the time being to sell dispose of and convert into money all my residuary real and personal estate and as to the monies to arise from such sale in the first place to raise the sum of five hundred pounds and invest the same on real or government securities and to pay the interest and annual income thereof to my said wife for her life and as to the residue of the said trust monies to divide the same into and equally between all and every my children by my said wife, Ann Nurse, as and when they respectively attain the age of twenty one years and in the meantime to invest the same on real and government securities until they severally attain the said age and pay and apply the income thereof for their maintenance and education in manner aforesaid.
And as to the said sum of five hundred pounds after my said wife decease to divide the same into and equally between my said children as hereintofore directed respecting the residue of my Estate.
I declare that the share or shares of my daughter or daughters who shall be at any time under coverture shall be held, enjoyed and disposed of by them for their sole and separate use and benefit and the receipt or receipts of such daughter or daughters shall be sufficient discharge for any money payable to them by virtue of my will.
I declare that the receipts of the Trustee or Trustees for the time being of my will for any money or effects to be paid to be delivered to them or him by virtue of my Will shall effectually discharge purchasers and other paying or delivering the same from all liability to see to the application thereof and I exempt every Trustee of my Will for liability for losses occurring without his own willful default and authorize him to retain and allow to his coTrustee or Trustees all expenses incidental to the Trusteeship.
And I declare that upon the death, refusal, unfitness or incapacity of the said Trustees or any of them or of any Trustees or Trustee to be appointed under this clause it shall be lawful for then capable Trustees if any whether refusing further to act or not and if none for the Executors and Administrators or any or either of them of the last deceased Trustee to nominate any fit person or persons to supply the place of the deceased refusing, unfit or incapacitated Trustee or Trustees.
And I declare that the previous clause so far as they concern my Trustees hereintofore named shall extend and apply to the Trustees and Trustee for the time being of my Will.
I devise all Trust Estates vested in me to my said Trustees, their heirs and assigns subject to the equities respectively affecting the same and I appoint the said William Tilly and Robert Willis Nurse Executors of this my Will and I revoke all former Wills declaring this to be my last Will and Testament.
In witness thereof I the said Robert Nurse have to this my Will set my hand this fifth day of September, one thousand eight hundred and seventy.
Robert Nurse
Signed and declared by the said Testator in the presence of us present at the same time who at his request in his presence and in the presence of each other have hereunto subscribed our names as witnesses the words written in the forty first and forty second lines of the first page of the foregoing will commencing with “receive” and ending with “Estate” haveing been first struck out.
William H Sage, St. Michael’s Vicarage
Henry Batten
Codacil of Robert Nurse of Hanham, 26 Feb 1871
This is a Codicil to the last Will and Testament of me, Robert Nurse.
Whereas in my Will dated the fifth day of September one thousand eight hundred and seventy, I have appointed William Tilly and Robert Willis Nurse as Executors and Trustees thereof I am desirous of revoking such appointment so far as affects the said William Tilly.
Now, therefore, I hereby revoke such appointment so far as concerns the said William Tilly and appoint my wife Ann Nurse jointly with the said Robert Willis Nurse, Executors and Trustees of my said Will and direct my said Will to be read as if the name of Ann Nurse had been inserted throughout instead of the name William Tilly and in all other respects to confirm my said Will.
In witness thereof I the said Robert Nurse have to this codicil set my hand this twenty sixth day of February, one thousand eight hundred and seventy one.
The Mark of X Robert Nurse
Signed and declared by the said Testator, Robert Nurse as and for a Codacil to his last Will and Testament in the presence of us present at the same time who at his request in his presence and in the presence of each other have hereunto subscribed our names as witnesses, the above codacil having been first carefully explained to him.
Silas Nurse
Samuel Nurse
Proved at Bristol with a codacil the third day of June 1871 by the oaths of Robert Willis Nurse (nephew of the deceased) the Executor named in the Will and Ann Nurse, widow, the relict of the deceased, the Executor named in the said Codacil to whom administration was granted.
The Testator, Robert Nurse was late of the Rose and Crown Inn in the Parish of St. George in the County of Gloucester, Licensed Victualler and Maltster, and died on the sixth day of March 1871 at the Rose and Crown Inn aforesaid.
Under £1000
B.5 Will of John Couch of Hanham, 13 Nov 1863
| Will Date | 13 Nov 1863 |
| Probate Date | 15 Mar 1865 |
| Probate Jurisdiction | Bristol Probate Registry |
| Relationship | 3rd Great-Granduncle - FFFFU |
This is the Last Will and Testament of me John Couch of the Hamlet of Hanham in the Parish of Bitton in the County of Gloucester, Stone Quarryman.
I bequeath all my furniture, plate, linen, china, glass, books and other household effects of which I shall die possessed unto my half sister Ann Nurse, widow, absolutely.
I devise the messuages or dwelling house Garden and premises now in the occupation of William Bruton and situate at Hanham aforesaid to Sarah the wife of William Lear, for and during the term of her natural life, subject and chargeable with the payment of a yearly sum of one pound ten shillings to the children of Edward and Rachel Olds.
And from and after her decease, I devise the same unto and equally between the said children of Rachel the wife of Edward Olds of Hanham aforesaid Yeoman their heirs and assigns as tenants in common and not as joint tenants.
And as to all the rest, residue and remainder of my Real Estate, I devise the same in manner following, that is to say, as to one equal undivided fourth part thereof to the said Anne Nurse for her life and frd from after her decease I devise the same to the said Sarah Lear for her life and from after her decease I devise the same unto the said children of the said Rachel Olds, absolutely as tenants in common and not as joint tenants.
And as to the other equal undivided fourth part thereof I devise the same to the said Sara Lear for her life and from and after her decease I devise the same to the said children of the said Rachel Olds absolutely as tenants in common and as to the remaining two undivided fourth parts thereof I devise the same to the children of the said Rachel Olds absolutely as tenants in common and not as joint tenants.
I devise all estates vested in me upon trust or by way of mortgage to Edwin Osborne of the Parish of St Philip and Jacob in the City of Bristol, Cordwainer and Jonathan Olds son of the same Edward Olds and appoint them Executors of my said Will.
In witness thereof I have herewith set my hand this thirteenth day of November, one thousand eight hundred and sixty three.
John Couch
Signed by the testator John Couch as his last will and testament in the presence of us present ast the same time who at his request in his presence and in the presence of each other have subscribed our names as witnesses.
James William Young
Henry White
Clerks to Msrs Stanley and Wasborough, Solicitors, Bristol
Proved at Bristol The 15th day of May, 1865 by the oaths of Edwin Osborne and Jonathan Olds (son of Edward Olds) the Executors, to whom Administration was granted.
Under £100
The testator John Couch was late of Hanham Green in the Hamlet of Hanham in the Parish of Bitton in County of Gloucester, Stone Quarryman and died at Hanham Green aforesaid 28th December 1864.
Charles Clarke, District Registrar.
B.6 Will of Robert Willis of Hanham, 1 Aug 1862
| Will Date | 1 Aug 1862 |
| Probate Date | 19 Jun 1863 |
| Probate Jurisdiction | Bristol Probate Registry |
| Relationship | 3rd Great-Grandfather - FFMMF |
In the Name of God, Amen.
I, Robert Willis of the Hamlet of Hanham in the Parish of Bitton in the County of Gloucester, Yeoman, being of sound mind, memory and understanding, thanks be to God for the same and knowing the frailty of this mortal life and the certainty of death and being therefore desirous to settle my worldly affairs do make and declare this to be my Last Will and Testament in manner following, that is to say.
I give, devise and bequeath to unto my brother William Willis and Edward Olds of Hanham all these two messuages or tenements known or distinguished by the name of Mould House situated in Hanham, with the grounds and appertenances thereto belonging, which premises I purchased of Francis Earl and are now in my occupation.
And also that my one sixth part or share of and in the property called or known by the name of Thomas Willis’s Estate adjoining Hanham Common consisting of land and nine messuages or tenements with the appertenances, three of such tenements adjoining the land of the common in occupation of Henry Neads, William Lovel, and Joseph Bader and the six other tenements situate at a place called the Batch in the occupation of Joseph Horwood, Samuel Willis, William Bruton, James Flair, Aron Leonard and John Nurse as tenants.
I also give, devise and bequeath to my said Trustees, William Willis and Edward Olds, all that my one third or other part share of and in the beforementioned property known as Thomas Willis’s Estate which I purchased of John Salmon and alls of.
And also one third part in a messuage or tenament sittuat in Lewellins Court in the Parish of St Paul’s Bristol in the occupation of James Clash.
I also give, devise and bequeath to said Trustees, all that my one sixth part or share of and in eight messuages or tenements with the appertenances thereof situated in Colege Street and Brandon Street in the City of Bristol, five in College Street numbers 49, 50, 51, 52 and 53, three in Brandon Street Nos. 1, 2, 3.
I also give, devise to my said Trustees all those three messuages or tenements with the appertenances situate in Keynsham in the County Somerset now in the occupation of James Olds, John Linsey and Henry Wobco and also two closes of Ground situate in the Parish of Keynsham, the one Arrabel called the Tying in Keynsham Field and the other Pasture called Rowleses adjoining a field belonging to Esq. Ling called Hollinors now in the occupation of William Rudle as tenant.
Also give and devise to my said Trustees all those two messuages and tennaments situated near the batch in the occupation of Mary Cox and John Lear to hold the same and all and singular the before devised property unto the said William Willis and Edward Olds their Heirs, Executors and Administrators for ever, for all my estate term and interest therein according to the tenure of the property upon trust nevertheless that they do and shall receive and pay to or otherwise permit and suffer my Daughter Dinah Nurse to receive and take the Rents, Issues and Profits of the said devised property.
Also two messuages or tennaments near the church on Jeffris Hill in the occupation of Joseph Hatherly and James Clark as tenants. Also one piece of ground called part of Sidgeston in the Hamlet of Oldand in the occupation of John Jones.
And I give, devise and bequeath all this above mentioned property to my said daughter and for sole and exclusive use and benefit independent of her present, any future husband, and from home after her decease I will and direct that my trustee do and shall receive and jointly with the of the children apply such rents and profits to and for the maintenance and breeding up of all and every the children of my said daughter, shares and proportions as they shall jointly think proper otherwise equally between them without being accountable to such children for apportionement or application of the same.
And when the youngest of the children of my said daughter shall attain the age of twenty and one years then I give, devise and bequeath all the before mentioned property devised upon trust as aforesaid to such children if more than one otherwise to such only child to hold the same to them, him or her if more than one as tenants common and not as joint tenants and their, his or her heirs, administrators for ever or for all term Estate and interest therein according to tenure or nature of the property.
But in case of the decease of the survivor of such Children before he or they shall have attained the age of twenty and one years or be married. And leaving no issue provided always that notwithstanding the aforesaid devise and bequeath it is my will and I hereby direct that in case my said Daughter should die during the lifetime of her present husband leaving no issue her surviving my said Trustees and shall pay out of the rents received by them the yearly sum of twenty pounds to my son in law Samuel Nurse to home. I give, bequeath the same for his life.
I also give and devise to the William Willis and Edward Olds and their heirs, all those severally belonging to hold the same to my said Trustees and their heirs upon trust, nevertheless, that they do and shall at the request of my daughter or at their own discretion.
In the first instance of request to payment of all my debts, demands or expenses, due to or which may be incurred after my decease. I give to my son in law Samuel Nurse the sum of one shilling and no more and as the money due to me from Bethea or any other person and also to all the rest and residue of Goods and Chattels not heretofore stock, monies, property and affects of every kind and description not heretofore bequeathed and of which I may be possessed at the time of my decease, I give and bequeath the same to my Daughter to and for her own sole and exclusive use and benefit, subject to the payment of debts, funeral expenses, the charg of proving my Will and other incidental expenses.
NB. As I do give the whole of the above mentioned to my Daughter and husbands for and during their natural life and after to all their children share and share alike and that none of this said property shall neither be sold nor mortgaged and if my daughter and her husband should die before the children shall attain the age of twenty one years then I give to my said trustees William Willis and Edward Olds power to take the rents and to see the said children taken care of until they attain to the age of twenty and one years and the children to satisfy for as Trouble and expenses and all my daughters shall die and leave no issue then I give the same property to my brother William Willis and family share and share alike.
And I hereby appoint my Daughter, Dinah Nurse and the said William Willis and Edward Olds, Executrix and Executors of this my will.
In witness, thereof I have hereunto subscribed my name as well as to three preceding sheets this first day of August in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and sixty two.
Robert Willis
Signed by the testator Robert Willis and published as his will in our presence who in his presence and in the presence of each other have hereunto subscribed our names as witnesses thereto.
William F. Jones
George Weston
Proved at Bristol the Nineteenth day of June 1863 by the oath of Dinah Nurse (wife of Samuel Nurse, Daughter of the deceased) and one of the Executors to whom Administration was granted – William Willis and Edward Olds the other Executors having renounced Probate.
£200.
Late of Bitton in the County of Gloucester, who died at Bitton, 28th November 1862. Charles Clarke, District Registrar.
B.7 Will of Jonathan Couch Nurse of Hanham Green, Maltster, 24 Feb 1861
| Will Date | 24 Feb 1861 |
| Probate Date | 5 Nov 1862 |
| Probate Jurisdiction | Bristol Probate Registry |
| Relationship | 2nd Great-Granduncle - FFFU |
This is the Last Will and Testament of me, Jonathan Couch Nurse of Hanham Green, Gloucestershire, Maltster.
First, direct all my just debts, funeral and testamentary Expenses be paid by my Executors, hereinafter named, as soon as may conveniently after my decease.
I give, devise and bequeath all that my share and interest in all these four dwelling Houses, Gardens, Orchard, heriditaments and premises in the Hamlet of Hanham in the Parish of Bitton at a place called or known as Jones’ Mead unto and between my brother Silas Nurse and my sister Rachel Olds, share and share alike as tenants in common for their own absolute use and benefit.
I also give, devise and bequeath all that my share and interest in the Messuage, Dwelling House or Malthouse, Garden, heritaments and premises situated in Hanham Green aforesaid in which I now reside and all the residue of my estate and effects into and equally between my brothers Samuel and Robert Nurse, share and share alike and hereby appoint my said brothers, Samuel and Robert Nurse executors of this my will and hereby revoke all former wills by me at any time heretofore made, declare this to be my last Will and Testament.
In witness whereof the said Jonathan Couch Nurse have set my hand to this my will, this twenty fourth day of February, one thousand eight hundred and sixty one.
Jonathan Couch Nurse
Signed and declared by the said Jonathan Couch Nurse in the presence of us present at the same time, who at his request in his presence have hereunto subscribed our names as witnesses.
Robert Willis Nurse, Longwell Green,
Thomas Barrell, Hanham Green
Proved at Bristol, the fifth day of November, 1862 by the oaths of Samuel Nurse and Robert Nurse (brothers of the deceased) the Executors to whom Administration was granted.
£450
Late of Bitton in the County of Gloucestershire, died at Bitton, 5th August 1862
Charles Clarke, District Registrar.
B.8 Will of Robert Nurse of Hanham, Maltster, 1 Jan 1853
| Will Date | 1 Jan 1853 |
| Probate Date | 28 Aug 1854 |
| Probate Jurisdiction | Prerogative Court of Canterbury |
| Catalogue Reference | PROB 11/2196/293 |
| Relationship | 3rd Great-Grandfather - FFFFF |
This is the Last Will and Testament of me Robert Nurse of the Parish of Bitton in the County of Gloucester, Maltster.
I give and bequeath unto my executors hereinafter named the sum of one hundred and fifty pounds of lawful British money upon trust that they or the survivor or survivors of them or the executors or administrators of such survivor as and shall stand possessed thereof in trust for and as soon as convenient after my decease to pay and apply the same to or for the use and benefit of my daughter Rachel wife of Edward Olds of Hanham aforesaid cooper independent of her husband and her reciepts for the same shall be a good and official discharge subject nevertheless and I hereby charge and make chargeable the same with the deduction thereout of such sum or sums of money which may be due from the said Edward Olds to me at the time of my decease and in case of the death of my daughter Rachel before there be a complete disposition of the whole of the said sum of one hundred and fifty pounds by her subject as aforesaid then I will and … that my said executors or the survivor of them or the executors or administrators of such survivor as and shall stand possesses of so much and such part thereof then remaining undisposed of … in trust for the children or child of the said Rachel Olds living at the time of her decease and the issue of any that may have died such issue to take the share only of his her or their parent or parents as … in equal shares or proportions with full power to …apy and apply the share or proportions of any such child or children or issue as the case may be during the minority as such executors or executor shall see fit.
I give and bequeath unto my son Silas Nurse the sum of one hundred and fifty pounds of like lawful money subject nevertheless and I hereby charge and make chargeable the same with the deduction thereof of such sum or sums of money which may be due from my said son Silas to me at the time of my decease.
I give to my son Samuel my large silver tankard my corner cupboard in the parlour sideboard six single horse hair bottomed and one elbow chair and the … bedstead upon the large room.
I also give unto my son Jonathan my small silver cup the best eight day clock the best mahogany table in the kitchen the … and my best mahogany chest of drawers standing upon my bedroom.
I also give and bequeath unto my son Robert my two best silver spoons six best silver tea spoons and punch ladle the bureau in the kitchen my second best bed and bedstead on the large room my washhand stand and mahogany dressing table upon my bedroom and the mahogany tea table standing in the parlour.
I also give and bequeath to my son Silas my best large mahogany table in the parlour the gilded looking glass and the six green painted chairs upon the large room and the large folio bible and also the Life of Christ.
I also give and bequeath to my daughter Rachel Olds my best bed bedstead and furniture the thrty hour clock standing upon the staircase and the best gold edged china
I also give to my grandson Edward Olds my silver watch
I also give to my grandson Edward Nurse son of Silas my gun
I also give to the three children of my son Richmond deceased the sum of five pounds each to be paid six months after my decease
And I also give and bequeath to my servant Elizabeth Gowan my second best set of china metal teapot cream jug pair of silver sugar tongs the bed bedstead and furniture she sleeps upon and the mahogany washing stand and also the sum of fifteen pounds to be paid to her within six months after my decease and also her regular wages for six months after my death
And all the rest and residue of my household furniture plate china linen books washing and brewing utensils horse carts harness stock in trade with all the implements used therein money in hand or away due to me by note in hand book debts and money in the bank I give and bequeath to my three sons Jonathan, Samuel and Robert share and share alike
All that my freehold messuage malt house and premises situate at Hanham Green in the county of Gloucester with the Gardens and appurtenances with all the interest I am in possession of therein to my sons Jonathan, Samuel and Robert their heirs and assigns for ever in equal shares as tenants in common and not as joint tenants to their sole use and benefit
And as to all and singular my residual real and personal estate as aforesaid whatsoever or wheresoever subject to the payment of my just debts funeral and testamentary expenses I give and devise the same to my aforesaid three sons Jonathan, Samuel and Robert their heirs executors administrators and assigns to the nature and quality thereof respectively in equal shares as tenants in common and not as joint tenants
And I do hereby nominate constitute and appoint my three sons Jonathan, Samuel and Robert joint executors of this my will and testament in witness whereof I have to this my last will and testament contained in these sheets of paper set my hand the twenty first day of January in the year of Out Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty three
Robert Nurse
Signed sealed published and declared by the said testator as and for his last will and testament in the presence of us who in his presence and in the presence of each other by his request have inscribed our names as witnesses thereto
Richard Jones
William Jones
Thomas Heddy
Proved at London 28th August 1854 before the judge by the oath of Jonathan Couch in the will written Jonathan Nurse, Samuel Nurse and Robert Nurse the sons the executors to whom admon was granted to having been first sworn by common duly to administer
B.9 Will of Robert Nurse of Hanham Green, 4 Mar 1819
| Will Date | 4 Mar 1819 |
| Codacil Date | 25 Apr 1816 |
| Probate Date | 29 Mar 1820 |
| Probate Jurisdiction | Consistory Court of Gloucester |
| Relationship | 4th Great-Granduncle - FFFFFU |
Considering the certainty of death and the uncertainty of the time thereof and being (blessed be God) in tolerably good health of body and of sound and disposing mind memory and understanding I Robert Nurse of Hanham Green in the hamlet of Hanham within the parish of Bitton in the County of Glouceter do make ordain and publish this to be my last will and testament in manner and form following (that is to say)
I give and devise unto my nephew Robert Nurse son of my late brother Samuel Nurse all and singular my two third parts or shares (the same to be considered as if divided into three equal parts or shares) of and in all that freehold messuage or dwelling house together with the malt house and garden and other appurtenances behind and belonging thereto situate at Hanham Green aforesaid now in my occupation to hold the said two third parts or shares and premises unto and to the use of him my said nephew Robert Nurse his heirs and assigns for ever charges and chargeable nevertheless
And I do hereby charge and subject the same respectively with the payment thereout of the sum of sixty pounds unto my housekeeper Ann White payable to her in two months next after my decease
And likewise the sum of five pounds to Sarah Sweet the same to be paid to her within 3 months next after my decease
And which said sums of sixty pounds and five pounds I give and bequeath to each of them the said Ann White and Sarah Sweet accordingly
Also I give and bequeath unto the said Ann White my parlour and three bedrooms over in my house at Hanham Mills together with one moiety or halfpart of the garden orchard and small wood behind together with joint use with my nephew Samuel Nurse of the several offices and appurtenances thereto belonging to whom I intend next after to give the other and remaining parts thereof the whole of which house garden orchard wood offices and appurtenances I hold by lease bearing date the fourth day of December one thousand seven hundred and ninety four from Henry Creswick late of Hanham Court esquire for the sum of four score and nineteen years determinable on the deaths of three lives one whereof is my own then aged fifty two years the other is William Dolman Nurse then aged about sixteen years and the other is Joseph Nurse then aged about nine years (sons of Samuel Nurse of Hanham aforesaid Inn Keeper) subject to the yearly rent of one pound six shillings and eight pence payable half yearly during the said term determinable on the deaths of the said three lives and also a joint use with the said Samuel Nurse of all such right and benefit of renewal on the death of either of the said three lives as I have therein and also the like moiety part or share of all other my estate and interest of and in the said whole house garden orchard wood offices and appurtenances respectively to hold the same rooms moiety part or share and premises unto her the said Ann White her executors administrators and assigns for and during all the remainder of my term estate and interest therein to come at my decease
I give and bequeath unto my said nephew Samuel Nurses the remaining parts of my said house and also the other moiety or remaining part or share of the said garden, orchard and wood and also the like joint use with the said Ann White of the said several offices and appurtenances and of such right and benefit of renewal as last aforesaid and also the remaining moiety of all other any estate and interest of and in the said whole house garden orchard wood offices and appurtenances respectively to hold the said remaining parts or share of my said house moiety and premises unto him the said Samuel Nurse his executors administrators assigns for and during all the remainder of my term estate and interest therein to come at my decease
Also I give unto my nephew Robert Nurse my cart and mare generally used in such cart and also one large round mahogany flap table two very large standing looking glasses near six foot high each two glass cupboards and two other cupboards one large chest and a half round settle in and about the said messuage or dwelling house in my occupation first above described and also my silver coat and waistcoat buttons
Also I give to the said Ann White one silver cream jug and a pair of silver tongs and two small mahogany tables the one a square flap table and the other a round box table and six winsor chairs my best quilt and my looking glass in the parlour one tea chest two silver table spoons and six silver tea spoons one book entitled the life of Christ by Fleetwood and my large folio bible by Harrison in one volume and my best bedstead and curtains and one large mahogany night chair
Also I give unto my nephew William Nurse my clock and case and one large mahogany square flap table in the parlour one small silver cream jug one counterpane six mahogany bottom chairs and my best bed and bedding thereunto belonging and also my History of England in one large folio volume by Sydney Temple
Also I give to my said nephew Samuel Nurse my History of Europe in one large folio volume by Percival Barlow and one standing looking glass one silver half pint one silver punch ladle and two silver table spoons
Also I give unto my nephew Joseph Nurse my bed and bedding that I usually sleep on and one large oak chest one kitchen table one oak flap dining table one round elm table and all my chairs in the kitchen together with all my pewter and earthen ware and also all my wearing apparel of every sort and kind
Also I give unto my niece Rachel wife of John Coates (Couch) of Hanham aforesaid quarrier all my china (except my large china cup herein afterwards given to my friend William Fry) and all my glasses and pictures of every sort and kind
Also I give unto the said John Coates (Couch) Rutters History of Gloucestershire in one large folio volume
Also I give all the remainder of my furniture unto my said nephew Joseph Nurse
Also I give unto my friend William Fry who I hereinafter appoint executor of this my will to see the same performed my large china cup and all my stock and goods in trade
And all the rest residue and remainder of my monies goods chattels and personal estate of every sort and kind (after and subject to the payment and discharge of all my just debts and funeral expenses the charges of proving this my will and other incidental disbursements) I give and bequeath the same and every part and parts thereof unto my said nephew Robert Nurse
And I do hereby nominate constitute and appoint my said friend William Fry and John Couch of Hanham quarrier to be executors of this my last will and testament to see the same performed according to the true intent and meaning of this my said will
And lastly I do hereby revoke and make void all former wills and testaments by me heretofore made except a will or codicil in favour of the said Ann White which I do hereby confirm and do declare this only to be my last will and testament in witness whereof I the said Robert Nurse (the testator) have to the first three sheets of this my last will and testament (the same being contained in this and the three preceding sheets of paper) set my hand and to the fourth and last my hand and seal this twenty fourth day of march in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and nineteen
Signed sealed published and declared by the testator Robert Nurse as and for his last will and testament in the presence of use three who in his presence at his request and in the presence of each other have hereunder subscribed our names as witnesses thereto
George Burgess Queens Head Wilsbridge
Harry Burgess ditto
N Wasbrough Solic Wilsbridge
29th March 1820
The within named William Fry one of the executors proven being reserved for the other wherein named duly sworn before me
under £450
Edwd Jones Surrogate
Codacil of Robert Nurse of Hanham, 25 Apr 1816
I Robert Nurse of Hanham Green in the County of Gloucester Maltster do make publish and declare this to be a codicil to my last will and testament bearing date on or about the nineteenth day of June one thousand eight hundred and twelve
I give and bequeath to my housekeeper Ann White an annuity of five pounds to be paid and payable to her by equal half yearly payments without deduction for and during the term of her natural life and I do hereby subject and charge the dwelling house wherein I now reside with the payment thereof and do hereby will and direct that in case of non payment the said Ann White shall have and be entitled to the same power remedies and authorities enforcing payment of the same as in the cases of rent in arrears and I do hereby direct the executor or executors for the time being of my aforesaid will to receive and pay such annuity to the said Ann White according to my direction above expressed
I also give and bequeath to the said Ann White my watch all the carpets in my dwelling house the washhand stand basin and jug in or used in my bedchamber six pair of the best knives and forks and also all my table linen blankets and sheets to and for her proper use and benefit
In all other respects I ratify and confirm my aforesaid will
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal the twenty fifth day of April one thousand eight hundred and sixteen
Robert Nurse
Signed sealed published and declared by the said Robert Nurse as and for a Codacil to his will in the presence of
N Wasbrough Solic Wilsbridge
B.10 Will of John Couch of Hanham, 15 Nov 1801
| Will Date | 15 Nov 1801 |
| Codacil Date | 1 Feb 1802 |
| Probate Date | 19 Mar 1802 |
| Probate Jurisdiction | Prerogative Court of Canterbury |
| Catalogue Reference | PROB 11/1371/229 |
| Relationship | 5th Great-Grandfather - FFFFMFF |
I John Couch of the hamlet of Hanham in the parish of Bitton in the county of Gloucester Stone Quarrier being aged and weak in Body but of a sound and disposing mind memory and understanding thanks be to God for the same do therefore make publish and declare my last Will and Testament in manner and form following
That is to say first I will that my debt and funeral expenses shall be satisfied and so discharged by my Trustees and Executors hereinafter named by and out of residuary Estates and I give and bequeath to my grandson John Couch all that my Messuage or Tennament therein I now dwell with the Outhouses Garden Orchard Lands and premises thereto belonging and every part and part thereof with its heriditaments and appurtenances situate and being in Hanham aforesaid and called Harris’s and also all that piece or parcel of Ground called Notts and also all that our other piece or parcel of Ground called Joint’s and also all that my Estate and Interest in the Lodge which I have of a certain Messuage Tennament or Dwelling House Closes of Ground Land and premises called Castle Inn Farm in the possession of Samuel Wills (Willis) as my tenant and every part and parcel thereof with their appurtenances to hold unto the said John Couch my Grandson, his heirs executors, administrators and assigns for and during all the Estate Term and Interest that shall be lived in to come at the time of my decease except the Messuage or Tennament occupied by Robert Wills (Willis) charged and chargable with the payment of the two Several Sums of twenty pounds and twenty pounds to his two sisters Mary Paris and Sarah Couch yearly and their assigns during their lives to wit to the said Mary Paris the sum of twenty pounds for her life and after her death the sum of twenty pounds yearly to all her children in equal shares during all the Interest that shall be to come therin and also to pay to the said Sarah Couch the sum of twenty pounds for her life and after her death to pay the said sum yearly to all her children in equal shared during all the Interest that shall be taken to count therein by and out of the Rents Issues and profits of all the premises herein left given and bequeathed to my said grandson John Couch to his own use and benefit and I hereby order will and direct that my said grandson John Couch and his sisters and their respective children shall at their equal Expense keep all the Leasehold and premises full states with their lives and pay equally all taxes and other outgoings and also give and deliver yearly from the said premises and ___ as of ___ to Robert Willis son of Samuel Wills (Willis) during the life of his wife
And in case of the death of my said grandson John Couch without lawful issue of his body then I give devise and bequeath all the before mentioned premises Except Willis’s Tenement unto his two sisters the said Mary Parris and Sarah Couch to hold to that in their said Executors Administrators and assigns equally share and share alike for all the Interest therein and is to count and unexpired anything lived in before Contained to the Contrary Notwithstanding
And I give devise and bequeath unto my granddaughter Mary Willis all that my Messuage or Tennament Wherein she now lives with the Outhouse Garden and premises thereto belonging and also all those two pieces and parcels of land situate lying and being in the parish of Keynsham in the County of Somerset called Sulins Mead and Birds Paddock to hold to her and her assigns for her sole use during the term of her Natural life and from and immediately after her decease.
I give devise and bequeath the same unto all and every the Lawful Children of the said Mary Willis share and share alike and in case of but one such child then to the only child and in case of no such Children or Child then I give devise and bequeath the same Messuage or Tennament and pieces and parcels of Ground and premises unto all other of my Grandchildren that shall be then living (except Hannah Brain, Mary Brain and Jonathan Brain Daughters and Son of my daughter Ann now Ann Wait) to hold to them their heirs Executors Administrators and assigns in equal part and shares
And I give to my said daughter Ann Wait the sum of one shilling and no more she having a provision already made by her late Mother my late Wife deceased
And also all the rest residue and remainder of all my freehold and leasehold Messuages or Tennaments Outhouses Cellars Rooms Lofts Warehouses Ground Rents Lands Tenements Farms Heridatements and premises situate and being in the cities of Bristol and Bath and in the counties of Gloucester and Somerset or elsewhere in the Kingdom of Great Britain and every part and parcel thereof with their and very of their respective appurtenances and also all my Ready Money, Money at Interest or Mortgage Bond or other security and all monies in the funds and also all other my personal estate and effects of what value or kind so ever to be found in England or elsewhere I give devise and bequeath the same and every part thereof unto my said Grandson John Couch, James Antrobus and John Parris, both of the City of Bristol cordwainers to hold to them the said John Couch, James Antrobus and John Parris and their survivors or survivor of them their or his heirs Executers Administrators and assigns forever upon trust and to for and upon the use and intents and purposes following that is to say
In trust for the first part to pay out of the rents and profits of my said freehold estates unto my servants Martha Perriman and Ann Brain and their respective assigns for their sole use and benefit the clear yearly sum of eight pounds cash of lawful money by two equal payments in the year during their respective lives the first payment to begin and to be made on the first Quarter Day next after my decease and in case of non-payment thereof I will and give full power and authority to each of the said Martha Perriman and Ann Brain and their respective assigns to enter upon any part of my said freehold estates and distrain for the same and the arrears held of in case of rent in arrear and for the costs and expenses attending such distress or distrust
And my will is that my said Trustees shall and will permit my servant Mrs Nazrine to hold and enjoy the Messuage or Tenement or Dwelling House and premises she rents of me near the Hot Wells at the yearly rent of thirty-three pounds for her life but that she shall think fit to hold the same and pay the yearly rent and do all other things as a tenant ought to do and not otherwise without being advanced in rent during her time as a tenant
And as for and concerning one full undivided sixth part or share of all my residuary real and personal Estates herein before given devised and bequeathed to my said Trustees subject to one sixth part of the said two several yearly sums of eight pounds upon trust that they my said Trustees and the Survivors or Survivor of them their or his heirs Executors Administrators and assigns to hold and enjoy the same in equal shares for their sole use and benefit for ever
And as for and concerning one other full undivided sixth part the same into six equal parts to be divided upon trust that they my said Trustees and the Survivors or Survivor of them their or his Executors Administrators and Assigns do and shall permit and suffer Ann Caddock and Jane Crother and their surviving Children to hold and enjoy receive and take the said one sixth part thereof to them their heirs Executors Administrators and Assigns forever in equal shares for their sole use and benefit
And as for and concerning one other sixth undivided part the same into six equal parts to be divided upon trust that they my said Trustees and their Survivors or Survivor of them their or his heirs Executors Administrators and Assigns do and shall permit and suffer Susanna Flood and all her children to hold and enjoy receive and take the said One sixth part thereof to them their heirs Executors Administrators and Assigns in equal part and shares for their sole use and benefit for ever
And as for and concerning one twelfth part of the same premises being in twelve parts to be divided upon trust that they my said trustees and their Survivors or Survivor of them their or his heirs Executors Administrators and Assigns doo and shall permit and suffer my Nephew William Couch and his Sister Betty Eaton to have hold and enjoy the said twelfth part thereof to them their heirs Executors Administrators and Assigns forever in equal part and shares
And as for and concerning one other sixth thereof the same into Six equal parts to be divided upon Trust that they my said Trustees and the Survivors or Survivor of them their or his heirs Executors Administrators and Assigns do and shall permit and suffer Rachel Butterfield and her Daughters Fanny, Mary, Martha and Sarah and her Grandchildren John and Mary Son and daughter of her Son Ambrose to have hold receive and take the said one sixth part thereof to them their heirs Executors Administrators and Assigns forever in equal shares
And as for and concerning one twelfth part thereof of the said into twelve parts to be divided upon Trust that they my said Trustees and their Survivors or Survivor of them their or his heirs Executors Administrators and Assigns do and shall permit and suffer Mary Butterfield Granddaughter of the said Rachel Butterfield and Betty Frampton Daughter of Robert Frampton to have hold receive and take the said one twelfth part therof to them their heirs Executors Administrators and Assigns forever in equal shares
And as for and concerning the remaining Sixth part of all my said Freehold and personal property upon trust that they my said Trustees and the Survivors or Survivor of them their or his heirs Executors Administrators and Assigns do and shall permit and suffer my Grandson Jacob Leonard son of my late daughter Sarah Leonard deceased to have hold receive and take the remaining sixth part thereof to him his heirs Executors Administrators and assigns
Provided always and my will is and I hereby declare the same to be that my said Trustees and their Executors Administrators and Assigns shall be fully paid and satisfied for their time trouble and expenses attending the Trusts of this my will and not answerable for any loss that my happen to any part of my said Trust Estate nor the lot of each other
And lastly I make and appoint the said John Couch James Antrobus and John Parris Joint Executors of this my Will hereby revoking and making void all other Wills by me made
In witness whereof I have to this my Will Contained in three sheets of paper to the two first sheets hereof set my Name and to this third and last sheet my Name and Seal the fifteenth day of November One Thousand Eight hundred and one
John Couch
Signed Sealed Published and Declared by the Testator John Couch as and for his last Will and testament in the presence of us who in his presence and at his request and in the presence of each other have set or names as witnesses
Samuel Willis
Thomas Willis
Thomas Brooke
Codicil of John Couch of Hanham, 1 Feb 1802
A Codacil to be annexed to the Will of John Couch of the Hamlet of Hanham in the parish of Bitton and County of Gloucester Quarrier
Whereas I have in and by my last Will and Testament being Date the fifteenth day of November One Thousand Eight Hundred and One given to my Grandson John Couch Junior of the said Parish and Hamlet Quarrier certain gifts and bequests,
Now it is my Will and I do hereby Order Direct Give and Devise the said property in manner following that is to say
I Will and Devise that In case my Grandson John Couch shall die without issue him Surviving and having a Widow it is my Will that his Widow shall have the Estate Interest and property in the said Will given to my said Grandson John Couch the Younger During the Term of her Natural Life or such part therof as the Widow shall Continue Sole and unmarried and in case she shall marry again or cohabit with any Man that it is my Will that this Devise shall be Void and of none effect and that the property hereby given to her shall go according to the effect and Intention given by my said Will
And I do further order and Devise that as soon as any Life or Lives shall die on which any of property shall be held then that the life or lives shall be immediately full State and it is my Will that the first Life nominated shall be Mary Leonard daughter of John Leonard now of the City of Bath Labourer and afterwards the nearest of my kindred in regular descent they bearing an equal share in the Expense of the Renewal or Renewals as is expressed in my Will and I do hereby satisfy and confirm aal and singular the Gifts Legacies and bequests given in and by my said Last Will except whereof it is altered by this my Codicil
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this first day of February One Thousand Eight Hundred and two
John Couch
Signed sealed published and declared to be annexed to his Last Will and Testament in our presence who in his presence and at his request have set our names in the presence of each other as witnesses hereto
Samuel Willis
Thomas Willis
This Will was proved at London with ___ the Nineteenth Day of March in the Year of our Lord One thousand Eight Hundred and Two before the Right Honorable Sir William Wynne Knight Doctor of Laws Master Keeper and Commissary of the Prerogative Court of Canterbury lawfully constituted by the Oaths of John Couch the Grandson of the deceased James Antrobus and John Parris the Executors named in the said Will to Whom Administration was granted of all and singular the Goods Chattels and Credits of the said deceased having been first sworn by commission duly to administer.
B.11 Will of Thomas Willis of Hanham, 15 Jun 1786
| Will Date | 6 Sep 1785 | |
| Probate Date | 15 Jun 1786 | |
| Probate Jurisdiction | Prerogative Court of Canterbury | |
| Catalogue Reference | PROB 11/1143/744 | |
| Relationship | 5th Great-Grandfather - FFMMFFF | |
In the Name of God Amen I Thomas Willis of the hamlet of Hanham in the Parish of Bitton in the County of Gloucester Quarrier being in health of body and of sound mind memory and understanding thanks be given to Almighty God for it But considering the frailty of this mortal life the certainty of death and the uncertainty thereof and being willing and desirous to settle things in order do make and declare this my Last Will and Testament in manner and form following that is to say.
First I commend my soul into the hands of Almighty God my only Saviour and Redeemer Jesus Christ my body I commend to the earth to be decently intered at the direction of my executors hereinafter named
Item I give devise and bequeath unto my well beloved Wife Elizabeth Willis six shillings per week to be paid to her by my Executors for and during her natural life and at her death to be decently Intered by them
Item I give devise and bequeath unto Grace Willis wife of James Willis of the City of Bristol my old clock and Ten Pounds to be paid to her by me executors in one month after my decease.
Item I give devise and bequeath all the rent and rents of all that eight tenements or dwelling houses situated at a place called Bishops Park within the Diocese of the City of Bristol and allso all the rent and rents of all that six tenements or dwelling Houses sittuated and being at a place called The Batch and also all the rent and rents of all that estate called Late Hudd and also all the rent of that estate wherein I Now live all which are sittuated and being, in the Hamlet of Hanham in the Parrish of Bitton in the County of Gloucester and all the rents of all that estate lands leasehold estate cottages and tenements that I shall be posessed of at the time of my death unto my son Robert Willis to my son Samuel Willis to my son Thomas Willis to my daughter Elizabeth Waters to my daughter Bethia Lapham to my daughter Hester Lear to my daughter Susanna Britton and to my grand daughter Ann Derick to be equaly divided between them share and equal share alike by my executors two times in any year after my decease that is to say on the Twenty Fifth of April and on the Twenty Ninth Day of October in every year during ther trust the said six shillings per week being first paid to my wife during her life and after her death it shall remain to my aforesaid children and grand daughter as an in the same manner as my aforesaid rents is mentioned to remain, but my executors also shall first pay costs and discharge all and all manner of taxes land rates assessments impositions and payments whatsoever now are or which shall or may be taxed noted assessed l imposed on any of my estates or premises or any part or parcel thereof and shall discharge all needful and necessary repairations and amendments whatsoever during the time of their trust and my said executors shall keep one book or more in which shall faithfully justly and truly be entered all the rents of my aforesaid estates and all money paid by my executors touching or concerning the same and shall bring in open their receipts for the maintaining of the same and the books truly and justly kept my executers shall suffer the same books on every time of payment hereinbefore mentioned to be examined and inspected unto by any or either of any sons or daughters or any person or persons of whom either of them shall chose for that purpose to see if the said books is truly and justly kept and the remaining sum or sums of money in my executors hands received from my estates on every day of payment shall be equally divided share and equal share alike by my executors as afforesaid and shall be paid unto them for and during their natural life and after their death to their children and to their respective executors administrators and assigns for and during my term and interest therein and if my son Thomas Willis shall die and leave no child at the time of his death that then his part shall be paid equally to my aforesaid children and granddaughter or to their children if any or either of them shall be dead and if any or either of my said sons or daughters shall die and leave no child at the time of their death that then his or her part shall be paid to his or her executors and administrators for and during my term and intrest therein in relation to the trust of my executors and that one of them shall not be answerable for the acts or receipts of the other but each for his own acts and receipts only
Item I give devise and bequeath unto my son Robert Willis to my son Samuel Willis to my son Thomas Willis to my daughter Elizabeth Waters to my daughter Bethia Lapham to my daughter Hester Lear to my daughter Susanna Britton and to my grandaughter Ann Derick All my household goods chattels rents debts monies secureties for moneys and any other substance not hereinbefore mentioned whatsoever moveable and immoveable of what kind nature and quality soever the same are and in what place or places soever the same shall be found as well in my own custody or posession as in the possession hands power and custody or any other person or persons whatsoever to be divided between them share and equal share alike in one month after my decease by my executors except the said Ann Derricks part shall remain in the hands of any executors until she shall arive at the age of Twenty One years or for such time as they shall adjudge to be for her advantage or to purchace any premises with the same and make the same to her lawful born children after her death but nevertheless it shall be for her use and need and take have and receive the rents and intrest thereof to her own proper use but if she shall have no children then her part and share shall be paid and divided amongst my other children as aforesaid and my executors shall purchase a life or lives for any term or terms of years and procure a new lease or leases for any of my aforesaid premises but it shall be in trust for my aforesaid children as aforesaid they shall have the rents thereof for and during such term and terms as shall be purchased by my executors,
And that my will shall be truely performed I do make and ordain my son Robert Willis and my Son in law Thomas Waters to be whole and sole executors in trust of this my last will and testament thereby revoking all former will or wills by me at any time heretofore made
I do declare this to be my last will and testament in witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal the Sixth day of September in the year of our Lord One Thousand Seven Hundred and Eighty Five
Thomas Willis
Signed sealed published and declared by the said Thomas Willis as and for his will and testament in the presence of us
John Whittuck
The Mark of William Fudge
The Mark of Hanna Fudge
This Will was proved at London the fifteenth Day of June in the Year of our Lord One Thousand seven hundred and eighty six before the Right Worshipful Peter Calvert Doctor of Laws Master Keeper of the Commissary of the Prerogative Court of Canterbury lawfully constituted by the Oaths of Robert Willis the son of the deceased and Thomas Waters the Executors named in the said Will to whom Administration was granted of all and singular the Goods Chattels and Credits of the said deceased having been first sworn by commission duly to Administer
B.12 Will of Samuel Leonard of Hanham, 22 Aug 1774
| Will Date | 22 Aug 1774 |
| Probate Date | 14 Aug 1782 |
| Probate Jurisdiction | Consistory Court of Gloucester |
| Relationship | 5th Great-Grandfather - FFMMMFF |
In the Name of God, Amen.
I Samuel Leonard the Elder of the Hamlet of Hanham in the County of Gloucester Yeoman being of a Sound and Disposing mind Memory and Understanding thanks be to God for it Do make this my Last Well and Testament in manner and form following
First and principally I commend my Soul into the Hands of Almighty god who gave it hoping for Remission of all my Sins through the Merits and Mediation of Jesus Christ my Blessed Saviour and Redeemer and my body to the Earth to be decently Interred at the Discretion of my Executors and Trustees herein after Named And as for my worldly Estate Goods and Effects which god hath blessed me with or what I shall be Seized or otherwise intitled into at the time of my Decease I give Devise and bequeath as follows that is to say
First I give and Bequeath unto my son William Leonard (who is now abroad) A Ground at Lorgens Green in the Parish of Bitton Containing by Estimation about Two Acres and now Let to Samuel Lapham at Three Pound Ten Shilling Yearly by Deed to be by him the said William Leonard and his Heirs Occupied and enjoyed for ever after his Arrival in England. But the Same to be Occupied and enjoyed by my Two Sons Robert and Samuel Leonard for their own use and benefit until his Arrival in England
Secondly I give unto my son Robert Leonard the House Garden and Orchard in which I now dwell and thereunto belonging except the Household goods all which I hold by Lease from Esq. Newton to be by him and his Heirs enjoyed by their own use and benefit clear of all Payments Concerning this my Will
Thirdly I give unto my Daughter Hannah Williams The Sum of Two Pounds Yearly and Every Year for and during the Term of her Life
Fourthly I give unto my Daughter Diannah Bush the Sum of Two Pounds Yearly and Every Year for and during her Natural Life
Fifthly I give unto my Daughter Hesther Bayley the Sum of Two Pounds Yearly and every year for and during the Term of her Natural Life, all three Legacies which I give and Bequeath unto my Three Daughters Hannah, Diannah and Hesther is to be paid them Yearly and Every Year as the same becomes due from time to Time after my Decease for and during the Term of Their Natural Lives only and no Longer and the same to be paid them by my Two Sons Robert and Samuel Leonard out of that part of my Estate which shall Particularly Bequeath unto them in this my Will and in Case of none Payments then the Same to be Levied out of the Said bequeathed Premises according as the Law Shall Direct in Such cases
Sixhly I give Devise and Bequeath unto my Two Sons Robert and Samuel Leonard the Lands and Premises following (that is to say) The Ground in Home Mead, Muckles Mead in Hanham field a House Smith’s Shop Garden and Orchard at Longwards Green a Ground called Panniers Corner by Home Mead, a House and Garden on Jefferies Hill a Ground called Late Heights and all belonging or appertaining to me in the County of Gloucester or elsewhere Except what is bequeathed separately unto my Two Sons William and Robert and my Three Daughters, also Except my Household Goods Furniture and wearing Apparel and my Will is that my Three Daughters Legacies be punctually paid them out of the Lands and Tenements which I have bequeathed unto my Two Sons (Robert and Samuel Leonard) Jointly according to the true intent and meaning of this my Will
Seventhly I give Devise and bequeath all my Household goods to be Equally Divided between my Three sons and Three Daughters Share alike and my Wearing apparel to be equally Divided between my Three Sons but in case my son William doth not arrive in England in any reasonable time, then the said wearing apparel to be equally Divided between my Two Sons Share alike
Lastly I do hereby request and make Mr Jacob Leonard and Mr Solomon Leaonard Trustees of this my Will
And I do hereby nominate constitute and appoint my Sons Robert Leonard and Samuel Leonard to be Joynt Executors of this my Last Will and Testaament hereby Revoking all Wills by me heretofore made.
In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and Seal this twenty second Day of August In the Year of our Lord One thousand and Seven hundred and Seventy Four.
Samuel Leonard
Signed Sealed Published and Declared by the Said Testator Samuel Leonard the Elder as and for his Last Will and Testament in the presence of us who have all set our hands and Names hereunto as Witnesses in the Presence of the Said Testator and of each other
Thomas Williams
Charles Hudd
Tomas Watkins
This Will was proved the 14th August 1782 by Commission Before the Reverend Charles Elives Clerk commissioner appointed by the Worshipful and Rev James Benson Doctor of Laws Vicar General in Spiritual of the Right Rev Father in God James by divine Permission) Lord Bishop of the Diocese of Gloucester and of his Episcopal Consistory Official principal Lawfully constituted by Robert Leonard and Sam Leonard the Sons and joint Executors to whom they having first Sworn with and faithfully to Administer to the said will and also to exhibit an Inventory and Render an Account.
B.13 Will of Robert Cool of Oldland, 6 Aug 1745
| Will Date | 6 Aug 1745 |
| Probate Date | 14 Oct 1746 |
| Probate Jurisdiction | Consistory Court of Gloucester |
| Relationship | 6th Great-Grandfather - FFMMMFMF |
In the Name of God, Amen.
I Robert Cool the Elder of the Hamlet of Oldland within the Parish of Bitton and County of Gloucester, Coalminer, being well stricken in years and Infirm in Body but of a sound Disposing mind memory andUnderstanding (Thanks be to God) and calling to Remembrance the Uncertainty of my Death do make and Ordain my Will and Testament for the Disposal of my Personal Estate Lease hold Estate Goods and Chattles in manner and form following (that is to say)
First I Give Devise and Bequeath unto my Grandson Charles Cool Son of my Natural Daughter Hester Dimery my Messuages or Tenement commonly called or known by the name of the Mount House together with the Stable and all the Inclosures of ground both new and Old thereunto Ajoining and all Appurtenances whatsoever thereunto belonging Situate Standing Lying and Being within the said Parish of Bitton and County aforesaid. And to hold to my said Grandson Charles Cool for and during my Time and Form of Years which shall be then to come and Inexpired therein. And my Express Will and meaning is that my said Grandson Charles Cool shall and Will Yearly and every Year during my Form and Interest in the said Messuages or Tenement and premises pay unto my Granddaughter Grace Cool his sister the sum of thirty Shillings of Lawful money of Great Britain (clear of all Taxes Payments and Deductions whatsoever) out of the Yearly Rents Incomes and profits arising out of the said Messuages and Tenement and Premises. And in case my said Grandson Charles Cool shall die Unmarried then my Express Will and meaning is that my said Messuages or Tenement and Premises shall go over and remain to his said Sister Grace Cool for and during my Time and Form of Years which shall be then to come and Inexpired. therein.
Also I give devise and bequeath unto my said Granddaughter Grace Cool my dwelling house wherein I now live together with the Stable Garden and Orchard thereunto adjoyning and all Appurtenances whatsoever thereunto belonging Situate Standing Lying and being within the said parish of Bitton and County aforesaid. And to hold to my said Grandaughter Grace Cool for and during my Time and Form of Years which shall be then to come and Inexpired therein. And in case my said Grandaughter Grace Cool shall die Unmarried then my Express Will and meaning is my said Dwellin house Stable and Premises shall go over and remain to her said Brother Charles Cool and to hold to him for and during my Time and Form of Years which shall be then to come and Inexpired therein.
Also I Give Devise and Bequeath unto my Natural Daughter Sarah Leonard the Wife of Robert Leonard, Mary Williams my Natural Daughter the now wife of John Williams and to the Natural Children Robert, Samuel, Dinah, Hannah, Hester and William Leonard of my late Daughter Dinah Leonard Deceased the Rents Incomes and profits of my Leasehold that’s commonly called or know by the name of Kingsol Situate Standing Lying and being within the said parish of Bitton and County aforesaid. And to hold to my said Daughters Sarah Leonard, Mary Williams, and Robert, Samuel, Dinah, Hannah, Hester and William Leonard the rents Incomes and Profits arising out of my said Leasehold Estate for and during the Term of two full Years and no longer (that is to say) the one third part of the Rents Incomes and profits arising out of my said Leasehold Estate during the said term of two Years to my said Daughter Sarah Leonard one other third part of the Rents Incomes and Profits arising out of my said Leasehold Estate during the said term aforesaid to my said Daughter Mary Williams the other third part to my said Grandchildren Robert, Samuel, Dinah, Hannah, Hester and William Leonard of the Rents Income and profits arising out of my said Leasehold Estate during the said Term aforesaid (that is to say) share and share alike to be Equally divided between them if my Term and Interest therein should so long continue and from and Immediately after the above said two Years is full Expired then my Express Will and meaning is And I hereby Give Devise and Bequeath my said leasehold Estate commonly called or know by the name of Kingsol with all the Premises thereunto belonging to my said Daughter Sarah Leonard, Martha Williams to my Natural Daughter Amy Betts, the now wife of John Betts and Grace Whittock my Natural Daughter the now Wife of Charles Whittock and to all the Natural Children Robert, Samuel, Hannah, Dinah, Hester, and William Leonard of my late Daughter Dinah Leonard.
In case the Rents Income and profits arising out Yearly out of my said Leasehold Estate for and during my time and term of Years which shall be then to come and Inexpired therein (that is to say) the one fifth part of the Rents Income and Profits arising out of my said Leasehold Estate Yearly to my said Daughter Sarah Leonard During my term and Interest therein, one other Fifth part of the Rents Incomes and profits Yearly out of my said Leasehold Estate to my said Daughter Mary Williams during my Term and Interest therein, one other fifth part of the Rents Income and Profits Arising Yearly out of my said Leasehold Estate to my said Daughter Amy Betts during my Term and Interest therein, one other fifth part of the Rents Incomes and Profits arising Yearly out of my said Leasehold Estate to said Daughter Grace Whittock during my Term and Interest therein, one other fifth part of the Rents Incomes and Profits arising Yearly out of my said Leasehold Estate to my Grandsons and Granddaughters Robert Samuel Hannah Dinah Hester and William Leonard during my term and Interest share and share alike. And in case each or either of my said natural Daughters shall happen to Die before my Time and Term of Years shall be Expired in the said Premises then my Express Will & meaning is that her & hers for parts share or shares in ye said Premises so dying shall go over & remain to all her natural Children share & share alike & my Express Will & meaning is that ye Rents Incomes & profits arising out of ye said premises shall be to & for my said daughter’s own Sole Separate use apart from their Husbands or any other hereafter taken Husband or Husbands free from any of his Intermedling therewith or any of his Contracts Debts or Agreements.
Also I give Devise & Bequeath unto my said Daughter Mary Williams my Dwelling house situate at Cock Road as well as the premises thereunto belonging to hold to her for ye term of her Natural Life in case my term of Interest should therein so long continue & from & Immediately after the Decease of my Daughter Mary Williams I do give my said Dwelling house and Premises to my Granddaughters Mary and Hester Williams share & share alike & to hold to them loyally for and during my Time and Term of Years that shall be then to come & Inexpired therein.
Also I Give Devise & Bequeath my new build house that stands near ye aforesaid Mount house & all ye Premises thereunto belonging unto my said Daughter Mary Williams and to hold to her for & during ye term of her natural & from & Immediately after my said Daughter Mary’s Decease I do Give Devise and Bequeath my said new Estate house and premises unto Charles Whittock and John Betts to be had and hold unto them ye said Charles Whittock and John Betts & ye Survivors of them & ye Executors and Admins of such Survivors until such time as my Grandson Francis Williams shall Joyn Matrimony with any Woman. Upon this Trust that ye said Charles Whittock & John Betts & ye Survivor & Survivors of them & ye Executors and Admins of such Survivors Do & shall well and truly strive up to ye said Francis Williams on his day of Marriage my said new Estate house & premises & my Express Will & meaning is that my said Grandson Francis Williams shall & with yearly & every year forever pay out of ye said new Estate house and premises ye sum of fifteen shillings apiece to his brother Isaac Williams & to his Sister Dinah Williams & in case my Grandson Francis Williams shall happen to die before he is married then my Will and meaning is that my said new Estate house & premises shall go over & remain to my said Grandson Isaac Williams he always Yearly & every Year forever paying to his sister Dinah Williams ye sum of twenty shillings a Year forever and my Express Will & meaning is that I do hereby Impower & __ my said Trustees Charles Whittock & John Betts to permit and suffer my Son-in-law John Williams to dwell in ye said new Estate house for so long as he shall continue Unmarried & no longer & in case he do Cohabit with any Woman whatsoever in ye new Estate house then in such case my said Trustees shall no suffer my son-in-law John Williams to live any longer therein.
Also I Give to my Natural Daughter Hester Dimery ye sum of one Guinea.
Also I give to my Sons in law Charles Whittock, Robert Leonard, Samuel Leonard, John Betts & William Dimery a Shilling a Piece.
All ye Rest and Residue of my Goods and Chattles Rights Credits Debts Dues Demands Wills Bonds Mortgages Plate Money and Personal Effects whatsoever not herein before given (my Debts & Legacies being paid & Funereal expenses Discharged) I Give Devise and Bequeath unto my said Daughters Sarah Leonard, Hester Dimery, Mary Williams, Amy Betts, and Grace Whittock to be Equally divided between them share and share alike & I do hereby Constitute & Appoint them loyal Executrixes of this my Last Will & Testament & I do hereby Revoke Discard & mark Void all forms & other Wills by me at any time heretofore made declaring this & no other to be my last Will & Testament.
And I do hereby Nominate & Appoint my said Trustees Charles Whittock & John Betts to be Overseers in Trust of this my Last Will & Testament & to see ye said performed according to ye true intent & meaning thereof & to act & assist my Executrixes in ye Execution thereof.
In Witness whereof I ye said Robert Cool ye testator hereof have to this my last Will & Testament Contained in these two sheets of Paper (affixed & together) ye first Sheet thereof set my name & to this Second & last sheet thereof of my hand & Seal this Sixth day of August in ye thirteenth Year of the Reign of our Sovereign Lord George ye Second by ye Grace of God of Great Britain France and Ireland King Defender of the Faith & so forth in ye year of our Lord one Thousand Seven Hundred and forty five.
The mark of Robert Cool
signed Sealed Published and Declared (With the Several Inter Animacions) by the Said Testator Robert Cool to be and for his Last Will and Testament in the presence of us who have Subscribed our Names as Witnesses hereunto in his presence and at his Request
Samuel Whittock Jun
Francis Cool
Hester Jarret
This Will was Proved the 14th day of October in the year of our Lord 1740 before the Worshipful Sir Henry Penrice Knight Doctor of Laws Vicar General in Spirituals of the Right Reverend Father in God Martin by Divine Permission Lord Bishop of the Diocese of Gloucester and of his Episcopal Consistory Offical Principal Lawfully Constituted by Sarah Leonard, Hester Dimery, Mary Williams, Amy Betts and Grace Whittock Joint Executrixes and so forth to whom and so forth having first Sworn well and faithfully to Administer to the said Will and also to Exhibit an Inventory and tender an Account and so forth
B.14 Will of William Willis of Hanham, 13 Mar 1739/40
| Will Date | 13 Mar 1739/40 |
| Probate Date | 11 May 1743 |
| Probate Jurisdiction | Consistory Court of Gloucester |
| Relationship | 6th Great-Grandfather - FFMMFFFF |
In the name of God Amen
I William Willis the Elder of the Hamlet of Oldland within the Parish of Bitton and County of Gloucester, Coalminer, being Stricken in Years and Infirm in Body but of a sound disposing mind memory and Understanding (thanks be given to God) do make and Ordain this my Last Will and Testament in manner and form following (that is to say)
First I Give Devise and Bequeath unto my Dear and Loving Wife Sarah Willis my Tenement and Dwelling House wherein I now Live together with the barnhouse Garden Orchard and Plot or Row of ground thereunto Adjoyning and Belonging and to hold to her and her Assigns for and during the Term of her Natural Life (in case my time Interest and Term therein should so long continue) and from and Immediately after my said Wife Sarah’s Decease I do Give my said Tenement or Dwelling House Barnhouse Garden Orchard Plot or Row of ground and premises unto my two Sons Henry Willis and Thomas Willis share and share alike
And my Express will and meaning is that my said two sons Henry Willis and Thomas Willis shall and will well and truly pay or cause to be paid within a Twelve month after my said Wife Sarah’s Decease the following Legacies unto my Daughters and my Son William’s Children out of my said Tenement or Dwelling House Garden Orchard Plot of Row of ground and premises (that is to say)
The sum of forty shillings to my daughter Mary Tippet the wife of Isaac Tippet of Lawful money of great Britain to whom I do give the said sum of forty Shillings and to be paid aforesaid
Also the sum of forty Shillings of Lawful money of Great Britain to my Daughter Sarah Williams the Wife of Francis Williams to whom I do Give the said sum of forty Shillings and to be paid aforesaid
Also the sum of forty Shillings of Lawful money of Great Britain to my daughter Hannah Newman the Wife of William Newman to whom I do give the said sum of forty Shillings and to be paid aforesaid
Also the sum of forty Shillings of Lawful money of great Britain to my four Grand Children Edward, Joseph, William and Hannah Willis Sons and daughter of my Late Son William Willis Deceased and to be Equally divided between them share and alike to whom I do give the said sum of forty Shillings and to be paid as aforesaid.
And in case my said two sons Henry and Thomas Willis shall both or either of them Refuse and Neglect to pay all and either of the Above mentioned and Posited Legacies unto my said Natural Children and childs Children when Due then in such case I do hereby make my said Gift and Devise to them or he so refusing to pay the said Legacies Void and of none effect and I do hereby Give my said Gift to him or them of my Tenement or Dwelling house Garden Orchard Plot or Row of ground and premises to all the Rest of my said Natural Children share and share alike
Also I Give to my said Son Henry Willis one Shilling
Also I Give to my said Son Thomas Willis one Shilling
Also I Give to my said Daughter Mary Tippet one Shilling
Also I Give to my said Daughter Sarah Williams one Shilling
Also I Give to my said Daughter Hannahh Newman one Shilling
Also I Give to my Daughter-in-Law Rebecca Willis one Shilling
All my Household goods and Chattles Debts Dues and Demands whatsoever (my Debts being paid and funeral Expenses Discharged) I Give Devise and Bequeath unto Sarah Willis my Dear and Loving Wife whom I do make and Constitute Sole Executrix of this my Last Will and Testament.
And from and Immediately after my said Wife Sarah’s decease I do Give my said Household goods to my said three Natural Daughters Mary Tippet, Sarah Williams and Hannah Newman Share and share alike and I do hereby Revoke and make Void all former Wills by me at any time heretofore made
And I do hereby nominate and Appoint my very good friends Laurence Price and Roger Earl Overseers in trust of this my Last Will and Testament and to aid and Assist my Executrix in the Execution thereof
In Witness whereof I the said William Willis the Testator hereof have hereunto Set my hand and Seal the thirteenth day of March in the Thirteenth Year of the Reign of our Sovereign Lord George the Second by the grace of God of great Britain France and Ireland King Defender of the Faith and in the Year of our Lord one thousand Seven Hundred and Thirty Nine Forty
The mark of William Willis
Signed Sealed Published and Declared (with the Several Interlinasons) by the said Testator William Willis to be and for his Last Will and Testament in the presence of us who have Subscribed our Names as Witnesses hereunto in his presence and at his Request
The mark of Henry Haskins
Faron Sweet
Wllm Dimery
11 of May 1743 The within named Sarah Willis Sole executrix was duly sworn before me
This Will was proved the 11th day of May in the Year of our Lord 1743 before the Worshipful Sir Henry Penrice Knight Doctor of Laws Vicar General in Spirituals of the Right Reverent Father in God Martin by Divine permission Lord Bishop of the Diocese of Gloucester and the Episcopal Consistory Official Principal Lawfully Constituted by Sarah Willis Sole executrix and so forth to whom and so forth having first sworn well and faithfully to Administer to the said Will and also to Exhibit an Inventory and tender an Account and so forth
B.15 Will of Hugh Connick of Hanham, 27 May 1729
| Will Date | 27 May 1729 |
| Probate Date | 16 Oct 1729 |
| Probate Jurisdiction | Prerogative Court of Canterbury |
| Catalogue Reference | PROB 11/632/251 |
| Relationship | 7th Great-Grandfather - FFFFMFMMF |
To all people to whom these presented shall come I Hugh Connick of Hanham do send Greetings.
Know ye that I the said Hugh Connick of the parish of Bitton in the County of Gloucester, Farmer for and in consideration of love good will and affection which I have and do bear toward my loving Grandson Hugh Stratton of the said parish and County aforesaid Youth have given and granted And by these present do freely hereby and absolutely give and grant unto the said Hugh Stratton his heirs Executors and Administrators All and Singular my goods and Chattells now being in my present dwelling house and all my goods and Chattells without ___ that are on my premises which I now write or Herewithin.
Item I give my beloved Grandson Hugh Stratton my dwelling house outhouse belonging to my dwelling house piggsty Barton and Garden and all the appurtenances thereunto belonging to him and his heirs forever my said dwelling house being situated in Hanham in the parish and County aforesaid of which these present I have delivered him the said Hugh Stratton an Inventory Signed with my own hand and bearing the date To have and to hold the said dwelling house with Appurtenances and all the goods and Chattells in the said house and on the said premises or ____ that are or shall be properly called mine to him the said Hugh Stratton his heirs Executors and Administrators from henceforth __ __ and their proper goods and chattells absolutely without any manner of condition except what ad under follows
Item if my Grandson Hugh Stratton do chance to dye having no issue my will is that my Grandson John Stratton and Cornelius Stratton shall have my dwelling house and outhousing with all the appurtenances thereunto belonging equally between them and their heirs Executors and Administrators presently after his decease
I give my son William Connick tenn shillings and my Son Obed Connick tenn shillings and my Sonn in law John Stratton tenn shillings All to be paid at the end of one whole years and if money shall not be left after my decease to pay my legacies and funerall expenses I devise that Cornelius Stratton and Richard Williams my sell horse Beast or Cow Beast or what they think proper to pay it and to take care that my Grandson aforesaid be not wronged and do make and ordain them if they chose my Grandson Trustees to lay upp fourty shillings per year for him every year and my said dwelling house shall be lett till he comes to age
Item if William Connick and John Stratton do dwell therein they shall pay the rent between them ad aforesaid and they both (that is to say) William Connick and John Stratton shall have the Estate between them during the terms of my lease after my decease and shall have my Waggon and two ___ and two pairs of Dragge and two putts and one pairs of Spare (choose between them to occupy the Estate with paying all taxes and payments of house and Grounds and thereat and shall keep my Grandson Hugh Stratton to School till he comes to the age of fifteen years and shall maintain him till he comes to age a
And furthermore that Cornelius Stratton and Richard Williams have one Guinea each comes to Age for their care and trouble over him
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this twenty seventh day of May in the Second year of the reign of our sovereign Lord George the second by the grace of God King over Great Britain etc and in the year of our lord God 1729.
the mark of Hugh Connick
Signed sealed and delivered according to order on Stamp & paprer in the presence of
the mark of Madley Williams
Mary Undrill
William Owen
Item if William Connick and John Stratton do put away the Lad before he comes to age and not allow him sufficient maintenance I do impower the said Trustees to put them out or dispose one of them of the said Estate and puu in one or two that will doo the Lad Justice
B.16 Will of Henry Gay of Westerleigh, 1726
| Will Date | 6 Dec 1725 |
| Probate Date | 22 Jun 1726 |
| Probate Jurisdiction | Consistory Court of Gloucester |
| Relationship | 7th Great-Grandfather - FFFFMMMMF |
In the name of God Amen
I Henry Gay of the parish of Westerleigh in the County of Gloucestershire Yeoman being at this time of good memory (Praise be given to Almighty God for the same) Do declare this to be my last Will and Testament in manner following
First and Principally I commend my Soul into the merciful hands of my Creator and my Body I commit to the Earth to reverently buried by the Direction of my Executor herein after named and as touching Such Estate Goods and Chattles (the Lord in mercy hath lent me) I dispose thereof as follows
Inprimis I will that my funeral Expenses and Debts be first paid and disharged
Item I give devise and bequeath my Leasehold Estate situate at Berryhill in ye parish of Mangotsfield with the Appertenances thereto belonging to Mary my now wife to hold from and Immediately after my Decease unto her the said Mary and her Assigns for and during her Natural Life But if the Said Term of years thereon granted shall not be expired at her Decease that then my Will is that my Son in Law Isaac Powel and his Assigns shall be his Same during the then Residue of the said terms. If he the said Isaac Powel shall happen so long to live
Item I give devise and bequeath unto the said Mary my wife the Sum of Ten pounds of lawful British money per annum free from all Taxes and Aspires whatsoever to be paid to her half yearly by two equalparts out of the yearly Rent of the Estate called Sorridge (wherein I now dwell) situate in the said parish of Westerleigh for and during the Terms of Seven years which will be to come and unexpired from the five and twentieth day of March next during the Date hereof by virtue of a Lease to me thereon granted If she the said Mary shall happen so long to live and keep herself Sole and unmarried the first payment thereof to be made on the none and Twentieth day of September next ensuring the date hereof, But if the said Mary my Wife shall happen to decease or contract herself in marriage before the Expiration of the above Terms of Seven years that then my Will is that the Said Sum of Ten pounds payable yearly by two equal parts shall be equally divided between my Daughter Ann (now wife of the said Isaac Powel), Rachel Whitehood widow, my Son Benjamin Gay, Abigail (now wife of Francis Brain) my daughter Esther Gay, Alice (now wife of Benjamin Walker) and Samuel Gay my Son for and during the then Residue of the Said terms of Seven years
Item I give devise and bequeath unto the said Mary my Wife one feather Bed and ___ Bedheadbord and matt, Curtains and ___ two sheets 2 Blankets and one Rugg in the Kitchen Chamber one Table board and Joynt ___ in the Kitchen
Item I give and bequeath unto the said Ann (wife of Isaac Powel) the sum of Ten pounds of lawful British money
Item I give and bequeath unto the said Rachel Whitehood, widow the sum of fifteen pounds of like lawful money and to Benjamin her Son the sum of five pounds of like lawful money to bind him Apprentice
Item I give uto my Said Son Benjamin Gay the Sum of Ten pounds of like lawful money
Item I give unto my Daughter Abigail (now wife of the said Francis Brain) the sum of fifteen pounds of like lawful money and to my Daughter Esther Gay the like Sum of fifteen pounds of like lawful money
Item I give unto Alice (wife of the said Benjamin Walker) the sum of Ten pounds of like lawful money
Item I give unto my said Son Samuel Gay the Sum of Thirty pounds of like lawful money, and all my wearing apparel of all Sort both woolen and Linen, But if my Said Son Samuel Shall happen to decease before he attain the Age of One and Twenty years that thenHis said Thirty Pounds to him given Shall be equally divided between my said Children Anne Powel, Rachel Whitehood, Benjamin Gay, Abigail Brain, Esther Gay and Alice Walker.
And last be all the Rest and Residue of my Goods and Chattles whatsoever (not herein before given and bequeathed) my funeral Expenses and Debts and Legacies being first paid and discharged I give and bequeath unto my Son in Law Isaac Powel aforesaid whom I make ordain and Constitute Sole Executor of this my last Will and Testament revoking and annihilating all former and other Wills and testaments by me heretofore made
In witness whereof I have to this my last Will and Testament set my hand and seal this Sixth day of December Anno Domini 1725
Henry Gay
Signed Sealed published and declared by the Said Testator as his last Will and testament in the presence of us
the mark of Robert Simonds
John Middleton
Robert Sherman
22 June 1726 Probate to Isaac Powell