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Attested copy of will of William Rowland of Hoole, yeoman 18 March 1747/8
Devises to his wife Sarah, meadow in Helsby, and also messuage in Cow Lane, and messuage in Hoole for life; after her decease the meadow in Helsby and messuage in Chester to daughter Sarah and her lawful heirs, and in default of such issue to be divided equally amongst children of his daugher, Rachell Sefton, wife of John Sefton and his grand daughter Sarah Wilson and their several heirs. If Sarah Wilson dies without issue the premises after the decease of Sarah Rowland without issue to be then divided equally amongst daughter Rachel Sefton's children.
Daughter Sarah Rowland after wife's decease shall bring up grand daughter Sarah Wilson until 18 years.
Also to grand daughter Sarah Wilson £20 when 21 years.
The messuage in Hoole, leased from Duke of Shrewsbury, devised after the decease of wife to daughter Rachael Sefton, for life, and after her decease to be divided equally amongst her children, from residue paying to grand daughter Sarah Wilson £20 when attains 21 years.
Field in Hoole, Bevans Hay, leased from late Dr. Bevan, to wife for life, then to Rachell Sefton and her heirs.
Rest of goods to wife, then to daughter Sarah Rowland.
Wife, and daughter Sarah executrixes
Witnesses of will :-
John Joynes
John Williams
W. Fairclough
Copy of will attested by :-
Thomas Rowley
Samuel Mathews |