Will Summary for Elizabeth Bell Great Marlow 1799

Will written 1789, proved 1799.

After all debts paid:

10 guineas each to brother John Hammond, sister in law Mary Hammond, son in law Mr Joseph Bell, daughter in law Elizabeth Ogle wife of William Ogle.

Mr George Ellison, attorney at law 5 guineas.

Niece Mary Hammond my watch, rings clothes and my woodland and premises with the appurtenances in Great Marlow called "Shillings ...ge".

Nephews Jonathan and Richard Hammond to be tenants in common [stresses tenants in common not joint tenants] of woodlands in Great Marlow called "High ....ins" and "....allings".

Residue of estate to the niece and nephews already mentioned- Mary, Jonathan and Richard Hammond who were the will's executors.

Witnessed by Sarah Smith, Henry Smith and Robert ...ist.

Will was proved by Richard with power to execute also reserved to Jonathan and Mary.

This summary produced to the best of my ability from a will at the National Archives Kew, transcribed by me.

Note that the term son or daughter in law was used in a wider sense than today.  It could also be a step child. I have not investigated the family relationships of those in the will.

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