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Bundle 1/6: Copy of Will: William Bird of Roxton, butcher

11 Jan 1812; Proved 1 Apr 1812

From: 1812 To: 1812

To brothers John Bird of Tempsford, Thomas Bird of Sandy and brother in law William Allen of Tempsford, farmers, cottage with outbuildings and adjoining land in Roxton in trust to sell and invest. Interest used to bring up 2 sons, John and William, during minorities. If interest insufficient then principal to be used. Also to be used to place sons in trade. When youngest reaches 21, principal to be equally divided. If both sons die before 21, to Sarah, wife of William Allen, John Bird, Richard Bird, Thomas Bird and Elizabeth, wife of William Medlock, sisters and brothers of testator Witnesses: Peaceon George, Thomas Lightfoot, Ann ---

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Bird, William,
Bird, John,
Bird, Thomas,
Allen, William,
Allen, Sarah,
Bird, Sarah,
Bird, Richard,
Bird, Elizabeth,
Medlock, Elizabeth,
Medlock, William

BUILDINGS & LAND USE, wills, William will: Bird, PROBATE, ROXTON, butcher, TEMPSFORD, SANDY, farmer, HOUSING, cottages, Roxton fields, trusts, family/personal financial affairs, apprenticeship