BS1939

Probate of Thomas Moreton of Dunstable, shopkeeper.

19 March 1740/1. Proved Archdeaconry of Bedford 12 October 1741.

From: 1740 To: 1741

to wife Anne for life 4 freehold messuages in Dunstable of which two are in Watling Street adjoining the Free School, and in the occupation of (blank) Goodwin and (blank) Holliday; and two in Church End in the occupation of Gabriel Saunders and William Norman; after Anne’s death, the first two go to niece Luce Clift, who lives with testator; the others to nephew Thomas Moreton; to nephew Thomas Moreton silver 2-handled cup marked “T.M.”; to trustees Thomas Groome esquire, and James Grant, currier, both of Dunstable, residue of estate for use of wife Anne; on her death, to niece Luce, who is asked to help Anne in the shop; Witnesses: John Kitchen, William Kitchen, Reuben Kilburne.

British Record Association 1013: Messrs. Hardisty Hales and Lindner, 17 Soho Square, W.1.

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Moreton, Thomas,
Moreton, Anne,
Goodwin,
Holliday,
Saunders, Gabriel,
Norman, William,
Clift, Luce,
Groome, Thomas,
Grant, James,
Kitchen, John,
Kitchen, William,
Kilburne, Reuben

wills, legal papers, DUNSTABLE, Dunstable Watling Street, Dunstable Church End