Last Will and Testament of John Ferrian
| Testator | John Ferrian |
| Occupation | Husbandman |
| Place | Pirton |
| Date created | 1691 |
| Probate date |
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People mentioned in the document
| Name | Relationship to testator | Details | Signed or Mark | Function |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Ferrian | Self | Occupation: Husbandman, From: Pirton, County: Herts | Signed | Testator |
| Michael Ferrian | Son | Bequest: Cottage & associated pasture in Aspley, Shillington, Beds | Legatee | |
| Sara Ferrian | Daughter | Bequest Money: £10 | Legatee | |
| Elizabeth Ansell | Mother | Bequest: Residue of estate | Executor | |
| William Hanscombe | Signed | Witness | ||
| William Piggott | Signed | Witness | ||
| Ann Hanscombe | Signed | Witness |
Database record number: PROBH-165
Record from Probate documents at HALS, identifier [42HW13]
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.
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.