Reference
X439/90
Title
Probate of the will of Amy Burgoyne, wife of Sir John Montagu Burgoyne, Sutton Park, baronet
Date free text
23 Nov 1892; proved 27 Nov 1895
Production date
From: 1892 To: 1895
Scope and Content
on pursuance of powers in marriage settlement and in will of her father
to husband, Sir John Montagu Burgoyne
… £10,000, 'part of capital sum over which I have power of appointment under my father's will and my marriage settlement'
out of this sum any debts to be paid
… remainder of capital sum,
in trust to pay
… to maid Louise Menetrey, 'whether she is still living with me at the time of my death or not' £30 per annum for life
… to cook Rebecca Russell, if in service at testator's death £50
subject to above, remainder of capital sum to husband and subject thereto and to life interest of husband in remainder of funds subject to trusts of Settlement or father's will, trustees to pay income of £2,500 to cousin Emma Frances Brock Wood for her life for her separate use, and income from another £2,500 to friend Miss Adelaide St Quintin for life. After death of one, the income on £5,000 to survivor. After death of both said £5,000 to be held on trust for great nephew Edward Varien Walshe, when 21. In the meantime income to be used for his maintenance and education
Income of £2,500 (further part of said trust funds) to cousin Sophia Turton for life and after her death said capital sum shall be held in trust for god-daughter Amy Turton, daughter of said cousin, and Montagu Turton, godson of husband, and son of said cousin, in equal shares. £200 part of said trust funds shall be paid by trustees to eldest son of niece Amy Purcell Gilpin who shall attain 21. In the meantime to be used for maintenance and education of said eldest son
to niece and god-daughter Lilian Amy Bruce
… £100 part of said trust funds
to god-daughter Helen Archdale
… £100
remainder of trust fund money to pay probate duty and testamentary expenses. Any balance to be out of entire funds and deducted from legacies.
husband, Sir John Montagu Burgoyne, appointed executor
residue of trust fund and estate bequeathed to him
will dated 23 Nov 1892
testator died (at Cowes, Isle of Wight) 12 Oct 1895
will proved (Prerogative Court of Canterbury) 27 Nov 1895
estate valued at £27,399..8s..4d
Level of description
item