• Reference
    WE2014
  • Title
    Copy will of Daniel Caton of hamlet of Silsoe, yeoman
  • Date free text
    Made 5 Nov 1760; proved Archdeaconry of Bedford 17 May 1768; copy 11 Apr 1794
  • Production date
    From: 1760 To: 1794
  • Scope and Content
    To daughter Mary Hobbs of Henlow, widow, 5/-; To son Daniel Caton of Silsoe, and heirs (after death of wife), the house where he lives in Silsoe with close of sweard; To son Thomas Caton, 5/-; To son John Caton and heirs (after death of wife), house in Flitton now in occupation Peter Bonner with land, except 2 acres in Pulloxhill; Son John to pay annuity of £3..10s to Elizabeth Wheeler; To daughter Elizabeth wife of Edward Lawrence (after death of wife) for life, 8 acres common field land now in occupation Thomas Woodcraft in Flitton, one piece being fenced with a live quick; remainder to son Matthew Caton and daughter Jane Caton, if they survive her; To daughter Jane Caton £100; To son George Caton a house in Silsoe, and 2 acres in Pulloxhill in occupation Peter Bonner; To daughter Sarah Caton £60; Rest to wife Mary for life then to son Matthew, both of whom are executors.
  • Level of description
    item