Last Will and Testament of Thomas Wiltshire
| Testator | Thomas Wiltshire |
| Occupation | Carpenter |
| Place | Pirton |
| Date created | 8 June 1734 |
| Probate date |
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People mentioned in the document
| Name | Relationship to testator | Details | Signed or Mark | Function |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Wiltshire | Self | Occupation: Carpenter, From: Pirton, County: Herts | Signed | Testator |
| John Wiltshire | Nephew | Occupation: Carpenter, From: Sandy, County: Beds, Bequest: All freehold messuages or tenements in pirton, lindseys close, one third of working tools, rest & residue of personal estate., Land (acres): 13.75 | Executor | |
| Joseph Halstead | From: Baldock, County: Herts Comment: Late of Baldock sold testator 13.5 acres of land |
Other | ||
| George Hobbs | Comment: Husband of Jane (testator's niece), occupying testator's land & freehold messuages in Pirton | Other | ||
| Thomas Wiltshire | Nephew | Occupation: Carpenter, From: Pirton, County: Herts, Bequest: Messuage cottage or tenement, wiltshires close of pasture with cottage buildings orchards & gardens, one third of working tools., Land (acres): 8.5 | Legatee | |
| Stephen Constables | Comment: Late Stephen Constables sold testator 5 acres of land | Other | ||
| John Beals | Comment: Late John Beals sold testator 1 acre of land | Other | ||
| Jonathan Woodleys | Comment: Late Johnathan Woodleys sold testator 2 acres of land | Other | ||
| John Turners | Comment: Late John Turners sold testator half acre of land | Other | ||
| Elizabeth How | Sister | From: Lilley, County: Herts, Bequest Money: £50 0s 0d Comment: Wife of Thomas How |
Legatee | |
| Thomas How | Brother in law | From: Lilley, County: Herts Comment: Husband of Elizabeth, testator's sister |
Other | |
| Joseph How | Nephew | Bequest: One third of working tools, Bequest Money: £50 0s 0d Comment: Son of Elizabeth (testator's sister) & Thomas How |
Legatee | |
| William How | Nephew | Bequest Money: £10 0s 0d Comment: Son of Elizabeth (testator's sister) & Thomas How |
Legatee | |
| Sarah How | Niece | Bequest Money: £20 0s 0d Comment: Daughter of Elizabeth (testator's sister) & Thomas How |
Legatee | |
| Thomas Tarryer | Brother | Occupation: Carpenter, From: Ickleford, County: Herts, Bequest Money: £20 0s 0d | Legatee | |
| Mary Cotton | Sister | Bequest Money: £20 0s 0d Comment: Wife of Thomas Cotton |
Legatee | |
| Thomas Cotton | Comment: Husband of Mary, testator's sister | Other | ||
| Elizabeth Cawdell | Niece | From: Hollwell, County: Beds Comment: Wife of John Cawdell, was willed £100 in but later made void in codicil |
Legatee | |
| John Cawdell | Comment: Husband of Elizabeth testator's niece | Other | ||
| John Wiltshire | Brother | Other | ||
| Jane Hobbs | Niece | Bequest Money: £50 0s 0d Comment: Wife of George Hobbs and daughter of John Wiltshires testator's brother |
Legatee | |
| Edward Wiltshire | Nephew | Bequest Money: £50 0s 0d Comment: Son of John Wiltshires testator's brother |
Legatee | |
| Alice Wiltshire | Niece | Bequest Money: £50 0s 0d Comment: Daughter of John Wiltshires testator's brother |
Legatee | |
| Goodale | Signed | Witness | ||
| Pearces | Signed | Witness | ||
| Thomas Rust | Comment: Witness on will & codicil | Signed | Witness | |
| Thomas Chapman | Comment: Witness on codicil | Signed | Witness | |
| William Rawbons | Comment: Witness on codicil | Signed | Witness |
Database record number: PROBH-450
Record from Probate documents at HALS, identifier [145HW58]
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 Thomas Wiltshire
| Testator | Thomas Wiltshire |
| Occupation | Carpenter |
| Place | Pirton |
| Date created | 1 July 1734 |
| Probate date |
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Items in the inventory
| Agricultural Value | £35 1s 1d |
| Agricultural Equipment | £3 16s 6d |
| Agricultural Equipment Details | 1 plough, 1 cart, 1 share |
| Crops | Wheat, barley, bullimong |
| Stated Acreage | 6 |
| Animal Value | £8 2s 0d |
| Animal Details | 1 mare, 1 cow, 1 hog |
| Debts Value | £181 11s 10.5d |
| Leases Value | £245 0s 0d |
| Ready Money | £27 16s 4.5d |
| Valuables | Clock, watch, rings |
| Household Goods | £59 2s 6d |
| Hearths | 2 |
| Shop Goods And Tools | £175 14s 5d |
| Shop Stock | Timber & boards |
| Inventory Total | £736 5s 5d |
People mentioned in the document
| Name | Relationship to testator | Details | Signed or Mark | Function |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Wiltshire | Self | Status: Deceased, Occupation: Carpenter, From: Pirton, County: Herts | Testator | |
| Mathew Hanscomb | Marked | Appraiser | ||
| John Wiltshire | Executor | |||
| Mark Hilderley | Signed | Surrogate | ||
| Thomas Rust | Signed | Appraiser |
Database record number: PROBH-451
Record from Probate documents at HALS, identifier [145HW58]
Inventory:
Inventory lists belongings and their values, including such items as household goods, tools, and personal items. Occupations are often mentioned.
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