Will of John Elston (copy), Hawkesworth, Nottinghamshire

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  • Reference
    • GB 12 MS Doc.1178
  • Dates of Creation
    • 8 May 1715
  • Language of Material
    • English .
  • Physical Description
    • 1 item(s) vellum vellum

Scope and Content

Will of John Elston of Hawkesworth. To his son John £20 to be raised out of his stock and put out for his use. To he mother Mary of Screveton £4 and the rest of his substance to Mary his wife. It is not signed. Witnessed by Thomas [Sumner/Simmer?], William Olivers, and Humph. Bralesford.

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Acquisition Information

Purchased from G. David, Cambridge, 8 February 1923

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