Reference
Z677/17
Title
Probate of the will of Joseph Sutton, Kempston, yeoman
Date free text
4 Sep 1802; proved 19 Feb 1803
Production date
From: 1802 To: 1803
Scope and Content
... to father Edward Sutton, Willowhill Farm, Blunham, yeoman, and to father-in-law Thomas Battams of Turvey, yeoman, and to John Emery, Bedford, grocer
- corn, hay, clover, animals, utensils in husbandry, stock, household goods, furniture and all personal estate
in trust to convert into money to pay funeral expenses
remainder to be invested in Public Funds to pay dividends and interest for maintenance and education of son Edward Sutton until 21, and then to transfer them to him
If Edward die before 21, then to pay £200 to father-in-law Thomas Battams
residue to be shared equally between testator’s sisters, Sarah, wife of William Sabey of Carlton, Hannah Sutton, Mary Sutton, Rebecca Sutton, Ruth Sutton
Guardianship of son Edward during minority devised to Edward Sutton, Thomas Battams and John Emery. They are appointed joint executors of will
will dated 4 Sep 1802
probate (Bedford) ‘sworn under £1000’ 19 Feb 1803
Level of description
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