Will of Abigail Ford (copy), Nowton, Suffolk

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  • Reference
    • GB 12 MS Doc.1219
  • Dates of Creation
    • 19 Nov. 1742
  • Language of Material
    • English .
  • Physical Description
    • 1 item(s) vellum vellum

Scope and Content

Will of Abigail Ford, widow, of Nowton. Bequests of money and household goods and clothes to the children of her late brother John Lock, viz. John, Thomas, Mary, and Elizabeth, and to the children of her late brother Randolph Lock, viz. Mary, Randolph, Elizabeth, Susan, and William. To her nephew John Sparke and his 4 sisters, Abigail, Mary, Heather, and Catherine Sparke. Her nephew John Lock and her friend Mr. Philip Blye of Nowton to be executors. Signed by Abigail Ford. Witnessed by Elizabeth How, John William Bryan, and William Chapman.

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Acquisition Information

Purchased from G. David, Cambridge, 8 February 1923

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