Will of John Sutton of Winterbourne Gunnor, 22 Dec 1788

This is the last Will and Testament of me John Sutton of Winterbourne Gunnor in the County of Wilts, Carpenter made and published the twenty second Day of December in the year of our Lord One thousand seven hundred and Eighty eight.

First I will order and direct that all my just Debts and Funeral Expenses be paid and discharged by my Executor hereinafter named

Also I give and bequeath unto my Son Thomas Sutton my Dwelling house wherein I now live with the Garden and Appurtenances thereunto belonging To hold to him and his Assigns for and during the Term of his natural Life And from and after his decease I Give and bequeath the same unto my Daughter in Law Elizabeth Sutton the wife of the said Thomas Sutton for and during the Term of her natural Life if she shall so long continue his Widow the same to be left in good and tenantable repair by them during their respective Estates and Interests therein and from and after the decease of the Survivor of them the said Thomas Sutton and Elizabeth Sutton or if the said Elizabeth Sutton shall marry then I Give devise and bequeath the same unto my Grandson John Sutton his heirs Executors Administrators and Assigns for and during all such Estates and Interests as shall be therein then to come and unexpired.

Also I Give and bequeath unto my Daughter Sarah Watts three Guineas

Also I Give and bequeath unto each of my Grandchildren that shall be living at the time of my decease one Guinea to be paid to them respectively within three months of my decease.

Also All the rest and residue of my personal Estate and Effects whatsoever I Give and bequeath the same unto the said Thomas Sutton whom I do hereby constitute and appoint sole Executor of this my Will

In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my Hand and Seal the Day and year above written

John Sutton

Signed Sealed published and declared by the Testator John Sutton as and for his last Will and Testament in the presence of us who at his request have subscribed our Names as Witnessed thereto

John Bowle
William Bowle

The Will of John Sutton deceased

This will was proved at Sarum on the 17th day of February 1791 Before the Rev James Evans Clerk M.A. lawful Surrogate of the Rev and Worshipful the Archdeacon of the Archdeaconry of Sarum and by him adcon of the Goods and Chatels of the deceased and so forth was granted unto Thomas Sutton lawful Son of the deceased sole executor within named being first duly sworn of the truth of the said Will to perform the same and pay the debts Legacies of the deceased and to make a true Inventory and render a just __ when required Saving the Rights of all Persons

William Bourne, Registrar

At Sarum on the 17th day of February 1791 Thomas Sutton lawful Son of the deceased and sole Executor within named was duly sworn before me

James Evans, Surrogate

Effects under £100