Last Will and Testament of Bennett Ansell
| Testator | Bennett Ansell |
| Occupation | |
| Place | Pirton |
| Date created | 1632 |
| Probate date | 22 November 1632 |
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People mentioned in the document
| Name | Relationship to testator | Details | Signed or Mark | Function |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bennett Ansell | Self | Comment: Will by word of mouth | Testator | |
| Mary Ansell | Wife | Bequest: All his goods Comment: Will by word of mouth |
Legatee | |
| Michall Annsell | Comment: Will by word of mouth | Marked | Witness | |
| Thomas Sexx | Comment: Will by word of mouth | Marked | Witness |
Database record number: PROBH-13
Record from Probate documents at HALS, identifier [4HW57]
Last Will and Testament:
Will conveys real (immovable) property ie land to heirs after an individual's death. Testament conveys personal (moveable) property to heirs. The term will eventually referred to both a Will and a Testament. A registered Will is an official copy made by a court clerk which is enrolled in a book.
Inventory of Bennett Ansell
| Testator | Bennett Ansell |
| Occupation | |
| Place | Pirton |
| Date created | 21 November 1632 |
| Probate date |
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Items in the inventory
| Agricultural Value | £8 0s 0d |
| Crops | Wheat |
| Stated Acreage | 2 |
| Animal Value | £0 6 0d |
| Animal Details | 6 hens |
| Clothes Value | £0 10s 0d |
| Household Goods | £7 2s 0d |
| Rooms | 4 |
| Room Detail | Hall, chamber, kitchen, loft |
| Inventory Total | £15 18s 0d |
People mentioned in the document
| Name | Relationship to testator | Details | Signed or Mark | Function |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bennit Annsell | Self | Status: Deceased, From: Pirton, County: Herts | Testator | |
| Michall Annsell | Marked | Appraiser | ||
| Thomas Sam | Signed | Appraiser | ||
| Thomas Sexx | Marked | Appraiser |
Database record number: PROBH-14
Record from Probate documents at HALS, identifier [4HW57]
Inventory:
Inventory lists belongings and their values, including such items as household goods, tools, and personal items. Occupations are often mentioned.
About Probate documents: Each will or inventory has a unique record number, each person mentioned in that will is linked to the unique record number.