X440/341

Probate with Copy of Will Annexed; William Beaumont of Hill, Bedfordshire gentleman

17 May 1718; proved 11 Jun 1726

From: 1718 To: 1726

- has surrendered copyhold land to use of will, viz: ...Inn called Royall Oak & close of pasture belonging 2 acres ...3 acres arable & 2 acres meadow in Biggleswade in occupation of William Savage now he devises all the above & ...piece of arable & sward ground 20 acres in Biggleswade near hamlet of Holme purchased of Edward Bray to son John Beaumont chargeable with payment of annuity of £20 to wife Elizabeth for life & if unpaid at any time Elizabeth may distrain; if she claim any rights of dower, annuity to stop at once - £120 to Elizabeth - such household goods as Elizabeth shall choose during testator's lifetime with his consent whereof an inventory is to be made - £200 to son William Beaumont provided he shall within a year of testator's death execute a deed of release to his brother John of any claim he has in the estate - £200 to son Edward - £20 to daughter Elizabeth Costin - £100 to daughter Ann Randall - rest of personal estate to son John who is executor witness: Robert Palmer, Richard Brasier, Michael Dymoke dated: 17 May 1718 proved: 11 June 1726

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Beaumont, William,
Savage, William,
Bray, Edward,
Beaumont, John,
Beaumont, Elizabeth,
Beaumont, Edward,
Costin, Elizabeth,
Beaumont, Ann,
Randall, Ann

BUILDINGS & LAND USE, wills, William will: Beaumont, PROBATE, OLD WARDEN, surrenders, copyhold, Biggleswade Royal Oak, Biggleswade fields, arable, BIGGLESWADE, Holme, annuities, money, household goods, general legal process