SL1/405a&b

2 copies of will of Thomas Estwick, Oxford, farmer:

1771, 1775, 1778,

From: 1771 To: 1778

… To wife Elizabeth and brother Stephen in trust ….. freehold and copyhold estates wife to carry on business and occupation for her support and that of 3 children, Thomas, Mary and James 1/3 estate and effects for benefit of wife while a widow. If she remarries, then £100 only … to children ….. £100 each. Daughter’s £100 to be given her at marriage. Son’s at executors discretion residue to be divided between 3 children and daughter Elizabeth, wife of James Drage, as tenants in common. Elizabeth has already received £100 … to his mother Lightwood ….. 2s 6d per week “when she shall think fit to separate and live apart from my family” wife and brother appointed executors. To each of them – a ring of 1 guinea value 3 September 1771 With codicil daughter Mary and son James to have £200 more than son Thomas who has received that amount to set him up in a farm 3 January 1775 Will etc proved (Bedford) 18 July 1778 Copy made date not given

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Estwick, Thomas,
Estwick, Elizabeth,
Estwick, Stephen,
Estwick, Mary,
Estwick, James,
Drage, James,
Drage, Elizabeth,
Lightwood

wills, Oxford, farmer, BEDFORD