Reference
GA1713
Title
Probate Will of Abigail Sperry of Sharnbrook, widow:
Date free text
14 Nov 1740, proved 15 Sep 1744
Production date
From: 1740 To: 1744
Scope and Content
To daughter Mary Swannell cottage and orchard in Rushden and then to granddaughter Mary Swannell.
To granddaughter Martha Hancock 3 acres land in Harrold occupied William Sperry.
To grandson Thomas Swannell and granddaughter Martha Hancock, 2 houses and pightle adjoining occupied John Dickens and Richard Hawkins.
To grandson Isaac Hancock cottage and close occupied John Gilburd, and close in Bletsoe occupied - Brane.
To daughter Sarah Hancock house now occupied by testator and cottage in Sharnbrook occupied Thomas Hayes, for life; after to granddaughter Martha.
To grandson William house occupied Ephraim Savage.
To daughter Mary Swannell house and shop in Sharnbrook occupied Joseph Toller for life; then to granddaughter Sarah.
To son William Sperry cottage and pightle in Brook lane Harrold, purchased of William Reynolds, for life; then to granddaughter Elizabeth Sperry; also house in Brook lane purchased from Simon French, for life; then to grandaughter Ann.
To granddaughter Mary Sperry cottage in Harrold purchased of Fosberry Smith.
To grandson Thomas Sperry house and close in Carlton occupied by Thomas Wollinger.
To granddaughter Martha Hancock a silver cup and a gold ring, all pewter and brass, a feather bed, bolster and coverlet,
a damask sheet, a lace sheet, and 2 pillow bears.
To grandson Isaac Hancock, the second best bed and bedding, 1 pair of sheets, 2 pillowbears, and a beel metalpot''.
To daughter Sarah Hancock remainder of household goods.
To son William Sperry (executor) remainder of real and personal estate.
Witnesses: James Catebe, Mary Gilbert, Thomas Hull.
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