Reference
GK1/5
Title
Copy of Letters of Administration of will of 28 Jun 1740 of John Legas of Biggleswade, yeoman.
Date free text
22 Oct 1742
Production date
From: 1740 To: 1742
Scope and Content
To Mary Oxenbridge, estates, houses and land in Biggleswade and Gamlingay (Cambs). Mortgages, Bonds, Bills, Debts and
Ready Money, household goods etc.
But if she dies before 21 or maries and has children.
Then to his cousin John Legas of Wadhurst, Sussex and heirs.
Reversion to Paul Legas of Burmingham (sic) and heirs for ever.
His friends John Miles and John Taylor to be guardians of Grand-daughter Mary Oxenbridge (above) till 21. They are to pay for funeral. Debts to be paid out of ready money.
Funeral to exceed 10.
At bottom, note: Not proved in Common Form because no executor named.
Letters of Administration granted to John Miles and John Taylor at Archdeaconry of Huntingdon.
Marked 'No 19' on dorse.
Language
English
Level of description
item