Reference
X448/32
Title
Copy probate of the will of Thomas Kidman, late of Cockernhoe, Offley, Hertfordshire, but now of Luton, Bedfordshire, gentleman
Date free text
14 Oct 1823
Production date
From: 1823 To: 1846
Scope and Content
... to daughter Ann House
- two messuages at Cockernhoe Green, Offley, late in occupation of John Chalkley and Samuel Kilby, with land adjoining, purchased of John Field
... to daughter Elizabeth Kidman
- 2 cottages etc. at Cockernhoe Green, now in occupation of Thomas Hill and John Claridge, purchased of Joseph Robinson
... to daughter Sarah Bates
- 2 cottages in Lilley, Hertfordshire, in occupation of William Robinson and William Simons, purchased of Isaac Wells
... to eldest son Thomas Kidman
- messuages etc. at Wandon End, Offley, purchased of John Chase
... to said daughter Elizabeth Kidman
- £800 to be paid within 6 months of his decease
- bed, bedding and all furniture in room in which she usually sleeps, she to have privilege in residing in dwelling house in Luton for life if she continues single and unmarried, son James Kidman paying all rates and taxes thereon
... to Hannah Oakley, St Albans, Hertfordshire, spinster, until George Oakley the younger of her 2 sons attains 21
- annual sum of £40 charged on messuage in Luton and also personal estate to be paid in south porch of Luton Parish Church yearly in four equal instalments
after George Oakley attains 21
- for remainder of her life, annual sum of £13 instead of said £40
... to Hannah Oakley, the other child of said Hannah Oakley
- £100 at 21 or marriage
... to said George Oakley
- £100 at 21
... to James Kidman, his son
- messuages, cottages etc. in Luton, other personal estate etc.
said James Kidman appointed sole executor will dated 14 Oct 1823
with codicil
... to son James Kidman
- freehold messuage situate in Castle Street, Luton, ‘now in my own occupation’
- all other lands in Luton
said lands charged with payment of £250 each to other children, Thomas, Ann, Sarah and Elizabeth, in addition to what I have given them
... to each of said children
- said legacies of £250 each
earnest wish and desire is that said son James shall provide Elizabeth with a home for life or so long as she remains single and unmarried
codicil dated [23 Mar 1832]
with further codicil
whereas has expressed that son James shall provide a home for Elizabeth for life, now
... to said daughter Elizabeth
- £30 per annum in lieu
to be paid out of personal estate, exclusive of sum given to said daughter
codicil dated 14 Jul 1845
will and codicils proved (Prerogative Court of Canterbury) 7 Sep 1846
testator died 23 Jun 1846
Level of description
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