• Reference
    BS1155
  • Title
    Discharge: (i) William Baskerfeild of parish of St Clement Dane, Middlesex, grocer, youngest son of Robert Baskerfeild, late of Leighton Buzzard, gentleman, deceased, and his wife Mary, deceased, formerly Mary Astly, spinster (ii) Thomas Baskerfeild of the parish of St Andrew, Holborn, Middlesex, oilman, eldest son of said Robert. In respect of legacy and other monies. Recites various matters [details given]. Witnesses: John Nicoll, [-] Clarke, scrivener
  • Date free text
    13 Dec 1748
  • Production date
    From: 1748 To: 1748
  • Admin/biog history
    BRA Stamp 197 from Beachcroft & Co
  • Scope and Content
    Recites: Will of said Robert, 2 May 1739: £300 to William Baskerfeild on attaining the age of 21. Executor: Thomas Baskerfeild. That Robert died 12 May 1739. Deed poll by his wife Mary, 20 May 1742: in virtue of authority vested in her 9 August on her marriage, £60 to William Baskerfeild on her death. That Mary died 26 June 1742. That William Baskerfeild has recently reached the age of 21 years. That Thomas Baskerfeild, having expended sums amounting to £201 10s 4 1/4d received on apprenticing William Baskerfeild and otherwise, and having received divers sums for rents of his estate and otherwise, has paid to him the sum of £291 16s 4 1/2d being the full balance owing.
  • Level of description
    item