Reference
WE2112
Title
Office copy of will of Elizabeth Hornbuckle of Bedford, spinster
Date free text
made 17 Aug 1775, proved Bedford 17 Jul 1792; copy watermark 1827
Production date
From: 1775 To: 1827
Scope and Content
To nephews Joseph and Charles Bradley (reversion to nephews Joseph, John and Benjamin Bradley of Charles’ share if he dies before he is 21)
her ½ part of cottage or tenement now divided into two tenements, parish of St Peter, Bedford now in occupations of William Walson and Richard Bland
her ½ part of cottage or tenement in parish of St Paul, Bedford, now in occupation of John Smith to Benjamin Bradley, nephew
her ½ part of 4 acres arable in parishes of St Mary, Bedford and Cardington, now in occupation of Thomas Clayton
her ½ part of pightle of pasture ground Kempston, now in occupation of Joseph Hickman to nephew John Bradley: to take all rents of “said premises” during minority of Benjamin towards Benjamin’s education and maintenance but if Benjamin dies before 21 reversion to nephews John, Joseph and Charles as tenants in common.
residue to all personal estate to 4 nephews to be divided among them equally
appoints nephew John Bradley and cousin John Hornbuckle joint executors of will and trustees for Benjamin’s share of her personal estate to which he will be entitled when 21
Proved Bedford 17 Jul 1792, by John Bradley surviving executor
Copy made by Charles Bailey
Level of description
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