Reference
Z892/14
Title
Extracted probate of the will and codicil of Thomas Coster May of 34 The Embankment, retired outfitter, died 7 Nov 1909, proved in Northampton DPR by his executors Alfred William Wood and Ernest Henry Caleb Inskip (examined photocopy dated 18 Feb 1977)
Includes (attached) transcribed probate engrossment of the will of Thomas Coster May dated 23 Apr 1902 and codicil dated 10 Sep 1908.
Appoints his wife Lucy Sal May and his friend Harry Thody of Bedford, chief constable, as his executors and trustees; gives all his plate, linen, glass, china, books, pictures, prints, wines, liquors, furniture and household effects, watches, jewels, trinkets and personal ornaments to his wife; devises all his realty and the residue of his personalty to his trustees upon stated trusts permitting his wife to the rents, profits and income from the same during her life/widowhood, remainder as follows...
- 34 the Embankment with garden and appurtenances and the garden ground and land adjoining thereto in Bushmead Avenue to his daughter Edith Marion Wood in fee.
- 21 Alexandra Road and 22 Kimbolton Road to his daughter Florence Mary Inskip in fee
...; gives to his daughter FMI 40 shares in the Bedford Steam Laundry company.
In his codicil he revokes the appointment of the above trustees and executors in favour of his son in laws AWW of 15a St. Paul's Sq., tailor, and EHCI of 31 Goldington road, architect and surveyor.
Date free text
12 Feb 1910
Production date
From: 1910 To: 1910
Level of description
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