Reference
GK1/59
Title
Abstract of Title
of Alexander Edgell of Raymonds Buildings, Grays Inn,
Middlesex, Esq., sole acting Trustee under will of John
Franklin Esq., late of Gonalston, Notts.
of estate in Potton (Lot 9 in Particular of Sale of
this date)
covers 10 Nov 1809 Will of Martha Monoux, wife of Rev.
Philip M. of Sandy - leaves all her moiety of an estate
in Potton, Beds. and Gamlingay, Cambs. to husband for life
- reversion to her sister Rebecca Wingfield to use of
Sir Philip Monoux of Sandy Bart, reversion to use of James
Lucas and Richard Nixon during life of Sir P. Monoux as
Trustees for Contingent Reversions, (in favour of sons,
then daughters of Sir Philip)
Reversion then to Frances Monoux sister of Sir Philip
to the use of Lucas and Nixon as Trustees for contingent
reversions similar to Sir Philips.
Reversions then to Judith Reddall Monoux spinster, another
sister of Sir Philip.
to the use of Lucas and Nixon as Trustees for contingent
reversions similar to Sir Philips.
NB date of making will is given 1814, Dec 6, pencil note
should be '1808'. She died 13 Dec 1808.
quotes will of Rebecca Wingfield of 10 Nov 1814
which leaves her moiety in the Potton and Gamlingay
estate to fee farm rent of 1 19s 6d arising out of
Gamlingay property. She leaves it to Martha wife of
Rev. Philip Monoux and then on the same terms as her
sister's will above.
(made 10 Oct 1806) Further bequests noted.
quotes 5 May 1842 Deed
1) John Francklin of Gonalston, Notts. Esq. (only
son of Judith Reddall Francklin born Monoux
deceased by her husband of Montague Place, Russell
Square, Middlesex Esq.
recites that Sir Philip Monoux died unmarried before
Rebecca Wingfield (1814) - Rev Philip gets title (he
died 3 Feb 1814)
Frances married Hon Samuel Henley Ongley (died 9 Jan
1841)
Judith Reddall m. Richard Francklin at Sandy
26 Feb 1807 (she died 9 May 1813) her son John 21 on
5 Jun 1829
quotes relevant section of Potton Enclosure Award
(1832) - received Great Meadow (16a 3r 21p) abbs N.
incl Church Causeway and pt of E. by Sutton Road.
another piece of land in Windmill field
(22a 0r 36p) abbs SW. Wrestlingworth Road
piece of land in Fenhouse Bottom (4a 2r 13p)
abtg pt N. road Potton to Sandy.
John m. wife 1 Jan 1834. Dower rights barred.
lands affected:- Church Field (previous page called
Great Meadow 16a 3r 21p), Allotment on Wrestlingworth
Road (22a 0r 36p), Heads Field (2a 1r 30p), Ploughed
Mires (2a 1r 30p)
2 Cottages.
3 Corner (2a 2r 5p), Pest House Field (6a 2r 0p)
Knibbs Cottage and 2 tenements
The 12 Acres, 6 Acres, 4 Acres; House
Garden and Close of pasture, lying in Potton and
Gamlingay
quotes Will of John Francklin of 15 Oct 1858 freehold
estates at Gonalston, Bedfordshire and Huntingdonshire
- to use of John Harvey and Alexander Edgell as Trustees
(by Demise for 500 years) to use of eldest son John
Liell Francklin reversion to sons and daughters then
to use of Harry Francklin, younger son reversion to
sons and daughters (who are to hold in common)
reversion to daughters Caroline and Elizabeth Francklin
- Tenants in common.
Will made. He died 30 Apr 1858
quotes Disclaimer by Deed Poll of 29 Jun 1858 by John
Harvey of his Power to Act as Trustee.
Date free text
24 Sep 1859
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