Last Will and Testament of William Arnold
| Testator | William Arnold |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Place | Pirton |
| Date created | 29 July 1747 |
| Probate date |
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People mentioned in the document
| Name | Relationship to testator | Details | Signed or Mark | Function |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Arnold | Self | Occupation: Labourer, From: Pirton, County: Herts | Marked | Testator |
| John Arnold | Son | Occupation: Serving man, From: Hitchin, County: Herts, Bequest: All household goods & furniture; cottage in Pirton & associated lands; residue of estate, Land (acres): 0.25 | Executor | |
| Mr Thomas Rust | From: Pirton, County: Herts Comment: Of Highdown,to be paid monies owing by testator |
Other | ||
| Robert Arnold | Son | Occupation: Labourer, From: Pirton, County: Herts, Bequest Money: £5 | Legatee | |
| John Crouch | Witness | |||
| Francis Crouch | Witness | |||
| Patrick Glass | Witness |
Database record number: PROBH-475
Record from Probate documents at HALS
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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