RepositoryCheshire Record Office
LevelItem
ReferenceP 35/5/15
TitleCopy will of John Baker of Overton, gentleman
Date4 Sep 1756
DescriptionBequeathes a third part of his goods to his loving wife who is to leave same to daughter Sarah, wife of Peter Bancroft jun. of Weaverham, malster, and other two thirds to daughters Elizabeth and Emma. Bequeathes 40s. to be distributed among 'Poor Housekeepers' in Overton, £5 towards clothing two poor boys to be apprenticed by Kingsley overseers In accordance with terms of conveyance made 29 Apr 1731 of premises in Kingsley to George Eaton and James Antrobus, charges £300 on premises to be paid to daughter Elizabeth. Bequeathes residue of goods to daughters Elizabeth, Sarah and Emma with the proviso that Sarah is to lose her share if Peter Bancroft does not pay off debts for which testator is his surety within 3 months after the testator's death. Exors: brother in law John Jeffreys of Northwich, merchant, John Mort of Weaverham, gentleman Wit: Robert Scott, Jona. Brayne, Jno. Barrow
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