• Reference
    BorDV13/3
  • Title
    Probate of will of John Crawley of Dunstable, gent.
  • Date free text
    1727-1728
  • Production date
    From: 1727 To: 1728
  • Scope and Content
    Gives to his wife for life and, after herdecease, to be divided according to their marriage settlement: (a) Berristead Farm (as BORDV13/2(c)) and the tithe of Kensworth so far as his lease extends. Gives to his wife for life, remainder to their son John in fee: (b) 2 acs. of land in Caddington lately purchased of Mrs Elizabeth Crawley. Gives and bequeathes to his wife for life, remainder to their son Thomas in fee (excepting the goods of the house which are to be equally divided between the 2 sons John and Thomas): (c) all 'this my house' with gardens, barns and outhouses known as 'Dame Sayres' (as in BORDV13/2(a)) with all goods and chattels belonging thereto and the 'Pryreis' [priory] (as in BORDV13/2(b)) adjoining to it. Nominates and appoints his wife sole executrix. 17 Sep 1727. Witnesses: Elizabeth Crawley, John Burrow and A. Burrow Probate at Court of Archdeacon of Bedford, 28 May 1728. Enclosed 'will of Dr. Crawley ...
  • Level of description
    item