This page provides a listing of known Wills of former Tyneham residents, ancestors and descendants. Click on the links in the table to jump to transcriptions of those Wills.
| Forename | Surname | Status | Abode | Date proved | PROB |
| Mahala | BALSON | Wareham | 23 Jul 1855 | ||
| Robert | BALSON | Yeoman | Creekmoor | 21 Mar 1857 | |
| Christopher | BARON | Tyneham | 29 Jun 1622 | 11/139 | |
| Dennis | BATTRICK | Povington | 12 Feb 1656 | 11/253 | |
| Robert | BEACHANT | Tyneham | 2 Apr 1641 | 11/185 | |
| Revd. William | BOND | Clerk | Tyneham | 7 May 1852 | 11/2152 |
| John | DIKE | Tyneham | 12 Feb 1638 | 11/176 | |
| Richard | GARLAND | Yeoman | Tyneham | 23 Feb 1717 | 11/556 |
| Henry | HELLIER | Yeoman | Tyneham | 15 Jan 1825 | |
| Martyn | HOPKINS | Yeoman | Povington | 30 Nov 1654 | 11/241 |
| Thomas | LYMINGTON | Egglestone | 14 Jun 1661 | 11/304 | |
| Richard | MARSHALLSAY | North Egglestone Farm | 20 Feb 1834 | ||
| Mary | MILLER | Tyneham | |||
| Samuel | MILLER | Fisherman | Tyneham | 24 Aug 1848 | 11/2079 |
| Grace | POINTINGTON | Tyneham | 9 Nov 1588 | 11/73 | |
| Adam | RICHMAN | Parson | Tyneham | 6 Dec 1581 | 11/63 |
| Thomas | RICKETS | Yeoman | Tyneham | 14 Mar 1632 | 11/161 |
| George | SEARLEY | Yeoman | 30 Mar 1842 | 11/1960 | |
| Joseph | SYMONDS | Gentleman | Egglestone | 17 Mar 1774 | |
| Bruen | VINCENT | Gentleman | Povington | 28 Aug 1662 | 11/309 |
| Henry | WILLIAMS | Tyneham | 13 Nov 1589 | 11/74 | |
| Henry | WILLSHIRE | Yeoman | Baltington | 10 Dec 1780 | |
| Henry | WILLSHIRE | Yeoman | Tyneham | 28 Aug 1827 | 11/1730 |
| Thomas | WILLSHIRE | Baltington Farm | 16 Mar 1794/5 |
Will of Mahala Balson – 24 February 1855
This is my Last Will and Testament of me Mahala Balson of Wareham in the County of Dorset made the 24th day of February 1855. First of all I desire all my just debts and funeral expenses to be paid and after that I give and bequeath to James Ballson the son of Robert Balson now living at Creekmore Farm near Poole in the County of Dorset the sum of three hundred pounds to educate and apprentice him the remainder with the interest to be had when he is of age, that is twenty one years old unless his Executors thinks it would be more beneficial to his interest to have it or any part of it before Also I give and bequeath to the youngest son of William Balson who is now about four years old and living at Povington near Wareham in the County of Dorset the sum of fifty pounds to remain in the Dorchester Bank with the interest untill he is twenty one years of age unless his Executors thinks it would be more beneficial to his wellfare for him to have all or any part of it before Also I give and bequeath to Eliza Fry the daughter of my sister Peggy Fry now living at North Kingston near Beer Regis in the County of Dorset the sum of forty pounds to be received with the interest twelve months after my desease Allso I give and beqeath all my wearing apparel beds bedding household furniture etc to be divided equally between Marey and Harriet Balson the daughters of Robert Balson now living at Creekmore Farm near Poole in the County of Dorset with the exception of one pair of best sheets which I give and bequeath to my sister Delilah Simmonds now living near Bristol in the County of Gloster. I give and bequeath to Henry Simmonds my sister Delilah’s son the sum of forty pounds that is now living next door to me in Wareham in the County of Dorset I give and bequeath to Harriet Brazey daughter to my sister Delilah Simmonds who is nearly blind the sum of forty pounds and now living with her near Bristol in the County of Gloster. Should there not be money enough at my diseace to pay the parties in full hereinbefore mentioned a proportionate part to be deducted from each individual to pay any expenses that may be incurred in the above named Will I leave Mr William Thomas Redman and Mr Charles Henry Card Executors to this my last Will and Testament – Mahala Balson her mark X
signed sealed delivered published and declared by the said Mahala Balson as and for her last Will and Testament in presence of us presant at the same time who at her request in her presence and in the presence of each other have hereunto subscribed our names as witness thereto – Witnesses – Ann Ridge – Tom Redman
Proved at London 23rd July 1855 before the judge by the oaths of William Thomas Redman and Charles Henry Card the Exors to whom Admin was granted having been first sworn by Comon [?] oaths to administer.
Will of Robert Balson – 11 April 1856
This is the last Will and Testament of me Robert Balson of Creekmoor in the parish of Great Canford in the County of Dorset yeoman. I will and desire that my Executors hereinafter named do carry on my Farm and Farming business for the benefit of my family during the remainder of the term of the Lease which may be unexpired at the time of my decease unless I should dispose of the said Farm and business during my lifetime – I give to my daughter Harriet Balson an annuity of Ten Pounds per annum payable from the time of my decease until she attain the age of twenty one years – Also I give to my son James Balson the sum of Five Shillings. All the rest residue and remainder of my property I give to my children Henry Balson | Thomas Balson | Mary Ridout and Harriet Balson equally to be divided between them share and share alike as Tenants in Common. Provided always and it is my will that in case I should dispose of my said farm and business during my lifetime then I desire that the residue of my said property and effects shall be divided as above mentioned when and as soon as my said daughter Harriet shall attain the age of twenty one years, but otherwise the same is not to be so divisible or divided until the expiration of the said Lease of the said farm. And I appoint Thomas Arnold of Hamworthy in the County of Dorset yeoman and Robert Hibbs of Creekmoor aforesaid yeoman Trustees and Executors of this my Will and I declare this only to be and contain my last Will and Testament In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this eleventh day of April one thousand eight hundred and fifty six
The mark and seal X of Robert Balson
Signed sealed published and declared by Robert Balson the said Testator as and for his Last Will and Testament in the presence of us who at his request in his presence and in the presence of each other have hereto subscribed our names as witnesses
James Tuck of Wareham Dorset Attorney’s Clerk
Mahalah Hibbs of Creekmoor Dorset
On the twenty first day of March one thousand eight hundred and fifty seven the within Will of Robert Balson late of Creekmor in the County of Dorset yeoman deceased was proved by the oaths of Thomas Arnold of Hamworthy in the said County yeoman and Robert Hibbs of Creekmoor aforesaid yeoman the Executors therein named to whom administration of all and singular the goods and chattels and credits of the deceased was granted they being first duly sworn well and faithfully to administer the same to exhibit a true and perfect Inventory thereof into the ~Registry of the Court of the Archdeacon of Dorset and render a just amount thereon when thereto lawfully required and that the whole of the goods chattels and credits of the said deceased does not amount in value to the sum of three hundred pounds And lastly that the said deceased died on or about the first day of May one thousand eight hundred and fifty six
Sworn before me-
In the presence of W Harte
Surrogate
Will of Robert Beachant – 18 October 1638
Anno domini 1638 Octob: 18th I Robert Beachant of Ponerington in the parish of Tyneham and countie of Dorset doe make this my last will in manner followeinge first desiring god to pardon my sinnes for the merritts of Jesus Christ concerninge my goods I dispose of them in manner followeinge Imprimis I will unto Henry Buck my daughter Joanes sonne twentie pounds Item to Mary Bucke her daughter I give twentie pounds Item I give to Elizabeth Hawkins five pounds Item I give William Beachant of Blanford twentie shillings Item I give Alice Beachant of West Holme twentie shillings Item I give Oliver Whiffin thirtie shillings which my will is shall bee delivered into the hands of the overseers of the poore of Tyneham to be employed by them from tyme to tyme for his good Item to the poore of Tyneham I give tenne shillings Item to the church of Tyneham I give tenne shillings Item to my daughter Judeth I give all my pewter and ……Item my will is that what I have above given to Henry Bucke & Mary Bucke my daughter Joanes children shall not bee delivered unto their father, but top bee imployed by the discretion of my overseers & executor for theire good till they come to the age of one and twentie yeares Item the rest of my goods not given & bequeathed I give to Robert Beachant of Kingstone my god sonne whome I make my sole executor Item I desire my brother John Beachant and Charles Collins to bee executors of this my will Robert Beachant his marke Signed and sealed in the psence of us Joseph Dike John Vincent Lewes Cockrum
Proved 2 April 1641
PCC Prob11/185
Will of William Bond – 20 November 1846 + Codicils
This is the last Will & Testament of me William Bond of Tyneham in the Isle of Purbeck & County of Dorset Clerk I give and devise my dwelling house at Tyneham in which I now reside with the gardens orchard & pleasure grounds thereunto belonging together with the Avenue Hole Field Garden Plot stable Close Westmead & all other lands now in my occupation unto my wife Jane Bond for her life & from & after her decease I give & devise the same unto my son John Bond & his heirs I give & bequeath all & singular my household goods & furniture books pictures plate china glass linen horses with their harness Cows Carriages Carts wines & liquors & all other my chattels & effects (except money of every kind) which shall be in & about my said dwelling house & premises at Tyneham at the time of my decease (except as I shall otherwise specifically bequeath by this my Will or any Codicil thereto)unto my said wife for her own use absolutely and I give to my said wife the sum of four hundred pounds for her immediate occasions to be paid to her immediately after my decease I give to my son Henry Bond the sum of one thousand pounds of the three per cent Consols I give to my son Thomas Bond of one thousand pounds of the three per cent Consols I give to my son John Bond in trust for the building of a Parsonage House at Steeple one thousand pounds of the three per cent Consols I give to Esther Rice One hundred pounds I give to William Norris one hundred pounds I give to William Hind Thirty Pounds I give to each of my other servants five pounds I give to the Dorset County Hospital Twenty pounds I give to the Poor of Steeple Parish Ten Pounds I give to the Poor of Tyneham Parish Ten Pounds All the Residue of my Estate & Effects both real & personal I give devise & bequeath unto my said son John Bond his heirs executors & administrators respectively And I appoint the said John Bond Executor of this my Will In Witness whereof I the said William Bond have hereunto set my hand this 20th day of November 1846
(Attestation Clause)
Jane Bond Spinster Tyneham _ Mary Bond Spinster Tyneham Dorset
This is a Codicil to the last Will of me William Bond of Tyneham in the Isle of Purbeck & County of Dorset Clerk Whereas under & by virtue of a Settlement made previously to & in contemplation of my marriage with my wife Jane Bond daughter of the late Henry Briggs of Stockton in the County of Wilts Esq the sum of £16169 – 13 -2 Consolidated Bank Annuities was vested in the late John Bond Esq & upon certain trusts declared thereof by an Indenture bearing date on or about the 16th day of April 1794 (that is to say) Upon certain trusts therein mentioned for the benefit of myself & my said wife for our respective lives and from & after the decease of the survivor of us Upon trust for all & every such one or more of my children by my said wife thereafter to be begotten to be vested & payable at such time or respective times & in such parts & proportions as I the said William Bond should by deed or writing or by my last Will or Codicil in writing to be by me executed in the presence of two or more credible witnesses direct or appoint And whereas the said John Bond & Thomas Davis have both departed this life but the said sum of £16169 – 13 -2 is still standing in their names in the Books of the Governor & Company of the Bank of England Now pursuant to & by force & virtue & in exercise & execution of the aforesaid power or authority to me for this purpose given or reserved as hereinbefore is mentioned & of every other power or authority in any wise enabling me in this behalf I the said William Bond do by this Codicil to my last Will direct & appoint that the said sum of £16169 – 13 -2 Consolidated Bank Annuities & the stocks funds & securities in or upon which the same shall be for the time being be laid out and invested & the interest dividends & annual proceeds thereof & any other stocks & monies whatsoever (if any) which under & by virtue of my said marriage settlement I have power to appoint to & amongst my children in manner aforesaid Shall immediately from & after the decease of the survivor of myself & my said wife go to & be In trust for my five surviving children by my said wife (that is to say) Jane Bond Mary Bond John Bond Henry Bond & Thomas Bond their respective executors administrators & assigns to be divided between & amongst them in equal shares & proportions share & share alike And whereas by my said Will I have bequeathed to my said Wife for her own use absolutely all & singular my household goods & furniture books pictures plate china glass linen horses with their harness Cows Carriages Carts Wines & liquors & all other my chattels & effects except money of every kind which at the time of my decease shall be in or about my dwelling house at Tyneham in which I usually reside & the premises surrounding the same except such as is otherwise specifically bequeathed by that my Will or any Codicil thereto Now I hereby revoke the said bequest of my household goods & furniture books pictures plate china glass linen & all utensils & implements in & about my said dwelling house at Tyneham & the outhouses & premises surrounding the same but I hereby ratify & reconfirm the bequest to my said Wife of all & singular my horses with their harness & furniture Cows & other livestock Carriages Carts Wines & liquors Hay Corn & other stores in & about my said house & premises at Tyneham & elsewhere and all other my chattels & effects bequeathed to my said Wife by my said Will whereof the bequest to her contained in my said Will is not hereby revoked And I hereby declare my will & meaning to be that my said bequest to my said Wife shall be held to extend to & comprehend all & whatsoever those horses with their harness & furniture cows & other live stock carriages wine liquors Hay Corn & other stores in & about my said house & premises at Tyneham & elsewhere And whereas by my said Will I have given & devised my said dwelling house at Tyneham with the gardens pleasure grounds & certain lands & fields in my said Will particularly mentioned and all other lands in my own occupation unto my said wife for her life And whereas all my woods coppices & plantations at Tyneham are in my own occupation Now I hereby revoke the said devise to my said wife of such the said lands & fields in my said will particularly mentioned except as to such of the plantations as immediately surrounding my dwelling house at Tyneham But I hereby declare that it shall be lawful for my said wife during her life from time to time & at all times freely to have & take from any or either of the said woods coppices & plantations all such frith & woods for fences fuel or otherwise for her own use as she shall choose & require without making any payment or compensation for the same And whereas by my said Will I have given all my residue of my real & personal estate to my said son John Bond his heirs executors & administrators respectively Now I hereby declare that the said residuary devise & bequest shall not be deemed or construed to be an exercise of any Power of Appointment which I may happen to have over any real or personal estate whatsoever In witness whereof I the said William Bond have hereunto my hand this ninth day of January 1847 _ William Bond
(Attestation Clause)
William Joseph Hind Tyneham Dorset Servant of the Revd W Bond _ George Open of Weston Somerset Servant of the Revd W Bond
I William Bond Clerk of Tyneham in the County of Dorset do make this a Codicil to my last Will & Testament I have left one thousand pounds for the building of a Parsonage House at Steeple I hereby revoke that bequest I give to my son Henry Bond in addition to what I have given by Will one thousand & five hundred pounds in the three per cent Consols I give to my daughters Jane & Mary one thousand pounds each in the three per cent Consols Instead of one hundred pounds to Esther Rice & William Norris I give fifty pounds to each Instead of thirty pounds to Joseph Hind I give fifty pounds Having given to each of my other servants living with me at my decease five pounds except George Spencer unless he be fifteen years of age Sign’d & publish’d as my Codicil to my last Will & Testament on this 30th day of October 1849 to which I have hereunto set my hand _ William Bond
(Attestation Clause)
William Guy _ John Resouf
This is a Codicil to the last Will of me William Bond of Tyneham in the Isle of Purbeck & County of Dorset Clerk Whereas by my last Will and some Codicil or Codicils thereto or by some one of such instruments (which being left in my house at Tyneham I am not now able to refer to) I have bequeathed £2000 Consolidated Bank annuities to my son Henry Bond And whereas I have lately given a like sum of £2000 Consols to my said son in order that the same might forthwith be transferred to the Trustees of the Settlement made on his marriage and which last mentioned sum I intend to be in lieu of the said £2000 Consols so bequeathed to him as aforesaid Now I do hereby revoke & make void the said bequest of £2000 Consolidated annuities in whatever fraction or form it may have been bequeathed by me to my said son as aforesaid In Witness whereof I the said William Bond have hereunto set my hand at Clifton in the County of Gloucester this fifth day of April 1850 _ Wm Bond
(Attestation Clause)
Thos Bond _ Mary Bond
This is a Codicil to the last Will of me William Bond of Tyneham in the County of Dorset Clerk I bequeath to my son Henry Bond One thousand pounds Consolidated Bank annuities Provided nevertheless that if that if my said last Will or any Codicil or Codicils thereto or by any Settlement or other instrument heretofore executed by me my said son will become entitled immediately on my decease to any money or stock amounting in value to one thousand pounds Consolidated Bank annuities over & above what he will be entitled to receive on the decease of the survivor of myself & my wife under my Marriage Settlement or any other instrument heretofore executed by me then & in that case I revoke & make void the said legacy of one thousand pounds Consolidated Bank annuities expressed to be bequeathed to him by this present Codicil And whereas I have bequeathed fifty pounds to my servant Joseph Hind I hereby revoke the same legacy and in lieu thereof I give to the said Joseph Hind one hundred pounds In Witness whereof I the said William Bond have hereunto set my hand this third day of November 1851 _ William Bond
(Attestation Clause)
Thos Bond _ Mary Bond
This is a Codicil to the last Will of me William Bond of Tyneham in the County of Dorset Clerk Whereas I believe I have bequeathed to my late servant Thomas Spencer by the name of George Spencer or some other name or description the sum of five pounds Now I hereby revoke the said legacy & every other legacy if any which I have given my late servant In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand this 8th day of Feby 1852
(Attestation Clause)
Thos Bond _ Mary Bond
Affidavit of due execution by Thomas Bond of Fig Tree Court Temple in the City of London Barrister at Law sworn 5 May 1852
Proved at London with five Codicils 7th May 1852 to the Reverend John Bond Clerk
PCC Prob11/2152
Will of John Dike – 18 October 1636
Anno Dm 1636 Octob: 18
In the name of God Amen I John Dike of Tyneham Sicke in bodie but of good memorie doe make this my last will in mann following Desireing God to pardon all my Sinnes for Jesus Sake and soe to receave me into his kingdome; concerneing my goods I dispose of them in manner following Imprimis I have given to John Symonds the younger a bond for thirtie pounds not yet payed but my will is it shalbe payed when the tyme in the bond mentioned shall come Item I give to Henry Livingston thirteen pounds Item to Piller Canon thirteen pounds Item to Edith Tomes thirteene pounds Item to my brother William my best Coate and six pounds Item to my brother Richard my ffether bed and six pounds Item to John Dike my Godsonne three pounds Item to the poore of Wareham twentie shillings Item to the poore of ….twentie shillings Item I give my lynen and woollen to be parted between John Symonds and Henry Livingston Item I owe my brother Josiah Dike twentie two pounds to be payed to him out of my money or goods Item I name my brother Joseph my Executor and to provide me a reasonable ffunerall and to doe with the residue of my goods as he shall thinke fitting In wittnes whereof I have putt my hand and seale John Dyke In the presence of theis Joane Baker her marke Joane Beaman her marke Item I owe Mr Jolife the Clothier twentie shillings
Proved 12 February 1638/9
PCC Prob11/176
Will of Richard Garland – 30 January 1716/7
This is the last Will and Testament of me Richard Garland of the Parish of Tyneham in the County of Dorsett Yeoman And I do declare this to be my Last Will and Testament Imprimis I give and bequeath unto my Wife Mary Garland four hundred pounds to be laid out in an Estate for her naturall life and partly for my children begotten of her, more I give my said wife one shilling Item I give to my Brother Henry Garland the interest of three hundred pounds during his naturall life at the Expiration whereof the said three hundred pounds shall return to my children to be equally divided between them Item I give to my daughter Mary Garland one hundred and ffifty pounds to be paid her at the date of her marriage or when She comes to the age of one and twenty which first shall happen if she dyes before marriage the said money shall be equally divided betweene my surviving Children Item I give more to my Wife Mary Garland of my Household Goods one thing of a sort for her use during her naturall life and after her decease to be equally divided between such of my Children as shall then be living Item I give more to my Brother Henry Garland of my Household Goods one thing of a sort for his use during his naturall life and at the expiration thereof to be equally divided between such of my children as shall then be alive Item the rest of my Household Goods not before given I give and bequeath to my Children to be equally divided between them Item the beforementioned four hundred pounds to be laid out in an Estate for my Wife during her naturall life to be by her enjoyed. After her decease I give and bequeath to my Son Richard Garland and if he happen to dye without issue to be equally divided between my Surviving children Item All the rest of my Goods Chattells etc. I give and bequeath to my son Richard Garland whom I appoint full and sole Executor of this my last Will and Testament Item I appoint and constitute my ffather in Law Thomas Powell of Litton in the County of Dorsett and my Brother Henry Garland and my Sister Margaret ffarr to be Trustees of this my last Will and Testament in the behalfe of my children and of all things herein contained In testimony whereof I have hereunto sett my hand and seale this 30th day January Anno Domini 1716 Richard Garland
John Willshear
Christian Haynes
Proved at London 13 February 1716/17
PCC
Pob11/566
Will kindly transcribed by Ros Dunning
Will of Henry Hellier – 15 January 1825
This is the last will and testament of me Henry Hellier of Tyneham in the County of Dorset Yeoman made and published this fifteenth day of January one thousand eight hundred and twenty five First I give and bequeath unto my dear wife Mary for and during the term of her natural life one annuity or Yearly sum of thirty pounds of lawful money free and clear of all deductions, to be paid to her half yearly, the said annuity or yearly sum to be paid and payable out of my residuary estate and effects hereinafter bequeathed I also give and bequeath unto my said wife the use of all my household goods and furniture plate linen woollen and china for and during the term of her life and after her decease the same to fall into and form part of my residuary estate and effects hereinafter bequeathed I also give and bequeath unto my daughter Elizabeth the wife of Walter Squibb of Sutton Labourer the weekly sum of four shillings of lawful money for and during the term of her life such weekly sum to be paid to her (without the controul or intermeddling of the said Walter Squibb her said husband ) my said daughter weekly and every week and to be payable out of my said residuary estate and effects I also give and bequeath unto my Granddaughter Harriet the wife of Robert Attin of Broadmayne Butcher the sum of Fifty pounds to be paid by my executor hereinafter named at the end of two years next after my decease without interest And also it is my will and desire that my Executor and residuary legatee hereinafter named Shall raise out of my residuary and personal estate hereinafter bequeathed the sum of one hundred and fifty pounds for the purpose of full stating a living called Romsey’s living situate at Preston in the said County of Dorset and my will is that he shall name as lives my two Grandsons William and Henry Hellier the children of my late son Thomas Hellier deceased. And lastly all the rest residue and remainder of my estate and effects whatsoever and wheresoever and all my farming Stock crops utensils and implements in Husbandry now standing and being on the farm in my occupation at Tyneham aforesaid, Subject nevertheless to the payment of the said annuity or yearly sum hereinbefore given to my said wife half yearly, and the said sum of four shillings weekly and every week to my said daughter Elizabeth Squibb; to the payment of the said legacy of fifty pounds to my Granddaughter Harriet Attin, my funeral and other expences, and to the raising of the said sum of one hundred and fifty pounds for the purpose hereinbefore mentioned , I give devise and bequeath to my son Henry Hellier of Tyneham aforesaid Yeoman his executors administrators and assigns And I do hereby make ordain nominate and appoint his my said son Henry Hellier whole and sole executor of this my last will and testament and I do hereby revoke and make void all former wills codicil or codicils by me at any time or times heretofore made and do declare these presents only to be and contain my last will and testament In witness whereof I the said Henry Hellier the testator have to this my will set my hand and affixed my seal the day and year above written
Henry Hellier
(Attestation Clause)
John Gillingham Robert Standley
Proved 9 June 1825 Estate below £1500 Dorset Record Office
Will of Thomas Lymington – 25 October 1660
Memorandum that on or about the ffive and Twentieth Day of October in the Yeare of our Lord One Thousand Six Hundred and Sixty And in the Twelveth yeare of the Rayne of our most gratious Soveraigne Lord Charles the Second by the Grace of God of England Scotland ffrance and Ireland King Defender of the ffaith Thomas Lymington late of Eggleston in the Isle of Purbeck in the County of Dorsett but Departing his Life att Dorchester in the County aforesaid whiles he lived being in perfect mynd and memory And having an intent to settle his Estate Did make and Declare his last Will and Testament Nuncupative or by word of mouth in these or the like words following (That is to Say) My Master Richard Peirce knoweth what Estate I have And I would desire him to pay out of my Estate All the Debts which I owe And I …… rest unto him the said Richard Peirce The which words or to the……. that the said deceased did speak with an intent …. stand for and be his last Will and Testament and be performed after his Death in the psence and hearing of Credible Witnesses (That is to say) of Priscilla Wilson and John Wilson
Proved 14 June 1661
PCC Prob11/304
Will kindly transcribed by Ros Dunning
Will of Richard Marshallsay – 20 February 1834
This is the last Will and Testament of me Richard Marshallsay of North Egglestone farm within the parish of Tyneham in the county of Dorset Yeoman as follows that is to say I direct that all my just debts funeral expenses and the charges and expenses of proving this my will be paid and discharged by my Executor hereinafter named _ I give devise and bequeath unto my son Richard Jeanes Marshallsay All my messuages lands and hereditaments situate at Wyke Regis in the said county of Dorset To hold the same unto my said son Richard Jeanes Marshallsay his heirs and assigns for ever _ I give and bequeath to my said son Richard Jeanes Marshallsay and to my son William Marshallsay all my plate equally to be divided between them _ I give and bequeath unto my said son William Marshallsay All my household goods and furniture linen woollen china and dairy utensils at North Egglestone aforesaid to and for his own use and benefit _ Also I give and bequeath unto my said son William Marshallsay the live and dead farming stock and implements of husbandry belonging to or which usually have been kept on North Egglestone farm aforesaid together with the growing crops on such farm to and for his own use and benefit _ And as to all the rest residue and remainder of my real and personal estate and effects whatsoever and wheresoever I give devise and bequeath the same unto my said son Richard Jeanes Marshallsay his heirs executors administrators and assigns for ever And I hereby nominate constitute and appoint him my said son Richard Jeanes Marshallsay sole executor of this my will hereby revoking all other wills by me at any time heretofore made and declaring this only to be my last will and testament In Witness whereof I the said Richard Marshallsay have hereunto set my hand and seal this twentieth day of February in the Year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty four Richard Marshallsay
(Attestation Clause)
D Filliter of Wareham Dorset Attorney
Clavell Filliter Henry Filliter Clerks to the said G Filliter
Proved 18 October 1835
Dorset Record Office
Will kindly transcribed by Ros Dunning
Will of Mary Miller – 5 March 1827
This is the last Will and Testament of Mary Miller Widow of the late Henry Miller of Worbarrow in the parish of Tyneham in the County of Dorset _ First I give and bequeath unto Hester Jaret my Daughter 1 Deal Table with Drawers standing in the Kitchen 3 Petticoats and 1 Pair of Stays, Next I give unto Elizabeth Balston my Daughter 1 coloured Quilt which is on my Bed, Then I give unto John Miller my Son the large oval dining Table in the Parlour Next I give and bequeath unto Sarah Poulton my Daughter the large Pier Glass Next I give unto Eliza Spencer my granddaughter the Chest of Drawers in the Parlour Next I give unto George Spencer my Grandson that House which I now reside in with the Garden & all that pertains to it as long as George Miller shall live then I give unto Rebecca Spencer my granddaughter 1 Stump Bedstead six silver Spoons & the Corner Cupboard with all it may contain at my Decease next I give to Charles Spencer my Grandson my large Oak Chest to William Spencer my Son in law the House Garden and all Buildings pertaining thereto in which he the said Thomas Spencer now resides as long as either Henry Poulton, Harriot Balston or Mary Cockram shall live and I do hereby appoint the said Thomas Spencer to be my sole Executor and to pay all my just Debts then he the said Thomas Spencer to have all my Property that is not made mention of in this my last Will & Testament and in the presence of these Witnesses I declare this to be my Will & subscribe my Mark
Mary Miller X her Mark
Charles Forester Bartholomew Waite
Signed March 5th in the Year of our Lord 1827
Proved 1827 Dorset Record Office
Will kindly transcribed by Ros Dunning
Will of Samuel Miller – 5 June 1833
This is the last Will and Testament of me Samuel Miller of Worbarrow in the Parish of Tyneham in the County of Dorset ffisherman made and published this fifth day of June one thousand eight hundred and thirty three ffirst I Will and direct that all my just debts funeral and testamentary expences shall be paid by my Executrixes herein after named out of my personal property hereinafter bequeathed I give and bequeath unto my son Josiah Miller the sum of one hundred pounds I also give and bequeath unto my daughter Elizabeth Townley and her three sons the sum of one hundred pounds to be equally divided between them I also give and bequeath unto my daughter Mary Bonfield and her children the sum of one hundred pounds to be equally divided between them I also give and bequeath unto my daughter Kezia Lander and her children the sum of one hundred pounds to be equally divided between them I also give and bequeath unto my daughter Sarah Jane Miller the sum of one hundred pounds for her own use I also give and bequeath unto Radican Hill the sum of one hundred pounds for her use which several legacies I desire may be paid as soon as conveniently can be after my decease As to my stock monies three pounds per centum per annum reduced Bank Annuities now standing in my name in the Books of the Governor and Company of the Bank of England my Will and desire is that my dear Wife Elizabeth Miller shall have receive and enjoy the interest and dividends (only of my stock monies) for and during her life and from and after her decease I Will and direct that my said Daughter Elizabeth Townley shall have receive and enjoy the interest and dividends only of one sixth part of my said stock monies for and during her natural life and from and after her decease I give and bequeath such one sixth part of my said stock monies unto her three sons to be equally divided between them share and share alike and I hereby direct my Executrixes to pay or transfer the same accordingly I also Will and direct that my said Daughter Mary Bonfield shall have receive and enjoy the interest and dividends only of one other sixth part of my said stock monies during her life and from and after her decease I give and bequeath such one sixth part of my said stock monies unto her children to be equally divided between them share and share alike and I hereby direct my Executrixes to pay or transfer the same accordingly I also Will and direct that my said Daughter Keziah Lander shall have receive and enjoy the interest and dividends only of one other sixth part of my said stock monies during her natural life and from and after her decease I give and bequeath such one sixth part of my said stock monies unto all and every the children of my Daughter Keziah Lander to be equally divided between them share and share alike And I direct my Executrixes to pay or transfer the same accordingly I also Will and direct that my said son Josiah Miller shall have receive and enjoy the interest and dividends only of one sixth part of my said stock monies for and during his natural life and after his decease I give and bequeath the sum of fifty pounds sterling of such last mentioned one sixth part of my said stock monies unto my granddaughter Mary Ann Miller Townley for her use and benefit and the remainder thereof I give and bequeath unto my said five daughters to be paid them share and share alike and I direct my Executrixes to pay or transfer the same accordingly I also Will and direct that my said Daughter Sarah Jane Miller shall have receive and enjoy the interest and dividends only of one other sixth part of my said stock monies during her natural life and after her decease I Will and direct that such last mentioned one sixth part of my said stock monies shall be paid and transferred unto such person or persons as she my said Daughter Sarah Jane Miller shall by deed or Will give or dispose of the same I also Will and direct that my said daughter Radican Hill shall have receive and enjoy the interest and dividends only of one other sixth part of my said stock monies for and during her life and after her decease I Will and direct that such last mentioned one sixth part of my said stock monies shall be paid and transferred unto such person or persons as she my said daughter Radican Hill shall (notwithstanding her coverture and with or without the consent of her husband Joseph Hill) shall by Deed or Will give or dispose of the same As to my dwelling house in which I reside and the garden buildings and appurtenances thereto belonging my household goods and furniture and all the rest residue and remainder of my estate and effects of what nature or kind soever and wheresoever I give and bequeath the use thereof unto my …..Wife Elizabeth for and during her life and after her decease I give devise and bequeath the same absolutely unto my said son and my said five daughters to be divided between and amongst them share and share alike And I hereby nominate constitute and appoint my said Daughters Sarah Jane Miller and Radican Hill Executrixes of this my Will and I do hereby empower them to call in and receive all my monies and to sign and give all such receipt or receipts discharge and discharges as shall be required as necessary for the purposes of my Will and also to deduct and retain all such costs charges……which my Executrixes or the survivor of them shall be put to in executing and performing this my Will and I revoke all former Will or Wills Codicil or Codicils at any time made by me and do declare this only to be my last Will and Testament In Witness whereof I have to this my Will contained in three sheets of paper to the first two sheets I have put my hand and to this third and last sheet my hand and seal the day and year above written_ The Mark of Samuel Miller
(Attestation Clause)
John Gillingham Clerk to Messrs …….& Son Solrs Wareham
Martin Leahy Wareham
Simon Comerford
Proved at London 24 Aug 1848 by the Oaths of Sarah Jane Miller Spinster and Radican Hill Widow
PCC
Prob11/2079
Will of Grace Pointington – 9 January 1587/88
In the name of god amen the ninethe daye of Januarye in the thirtieth yeare of the raigne of our soveraigne Ladie Elizabethe the quenes majestie that now is Anno domini a thousand five hundred eightie eight I Grace Pointington of Tyneham in the countie of Dorsett beinge sick in bodie but of perfect remembrance doe make my last will and testament in manner and forme followinge Viz ffirst I bequeathe my Sowle to almightie god And my body to the earthe Item I give unto my Sister Marie Webber widdowe twentie poundes to be payde within one quarter of a yeare after my decease and after the decease of my Sister the money to remaine unto her daughter Elizabeth Webber And I give unto my Sister Webber all my Smocke and Lynen Aprons And to her daughter Elizabeth my durance gowne and a petticote next the best Item I give to my Brother Nicholas Poyntingtons wife my best gowne my best petticote all my best bandes and best georgette Item to my Sister Anne Sampford I give my best hatt and a kirtle Item to my Sister Dorothye Winter I give my taffata apron Item I give unto my sisters five Holland yard kerchers Item to Ayme Cole a payer of Gatten gloves two payer of stocking my best cavegarde (?)and a gowlde ringe Item to my sonne Hector Daunt als Pointington I give twentie poundes to be paide at the time he shall come to the age of twentie yeares Also I appoynte my sonne my executor And John Williams and Edmond Argenton gen overseers of this my Last will and testament
9 November 1588 Administration granted to Nicholas Pointington brother of the deceased during the minority of Hector Daunt otherwise Pointington
PCC Prob11/73
Will of Thomas Rickets – 11 January 1630/31
Anno Dm 1631 Januarie the Eleaventh
In the Name of God Amen I Thomas Rickets of Baltington in the Parish of Tyneham in the Isle of Purbeck in the Countie of Dorset yeoman being sicke but of good memorie Doe make this my last will and testament in manner followinge bequeathinge my Soule to god through the Merits of Christ and my body to be buried in the Churchyard of Tyneham my goods I give and bequeath in manner as followeth ffirst I give unto Agnes Ricketts my brother Walter’s daughter the Some of thirty pound Item to Bettina Ricketts my brother’s daughter I give twenty pound Item to Joane Ricketts my brother’s daughter twenty pound Item I give to John Ricketts my brother’s Sonn twenty pounds Item I give to Elizabeth Rickets my brother’s daughter fifteene pound Item I give to Marie Rickets my brother’s daughter tenn pound Item my meaninge is that these legacies above given are to be delivered to my brother Walter’s children onely. Item I give to George Rickets the Sonne of William Rickets twenty pounds Item I give to Sara Rickets William Rickets daughter tenn pound Item I give to John Hoskins twenty pound Item I give to the poore of the Parish of Tyneham thirty shillings Item I give to the Church of Tyneham tenn shillings Item I gice to John Sanford my godsonne one sheepe All the rest of my goods not given nor bequeathed I give unto my wife Grace Ricketts whome I make my whole and sole Executor Item I name and appoint for Overseers of this my will Joseph Dyke of Tyneham and John Esmond of Poverington to each of them one sheepe In wittnesse whereof I have hereunto sett my hand and seale the day and yeare above written Thomas Rickett his marke In the psence of the witnesses Joseph Dike Thomas Clowe his marke (Provided that I give my Executor the time of one yeare for the payment of the legacies and also my Will is that the legacies given to the Children above mentioned shall not be delivered but by the Discretion of the Overseers for there good)
Proved at London 14 March 1631/2
PCC Prob11/161
Will kindly transcribed by Ros Dunning
Will of George Searley – 5 May 1837
The last Will and Testament of me George Searley of Povington Dorset Yeoman made this fifth day of May 1837 In the first place I appoint my dear Wife Ann Searley to be my sole Executrix to this my said Will I request my Executrix to pay all my just debts and funeral expences In the first place I give all the Interest in the Estate I now live on left by my late Uncle Harry Willshire of Povington aforesaid unto my Wife subject to certain payments thereon I further give unto my wife all my live and dead Stock on the Estate also all my Goods Chattels ffurniture Plate china wareing apparel and also all monies and security for monies with the interest due thereon in my said dwelling house at the time of my decease for her my said Wife to enjoy the Interest only for her natural life and at her decease I give the aforesaid live and dead Stock Goods and Chattels ffurniture pate China wearing apparel and all monies and security for monies that I die poss’st of unto my only daughter Mary Cooper wife of John Cooper of Povington aforesaid for her own use and benefit and at her own disposal and her receipt alone to be a full discharge but subject to certain payments thereon as below mentioned and to be paid as directed that is to say I give ten pounds to my nephew Charles Richards now residing at Pool within three months after my wife’s decease The above Charles Richards is ment the Boy which lately lived with me I declare this to be my last will and testament which have read to me and is agreeable to my wish the same I have made my Cross and made my seal in the presence of those three witnesses _ The Mark of X George Searley Witness this fifth day of May 1837 _ Harry Hammond _ Jos Lampard _ John Tuck Junr
Proved at London 30 March 1842
PCC Prob11/1960
Will kindly transcribed by Ros Dunning
Will of Joseph Symonds – 17 March 1774
This is the last Will and Testament of me Joseph Symonds of Egglestone within the Parish of Tineham in the Isle of Purbeck and County of Dorset Gentleman made and published the Seventeenth day of March in the Year of our Lord One Thousand Seven Hundred and Seventy Four First I give and devise unto my Son Joseph Symonds the Younger and his Heirs from and after the decease of my dear and loving Wife Jane who is intitled to the same for her Life by Virtue of our Marriage Settlement All that my Moiety or half part of All that Farm with its Appurtenances now in my own Occupation commonly called or known by the Name of Eggelstone Farm situate and being in the Parish of Tineham aforesaid (Subject nevertheless to the Payment of the Annuity hereinafter mentioned) And also Subject to and chargeable with the Payment of a principal Sum of One Hundred Pounds and Interest from the Day of my Decease due on a Bond given by me to my Mother in Law Mary Clapcott Widow deceased) To hold unto my said Son Joseph Symonds the Younger from and after the Decease of my said Wife (Subject and chargeable as aforesaid) his Heirs and Assigns for ever Also I give devise and bequeath unto my Son Samuel Symonds and George Filliter of Wareham in the said County of Dorset Gentleman and to the Survivor of them his Executors or Administrators yearly and every Year and out of my said Moiety of the said Farm called Egglestone Farm by the Person or Persons who shall for the Time being be intitled to the Possession thereof by Virtue of this my Will by equal half yearly Payments from the day of the Decease of my said Wife for and during the natural Life of my Daughter Molly the Wife of Robert Fookes of Church Knowle in the Isle and County aforesaid Yeoman for their own Use and Benefit But In Trust to pay the same unto my said Daughter Molly Fookes for her sole and separate Use and Benefit apart from her said Husband and not to be received or intermeddled with by him. And her Receipt and Receipts shall be to the said Samuel Symonds and George Filliter or the Survivor of them his Executors or Administrators (notwithstanding her Coverture) good and sufficient Discharges and Discharge for the same Also I give and bequeath to my Grandchildren William and Molly Son and Daughter of my said Son Joseph Symonds the Younger the Sum of Ten Pounds apiece Also I give and bequeath unto my Grandchildren Jane and Elizabeth Daughters of my said Daughter Molly Fookes the Sum of Ten Pounds apiece Also I give and bequeath unto my said Wife one Moiety or half Part of all my Household Goods and Furniture Also I give and bequeath unto my said Son Samuel Symonds the other Moiety or half Part of my said Household Goods and Furniture and also my Stock of Cattles Corn Hay Husbandry Utensils and Implements whatsoever And also the Sum of One Hundred Pounds in Money And all the Rest and Residue of my Goods Chattles Credits Moneys Securities for Money real and personal estates (not hereinbefore given and bequeathed) I give devise and bequeath unto my said Son Samuel his Heirs Executors and Administrators forever And do make and appoint him my said Son Samuel soel Executor of this my last Will and Testament In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and Seal and declared this to be and contain my whole last Will and Testament the Day and Year above written Joseph Symonds
(Attestation Clause)
James Randall Thomas Clasby George Smith
Proved 15 May 1774
Dorset Record Office
Will kindly transcribed by Ros Dunning
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Will of Henry Willshire – 15 October 1780
In the Name of God Amen I Henry Willshire of Backington in the Parish of Tineham in the Isle of Purbeck in the County of Dorset Yeoman being weak in Body but of sound and perfect Mind Memory and Understanding Thanks be given unto God for the same Do make this my last Will and Testament First I give devise and bequeath unto Jane my dearly beloved Wife all that my Freehold Tenement situate lying and being at Povington within the said Parish of Tineham called or known by the Name of Newham Tenement for and during her natural Life in lieu of her Dower provided she shall continue a Widow but in Case she shall Marry again then and in such Case I give devise and bequeath the same to my Executor hereinafter named Also I give devise and bequeath unto my Daughter Mary the Wife of Henry Sampson of Lutton in the Parish of Steeple in the said Isle of Purbeck the Sum of One Hundred Pounds as and for her Marriage Portion unless I shall pay the same before my decease Also I give devise and bequeath unto my Daughter Ann Willshire the Sum of One Hundred Pounds of lawful Money of Great Britain Also I give devise and bequeath unto my Grand Daughters Jane Anne & Betty Alner the Sum of Ten Guineas a Piece to be paid to each of them when they arrive at their respective Ages of Twenty one Years Also I give devise and bequeath the Fee simple and Inheritance of all and singular my said Freehold Tenement at Povington aforesaid to my two Sons Thomas Willshire and Henry Willshire equal between them and their Heirs and Assigns for ever Share and Share alike And I also constitute make and appoint my said Thomas Willshire and Henry Willshire joint and sole Executors of this my Will to whom I also give devise and bequeath all the rest residue and remainder of all and singular my Lands Monies Goods and Chattels And I do hereby revoke my former Wills ratifying and confirming this and no other to be my last Will and Testament In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my Hand and Seal this ffifteenth Day of October in the Year of our Lord one Thousand seven Hundred and eighty Henry Willshire
(Attestation Clause)
Robert Whittell Samuel Burt
Proved 10 December 1780
Dorset Record Office
Will kindly transcribed by Ros Dunning
Will of Henry Willshire – 18 April 1827
This is the last Will and Testament of me Henry Willshire of Povington within the Parish of Tyneham in the County of Dorset Yeoman which I make as follows that is to say ffirst I direct that all my just debts funeral expences the charges of proving this my Will be paid and discharged by my Executors hereinafter named I give devise and bequeath unto my Niece Ann Searly Wife of George Searly of Povington aforesaid Yeoman All that my ffreehold tenement dwellinghouse buildings gardens with the several pieces and parcels of Arable Meadow and Pasture ground rights of Common Land hereditaments and Premises with the Appurtenances thereto belonging now in my occupation situate and being in Povington aforesaid To hold the same to her the said Ann Searley and her assigns for and during the term of her natural life on condition of her the said Ann Searley and assigns paying thereout during the continuance of the said term unto my Nephew Richard Sampson of West Parley in the County of Dorset aforesaid or in the County of Hants Yeoman his heirs executors administrators and assigns one annuity clear yearly rent charge or sum of seven pounds and ten shillings of lawful money current in England payable half yearly free of all taxes and other deductions parliamentary or otherwise to be issuing and payable out of the aforesaid ffreehold tenement land heredits and Premises and to commence from the day of my decease and in case of non-payment thereof or any part thereof I hereby authorize and empower the said Richard Sampson his heirs executors administrators and assigns from time to time to seize and distrain for the same together with all costs charges and expences attending such seizure and distress Also on condition of her the said Ann Searley and her assigns paying out of the aforesaid ffreehold tenement land hereditaments and Premises during the continuance of the said term unto all and every the Child and Children of my Nephew Thomas Willshire Sampson late of Longham in the County of Dorset or Hants aforesaid Yeoman deceased their heirs executors administrators and assigns one other annuity clear yearly rent charge or sum of seven pounds and ten shillings of lawful money aforesaid payable half yearly free of all taxes to commence from the day of my Decease And in case of non-payment thereof or any part thereof I hereby authorize all and every the said child and children of my said late Nephew Thomas Willshire Sampson their or either of their heirs executors administrators and assigns from time to time to seize and distrain for the same together with all costs charges and expences attending such seizure and also on condition of her the said Ann Searley and her assigns keeping all and singular the said tenement buildings hereditaments and premises in tenantable repair during the continuance of the said term and from and immediately after the decease of my said Niece Ann Searly The as to for and concerning one moiety or equal half part of all that my said ffeehold tenement Dwelling house Buildings Gardens with the several pieces and parcels of arable meadow and pasture land rights of Common land hereditaments and Premises with the Appurtenances thereto belonging I give devise and bequeath the same unto my aforesaid Nephew Richard Sampson his heirs and assigns for ever and as to for and concerning the other moiety or equal half part of all that my said ffreehold tenement dwelling house buildings gardens with the several pieces and parcels of arable meadow and pasture land rights of Common land hereditaments and Premises with the Appurtenances thereto belonging I give devise and bequeath the same unto the Child and Children of my said late Nephew Thomas Willshire Sampson their heirs and assigns for ever as tenants in common and not as joint tenants Also I give and bequeath unto the aforesaid Richard Sampson and George Searly the sum of one thousand pounds part of my bank Stock now standing in my name in the new four per cent annuities Upon trust that they my said trustees and the survivor of them and the executors and administrators of such survivor shall and do continue and … the same One thousand pounds bank stock remain in the said public ffunds upon the trusts and to and for the uses intents and purposes hereinafter declared of and concerning the same that is to say Upon trust that they shall and do receive and take the Interest Dividends and Proceeds thereof from time to time as the same shall become due and payable and pay apply and dispose of the same in manner and form following (that is to say) As to for and concerning the Interest Dividends and Proceeds of the sum of ffive hundred pounds bank stock part of the aforesaid sum of One thousand pounds bank Stock Upon trust to Pay the same unto my Niece Jane Richards Wife of John Richards of Chamberlins within the Parish of Bere Regis in the County of Dorset aforesaid Dairyman for and during the term of her natural life and her receipt alone notwithstanding her coverture shall at all times be a sufficient discharge for the same And from and immediately after her decease Then upon trust to pay and apply assign and transfer the said sum of ffive hundred pounds bank stock with the Interest Dividends and Proceeds thereof unto all and every the child and children of the said Jane Richards their executors administrators and assigns equally to be divided between them as tenants in common and not as joint tenants and if but one of them the whole to such only child his or her executors administrators and assigns Provided always and I do hereby declare and direct that if any or either of the children of the said Jane Richards shall depart this life without leaving Issue of his her or their body or bodies lawfully begotten then the share hereby intended and provided for any such child as well original as accruing by virtue of this clause or proviso of and in the said ffive hundred pounds bank stock shall from time to time go accrue and belong unto the survivors or survivor and other or others of them their executors administrators and assigns equally to be divided between them as tenants in common and if but one survivor then the whole to such only one his or her executors administrators and assigns And to for and concerning the interest Dividends and Proceeds of the sum of ffive hundred pounds Bank Stock residue of the aforesaid sum of One thousand pounds bank Stock Upon trust to pay the same unto my aforesaid Niece Ann Searley for and during the term of her natural life and her receipt alone notwithstanding her coverture shall at all times be a sufficient discharge for the same And from and immediately after her decease Then upon trust to pay and apply assign and transfer the said sum of five hundred pounds bank Stock with the Interest Dividends and Proceeds thereof unto Mary Searley daughter of the said Ann Searley her executors administrators and assigns to and for her and their own use and benefit All the rest residue and remainder of my Monies Securities for Money Chattels Estate and Effects of what nature or kind soever I give devise and bequeath the same and every part thereof unto the aforesaid Jane Richards and Ann Searley their heirs executors administrators and assigns for ever equally to be divided between them as tenants in common and not as joint tenants And it is my will and I do hereby declare that my said trustees and executors and each of them and the heirs executors administrators and assigns of them and each of them shall severally be charged and chargeable only for so much money as they respectively shall actually receive by virtue of the trusts hereby in them reposed notwithstanding their or either of their giving or joining in giving or signing any receipt or receipts for the sake of conformity and that either of them shall not be answerable or accountable for the other of them or for the acts deeds receipts or defaults of the other of them but each of them for his own acts deeds receipts or defaults respectively and that they or either of them shall not be answerable or accountable for any banker broker or other person with whom or in whose hands any part of the said trust monies shall or may be deposited for safe custody or otherwise in the execution of the trusts hereinbefore contained and that they or either of them shall not be answerable or accountable for any loss or damage which shall or may happen in the execution of the aforesaid trusts (except the same shall happen by or through his or their own default and that it shall and may be lawful for them with and out of the monies which shall come to their respective hands by virtue of the trusts aforesaid to retain to and reimburse themselves respectively and to allow their Cotrustee all costs charges damages and expences which they or either of them respectively shall suffer sustain or expend in or about the execution of the trusts aforesaid or in relation thereto And I nominate constitute and appoint the aforesaid Richard Sampson and Searley Executors In trust of this my will And lastly I do revoke and make void all former and other Will and Wills at any time heretofore made and do declare this only to be my last Will and Testament In Witness whereof I the said Henry Willshire the Testator have to this my last Will and Testament contained in three sheets of paper set my hand and seal (that is to say) to the first two sheets I have subscribed my hand and to this third and last sheet I have subscribed my hand and affixed my Seal the eighteenth day of April in the Year of our Lord One thousand eight hundred and twenty seven Henry Willshire
(Attestation Clause)
Henry Hammond – Samuel Cooper _ William Cooper
Proved at London 28th August 1827 to Richard Sansom (in the Will written Sampson) and George Searley
PCC Prob11/1730
Will of Thomas Willshire – 16 March 1795
This is the last Will and Testament of me Thomas Willshire of Baltington Farm within the parish of Tineham in the Isle of Purbeck in the County of Dorset Yeoman made and published this sixteenth day of March in the Year of our Lord One Thousand Seven Hundred and Ninety ffive as follows that is to say First I Give and devise unto my Brother Henry Willshire All that my undivided Moiety or half part of All that Messuage or Tenement Lands Grounds and Premises with the Apurtenances situate lying and being at Povington in the said parish of Tineham which he and I hold as Tenants in Common under the Will of our late Father called Newham Tenement To Hold unto my said Brother Henry Willshire his Heirs and Assigns for ever Also I Give unto my dear and loving Wife Deborah Six Ash Chairs a Small Square Oak leaf Table Two oak oval Tea Tables and a mahogany Tea Chest usually standing in the Hall the best Beds Bedsteed and curtains Two best Quilts Two pair of the best Blanketts Three pair of the best Sheets A Chest of Drawers usually standing in the Chamber over the Kitchen A large Oak Chest a large deal Chest An Oak dining Table usually standing in the East Chamber the largest Boiler A Brass Kettle A Silver Cream Mugg two Silver Table Spoons Twelve Silver Tea Spoons and such of my China and Earthen Ware as she shall make Choice of The Dresser and Shelves in the Kitchen Four pewter plates and Twelve pewter Dishes to be delivered her by my Executor hereinafter named within one Month after my Decease Also I Give unto my said Wife Deborah the Sum of Two Hundred Pounds in lawfull Money of Great Britain over and besides the Two Hundred Pounds I settled on her on our Marriage Also I Give unto my Sister Ann Wife of Robert Cole the Sum of One Hundred Pounds in like lawfull Money aforesaid Also I Give unto my Sister Mary Wife of Henry Sampson the Sum of One Hundred Pounds in like lawfull Money aforesaid Also I Give unto my Niece Jane Wife of John Richards the Sum of Sixty Pounds in the like lawfull Money aforesaid Also I give unto my Niece Ann Alner the Sum of Fifty Pounds in like lawfull Money aforesaid Also I give unto my Niece Betty Alner the Sum of Fifty Pounds in like lawfull Money aforesaid Also I give unto Jane or Jenny Daughter of William Cooper of West Creech Farm in like lawfull Money aforesaid And my Will is and I do hereby direct that the several Pecuniary Legacies hereinbefore given shall be paid the respective Legatees thereof at the End of One Year after my Decease And as to and concerning all the Rest Residue and Remainder of my Household Goods and Furniture Plate Linnen and China Wares Stock of Cattle Corn Hay Husbandry utensils and Implements Monies Securities for Money personal Estate and Effects whatsoever or wheresoever or of what Nature or Kind soever (after Payment of my Just Debts and Funeral Expences and the Legacies hereinbefore given) I Give and bequeath the same and every part thereof unto my said Brother Henry Willshire In Case my said Brother Henry Willshire do and shall within one Month after my Decease Assign and set over In Consideration of One Shilling All that Cottage and Garden with the Appurtenances situate at Baltington aforesaid late James Elbys (which he and I purchased of Humphrey Just (?) Esquire deceased as Joint Tenants)unto my said dear and loving Wife Deborah her Exors Adm and Assigns during the Remainder of the Term then to come therein as her own sole Property But in Case my said Brother Henry Willshire shall not Assign and set over the said Cottage and Garden with the Appurtenances unto my said Wife within the Time and in manner aforesaid Then I Give the said Rest Residue and Remainder and every part thereof unto my said Wife And lastly I do make constitute and appoint my said Brother Henry Willshire whole and Sole Executor of this my last Will and Testament hereby revoking and making Void all former and other Wills and Testaments by me at any Time or Times heretofore made and declaring this only to be and contain my whole Last Will and Testament In Testimony Whereof I have hereunto set my Hand and Seal the Day and Year first written
Thomas Willshire
(Attestation Clause)
James Richards Wm Selby Geo: Filliter
Proved 7 March 1796
Under £1000
Dorset Record Office
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