• Reference
    BS636
  • Title
    Dunstable. Probate of the will of Joseph Chessey of Dunstable, baker. Devises to wife Elizabeth household furniture and £200; to son John best horse, harness, 'Leaden Cooler to Cool Beer, which Stands in the Old Stable'; to brother Hawkins' two daughters Mary Webb and her sister Margaret two feather beds 'which was the desire of my other wife before she died, and also her Silk Gown'; to brother Nicholas Adams and to son John a messuage late in the occupation of Thomas Hill on the backside of the Middle Row in Dunstable; the sale of all other effects to take place and the proceeds to be divided between son John and daughter Elizabeth. Executors: Nicholas Adams, John Chessey. Witnesses: Thomas Kirby, Robert Paddon
  • Date free text
    7 Feb 1759, proved 29 Mar 1760
  • Production date
    From: 1759 To: 1760
  • Admin/biog history
    BRA Stamp 420 from Miss A Littleboy
  • Level of description
    item