• Reference
    L32/6
  • Title
    Probate Will of Amabel, Countess Dowager of Kent ( widow of Henry,10th Earl):
  • Date free text
    17 Mar 1703 Proved 19 March 1702/3
  • Production date
    From: 1703 To: 1703
  • Scope and Content
    - to be buried next husband; - to son Anthony (11th Earl) the manors of Clophill & Cainho & lands purchased of Sir Jas. Beverley; and the manor of Odion purchased of Sir Rog. Langley; and all other lands purchased in Beds. or Leics. also personal estate except where transferred here or by previous deed to Flitton church, Flitton poor, servt. Mrs. Lock; - to daughter Lady Elizabeth Maynard black ebony cabinet & contents, silver teapot & server, gt. silver skillet with cover; - to grandson Henry Lord Ruthyn 500; also 400 p.a.; - to granddaughter Amabel 5000 & silver basket; - to cousin (Neddum Nedham?) 100; - to nephew Henry Grey 200; - to servants: Thomas Hopper, ?30 p.a. & 50; Mrs. Berrow, 50; Mrs. Harby 10 p.a.; Goody Lowins, 5; Amey, 30; and to those that can read such books as son does not want; - to Flitton poor 25; to Silsoe poor 25; to Kingston-on-Thames 25; - to enlarge vault at Flitton 300; witnesses: Ric. Berrow, Wm. Caudwell, Chas. Moore.
  • Level of description
    item