Last Will and Testament of Francis Arnold
| Testator | Francis Arnold |
| Occupation | Yeoman |
| Place | Pirton |
| Date created | 12 November 1787 |
| Probate date |
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People mentioned in the document
| Name | Relationship to testator | Details | Signed or Mark | Function |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francis Arnold | Self | From: Pirton, County: Herts | Signed | Testator |
| George Arnold | From: Shitlington, County: Beds Comment: Occupier of testator's cottage in Apsley End, Shitlington |
Other | ||
| John Hill | From: Pirton, County: Herts Comment: Occupier of testator's cottage in Pirton |
Other | ||
| Thomas Hailey | Grandson | Bequest: Freehold cottage with pasture at Apsley End, Shitlington, freehold cottage with orchard & garden in Pirton | Legatee | |
| Dan Thompson | Comment: Occupier of testator's cottage & dovehouse at Little Green, Pirton | Other | ||
| George Hailey | Grandson | Bequest: Freehold cottage & dovehouse at Little Green, Pirton Comment: George Arnold Hailey |
Legatee | |
| Thomas Hailey | Son in law | Bequest: All other cottages & lands plus residue of estate | Executor | |
| John Oakley | Son in law | Bequest Money: £200 0s 0d | Legatee | |
| William Rabons | From: Pirton, County: Herts | Signed | Witness | |
| Joseph Farmer | From: Pirton, County: Herts | Signed | Witness | |
| Jos Halstead | Status: Clerk Comment: Clerk to Mr Wilshere, Hitchin |
Signed | Scribe | |
| Mr Wilshere | From: Hitchin, County: Herts | Unknown |
Database record number: PROBH-38
Record from Probate documents at HALS, identifier [8HW20]
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.
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