Transcribed by me from a will held at the National Archives, Kew.
Sylvester Law Innholder* of Great Marlow. Proved 1766. Written 1764.
Nephew and Nieces John, Elizabeth and Katherine Webb and equal share each of £450 to be handed to them by testator's brother in law John Webb of Great Marlow, Collar Maker when they are either 21 or 24 years old, whichever John Webb thinks the best. He the will executor.
Brother on law John Webb also gets all stocks, mortgages, bonds, sureties testator dies possessed of in order for him to be able to give the £450 as above.
All other personal estate to friends Samuel Bradshaw the elder and William ?Duvell? [Probably Darvell] in trust for the benefit of the above nephew and nieces while they are under 21. These friends get 5 guineas each to compensate them for the trouble they will have in running the trust.
Witnessed by William Deeley and James Woodcock.
Codicil added 1766: legacy to nephew and nieces now £300. Codicil witnessed by William Seeley and Thomas Langridge.
*Sylvester ran both the Cross Keys and Upper Crown at different times. For more on the Upper Crown see here My next post about Great Marlow Races will contain some mention of him if you are interested, see here
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It isn't always easy to read old handwriting. I've done my best here. To see the full will yourself see the National Archives, Kew.
See previous post here of the will of William Dark for another innkeeper.
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