• Reference
    GA288
  • Title
    Probate (copy) of will of John Selwyn of Woburn, maltster:
  • Date free text
    24 May 1728
  • Production date
    From: 1728 To: 1728
  • Scope and Content
    Devises to wife Mary for life messuage wherein he dwells, together with malting, barns, stables etc., and close of 3 acres, and all furniture now standing in room next gatehouse; and then to Henry Clarke of Woburn innholder, in trust for daughter Abigail. In case of her death payments to various persons: Sons-in-law John Bro -- (£20); Martin Brett (£10); Edward Brett (£5); daughter Mary Davis (£10); brother William Selwin (£20); his sons John, William, Nathaniel (£10, 1s., and £5 respectively); his daughters Elizabeth & May (£10 and £5); Francis Stevens (£10); Frances Selwyn daughter of brother Richard (£10) and after her death to her brother Richard; godchildren Henry Clarke senior & junior (£10 each), Susan Clarke (£10), Jane West daughter William Simms £5. Witnesses: Thomas Tymbs, William Chapman, William Harrison.
  • Level of description
    item