Will of Thomas Elkins, Cambridge

  • This material is held at
  • Reference
      GB 12 MS Doc.369
  • Dates of Creation
      7 Aug. 1800
  • Language of Material
      English .
  • Physical Description
      1 collection paper paper

Scope and Content

Thomas Elkins of Cambridge devises to his sister Mary Hamlet, wife of William Hamlet of Compton Chamberlayne, Wiltshire, certain leasehold land in Compton Chamberlayne for her life for her use during life; the residue to the same; he appoints the same executrix. Witnesses: James Swayne, John B. Pearse, William Cowdry. One seal is attached.

Access Information

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Acquisition Information

Purchased from G David, Lot 522/3, 24 November 1910

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