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
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