Introduction
I very much appreciate all the hard work by the
Maidstone Archaeological Group in 1996-7 when they recorded all the
302 ledgers inside the church and for their first class plan and
index. (inscriptions and plan can be seen online on the
church website). Many of the stones are very worn
and faint, so I pay tribute to their patient and time consuming
efforts producing such an accurate record. Where details, especially
dates, are completed eroded, I have been able to restore them from the
related wills. I have laid out the inscriptions in their original
form. The wills are mainly from the Prerogative Court of Canterbury,
proved in London and also locally proved wills, mainly from the
Consistory Court of Canterbury, held in the Kent Archives at
Maidstone, where they are available on micro-film. My thanks to Mr Ted
Connell for hosting this work and for compiling the index and also to
Churchwarden, Mr Robert Philo for his kind willingness to assist me.
D. E. Williams, Borstal October 31st 2022
ADAMS see HEMPSON
1.
Beneath this Stone
are deposited the R[emain]s
of MARY Wi[fe] [of]
WILLIAM ADDISON
who died March the 1st
1796 Aged 70 Years
Also the above named
WILLIAM ADDISON
who died August the 14th
1798 Aged 68 Years
Also Two of their Children
JOHN and CHARLES
who died in their Infancy
Likewise
DERING ADDISON
Son of the above
who died the 19th of Dec.
1820 Aged 61 Years
Also
SUSAN [Wife of the above]
[
]
Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will
Dated 14th March 1818
Derring Addison of Maidstone, Gentleman
All his debts, funeral and probate charges to be
first paid.
He appoints his son, William and brother in law William Browne of Maidstone, Chemist and Druggist as his executors.
He gives them £800, upon trust, they to invest
this sum, in their names, in the Public Funds or Real securities.
Dividends to be paid to his wife, Maria*, for her lifetime, on
condition that she leaves his house after his death.
After her death or if she has refused to leave the
house the £800 to become part of his residuary personal estate.
The residue of his money and securities , bills, bonds,
notes, mortgages, book debts, goods, chattels effects and personal
estate, (subject to the payment of his debts, funeral and probate
charges), to his son William and William Browne.
They to sell his estate which does not consist of
money and invest in the Public Funds, upon trust, the funds and
securities for the benefit of his son William and his other
children, including any not yet born, in equal shares at their
respective ages of 21 years. If any die under 21, leaving lawful
issue, the parent's share to that child or children at 21
years....................
Interest to be used during their minorities
towards their maintenance and education . If none of his children live
to be 21, then his money to his next of kin according to the laws of
intestacy...........
Witnesses: Chas. Topping and Jno Scoons
Proved 4th January 1821 Power reserved to William Addison
Note in the margin, 20th July 1830 Administration granted to William Addison, the surviving executor.
* I presume Maria is his second wife, see no. 2
2.
[
]
CHARLES GREENSTREET ADDISON
Son of DERRING & SUSAN ADDISON
died August 23rd 1810
Aged 3 Years and 3 Months
ALCHORNE see SANDERS
3.
Hic jacet una duobos Filiis
THOMA et SAMUELE ante patrem
[Extinctis FARNHAMUS] ALDERSEY
Familia non minus opulenta quam
Vetustas prognatus liboros quatuor
Ex conjuge SARA adhue viva duos
Mares totidemque foeminas sibi
Superstites reliquit Maidsonii
Ubi etiam laudatam vitam egit
Piam moterm obiit KAL Januarii
Anno Redemptionis humanae
MDCLXXXVI Aetatis LXIII
Concise Consistory Court of Canterbury Will Dated 12th March 1684
Farnham Aldersey of Maidstone, Gentleman.
Unusually no religious preamble.
To his wife, Sarah, all the furniture of his red chamber with
hangings. To his son, Farnham, the furniture of his best
chamber, with the hangings.
His silver flagon with the Aldersey arms to son Farnham at 24
years of age or marriage, if before with the approval of his mother
and trustees. In the meantime, his wife has the use of it.
Household stuff in his daughter, Elizabeth Aldersey's
chamber to Elizabeth, except the hangings, which will remain.
To son John, after his mother's death, the silver flagon and
some of his silver plates.
To son Farnham, his statute books and his scruton in his study.
Also to Farnham, his Latin and Greek books in the study. His
English books to be equally divided between his two sons, Farnham
and John, when Farnham is 21.
Linen, plate and household stuff, not before given, to his wife and
son, Farnham, equally shared.
His lands, woods, houses as follows, to his wife, all his and in Iwade
in his own occupation, for life and, after her death, to son John
for ever.
Also to his wife, for life, his house in Eastland where Mr
Edward Maphson, Henry Cobflich, Josiah Hodeor
and Mr Wriothesly live, with the stable, outhouses, nursery,
orchard, cherry garden and apple garden, situated in Willington
Street, Maidstone, in his own occupation or that of [
] Smithman. His wife to keep the property on good repair and pay
the Lord's rent and after her death, to son Farnham for ever.
His wife can dwell in his house and use the orchard and garden freely
until son Farnham is 21 or marries, if earlier. In Son Farnham
is to marry, he must give 9 months notice to his mother. To son Farnham,
his dwelling house at 24 years of age or on his marriage, if earlier,
for ever.
To son Farnham, his Manor of Borener?, with the house, lately
or now let to John Chambers and Simon Bennett and
the woodland, except the two Churchfield Woods and that end of
Brockwell Bank next the street and Roundwood). He gives the felling of
it (provided it is felled before his son Farnham is 24) to his
executors, until Middlemass after his son is 24, towards paying his
debts, legacies and daughter Elizabeth's portion and after he
gives the woods to son Farnham for ever. The felling will not
go ahead if son Farnham pays his executors a sum the the felling would
have produced.
To son Farnham, for ever, the house and land in Willington
Street, lately purchased from Richard Allen of Rochester
Esquire; also the house, stables, orchard, hop garden and woods in his
occupation or that of Edmond Southen and a third of two
fields in Willington Street lately bought from Andrew Hills
of Leeds, Carpenter, at 24 years of age or marriage, if earlier.
Also to son Farnham, for ever, his farm called Little Okely at
Higham, occupied by Edmund Peirson, Gentleman, at 21
years of age.
To son John, for ever, his house and lands at Harrisons in
Ulcombe now or late occupied by Robert Baker, at 21
years of age.
Also to John, for ever, Highwood in Wormshill and his land
called Dawnes Hills?, of 2 acres in Bredgar and Wormshill, now
occupied by himself or William Mallenger, at 21 years of
age.
To daughter Elizabeth, £800 and until that sum is paid, she is
to be paid 5% interest by his executors.
To his grand daughter Sarah Knowler, £100, after his
debts and funeral costs and daughter Elizabeth's portion are
paid. The £100 is to be put out at interest by her father, John Knowler of Ospringe, Gentleman at the rate of 5% and the £100
paid when she is 18 or on day of marriage. If she dies before then,
the money to her sister, Catherine Knowler.
To son in law, John Knowler and his wife Mary,
£5 for mourning.
To his nephews, Thomas, Henry and William Aldersey,
Gentlemen, , nephew Kenwrith?, and his wife and to his old
friend Thomas Alcocke and Grissell, his wife and
his sister, Elizabeth Picke of Han????l, widow, a
mourning ring of 20 shillings value.
He appoints his wife, Sarah as his executor and friend, Major
Brett Netters and kinsman, James Reader, both of
Maidstone, Gentlemen, overseers and trustees of his will.
His executor and trustees to sell his house in London, in Silver
Street, alias Field Lands in Fetter Lane.
To son John, £200 to put him out to good employment to the law
or as a merchant, as he shall like.
To every servant with him at his death, 10 shillings each.
Witnesses: Mary Barnes Constance Russell William Bosse John
Lambe
Proved 25th January 1686 (1687)
4.
Here Lyeth
the Body of ELIZABETH
Wife of
JAMES APLETON
who died November
the 9th 1717 Aged 44 Years
Here Lyeth the Body of
the abovesaid JAMES
APLETON
who Departed this Life
January ye 4th 1736
Aged 64 Years
[Also] of
[JEREMIA]H
APPLE[TON] died the 29th
March 17[ ]6 Aged
10 Months [and] 7 Days
5.
[
]
[ ]TER APSL[EY]
[
] 1712
[Here] Lyeth the Body of
ELIZABETH HALL
W[ife] of MORGAN HALL
Daughter of Mr GEO
& MARY APSLEY
who died August
24th 1736 Aged
30 Years
Here yeth the Body of
GEO [A]PSLEY
[
]
[ ] HALL
Son of MORGAN and M[ARY]
[ELIZA]B[E]TH of this to[wn[
[who died] [ ] 7th 1783
A[ged] [ ] [Years]
6.
[
]
MARY APSLEY
[
] 1717
[
]
[who died] 19th April
17[ ] [in the] 25th Year of her Age
7.
[
]
DOROTHY ARCHER
Wife of GEO ARCHER
died March the 16th 1735
Aged 55 Years
Also the said GEO ARCHER
who died Jan the 26th 1744/5
Aged 69 Years
Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 2nd December
1742
George Archer of Maidstone, Threadtwister
His debts to be first paid from his personal estate.
To John and Richard Archer, two sons of Benjamin Archer of Boughton Aluph, Husbandman, when the youngest is 21,
his 3 houses with gardens in East Malling, 2 of which are occupied by
[ ] Judkin and [
] Newman,
the other one is empty, formerly occupied by Widow Roy?, for
ever, shared equally.
To Robert Archer, another son of Benjamin Archer,
at 21 years of age, his house with yard and garden on Gabriel's Hill,
Maidstone, occupied by Robert Cutbush, for ever.
To George Archer, another son of Benjamin Archer,
at 21 years of age, his house with yard and garden on Gabriel's Hill,
adjoining the last mentioned, now empty, for ever. If any of these
brothers die under 21 years, his legacy to the survivors, equally
shared.
To Mary Archer, daughter of Benjamin Archer,
£100 at 21 years of age and half of the woman's clothing in his
custody, at his death or when she is 23, she will then, at 23, have
£50 more and rest of the clothing. If she dies before she is 23, her
brothers to equally share the legacy.
To George Archer, a diamond ring at 21 years of age.
His executors to preserve his books, clothes, household and other
linen, upon trust, until the 4 sons of Benjamin Archer
are 21 and then shared equally among them.
The rest of his goods, chattels and personal estate to be sold as soon
as possible and receive the rents of the properties bequeathed until
the Archer brothers are all over 21 and then share the money
equally between them.
He appoints Thomas Argles of Maidstone, Upholder, Edward Argles of Maidstone, Grocer and
John Alexander of
Maidstone, Carrier, executors and trustees.
To each of them the yearly sum of 1 guinea for their care and trouble
until the several divisions and trusts take effect.
Witnesses: John Rogers Jonathan Rogers John Mason
Proved 19th February 1744 (1745)
8. (Fragment)
[Sacred]
[to the] [M]emory of
WILLIAM ARNOLD
Surgeon [and Apothecary]
[died 1784]
(Possibly the William Arnold below?)
Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 1st May 1784
William Arnold of Maidstone, Apothecary
He is sick and weak in body.
To his son in law and daughter, William and Mary Charles
his two houses with yards and gardens in Weymouth and Melcombe Regis
on the Melcombe Regis side, Dorset [occupied by] John Caply
and E. Sparkes?, during their lifetimes. After the
death of the survivor, then to his grandson, Thomas Charles,
for ever.
Also to his above son in law and daughter, his house in two dwellings,
with gardens oast houses and pieces of land belonging, in Weavering
Street, Boxley, for ever but upon condition. They or one of them to
pay to his wife, Sarah, an annuity of £40 for her lifetime.
The rest and residue of ready money, securities for money, household
goods, stock in the shop, book debts, bonds, notes, plate, linen,
chattels, effects and personal estate, after payment of his debts and
funeral charges, to his above son in law and daughter, for ever. He
also appoints them as executors.
Witnesses: H. Groombridge John Saunders Mary Bates
Codicil 3rd May 1784
He ratifies his will.
He now empowers his son in law and daughter to sell the property on
Melcomb Regis when they think fit. The proceeds to be invested at
interest and applied to the intents of the will
Witnesses: As for the will
Proved 11th August 1784. Power reserved to Mary Charles
9.
Beneath this Stone lies the
Body of
WILLIAM FOSTER ATKINS
who died March 13th 1828
Aged 26 Years
Also THOMAS ATKINS
of Hawkhurst formerly of this Town
who died April 13th 1840
Age 75 Years
Also BARBARA Widow of the above named
THOMAS ATKINS
who died Dec 5th 1855
Aged 83 Years
Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 25th October
1837
Thomas Atkins of Maidstone, Banker, now of
Hawkhurst, Gentleman.
He gives £100 and all his furniture, linen, china, books, prints,
pictures, wines, liquors. Fuel, household effects, (except plate and
plated articles) to his wife, Barbara, absolutely.
The house he now lives in near Highgate in Hawkhurst, with buildings,
garden and land and all other real estate to his wife for the joint
lives of herself and Sarah Donald of Aspatria,
Cumberland, Spinster. If Sarah Donald dies in his wife's
lifetime, then the property to his wife, for ever. If his wife dies
before Sarah Donald, then all to Sarah Donald.
To his wife's nephew, Samuel Woodgate Durrant,
Attorney at Law, £100 within three months after the death of
testator's wife, Barbara.
The residue of his personal estate to his wife and Sarah Donald,
for their joint lives, upon trust for his wife. If Sarah Donald
dies in his wife's lifetime then all to his wife but if his wife dies
in Sarah Donald's lifetime, then all goes to Sarah.
All estate vested in him as trustee or mortgagee to John Mercer
Durrant of Hawkhurst, Yeoman and William Pain Beecham
of Hawkhurst, Gentleman.
He appoints his wife and Sarah Donald, executors.
Witnesses: Mary Jeffery of Cheriton, Spinster John Jeffery, Solicitor of Hastings,
George William Walker,
Clerk to Messrs Beecham and Upperton, Solicitors,
Hawkhurst.
Proved 30th June 1840
10.
Here [Lyeth the] Body of
[JOHN AYERST] of
Maidstone who departed
this Life the Ninth
of October 1675 in the
41st Year of his Age
[ ] AYERST
[
] 17[ ]
Here Lyeth also
the Body of SARAH WATTS
Daughter of the said
JOHN AYERST and wife
of EDMOND WATTS
Citizen of London who
changed this Life for another
and a Better Aug 19th 1720
in the 45th Year of her Age
Here Lyeth the Body of
Mrs SARAH WATTS
[
]
11.
Here Lyeth
ye Body of JANE Wife
of WILLIAM AYERST
Junr who departed
this Life April ye 16th
1709
Aged 26 Years
Left issue one
Daughter
JANE SHARPEY
Daughter of the above
said JANE AYERST
died March 16th 1781
Aged 73 Years
JANE SHARPEY died
Nov the 18th 1801
Aged [69]Years
Also MARY SHARPEY
died Febr [ ] 181[ ]
Aged 68 Years
12.
Here Lieth the Body of
WILLIAM BAKER Cordwainer
who died April ye 28th 1716 Aged
[ ] Years left Issue one Son
Here also Lieth the Body of
ELINOR BAKER late Wife of
WM. BAKER who died
Jan ye 23rd 1732 Aged
80 Years
Here also Lieth the Body of
WILLIAM BAKER Son of
WILLIAM and SUSANNAH BAKER
who died November the 9th
1733 Aged 47 Years
[left] issue one Daughter
[
]
Concise Consistory Court of Canterbury Will Dated 16th March 1715
(1716)
It seems that William Baker, Senior was both a Cordwainer and an
Inn Keeper but the victualling business was probably run day to day by
his wife and son.
William Baker of Maidstone, Victualler
He leaves the lease of the house he lives in, known by the name of the
Cock, to his wife, Elinor and his son William as
joint tenants for the remainder of the lease. They to keep it in their
own hands and not to transfer the lease or let it., except to Mr Samuel
Hollister his Brewer.
They will let or assign the house if they do not want to continue it
as a public house, during the remainder of the lease but not to pass
it to anyone else than Samuel Hollister if it remains a
public house.
When his wife and son have a reason for a Guiler of beer, he advises
them to put into each Guile one seam of malt extraordinary at their
own cost and charge.
If they do not follow the will he gives the house and lease to
Samuel Hollister
To his wife and son, the residue of his goods, chattels, personal
estate, debts owed, ready money, (his debts and funeral costs being
first paid), to his wife, four sevenths and to son William, three
sevenths.
To Henry Cobstick, Senior, a suite of his clothes.
He appoints his wife and son his executors.
He signs the will with his mark.
Witnesses: Elizabeth King Elizabeth King
Junior Jane King
Concise Consistory Court of Canterbury Will Dated 24th September
1733
William Baker of Maidstone, Victualler
First all his debts to be paid.
To his daughter, Susanna, wife of Nicholas Willard
of Rochester, Shipwright, 13 shillings and 4 pence.
To Nicholas Willard, all his woollen clothes .
All the rest and residue of his personal estate to his wife,
Sarah,
she paying his debts and legacies and, he appoints her his executor.
Witnesses: John Stewart Cuthbert Stewart,
( ?
)
Proved 9th February 1733 (1734 in the modern calendar)
BANKES see WILLETTS
BARKER see HOLLISTER
13.
[ Illegible Earlier Inscription ]
MARY ELIZABETH Daughter
of JOHN & ELIZABETH BARLOW
died Novr. 27Th 1829
Aged 18 Months & 12 Days
RICHARD HILTON BARLOW
born 19th Oct 1818
died 19th May 1831
BARLOW see WOOTON
14. Formerly on East Wall of South Chancel Aisle
Hic Jacet Cadaver
ANA BARRELL Uxoris ROBERTI
BARRLELL [Clerici] Cui Peperit Tres
Filios[ ]asove Dvas Castissimo
Thoro [Haec] Obiitt Sexto Die Mai
Anno Dni 1621 Aetatis
Svae 29
15.
Here lieth the Body of Mr ROBERT BARRETT
Sen who departed this Life the 9th of December
1699 Aged Years Sixty Five
Alsoe the Body of JOANE his Wife who
departed this Life the 4th of July 1670 Aged 3[ ]
Alsoe the Body of WILLIAM his Son who departed
this Life the 24th of December 1675 Aged 10 Y[ears]
And alsoe the Body of ROBERT BARRETT his
Grandson who dyed the 3rd July 1691
Aged 4 Moneths
MARY WHITE Widow
the 26th day of March 1766
Aged 76 Years
Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 24t April 1699
Robert Barrett the Elder of Maidstone, Thread
Twister
To his wife, Mary, all her rings, jewels and clothes, except
for 1 gold chain, this he gives for her lifetime and after her death,
to his daughter, Elizabeth, for ever.
To his wife, £5 per annum for 4 years and the house he now lives in
and the adjoining house occupied by Dorothy Cripps,
widow, in Week Street, Maidstone. These properties were already
settled on her upon their marriage, for her lifetime, she to keep in
good repair and after her death, they go to his son, Robert, for ever.
All his houses in Folkestone to his daughter, Elizabeth, for
ever. Also to her, £400.
To son Robert, his house called the King's Arms,
with land and an orchard, in Boxley, now or late occupied by Anne
Boswell, widow . Also his house in Willington Street,
Maidstone, occupied by John Woollett; also a piece of
woodland he occupies, of about 5 acres adjoining the land before
mentioned, on the east side; also his house or farm, with barn, stable
and lands in East Sutton, now or late occupied by Simon Bates;
also the house and farm, with barn and land in Headcorn, now or late
occupied by John Love, for ever, subject to the payment
of an annuity of £20 to his son, John, for life.
Rest and residue of goods, chattels, plate, ready money, bills, bonds,
mortgages and personal estate,
after his debts, legacies and funeral charges are paid, to son Robert,
for ever. Robert id his executor.
Witnesses: Thomas Cooper, Edward Rose, George Nichols
Proved 9th January 1699 (1700)
16.
Here Lyeth the [Body of] [
]
late Wife of Mr ROBERT BARRETT
and Daughter of
JOHN FULLAGAR late of Lan[gley?]
Gent deced. Who departed
this Life the 23rd of December
1705 Aged 40 Years
Here Lyeth the Body of the above
said Mr ROBERT BARRETT
[who] departed this Life
the 13th of December Anno Domi 17[14]
Aged 54 Years
Here Lyeth the [Body of]
[ ] Daughter of [
]
[
n]
[
]
Also ROBERT BARRETT
his Son who dyed [
]
[
] 1724 Aged 26 Y[ears]
Underneath are deposited
the Remains of
TIMOTHY DAVIES
born November 28th 1799
died March 22nd 1834
Concise Consistory Court of Canterbury Will Dated 25th January 1713
(1714 in modern calendar)
Robert Barrett of Maidstone, Gentleman.
He is weak in body.
His house, dye house, stable, outhouses, yard and garden in Maidstone
in his possession and his house called Popehole, with a barn,
stable, garden, orchard and parcels of land belonging in Lenham and
Boughton Malherbe, lately occupied by Jeffery Filmer,
also his house occupied by Robert Judde and his house,
stable, barn and orchard, land and woodland of about 23 acres in
Stockbury lately occupied by Robert Greenhill, now by Christopher Foord, which are, by an indenture of 24th December 1685,
settled, ( on son, Robert? )
He gives to his eldest daughter, Elizabeth Barrett, his
house, barn, stable and orchard, called Marsden?, with land of
about 30 acres in Boughon Malherbe occupied by Peter Austen.
To his daughters, Mary and Hester Barrett, his
house, barn, outhouse, yard, garden, orchard and land of about 20
acres in Boughton Malherbe, occupied by Edward Love.
To his daughters, Ann and Susan Barrett, his
house called Humphreys, with a barn, stables, malt house,
outhouse, closes, yards, garden and orchard and about 20 acres of land
in Boughton Malherebe, lately occupied by Thomas Britcher,
now by Henry Apleton, also his 2 lodges and land and
woodland of about 40 acres in Boughton Malherbe, near to Humphreys,
now of late occupied by Henry Apleton, together with his
right title and interest and term of years to come, equally shared.
Also to daughters Ann and Susan, after the death of Mary Barrett, widow, his mother in law, (step mother?), his 2
houses, yards, outhouses, stables and gardens of about 1 acre in week
Street, Maidstone, occupied by Dorothy Cripps and Elizabeth Barrett.
To his daughters, Mary and Hester, his house known as
the Queen's Arms,* with the stable and brewhouse,
outhouse, garden and orchard, together about 1 acre in Boxley lately
occupied by Richard Harrison, now by John Medherst
and his small house and orchard in Bearstead and Thurnham in Stinton ?
Street, now or late occupied by Thomas Feakins.
His house, barn, stable, outhouse, garden and orchard and land in East
Sutton lately occupied by Simon Bates now by Joseph Rugsby; also his house and malthouse, barn, stables, garden and
orchard with land of about 12 acres in Grafty Green, Boughton Malherbe,
late occupied by Jeffery Filmer now by Edward Cook
?, to be sold by his executors and then pay his debts and legacies. He
gives the last properties to daughters, Elizabeth and Mary,
who are his executors. Any surplus money to all his daughters, equally
shared.
His daughters to receive the rents and profits of their respective
legacies
He appoints daughter, Elizabeth guardian of of his daughter,
Susan,
until she is 16.
He appoints daughter, Mary guardian of his daughter, Hester,
until she is 16.
To his son, Robert and daughters, Elizabeth, Mary, Anne, Susan and
Hester, £10 each, within 1 month
of his death.
Rest and residue of goods, chattels, household stuff, plate, rings,
jewels, ready money, book debts, other debts, rents, arrears of rent,
mortgages, bonds, bills, books and personal estate, not already
bequeathed, except such plate, linen or other household goods by word
of mouth already given, to all his daughters, equally shared after
payment of his debts, legacies and funeral costs.
Witnesses: Margaret Shadwell?, S. Fuller?, H. Cukow?
Proved 10th February 1714 (1715)
* Queen's Arms, should this be King's Arms?
See will of his father, above.
Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 19th September
1828
Timothy Davies of Maidstone, Saddle and Harness
Maker.
He appoints his sister, Sarah Davies of Stone Street,
Llandovey, Carmarthenshire, Spinster, his executor. He first directs
his funeral and probate costs are paid from his personal estate.
To his sister, Sarah, his freehold house and shop, where he
lives, on Gabriel's Hill in Maidstone; also 4 houses on St Faith's
Green , Maidstone, occupied by W. Guildersleeves, Richard Tennings, John
Norman and Thomas Torrington,
which he purchased from [
] Sloman and 3
cottages in Chancery Lane, Doctor's Fields, Maidstone, occupied by [
] Iremonger, Widow and [
] Luckhurst, which he
purchased from Robert James Mann; also his house
at Wainscott in Frindsbury, occupied by Sarah Ayers,
Widow, which he purchased from Lieutenant Baker. Also, the rest
and residue of his real estate, all to his sister, Sarah, for
her lifetime, subject to the payment of an annuity of £20 to his
youngest sister, Esther Davies, for life.
After the death of his sister, Sarah, he gives all the above
freehold estate to his sister, Esther Davies, for life
and after the death of the survivor of his sisters, then to his
nephew, William Hollis Miller of St John's
College, Cambridge, son of his late sister, Ann, wife of
Captain Miller, for ever.
His sisters can lease all or part of the estate for a term not
exceeding 7 years. They to keep the properties in good repair, out of
the rents.
All his furniture, stock in trade, ready money, mortgages, bonds,
bills, note of hand, securities for money, his shares in the New Kent
Life and Annuity Institute and in the Guardian Fire and Insurance
Company and all other shares; the residue of his personal estate, to
his sister, Sarah, absolutely.
Witnesses: John Monckton, Solicitor, Maidstone, Edward I Barker,
John Kemp, Clerks to Mr Monckton.
Codicil 30th August 1830
Since making the will he has purchased the freehold house and shop
on Gabriel's Hill, formerly occupied by James Dodewell,
since by [ ] Wakeford and now by
Christopher Harris, Linen Draper and where he now lives. He directs that an
annuity of £30 is charged on this property for his illegitimate
child. He gives the property to John Monckton and his
friend, Thomas Hall Durrant, of Maidstone,
Grocer, upon trust. They to pay the annuity towards the maintenance
and education of Richard Lewis Davies Tiesdale
, now 11 months old, the child of Ann Tiesdale of
Maidstone, Spinster. When his son, Richard is 21 he to receive
the rents and profits of the property. After his death, if in the
lifetime of his sister, Sarah Davies , she to have the
property for life and after her death, her sister Esther to
have it for life.
After the death of the survivor, then to William Hollis Miller,
for ever
Rest of will ratified.
Witnesses: Edward I Barker, John Kemp, J. B. Jude, Clerks to Mr
Monckton.
Proved 30th April 1834
17.
Beneath this Stone are Deposited
the Remains of
THOMAS BARTRAM
who departed this Life 18th June [1772]
[Aged] [ ] Years
Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 9th January 1772
Thomas Bartram of Maidstone, Upholder (Upholsterer)
To George Nidsdale of Clement's Lane, Lombard Street,
London, Upholder and brother in law, Joseph Nash of
Buckland near Reigate, Surrey, Farmer, £1,400 from his personal
estate, upon trust, to invest in the Public Funds and pay interest
earned to his wife Catherine during the minority of any of
their children living towards their maintenance and education.
If his wife remarries or does not use the interest as directed, then
the trustees are to apply the interest directly.
They are to transfer the principal sum to his child / children
at their respective ages of 21.
If he dies leaving no children by his wife or they die under 21, with
no issue, then the interest to be paid to his wife for her own
benefit, for life. After her death or failure of issue, the £1,400 to
his brother, Richard and sister, Mary, wife of Joseph Nash, his sister,
Margaret Martin and brother, Robert,
equally shared.
After payment of his debts, funeral and probate charges, the residue
of his goods, chattels, stock in trade, money, securities for money,
personal estate and effects, to his wife, she to bring and educate up
his children in a manner suitable to their rank and station in life.
Remainder of his personal estate, after his wife's death, to his
children, as she directs by will or otherwise. She will be guardian of
his children but if she does not act in their best interests then the
trustees to be guardians. He appoints his wife executor.
Witnesses: Jane Punnett, Durrant Punnett
Proved 7th December 1772
18.
[
]
JAMES BAXTER
Died 23rd December 177[ ]
Aged 87 Years
[Also]
ALICIA NIGHTINGALE
Died 20th May 1783
Aged 65 Years
BEAL see BESBECH
19.
In Memory of
JOHN DELAP BEAUMONT
who departed this Life May
31st 1830 Aged 49 Years
Leaving a Widow & 6 Daughters
Also HANNAH MARIA
fourth Daughter of the above
who died Sept 28th 1830
Aged 18 Years
Also MARY JANE his Daughter
who died August 4th 1831
Aged 20 Years
Also CHARLOTTE
Wife of the above
JOHN DELAP BEAUMONT
who died Feb 16th 1842
Aged 56 Years
Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 5th March 1830
John Delap Beaumont of Maidstone, Brazier.
He is "ailing in body".
He appoints his wife, Charlotte, his executor. His debts,
funeral and probate charges to be first paid.
He has a policy of Assurance on his life in the London Life
Association Office for £500 dated about the 15th June 1821, this to
his wife, absolutely. Also to his wife, his leasehold house, where he
lives in Maidstone and adjoining premisses in the occupation of Alfred
Lashiner ?, for the remainder of the lease, subject to paying
the rents and observing the covenants.
His furniture, fixtures, stock in trade, ready money, securities for
money, debts due, personal estate and effects, after payment of his
debts, funeral and probate costs, to his wife, Charlotte,
absolutely.
Witnesses: M. Monckton, Solicitor, Maidstone, Edward Barker, his Clerk.
Proved 25th August 1830
20. Including a small brass depicting Beeston
and his wife kneeling, with their children behind them. The
inscription is from the Reverend Cave-Brown's History of All Saints.
It is not on the 1996-97 survey, then and now, not visible ?
"Christus Mihi Vita, Mors Mihi Lucrum"
Here Lieth Interred the Bodie of
RICHARD BEESTON, Clerke, Mester of Arts
who departed this Life the 26th Day of Dec 1640
and left issue by ELIZABETH his Wife
Daughter of JOHN PAWLE, Gent
Fower Sonnes and Three Daughters
Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 31st March 1640
Richard Beeston, Vicar of All Saints
To the poor of Yalding, where he was Minister for 32 years, £4 to be
distributed by the Overseer of the Poor.
To his cousin William Beeston of H???bethy ?, Gentleman,
40 shillings for a ring of remembrance.
To his niece, Sara Bickman, 40 shillings.
To his niece, Mary Symonds, £5
To each of his maid servants with him at his death, 5 shillings and a
pair of gloves.
His goods, chattels, utensils and household implements, plate, jewels
and debts not before or later given, to his wife, Elizabeth,
for the payment of his debts, legacies and funeral costs. He appoints
her as his executor.
To each of his 4 sons, John, Richard, Nicholas, Paul and his
2 daughters, Alice and
Elizabeth Beeston a silver gilt spoon with their initials and
birth dates engraved for their remembrance.
To his sons, John and Richard, at 21 years of age, £15
each. John was born on the 17th of September 1623, Richard
on the 5th October 1632. To his sons, Nicholas and Paul
at 21 years of age, £20. Nicholas was born on the 17th of
October 1633 , Paul on the 20th March 1635.
To his daughters, Alice and Elizabeth at 18 years of age
or day of marriage if earlier, £50 each. If one of them die before
then, the survivor has the whole £100. If both die then their
brothers to equally share the £100.
To his 2 daughters, all rents and profits due upon a lease granted by
him to Thomas Turner, Gentleman of Loddington, Maidstone
on a house with land, called Vinters. The lease is dated 28th December
1639. The income towards their maintenance and education, so that is
not chargeable to their mother. If one dies before then, ½ the income
to his sons, John and Richard, equally shared, if both
die before the end of the lease, the income to sons Richard and Paul, equally shared.
To his wife, for life, his real estate in East Barming and 6 acres in
Maidstone by a lane leading to East Farleigh bridge and a house in
Maidstone occupied by Thomas Brooke behind Middled Row.
This is in lieu of her Dower Rights.
His house called the Bell House, (an inn?) and land in East Barming
leased to Francis Tilden and a little wood of 3 roods,
he purchased from the wife and heirs of Daniel Bickman,
to his son, Richard for ever.
His other real estate in East Barming and land near the bridge in East
Farleigh, to son Paul, after his mother's death, for ever.
To son, John and his lawful heirs of his body, at 21 years of
age, his 3 houses in Stone Street, Maidstone and his real estate at
Ightham, Wateringbury and Yalding. In default of any heirs, the best
of the houses in Stone Street, occupied by Alice, Lady Sackvile,
to son Richard, for ever. The adjoining house, which he
occupies, to son Richard, for ever. The 3rd house closer to the
little bridge, occupied by Norton Cherry, Gentleman, to
son Paul for ever, together with the house in Wateringbury
before given to son John, if John has no lawful heirs.
To son Richard, land in Yalding given to son John if John
leaves no lawful heirs, the property in Ightham to son Richard
on the same condition.
His wife to take rents for son John's maintenance and education
at school "abroad", not at home until he is 16 at the cost
of £20 per annum.
To son Richard and his lawful heirs, at 21 years of age, his
house and land at East Peckham. In default of heirs, then to son John
and his heirs. Until Richard is 21 his mother to receive the
rents and also educate him "abroad" until he is 16, with
£20 per annum.
To son Paul and his lawful heirs, at 21 years of age, his 2
houses and land in Frittenden. In default of heirs, then to son John
for ever. As before his mother to receive the rents and allow £14 per
annum for his education. Son Nicholas also to be educated at
£14 per annum.
He appoints Mr John Paule, his father in law, to be
Overseer of his will and give him 40 shillings for a ring of
remembrance............................................
The will is not witnessed.
Proved 6th February 1641
Note in the margin dated 16th November 1655
The will was not administered by Elizabeth Beeston and
is now granted to Elizabeth Garrard, formerly Beeston,
the daughter.
21.
Here Lieth the Body of
Mrs BRIDGETT [ BELFORD? ] who died
the 15th of March 17[ ]8 Aged 75 Years
Also the Body of Mrs MARY
PEMBLE Daughter of Capt
GUSTAVUS BELFORD
and Sister to Lieut General BELFORD
who died the 24th of February
1774 Aged 58 Years
Also here Lieth the Body of
General BELFORD many Years
Commander of the First Battalion
of the Royal Artillery who died the
1st of July 1780 Aged 68 Years
Also Mrs ELIZH. LOVETT who died
April the 29th 1785 Aged 66 Years
Also Mrs ESTHER HARRIS another
Daur of Capt GUSTAVUS BELFORD
and Sister to General BELFORD
who died Decr the 16th 1785
Aged 72 Years
Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 23rd September
1777
William Belford, General and Colonel, H.M. Own Royal
Regiment of Artillery.
To his friend, Reverend Dale Lovet of Town Malling,
Middlesex (sic) and Major General William Phillips of
Grosvenor Street, Middlesex, £1,000, upon trust, to invest in Public
or other securities at their discretion. The interest towards the
maintenance and education of William Belford, otherwise,
Barber, now 11 years old and at school in Rochester. When
trustees think it is time, they to use principal to purchase a
commission in the army or advancement in the world. If William
dies before the whole sum can be used, the the £1,000 or what remains
to his (legitimate) sons, Gustavus and William , equally
shared.
To each of his two sisters, Esther Harris and Elizabeth Lovet, £50 and a gold ring of 1 guinea value.
To each of his trustees, 20 guineas.
Trustees to pay Mary Barber, who lives with him, an
annuity of £20, drawn from his estate.
His real estate to Dale Lovet, John Lade
and Charles Robinson, upon trust, half the estate to the
benefit of his son, Gustavus, for life, after his death, then
to his widow. If he leaves no widow, then to his lawfully begotten
children, equally shared. In default of any heirs, to his son, William,
for life, after his death, as for Gustavus.
One half of the estate to the benefit of son, William and after
his death, in default of any heirs, to Gustavus, in default of
any heirs, then to his sisters, Hester Harris and Elizabeth Lovet, equally shared.
Residue of gods, chattels and personal estate, after his debts,
funeral and probate costs are paid, also the annuity to Mary Barber
and other legacies, to his trustees, upon trust.
Half of the money of his personal estate, to the benefit of each
of his sons, Gustavus and William.
He appoints his trustees his executors.
Witnesses: Johnson Macarel Bn. Chandler
Junior Henry Buckton
Codicil 20th January 1778
£100 to Mrs Mary Barber over and above the annuity
given. His watch is at the watchmakers.
No Witnesses.
Codicil 30th June 1780
To Mary Barber of Harbledown, an additional annuity
of £10, making a total of £30.
He revokes the bequest to his natural son, William Belford,
an Ensign in the 13th Regiment of Foot. The interest of the £1,000 in
the 3% Bank Annuities to be held, in trust, by Captains Richard Chapman and
William Grant, both of the Royal
Regiment of Artillery, until his son is 25 and to purchase anything
necessary for his advancement in the army. When he is 25 the £1,000
to be transferred to him.
Witnesses: D. Cotton?, Surgeon, Ann Weelman?
Mark of Rosamond Cotton?
Affidavit 2nd August 1780
John Macarel of Canterbury, Gentleman and Benjamin Chandler of Canterbury, Surgeon, are sworn on oath. They were
very well acquainted with General Belford of Harbledown and
familiar with his handwriting and signature. They have carefully
examined the will and codicils , particularly the one not witnessed ,
dated 20th January 1778 and agree they are all in in Belford's
hand..
22.
WILLUS BELL Gen Obiit
26th die May 1698
ANN BELL Ob
July 10th 1741
Aged 79
Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 23rd May 1698
William Bell of Maidstone, Gentleman.
He is sick and weak in body.
To his daughter, Elizabeth Bell, his house and land in
Boughton Monchelsea.
All the rest of his real estate to his wife Ann, for ever. He
appoints his wife executor.
Witnesses: John Clarke Edward Foord John Petley
Proved 4th August 1698
Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 10th November
1736
Ann Bell of Maidstone, Widow.
To her son in law, Robert Hammond and her daughters, Ann Bell and
Martha Bell, her 2 houses and gardens,
occupied by Mr [
] [H]oar?, the other by
Mrs [
] Hunt, against the Cock alehouse, also 2
other houses, one lately occupied by Samuel Pointer, the
other by Thomas Russell, also another house formerly
occupied by William Post and lately by Widow Basset.
The last 3 houses are in East Lane, Maidstone and were given to her by
her late husband William Bell, Gentleman.
Her debts to be paid and her executors to sell as much of her real
estate as is needed to pay the debts. And then pay her son, John Bell and daughter
Barbara Harris, £10 each.
She gives her goods and personal estate to daughters, Ann and
Martha
to be her executors.
Witnesses: John Petley Henry Nurse Clifford, Senior David
Petley
Proved 11th July 1741. Power reserved to Martha Bell
23.
[
]
[
]
Also HORACE their [Son]
died November the [ ] [1]81[ ]
Aged 9 Years
Also HENRY JOH[N] [th]eir [Son]
died January the [ ] 182[3]
Aged 22 years
Also FREDERIC WILLIAM th[eir] Son
died the 10th of February 18[ ]
Aged 16 Years
Also ELIZABETH BENNETT
died the 3rd of July 1832
Aged [5]9 Years
Also EDWARD SANDERS Jun
Surgeon died 29th of May
1838 Aged 36 Years
Also CATHERINE ANN Daughter of
EDWARD and CATHERINE SANDERS
died the 7th of June 18[4]1
Aged 28 Years
24.
In Memory of JOHN BESBECH
who died Oct 27th 1714
Aged 54 Years
Also LYDIA his Wife and their
three Children JOHN MARY and
JAMES
Likewise ROBT. BEAL Gent died
April 3rd 1755 Aged 101 Years
and 8 Months
Of RICHD. BORMAN Gent who
died Nov 22nd 1774 Aged 94 Years
And of BEAL BORMAN Gent who
died April 1st 1780 Aged 66 Years
Concise Consistory Court of Canterbury Will Dated 27th May 1756
Beal Borman of Maidstone, Gentleman.
To his brother, Richard, for life, an annuity of £20, charge
on his real estate.
To his brother, Robert, ½ of his house, stable, oasthouse
garden and orchard and land of about 10 acres, arable and hops, at
Rocky Hill, alias Rotten Hill or Westree, Maidstone, now or late
occupied by Thomas Wattell; also land at of about 76
acres at Brenzett alias Brensett and Brookland alias Brokeland, now or
late occupied by John Luckhurst; also his house, stable
and outhouse in Week Street, Maidstone in his own occupation, also all
other freehold estate, for ever. Subject to the payment of the £20
annuity to his brother, Richard.
To the Rev. John Sheldon and Sibella, his wife,
testator's sister, the other ½ of the real estate and to Sibella's
heirs, for ever, subject to the payment of the annuity to Richard Borman, (£10 from each half?)
To the Rev. Herbert Jenkins, Minister of the Separate
Congregation of Protestant Dissenters at Maidstone, of which he is a
member, £20. To the poor of the same church, £10, to be distributed
by the Minister.
To the servant with him at his death, £5.
His plate, linen, household goods, implements and furniture to
Robert Borman and Sibella Sheldon, equally shared.
The rest and residue of money, securities for money, goods, chattels
and personal estate, after payment of his debts, legacies, probate and
funeral charges, to Robert Borman, John Sheldon
and Sibella Sheldon, equally shared. They are his
executors.
Witnesses: ( ?
) Richard Greenhill
Samuel Eastchurch
Proved 28th August 1780 Effects of deceased valued at less than £300
BLAKE see MERCER
BLANCHARD see ELVI[ ]
25.
Within this Vault are Deposited the
Remains of Mrs ANNA BLOMER Wife of
ANTHONY BLOMER Esq one of his Majesty's
Justices of the Peace of this County
She died the 19th of April 1770
Aged 35 Years
Also of MARY BLOMER their Daughter
who died the 12th of September 1760
Aged 10 Weeks and 3 Days
Also of the above named
ANTHONY BLOMER who died the
5th of January 1784 Aged 54 Years
Also of ISAAC MASON THEALE
his Grandson who was born the
14th of April 1785 and died the 28th
of May following
[Also] of GEORGE FARBRACE THEALE Esq
Major in the Army another Grandson
who died the 17th of January 1827
Aged 41 Years
Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 5th January 1784
Anthony Blomer of Maidstone, Esquire.
His body to be buried near his late wife in the family vault in All
Saints, Maidstone.
To his daughter, Mary Blomer all his real estate (no
details) and his goods, chattels, effects and personal estate, for
ever. He appoints her to be his executor.
Witnesses: Thomas Milner James Teale Thomas Durrant Punnett
Proved 20th March 1784
BLUNT see ROGERS
26.
Beneath are Deposited
the Remains of
MARY Wife of
WM. BODMAN
died Jany 30th 1830
Aged 51 Years
Also the aforesaid
WM. BODMAN
who died August
14th 1833
Aged 54 years
27.
[
]
MARIA
CLARING BOLD
Obiit XXVIII
Novembris
Anno Dom
1687
28.
Here Lieth the Body of
SARAH the Wife of WILLM.
BOOTS Surgeon who departed this life the
[
]
MARY ELIOT
Widow of
WILLIAM ELIOT
of the Royal Navy
died March 2nd 1834
Aged 75 Years
BORMAN see BESBECH
29.
HIC jacet Corpus FRANCISCI
BOVRNE Gnuper? de Maidstone
Gen qui obiit Decimo
die Octobris Anno Domi 1678
Aetatis Svae 77
Concise Consistory Court of Canterbury Will Dated 23rd September
1678
Francis Bourne of Maidstone, Gentleman.
To his sister, Sarah Clarke, £10
To his kinsman, William Clarke, £25
To kinsman, James Clarke, £20 to redeem his writings
out of the hands of the Churchwardens and Overseers of Lenham.
To his kinsman, Leonard Clarke, £10.
To his cousins, Leonard Smith and his brother James Smith, 40 shillings each to buy them a ring.
To kinsman, James Clarke, ½ of the tithes belonging to
the Manor of Marby in Harrietsham and Frinsted.
To his wife, Anne and his brother, William Bourne
of Linsted, Gentleman, all household goods and implements, equally
shared. His wife has the sole use of the goods for her lifetime.
His brother, William is his executor. To his executor, after
his debts, legacies and funeral costs are paid, all his other goods,
chattels, real and personal estate, bills, bonds, ready money, debts
and credits.
Witnesses: Robert French?, the mark of Margaret Wheastone
?
Proved 1st May 1679
BRENCHLEY see FERRALL
30.
[
]
[ ] the Body of
[ ] BROOK Svnne of
[
] BROOK Iron Munger
[who] departed this Life y[e]
[ ] of Feberary 1675 Aged
11 Yeares
[
]
31.
Beneath
this Stone lie the Remains of
ELIZABETH Daughter of
WILLIAM & ANN BROWNE
who departed this Life
the 7th February 1820
Aged 16 Years
Also the above named
WILLIAM BROWNE
who departed this Life
the 3rd May [ ]
Aged 70 Years
Also ANN Wife of the above named
WILLIAM BROWNE
who departed this Life
the 4th August 1833 Aged 70 Years
32.
Here Lieth
the Remains of
WILLIAM BRYANT
Majr. Surgeon
of Chatham
died March the 3rd
[1816] Aged 64 Years
SARAH BRYANT
[Wife] of the above
WILLIAM BRYANT
died Sept. 7th [1827]
Aged 66 Years
Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 3rd December
1811
William Bryant the Elder, of Chatham, Gentleman,
(Major Surgeon, probably of the Royal Marines)
He desires to be buried in the parish he dies in.
His copyhold estate at Salt Hill, Farnham, Berkshire, to his wife,
Sarah,
for life. After her death, then to his nephews, Jacob George Bryant and
William Bryant, upon trust.
One half of the rents and profits to the benefit of his niece,
Margaret Hooper, wife of Thomas Hills Hooper of
Chatham, Gentleman, for her lifetime, free from the control and debts
of her husband or any future husband.
After her death, then to the benefit of her children in equal portions
if more than one. In default of any children, then to the benefit of
his niece, Anna Watherston, wife of Thomas Watherston,
Surgeon, Royal Marines, for her lifetime. After her death, as before,
to her children's benefit and in default of children, then remains
with his trustees, Jacob George and William Bryant.
He gives the other half of the estate's benefits to niece,
Anna Watherston, for life, then as above but in default of children
of Anna to the benefit of Margaret Hooper fir life and
in default of children of Margaret, to Jacob George
and William Bryant, for ever.
He gives a part share in the Manor of Down Basine?, houses, farms and
land in Northolt, Ryclift? and Itteringham or Ikenham, Middlesex, to
his wife, Sarah, for life and after her death, to Jacob George Bryant, for ever.
His share of land and premises in the hamlet of Coundon in Allesley
and Ryton, Warwickshire, to his wife, Sarah, for life. After
her death, then to his nephews, Jacob George and William Bryant, for ever.
His share in houses in Chatham High Street, occupied by himself and
William Marsh, to his wife, Sarah, for life and after her death,
to Jacob George and William Bryant, for
ever.
His share in several houses near the Bell on the Brook,
Chatham, given to him by the will of Ann Buck, widow, to
his wife, for life and after her death, then to James Buck
of Queen Street, Chatham, Shipwright, for ever.
His freehold or copyhold estate in Dagenham, Essex, and his share of
several houses in Mulberry Court, and White Cross Alley, in St.
Leonard's, Shoreditch, to his nephew, William Bryant,
upon trust, William to permit his mother, Margaret Bryant
to have from the rents and profits an annuity of £40 for life.
By virtue of a mortgage indenture dated 24th June 1807 made between
Thomas Bentley and Jacob Ashley of Chatham, Brewer and
? , of the first part, Thomas Percy of Brompton,
Gillingham, Gentleman, (nominated in trust for Bentley and Ashley),
of the 2nd part and the testator of the 3rd part, the sum of £3,450
was devised ?, with interest, also by a bond or obligation of the same
date, under the hands and seals of Bentley and Ashley,
the £3,450 is still due. ? and with
interest (obscure passage).
In case the mortgage debt is not repaid in his lifetime, he gives the
sum owing, with the securities to his nephews, Jacob George
and William Bryant, upon trust, to recover the same and
invest it in good securities and pay half of the dividends to his wife
for her lifetime. The other half he gives to Jacob George
and William Bryant.
He has in the Bank of England, £1,000 Bank Stock and £600 in the
Navy 5% Bank Stock, he gives his wife the dividends for life and after
her death, to Jacob George and William Bryant,
upon trust.
From £500 of the £1,000 stock and £300 of the £600 stock, they to
pay the dividends to his niece, Margaret Hooper, for
life for her own absolute and sole benefit. After her death, then the
£500 and £300 stock to Jacob George and William Bryant, upon trust, for the children of
Margaret Hooper
at 21 years of age. In default of any children, then according to the
laws of intestacy.
The dividends on the £500 and £300 residue of the stock, to be paid
to his niece, Anna Watherston, for life for her sole
use. After her death, then upon trust, for her children, in default of
children then according the laws of intestacy.
While the children of Margaret Hooper and Anna Watherston
are minors, the trustees are to use income toward their maintenance
and education until they are 21.
All his household furniture, plate, linen, to his wife.
His gold watch and seal to nephew, William Bryant.
He gives to Sarah Mason, widow of his late good friend, John
Mason, of Cyb???ham, in Farnham, Berkshire, Yeoman, £30.
To Thomas Hills Hooper, £50; to his good friend, John Townson of Chatham, Gentleman and
William Snow
of Salt Hill, Farnham, Berkshire, Shopkeeper, , William Frost
of Cockspur Street, Charing Cross, Grocer, Frusanna Skinner
of St. Margaret's, Rochester, John Venning of Chatham,
Gentleman and Charles Townson of Chatham, Stationer,
£20 each.
To Charles Newcombe of Stoke near Coventry, Esquire,
£10
To the Free School supported by voluntary contributions in New Road,
Chatham, £20, to be used at the discretion of the Reverend Doctor Law,
Archdeacon of Rochester, if he is living then, if not, by the then
Archdeacon.
Rest and residue of his estate, after his debts, legacies, funeral and
probate costs are paid, to his wife, Sarah, absolutely.
Witnesses: Bury Hutchinson, Anthony Crosby, William Vines, Brown's Hall, London.
Codicil 28th February 1816
He had bequeathed to Sarah Mason of Farnham, £30,
to William Snow of London, John Townson of
Chatham and William Frost of London, £20 each, he now
revokes these bequests.
He gives his nephew, Jacob George Bryant, £50.
Rest of will ratified.
Witnesses: Stephen Lamprey, Solicitor, Maidstone, Mary Ann
L'Bap ? Pauley
Proved 26th September 1816
BURGH see MAY
33.
In this Vault
[Lie] Interr'd the Remains of
JAMES CALDER Esq
who died January the 14th 1777
Aged 34 Years
Also of ELIZABETH the Wife of
Major Genl. Sir HENRY CALDER
Bart of Park House who died May
the 13th 1786 in the 4[9th] Year of her Age
Also the above named Majr Genl.
Sir HENRY CALDER Bart C[olonel ?] of
the 30th Regt and Lieutenant Governor
of Gibraltar who died Febr 3rd 1792
Aged 5[0] Years
Also LOUISA Lady CALDER Widow
of the above named Major Genl
Sir HENRY CALDER Bart who died
7th of Novr 1820 Aged 69 Years
34.
Here Lyeth the Body of Mr
JOHN CALLANT Aged Sixty Six
Yeares and departed this Life
the 27th of February 1698*
Here lyeth the Body of
ANNE CALLANT
Widow of JOHN CALLANT
who departed this Life
[ ] July 1712 Aged [ ]
Years
Here also lyeth the Body of
JOHN CALLANT
Gentleman the Son of the said
JOHN CALLANT
and ANNE his Wife who
departed this Life the Ninth
April 1733 Aged [ ] Years
Here also lyeth the Body of
[MAR]Y CALLANT Widow of the last
[nam[ed JOHN CALLANT Gentleman
who departed this Life the 18th of N[ov]
1763 Aged 81 Years
* 1699 in the Modern Calendar
Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 20th
February 1698 (1699)
John Callant the Elder of Maidstone, Threadtwister.
He is weak in body.
To his daughter, Anne Fanting, widow, £10. If she
marries again and has a child, he leaves £100 for that child at 21
years of age but not otherwise.
To his daughter, Sarah Keble, £200, this is her
marriage portion and £100 more at the birth of her first child.
To son in law, John Keble and his wife, £5 each for
mourning.
To his sister Deborah Savage, £5
To his daughter, Frances Callant , £300, £200 within I
year of his death and £100 within 6 months of the first payment.
To daughter Elizabeth Callant, an annuity of £15, for
life, charged upon his rents and profits of his real estate in Luton
(Chatham), Stockbury, Halstow, Upchurch and Sutton Valence.
To his sister, Sarah Whitehead, widow.
To his wife, Anne, the house he now lives in, for life, she
keeping it in good repair, after her death, then to his son, John for
ever.
To his wife and son John, his land and hop grounds near Stone
Style in Boxley, profits shared equally and after his wife's death, to
son John, for ever.
All other real estate, including newly built houses adjoining his own
house, to son John for ever.
His wife and son, John, to keep up his trade and share the
profits. Also to them his goods, chattels, household stuff, money,
plate and personal estate, equally shared, (except the joint stock or
trade, which is not to be divided until his wife's death, unless she
desires that to be done).
His wife and son John are his executors.
To his brother, James Callant, £5
Witnesses: John Blunt Thomas Trigg John Weekly? Senior
Proved 23rd May 1699
35.
[
]
GARRETUS CALLANT
Armiger
[died] vth August [Anno]
Domini MDCCXXI
Anno Aetatis LXXVI
Also here lyeth the Body of
HEATH CALLANT Gent
the Son of JOHN CALLANT Gent
deceased and Nephew to the [said]
GARRET CALLANT
who died the Twenty Fifth of
September 1735 Aged 34 Years
Here lyeth the Body of JOHN CALLANT
[Son of] JOHN & MARY CALLANT
[Brot]her of the above
[HE]ATH CALLANT
who died the 26th day of April 174[2]
[Aged] [ ]5 Years
Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 27th July 1721
Garrett Callant of Maidstone, Gentleman.
He is weak in body.
To his friend, Robert Salmon of Maidstone, Gentleman,
Neoaks Wood, which he bought from one Leixford in Wouldham or
adjacent parish, also his ½ share of 6 acres of hops in Boxley,
lately belonging to Mrs Whitehead, for ever.
To his nephew, John Callant all other his Manors,
houses, lands in Kent or elsewhere, for his lifetime and after his
death, ½ of the estate to Heath Callant, eldest son of John Callant, for ever.
The other ½ to John Callant, youngest son of John Callant , for ever.
To his cousin, (
? ) and his wife, £50 each, to their 3
children or such as live to 21 years of age, £50 each.
To his man servant and maid, with him at time of his death, £20 each.
His coach and horses and residue of personal estate, after his debts,
legacies and funeral costs are paid, to Robert Salmon,
absolutely, Salmon is his executor.
He signs the will with his mark
Witnesses: J. Weekes D. Fuller John Blunt
Proved 15th December 1721
36.
Here Lies [ ]
ELIZA[BETH] [Daughter of ?]
JOHN and [MARY?] CALLANT
who [departed this ]Life
the [ ] 1736
[
]
[ ] [CA]LLANT
Sister [
]
[
]
37.
[
]
ARNOLD CARTER M.D.
Died 19th October
1801
Aged 39 Years
Also the Remains of
FRANCES CORRALL Daughter
of Mr ROBERT and HANNAH
[CORR]ALL who died the 14th of
November 1785 Aged 16 Years
Likewise the Remains of
CHARLES CORRALL Gent
Son of the above
who died the 5th of May 1807
Aged 42 Years
Also the Body of
ELIZABETH MINGAY
Relict of JAMES MINGAY
Esq of Thetford in the
County of Norfolk & Daughter
of the above who died the 1st of
February 1817
Aged 52 Years
Also PHILIP CORRALL
died May 21st 1840
Aged 72 Years
Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will dated 22nd November
1839
Philip Corrall of Maidstone, Banker
He appoints John Mercer, Esquire and Alexander Randall,
Esquire, both of Maidstone, executors.
All his property to them, in trust, to pay his debts and terminate his
engagements at the bank.
His real estate to his sister, Ann Carter, for her
lifetime. After her death, his Little Calund Farm, with Impton and
Tottington Woods in Aylesford and Burham and 1 acre of land purchased
from Mr Burke, to John Mercer, Junior, a Clerk at
his bank.
At the death of his sister, Ann Carter, then to Frederick
Thomas Mercer, his godson, China? Court Farm at Chart
and 4 cottages in Upper Stone Street, Maidstone.
The residue and money in the Public Funds, shares, money lent on
mortgage, goods, chattels and effects, to his sister Ann Carter.
Witnesses: James Tadman, Gentleman of Maidstone, George Richard
Streatfield, Gentleman of Maidstone.
Codicil 1st April 1840
He is possessed of £16,000, his proportion of the capital in the
Kentish Bank. He gives this to friends and partners, John Mercer
and Alexander Randall. They to pay £1,000 per annum to
his sister, Ann Carter, for life and £40 per annum to
his bailiff, James Cole, for life.
Rest of will confirmed.
Witnesses: As for will.
Codicil 9th April 1840
To John Mercer, Junior, £2,000, charged with the
payment of £80 per annum to his sister, Ann Carter.
To his friend Thomas Day, Esquire and John Hall,
Salesman, £100 each.
To Stephen Link Hazell, £50 and to each of his 4
other clerks, at the bank, £20; he also gives £200 to the west Kent
Infirmary and £100 each to the National and Blue Coat schools at
Maidstone.
Rest of will and codicil conformed.
Witnesses: Charles Stone, Servant to Mr Corrall, Mary Pope of the College ?, Maidstone.
Affidavit 5th June 1840
James Tadman, under oath, states he was a witness to
the will of the deceased and was present with George Streatfield
when they both witnessed the will in presence of the deceased.
Proved 11th June 1840
CHADWICKE see FULLAGAR
38.
In Memory of
MARY CLEMMENT
who died Oct 30th 1821
Aged 37 Years
Also THOMAS CLEMMENT
died Nov 19th 1829
Aged 32 Years
39.
Beneath
this Stone are Deposited
the Remains of
ELIZABETH Wife of
JAMES COLE of this Parish
who departed this Life
[
]
[
]
40.
[
]
Interred the Body of
CATHERINE COLLISON the Eldest
Daughter of ZACHARIAS COLLISON
and DOROTHEA his Wife who
departed this Life the 24th day of
October Anno Domini 1699 and
in the 20th Year of her Age
41.
Here Lyeth Interred ye Body of EDMOND
COLVILL Sonn of EDMOND COLVILL
late of this Parish deceased
who departed this Life ye 16th day of June
Anno Domini 1632 in ye
37th Year of his Age
42.
Beneath
[lie the] Remains of
WILLM. COOKE Surgeon who died
29th Sept 1810 Aged 29 Years
Also of
JOHN JAMES COOKE
One of the Jurats of this Corporation
who died October 4th 1822
Aged [4]9 Years
Also Capt JAMES COOKE
who died August 31st 1826
Aged 42 Years
Also MARY Daughter of
Capt JAMES & MARY HANNAH
COOKE died Dec 30th 1829
Aged 13 Years
Also DOROTHY KIRKHAM COOKE
Wife of the above J.J. COOKE
who died August 1st 1848
in the 72nd Year of her Age
Also her Grand Daughter
ANNE MARY SANDERS
died Dec 11th 1831
Aged 17 Years
Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 1st August 1810
William Cooke of West Malling, Surgeon.
To his brother, John James Cooke of Maidstone,
Gentleman, his revisionary interest in and to the sum of £150 given
by his late brother, Thomas Cooke and all his personal
estate and effects.
He requests his brother, John James, to accept the £150
in part payment of the debt he owes to brother John James
and father, John. He appoints his brother John James,
executor.
Witnesses: Thomas Weeks, Senior and Thomas Weeks,
Junior
Proved 11th March 1811
Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 2nd October 1822
John James Cooke of Maidstone, Attorney at
Law.
All his goods, chattels, lands, money, bonds, debt and effects to
Thomas Hills of Maidstone, Baker and Alexander Randall
of Maidstone, Gentleman, upon trust, they to pay his debts and funeral
charges.
The rest and residue of his effects to be sold and the money to be
invested, his wife to receive the interest for life. After her death,
the principal sum to be equally shared between his 4 daughters at
their respective ages of 21. The share of any of them who die before
then, to the survivors, equally shared.
Witnesses: Walter Hills, Martha James, Ann Lavender
Proved 9th December 1822
Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 19th August 1826
James Cooke, Esquire of Maidstone, late Captain of
H.M. 94th Regiment of Foot
He appoints his wife, Mary Hannah and his friend John Cribb
Stephens of Maidstone, Gentleman, executors.
To them his goods, chattels, effects and personal estate and all his
part share he is entitled to under the will of his late father, John Cooke, personal or real and all other real estate, except trust
estate, upon trust. This is subject to payment of his debts, funeral
and probate costs
His wife to have as much household furniture, plate, linen and china
as she will used in her lifetime, she also to have £50.
The remainder of his household goods to be sold and proceeds invested
in Government or real securities and the interest earned to be used
towards the maintenance and education of his children until they are
respectively 21, when the trust fund to be equally shared among
them.....................
Witnesses: Frances Cooke, Spinster , Walter Hills,
Solicitor of Maidstone, John B. Holman, Clerk to
Messrs Stephens and Hills.
Proved 18th November 1826
COOPER see PAULEY
43.
Here Lieth the Body of
Mr JOHN CORRALL who died
June 10th 1759 Aged 66 Years
Also ANN his Wife who died
April 26th 1748 Aged 46 Years
Also ROBERT Son of
Mr ROBERT and HANNAH
CORRALL who died
May 12th 1766 Aged 9 Years
Also ROBERT CORRALL Gent
only Son of the above JOHN &
ANN CORRALL who died
June 12th 1783 Aged 49 Years
Also Mrs HANNAH CORRALL
Wife of the above ROBERT
CORRALL Gent who died
March 21st 1820 Aged 86 Years
Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 12th June 1783
Robert Corrall of Maidstone, Gentleman.
He confirms his marriage settlement, made when he married his wife,
Hannah.
All his real estate to his children, John, Charles, Philip,
Ann, Elizabeth and Frances, for ever, equally
shared.
All the businesses he is concerned with to be managed and carried on
with by his executors for the benefit of his wife and children, until
son, Charles is 25, when, if the executors think he is fit, to
assign the above to him. If they do not think is is not the right
time, they are to carry on the management for as long as they think it
appropriate.
After payment of his debts and funeral charges, all the residue of his
personal estate to his children, equally shared at their respective
aged of 21.
For those who are minors at his death, their share of his of his
estate to be used towards their maintenance and education.
Son, John, Thomas Turner of Hunton and Thomas Durrant Punnett are his executors and guardians of the
persons and estate of his infant children during their minorities.
Witnesses: Tomas Milner, Thomas Day, George Burr
Codicil 12th June 1783
To his wife, Hannah, all household good, furniture, plate,
linen, china and effects, absolutely.
Witnesses: Thomas Milner, Thomas Day.
Proved 15th August 1783
CORRALL see CARTER
44.
[
]
WILLIAM COSFORD
[who died]
[April] 12th 1708
[
]
FRANCES his Wife
[who died]
[June] 18th 1722 Aged
80 Years
Concise Consistory Court of Canterbury Will Dated 11th March 1691
(1692)
William Cosford of Maidstone, Victualler.
To his uncle, Elias Cosford and James Fletcher,
Gentleman, a gold ring each of 10 shillings value.
His personal estate to his wife, Frances, for ever, she is his
executor.
Witnesses: Elizabeth King, Edward Rose
Proved 23rd April 1708
45.
Here Lieth the Body of [JOHN ]
CRIPPS Gentleman one o[f the]
Jurats of this Corporat[ion]
who departed this Life o[n the]
17th day of July in the 72nd Year [of]
his Age Anno Domini 1677
Here also Lies the Body of
NICHOLAS CRIPPS
[C]itizen and Draper of London
who died September the 8th
1735 Aged 68 Years
Concise Consistory Court of Canterbury Will Dated 11th July 1677
John Cripps the Elder of Maidstone, Gentleman.
He is weak in body.
To his son, John, for ever, his house or inn, called the Sun
, with yards, garden, stable and outhouses, occupied by William Turner, also a parcel of land, hop garden called Perry Field of
about 23 acres, also a house or inn called the Woolpack
occupied by [ ] Cyles, widow and
it's grounds, also his house or inn called the White Harte
and grounds, stable and barn, occupied by Thomas Goffe; also
his ¾ part of land, now a cherry orchard, occupied by Richard French
and himself; also his ¾ of 3 houses occupied by Katherine Thomas,
widow, Humphrey Posten and John Woollet;
also his ¾ of 3 houses occupied by Shevan, Doctor in Physick, John Bennett and
John Terndon; also his ¾ of 3 houses
and malthouse, lately built by himself, occupied by Thomas Pett,
Gentleman, himself and [
] Rann?
in Maidstone and Boxley.
To his daughter, Elizabeth Gillett, wife of George Gillett of Westminster, Gentleman, an annuity of £20 for life,
charged on real estate given to his son, John.
To son John, £477in an indenture of mortgage dated 19th
September 1677? made from Thomas Pett of Maidstone to
himself, with all his interest and the Indenture, upon trust, for the
benefit of his daughter, Frances Pett, wife of Thomas Pett, she to have the interest for life. After her death the
£477 and the indenture to his grandchildren, John Pett, Mary Pett, Sarah
Pett, Elizabeth Pett
and Thomas Pett, equally shared.
The rest and residue of his estate to his son John, for ever,
son John is his executor.
Witnesses: Richard Colly?, James French?, Richard Heely
Proved 28th September 1677
Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 22nd August 1735
Nicholas Cripps of Rumwood Green, Langley, Kent
Gentleman.
He desires to be buried in All Saints, Maidstone.
To his wife, Barbara, his 4 houses in Baker's Street, Enfield,
Middlesex, occupied by William Underwood, Esquire and Edward Tarry, William
Howard and Thomas Whiting.
He holds these properties on lease from the Company of Drapers,
London; also his leasehold house in Skinner Street, without Bishop's
Gate, London, now or late occupied by [
] Rayner, he has this on lease from Ann Stevens;
also his house called the Barley Mow, near Mile End in Stepney,
Middlesex, on a lease from Mary Yoakley, now or late
occupied by Richard Roberts, all these to his wife, for
the remainder of the leases. If she dies before the leases al expire,
the to his children, Nicholas, John, William and Katherine,
equally shared.
Also to his wife, for life, his farm, which he bought from his mother
in law, (step mother?) Dorothy Cripps of Detling, now
or late occupied by Richard Bills and after his wife's
death to his eldest son, Nicholas, for ever.
Also to son, Nicholas, his part share in several houses,
brewhouse and outhouses in Week Street, Maidstone, occupied by Thomas Stringer and his share of 3 houses known by the sign of the
White Hart, Three Mariners and Wool Pack,
with gardens, yards and outhouses in Maidstone, now leased by Thomas Stringer, to son
Nicholas for ever.
To his daughter, Katherine, £1,000.
To his son John, £400 above money already advanced to him.
To his wife, £350, in trust, for son William, over and above
money already advanced to him, this paid, from time to time towards
his support and maintenance and not to be used for any debts.
To the Minister and Churchwardens of Langley, £12 to buy a piece of
plate for Holy Communion'
To son Nicholas, £50 for mourning, to sons, John and William
and daughter, Katherine, £10 each for mourning.
Rest and residue of goods, chattels, ready money, stock in Public
Funds, debts, bills, bonds, securities for money and personal estate,
after his debts, legacies and funeral costs are paid, to his wife, Barbara,
who is his executor.
He ratifies all settlements made to her previously and these are in
lieu of her Dower Rights, which she might claim.
To the poor of Maidstone, 40 shillings to be distributed among those
his wife "think fit objects of charity"
Witnesses: David Waterhouse, Anne Waterhouse, Samuel Fullagar
Proved 5th December 1735
46.
Here Lye the Bodies of
THOMAS CRIPPS of
this Parish Gent Eldest Son of
JOHN
CRIPPS Gent and MARGARETT is Wife
who left issue only MARY sometime
the Wife of EDWARD FOGGE Esqr Eld
est Son of RICHARD FOGGE of Dane
Court in the Parish of Tilmanstone in
this County Esqr who exchanged this
Life for an Immortall in the 45th Yeare
of his Age and was also here interr'd
the 6th day of March in the Yeare of our
Lord 1683*
* 1684 in the modern calendar
47.
Here is Deposited the
Remains of
MARY CROCKFORD
Widow
Obiit Feb 17[6]9
Aged [ ] Years
Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 30th December
1768
Mary Crockford, Widow, late of Caversham, now of
Maidstone.
She desires to be buried in Maidstone Parish church.
She bequeaths £300 bank stock to her niece, Elizabeth, now
wife of Stephen Lepine of Maidstone and all of her
clothes.
To her cousin Paine, 40 shillings.
To Mrs Hawley, 1 guinea for a ring.
Te rest and residue of her real and personal estate to niece,
Elizabeth Lepine, for ever. She is also her executor and is to pay her
debts and funeral costs.
Witnesses: Thomas Bayton Abraham Cherry John Sidney
Proved 21st February 1769
CROSS see HESTER
CROWDER see JOHNSON
CURTEIS see SAUNDERS
48.
In Memory of
[THO]MAS CUTBUSH
[ ] of this Town
[ ] the above
[died] March the [ ]18[ ]
[Aged] [ ] years
CUTBUSH see HILLS
49.
Here Lyeth the Body
WILLIAM DARBY Gent
late Jurate of this Corporation
He dep[arted this] Life
the Twent[ ] [of] January 17[ ]
being the [
]
Here [
]
of M[
]
his two Daughters
GEORGE POST died [ ]
1727 Aged [ ] Years
DARBY see MURIELL
DAVIES see BARRETT
50.
ABRAHAM DAWSON who died
[
] 19th 1747 Aged 67
Also MARY DAWSON who died
August 2nd 1750 Aged 67
likewise SUSAN Wife of
THOMAS POPE died Oct 28th
and 4 Children died in their
Infancy
Also MARY his second Wife
died May 24th 1762 Aged 22
[ ] [ ] Daughter died an Infant
Also MARGARET his third Wife
died Jan 1[ ] 1788 Aged 46
Also the above named
THOMAS POPE died Dec 17th
1792 Aged 64 Years
Concise Consistory Court of Canterbury Will Dated 16th June
1747
Abraham Dawson of Maidstone, Bricklayer.
To his sister, Mary Dawson, his house in Pudding Lane,
occupied by the Widow Osmer, commonly known as the Bakehouse,
for her lifetime and, after her death, to his niece, Mary Athawes,
wife of Samuel Athawes if Newnham Court, Boxley, Yeoman,
for her lifetime and, after her death, to Susanna Athawes,
daughter of Mary Athawes, for ever; also to Susanna,
1 shilling "and no more".
To Mary Athawes, £100, within a month of the death of Samuel
Athawes, her husband but if she dies before him, then the £100
to Susanna Athawes at 21 years of age.
To Mary Athawes, £50 for mourning for herself and her
children
To Susanna Athawes, £200 at 21 years of age.
To his servant, John Borden, £5, if he continues a
servant with his widow, he gives him £5 more.
To his sister, Mary Dawson, after his debts and legacies
are paid, all his stock of hop poles and hops growing on land at
Maidstone he holds from the Earl of Aylesford, 20 bags of hops of last
year's growth, charcoal, oast hairs, sea coal, horses, wagons, carts,
tuggs, corn, hay, ready money, securities for money, plate, linen,
rings, household goods and implements, debts owing, goods, chattels
and personal estate and effects, absolutely.
He appoints Mary Dawson his executor.
Witnesses: Edward Waldo Dorrington James Tull Samuel Eastchurch
Proved 7th March 1747*
* 1748 in the modern calendar
Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 8th November
1792
Thomas Pope of Maidstone, Gentleman.
He appoints his uncle, Robert Pope of Maidstone,
Gentleman, Flint Stacey of Maidstone, Brewer, Thomas Poole of Maidstone, Hatter and
George Burr of
Maidstone, Gentleman, executors and guardians of his minor children.
His debts, funeral and probate costs to first paid from his personal
estate and effects.
To his son, Thomas Blissett Pope his gold watch
with gold chain, seal and trinkets belonging, at 21 years of age.
To his executors, 10 guineas each, for a ring.
His real and personal estate to his executors, upon trust, for his 6
children, Frances, Thomas Blissett, Margaret, Robert, Horatio and Mary
Anne Pope,
equally divided at 21 years of age. In case all his children die under
21, then his real and personal estate to his own right heirs (under
intestacy laws).
Income from his estate towards his children's maintenance and
education until they are 21.
Until his eldest son, Thomas Blissett, is 21, his
trustees to carry on his farming business and convey it to son Thomas
when he is 21, with all farming tackle and implements valued by 2
competent appraisers, one named by his son and one by his executors,
his share of the personal estate to have the above value deducted. If
his son does not want the farming business, the executors to manage it
until son Horatio is 21, when his executors and trustees will
deliver it to him, Horatio to pay for the stock on the farm,
utensils, tackle and implements, these to be valued as before. If Horatio
declines to take over or died under 21, the executors and trustees
shall not continue the farm after Thomas Blissett's
death but to sell it and equally divide the proceeds between his
children........................
Witnesses: John Sanders Stephen Lamprey Charles Topping
Proved 15th February 1793
DAY see MAY
DERING see ENGLISH
DIXON see WELDON.
51.
[
]
Mr EDWARD WALDO DORRINGTON
of Maidstone Apothecary departed
this Life Dec 22nd? 1764 Aged 68?
Years
Mrs SARAH WALDO DORRINGTON Sister of
the said Mr DORRINGTON [
]
[ ] M[
] WALDO [DORRINGTON]?
[
] 1751?
Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 19th December
1764
Edward Waldo Dorrington of Maidstone,
Apothecary.
He desires to be buried in the churchyard of Maidstone Parish church,
near to where his mother is buried. (Obviously his executor had other
plans).
To his wife, Elizabeth, £500 of Capital Bank Stock, part of
£1,200.
To his brother, Theophilus and his wife, £20 each and to each
of their children, £10.
To his brother in law, the Reverend Benjamin Waterhouse
and his wife, and testator's sister in law, Mrs Mary Sawkins,
£10 each.
To the Reverend Benjamin Waterhouse, £20 , to be paid
to the Treasurer the Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge, for
propagating the Gospel in foreign parts.
He gives £20 to the Incorporated Society in Dublin for promoting
English Protestant Schools in Ireland, pursuant to his late Majesty's
Royal Charter.
To nephew, Theophilus, eldest son of his brother and to niece, Ann,
his sister's daughter, £100 each.
To Thomas Day his apprentice, £20 upon his cancelling
his indentures of apprenticeship.
All his books on medicines or surgery to his brother for his son or
sons who wish to pursue the practise of physic.
To his nephew and godson, Edward Waldo Dorrington
his silver ? [engraved]
E W D and £40.
To Benjamin Waterhouse £20, upon trust, for the
Foundling Hospital.
To his cousin, Alice Sear and her daughter, Alice Sear, £10 each.
He gives £10 to the debtors in the Sheriff's gaol in Maidstone.
To 50 poor people in Maidstone, Hollingbourne and Langley, a guinea
each.
To Benjamin Waterhouse, £50, upon trust, for the
Treasurer of the Charity Schools in Maidstone.
To the Reverend Jacob Chapman of Staplehurst, £10 and a
gold ring for him and his wife.
To Mary Brevitor, wife of [
] Brevitor of Athborne, in [faded] and sister of Benjamin Waterhouse,
£10.
To Mrs Eleanor Collison, 1 guinea; and a gold ring for
"such and so many of my friends and acquaintances as my executors
shall think proper".
By a marriage agreement made on his marriage, dated 25th September
1749, he can bequeath £500 Capital Stock in Old South Sea Annuities,
after the death of his wife, so he bequeaths this to his brother, Theophilius
and Benjamin Waterhouse, in trust, to sell and from the
proceeds to pay £50 to the Treasurer of the Society for the Promotion
of Christian Knowledge, as before and £50 to the Incorporated Society
of Dublin for promoting English Protestant Schools, £59 to the
Maidstone Charity Schools, £40 to the Foundling Hospital and a guinea
each to 50 poor people, as follows, 30 in Maidstone, 10 in
Hollingbourne and 10 in Langley, as approved by the respective parish
priest.
Rest and residue of the £500 the children of his brother living at
the time of his wife's death, equally shared, if only one then all to
that child.
By the said settlement he is entitled to
? the dividends of several
stocks and interest of several mortgages and money during his life, he
gives his wife all arrears of the dividends and interest due to him,
at her death and his plate, linen, pewter, pictures, household goods
and furniture in his own house according to the marriage settlement.
To Mrs [ ] Russell, widow of the
Rev John Russell late of Maidstone, 5 guineas; to his
brother Theophilius and Benjamin Waterhouse,
£600 Bank Stock, part of the £1,200stock, upon trust, to pay income
from the stock to Benjamin Waterhouse and his wife, Sarah,
for their lives and life of the survivor. After their deaths, then
upon further trust, to sell and from the money raised pay the Society
for Promoting the Gospel in Foreign Parts, £100, to the Dublin
Society for Promoting English Protestant Schools, £50, to the
Maidstone Charity Schools, £50 and to the Foundling Hospital, £50.
Also ½ a guinea each to 30 poor people in Maidstone, 10 in
Hollingbourne and 10 in Langley.
The rest and residue, to the children of his brother Theophilius
after the death of the survivor of Benjamin and Sarah Waterhouse,
equally shared.
He forgives his debtors who are really poor such small debts owed.
His religious books to be divided between his wife and sister,
Sarah Waterhouse, after his debts, funeral charges and legacies are
paid., the residue of his personal estate, not before given, to Benjamin
Waterhouse, whom he appoints his executor.
Witnesses: Edward Jones Thomas Willard
Proved 4th February 1765
52.
Here Lyeth the Body of
the Revd. Mr JOHN DURRANT
who departed this Life
the 25th day of January
1731* Aged 65 Years
JOSEPH DURRANT
died July 8th 1767 Aged 65 Years
JOSEPH DURRANT died Jan 19th
1819 Aged 69 Years
*1732 in the modern calendar
Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 23th May 1767
Joseph Durrant of Maidstone, Grocer.
He gives his house and farm, called Hansden?, near Mayfield, Sussex,
occupied by Mrs Read, to his wife, Judith, for ever, in
trust, she to sell and discharge the principal sum of £800 and
interest on the mortgage and the sum of £200 and interest due to his
friend, Richard Wicking of Maidstone, Gentleman. She is
to apply the residue into his residuary personal estate.
He gives his ½ share of a farm in East Hoadly and Waldron, Sussex,
occupied by Mr Reeves, to his son, Joseph Durrant
when he is 21, for ever. If he dies before then, he then gives it to
his wife, Judith, for life. After her death, to his sister, Mary Durrant, Spinster, for ever.
His 2 small houses at Cranbrook, to his son, Joseph at 21 years
of age, for ever. If he dies before then it will go to his wife, Judith,
for ever.
After his debts and funeral costs are paid, the residue of ready
money, securities for money, goods, chattels, effects, real and
personal not before given, to his wife, Judith for ever.
It is his "dying request and earnest desire" that his wife,
who is his executor, does to the best of her ability and
circumstances, supply their son with the necessary conditions for his
comfortable and useful subsistence and support.
Witnesses: Thomas Hall Joseph Scultup Thomas Hillard
Proved 27th November 1767
53.
[
]
CASTLE EBBETT of
London Woollen Draper
only Brother of MARY the
Wife of WM. WEAVER
of Maidstone died Sep ye 5th
1723 Aged 41 Years
[ Also] the Body of
[FLOR]ENCE HULL who
died the 2[ ] day of April
[ ] Aged [ ] Years
54.
In Memory of
CLEMENT EDMEADS Son of
ROBT. and ELIZH. EDMEADS
who died May 9th 1779 Aged [ ] Months
Also the Body of ROBERT
Son of the above said ROBERT
and ELIZABETH EDMEADS
died March [ ] 1781 Aged [ ]
Also to the Beloved Memory of
ROBERT EDMEADS (Father of the
above Children) who was born in
the Parish of [ ] in this County
November the [ ] 17[ ] departed
this Life April the 8th 1826 Aged 82
55.
In a Vault beneath are
deposited the Remains
of ANN Wife of
THOMAS EDMETT
who died May 27th 1837
Aged 52 Years
Also the above named
THOMAS EDMETT
who died
September 23rd 1852
Aged 67 Years
Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 9th January 1851
Thomas Edmett of Maidstone, Upholsterer.
All of his real and personal estate to his son Thomas,
absolutely and the estates vested in him by mortgage or upon trust,
subject to the equities affecting them. He appoints son, Thomas
his executor.
Witnesses: Thomas Robert Cutbush of Yalding, Robert Cutbush of Maidstone.
Proved 20th December 1852
EDWARDS see THOMSON
EGREMONT see ROMNEY
ELLIOT see BOOTS
56.
In Memory of
EDWD. ELLIS died Sept. 18th
1777 Aged 63 Years
JANE his Wife died Oct. 28th
1783 Aged 59 Years
Also 3 Sons & 2 Daughters
who died in their Infancy
(viz) MARY, WILLIAM, SAMUEL
JOHN and ELIZABETH
EDWARD ELLIS Son of
the above named
died April 3rd 1820 Aged 71 Years
ELIZABETH his Wife died December 5th
1786 Aged 33 Years
Also ANN his Second Wife died
April 9th 1820 Aged 61 Years
leaving issue 2 Sons
GEORGE and EDWARD
Also EDWARD Son of the above
EDWARD and ANN ELLIS
who died February the 10th 1823
Aged 29 Years
57.
Here Lyeth the Body of
[ ]R[ ] Wife of JN[O.]
[ELVY ?]
[Tra]desman? of this Town
who died the [ ] of July 1729
Aged 70 Years
Also the Body of the
[afore]said JOHN [ELVY?]
who died the 16th of October 1769
Aged 72 Years
[Also] of ELIZABETH Wife of
JOHN ELVY of this Town
who departed this Life January the 23rd
1765 Aged 72 Years
JOHN ELVY
[
]
JOHN ELVY died April the 20th
1802 Aged [ ] Years
SUSANNA ELVY who died
Sept. 2nd 1839 Aged 86 Years
Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 8th January 1802
John Elvy of Maidstone, Gentleman.
To his daughter, Elizabeth, wife of John Miller
of Yalding, Gentleman, all his real estate in Linton, occupied by John
Miller, for ever. But on condition that son in law, John Miller delivers to his executors a promissory note for payment
of [ Blank] which was given to him upon his marriage with his daughter
Elizabeth, to be cancelled or destroyed.
To his daughter, Eleanor Hosmer Ansell wife of George Ansell of London, Sugar Refiner, his real estate in Charing,
occupied by William Jull, for ever.
His son in law, George Ansell, is indebted by a
promissory note to the sum of £365, he gives this sum to his
daughter, Susan Elvy, absolutely. He charges his real
estate and farm in Charing with this payment.
His real estate Maidstone, Loose, Chart Sutton, not before given, to
John Miller and George Ansell, upon trust, to sell and
invest the proceeds in the Public Funds or Real Securities, upon
trust, to pay his daughter, Susan Elvy, an annuity of
£70 for life and also pay his son, John an annuity of £40,
for life.
From the remainder of the dividends they to pay towards the
maintenance of Jane, his daughter in law, for life, as long as
she remains his wife or widow but not otherwise. His son, John
is to have none of this income, nor is it to be liable for his debts.
After the deaths of Susan Elvy, John and Jane Elvy or remarriage of
Jane, upon trust, to transfer the trust monies and interest due to his
grandsons, John Russell Elvy, Francis Barham Elvy and George Elvy,
equally shared. If any of his grandsons die before his own children
and Jane Elvy, leaving lawful issue, then their legacy to that child
or children, equally shared if more than one....................
Also to his trustees, upon trust, for Jane, wife of his son,
John,
all of his effects of every sort at his house and farm at Loose, now
in his own occupation, his trustees to pay from these effects his
debts. Also to daughter in law, Jane and his daughters, Elizabeth Miller,
Eleanor Hosmer Ansell and Susan Elvy, all his plate, equally shared.
To John Miller and George Ansell, £10
each for mourning, subject to their paying his legacies, funeral and
probate costs, he appoints them his executors and guardians of his
grandsons.
Rest and residue of goods, chattels, furniture and effects, ready
money, bank notes, securities for money and personal estate, to his
daughter, Susan Elvy, absolutely.
Witnesses: William Archer Martha Bigg John James Cooke , Attorney of Maidstone.
Codicil 19th February 1802
He revokes the annuity of £40 to his son, John and now gives him
an annuity of £5 for life.
Rest of the will ratified.
Witnesses: John James Cooke Martha Bigg William Valentine
Proved 30th August 1802
58.
Translated from the Latin by the Rev. John Cave Brown
Here sleeps entombed, once the Gift of God,
now given back to God, DOROTHEA, Daughter of
Sir EDWARD DERING Knight and Baronet, the Wife
of THOMAS ENGLISH of Buckland, Esquire,
Deservedly most dear to her husband for the
faithfulness of her married life and the
sweetness of her manners. She had 3 Sons and 7
Daughters and at length died in agony, giving
birth to twins. "Calmly rest, dear Shade ! Well hast
thou fought, now enjoy thy Triumph to the full
While thy afflicted Husband , mid tears and sighs,
Causes this to be inscribed in token of his love"
She died on the 20th of April 1669 Aged 38 Years
59.
In Memory of
Mrs MARY [FA]RMER
Reclined in here
ROBERT [FA]RMER Esq
of Sandhurst Kent
who died the [ ] day of
November 1808
Aged 7[5][ Years
FARMER see JACKSON
FARTHING see HUGHES
60.
In Memory of
TOBIAS FERRALL
who died the 10th Dec 1737
Also
DINAH BRENCHLEY
his eldest Daughter
who died 30th Jan 1757
Likewise
MARY the Wife of
JAMES STONEHOUSE
his second Daughter
died the 2nd July 1760
There is no will for Tobias Ferrall but an Inventory survives in the
Kent Archives, where he is noted to be a Carpenter.
FERRALL see PARKER
61.
Here lieth the Body of TH[OMAS]
FLETCHER of this Towne [Jurat?]
and Mayor thereof Anno 166[3]Aged [ ] Years
who left issue one Sonne T[HOMAS]
FLETCHER Aged [59] Years one
Grandchild [ ] FLETCHER
Aged 18 Years and Sonne of
JOHN FLETCHER deceased
Here lyeth the Body of MARY
beloved Wife of THOMAS
FLETCHER Gent who departed
this Life the Third of [ ]
Anno Dom MDCCXII A[ged] [ ] [ ]
Here also lyeth the [said]
above THOMAS FLET[CHER who]
departed this Life [
]
in the Eighty Fourth
[Year of his Age]
FLETCHER see MORDEN
FOGGE see CRIPPS
62. n
Here lyeth the Body of
FRANCIS FOX
Son of EDWARD and
MARY FOX
who died ye 13th day of June
1736
in the 11th Year of his Age
Also the above said
EDWARD FOX
of [Lon ?]don who died the
8th of December 1736
Aged 56 Years
63.
[
]
[ ] TERLIS FRANCKL[YN]
[ ] obii[t] Octob.
Anno [Domini] [M]DCLXXX
Aetatis LXXX
[ ]
[FRAN]CKLYN obiit [ ]
Anno Sal[utis] MDCC[ ]
Aetatis XV[ ]
[
] IAS C[ ]ALTER[IS]
obiit Januar [ ]
[An]no Sa[lutis] MDCCVIII
Aetatis LXXI[ ]
[
]
64.
[
]
JOHN FRANCKLYN Gent
Obiit ii Jan 1697
Here also lye 4 Sons & 2 Daughters
[of] WALTER & ELIZ. FRANCKLYN
[the] Daughter of Mr JN WEEKES
[of] this Town
[Here] also lye PETR. & MARY 2
Children of WALTER FRANCKLYN
and JANE his present Wife
who died Young
[Here] also lieth the Body of
[JAM]ES eldest Son of the above
said WALTER and JANE
FRANCKLYN who died
M[ ] 17th 1751 in the 22nd Year of his
Age
Here also lieth the Body of
JOHN FRANCKLYN who died
April 23rd 1754 Aged 42 Years
Here also lieth the Body of
ANN FRANCKLYN Widow of the
above said JOHN FRANCKLYN
who died March the 24th
178[7] Aged 72 Years
65.
[
]
CHRISTOPHOR[US] FULLAGAR
Generosus
Obiit XII die July
Anno
Aetatis LVI
Salutis MDCCXIX
Hic sepulia jacet ELIZABETHA
CHRISTOPHRUS FULLAGAR Generosus
charissima Uxor VALENTINI
CHADWICKE de East Peckham
Vicarii dilestissima filia quae
et si non annis tandem virtute
et pietate repletam vitam egit
et deo sic volente praemature
Obiit decimo quinto died Octobris
Anno Domini 1693
Aetat XX Expectans
per Jesum Christum felicem
Resurrectionem
ANNA FULLAGAR supra nominati
CHRISTOPHORI FULLAGAR vidua
Obiit XIII die Maii
Anno
Dom MDCCLXII
Aetatis suae LXXXVII
ANNA MARIA FULLAGAR
Obiit XIV die Julii
Anno
Aetatis LXII
Salutis
MDCCLXIII
66.
Here [
]
[
] FULLAGAR [ ]
Here [
]
[
]
Likewise the Body of MARY
the Wife of Mr SAMUEL
FULLAGAR
who died the 23rd [
]
1738 Aged 37 Years
[left] issue a Son & a Daughter viz CHRIS
and ANNA MARIA
ANNA MARIA died the 18th of Ju[ ]
1738 Aged 9 Weeks
SAMUEL FULLAGAR Gent
died D[ecember] [ ] 1770
Aged [ ] [Years]
CHRIS. FULLAGAR
Son of the said SAMUEL
died the 21st Nov 1785 Aged 48 Years
[
]
Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 8th September
1770
Samuel Fullagar of Maidstone, Gentleman.
His son and executor, Christopher, out of money due from the
3½% Bank Stock, 1756, will purchase £500 Capital Stock of New South
Sea Annuities and transfer it to himself, the Reverend Mr Donne
and 3 more of the principal subscribers of the Charity Schools at
Maidstone, upon trust, the ½ yearly dividends to be paid to that
charity. Also to the Charity Schools, money he paid over and above
what he has received ? He has long been a subscriber to the charity.
To the Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge, £160, he presumes
this will produce 5 guineas per annum.
Is son will, in the Winter following his death, distribute £100 among
poor housekeepers of Maidstone by at least 10 shillings each but more
according to the size of the family.
His debts to be paid and his son to employ Mr Thomas Williams
to assist him to sort out the papers and writings left in his house
and deliver them to the persons to whom they belong.
To his brother Christopher, £20 for mourning.
To the 2 servants with him at his death, £20 each.
Rest and residue of real and personal estate to his son, Christopher
who he appoints executor.
Will not witnessed.
Affidavit 14th March 1771
John Kent of Maidstone, Inn Holder and Thomas
Williams of Maidstone, Gentleman, state upon oath that they
knew the testator well and are acquainted with his handwriting and
signature. They have carefully examined the will and believe the
writing is in his hand and the signature is authentic.
Proved 20th March 1771
Notes in the Margin.
1st June 1808
The will was not administered by Christopher Fullagar,
who died intestate (sic)? Administration granted to Thomas K??h
of [Ray]monds Inn?, Middlesex, Gentleman, on behalf of Thomas Sellen
of Smarden, Stay Maker, regarding his interest in 2 pieces of land at
Thurnham. This is held by him for a term of 500 years granted by Samuel
Fullagar on 29th March 1744, his interest in the estate is
confined only to this land.
31st December 1827
Administration granted to William Wood of Newport, Isle
of Wight, Gentleman on behalf of Edward Wise of Hill
Grove, Isle of Wight, Esquire
Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 11th May 1774
Christopher Fullagar of Maidstone, Gentleman.
To the Honourable Charles Marsham, Esquire, the Reverend
John Donne, the Reverend William Polhill
and John Brenchley, all of Maidstone, £500 upon trust,
for 2 charity schools in Maidstone, as they think fit.
To Prudence Edmonds of Maidstone, Spinster, the house
she now lives in, for life, rent free and free from paying any sums
she may owe him. She also to have an annuity of £50 for life.
To her brother, Robert Edmonds, an annuity of £20 for
life.
To his servant Caroline Price, an annuity of £50 for
life.
To his servant, Elizabeth Scoons, an annuity of £10 for
life.
To Mrs Hester Barret, an annuity of £20 for life.
To John Titus of Maidstone, an annuity of £10 for life.
He charges his real and personal estate with these annuities. If any
annuity is unpaid the beneficiaries can enter the land and property to
distrain it until payment is made.
To his friend John Kent, all those houses and cottages ,
warehouse and outhouses, occupied by Isaac Leeds, in
Maidstone, for ever. Also to John Kent, £2,000.
Also to Hester Barret, a house and garden where she
lives, for life.
Rest and residue of real and personal estate to Godfrey Kneller
of Don???dham near Shaftesbury, Dorset and Rebecca, his wife,
for ever. He appoints Godfrey Kneller his executor.
Witnesses: Richard Gammon Richard Clifford William Roffe
Proved 16th December 1785
Note in Margin
17th December 1811
The will was not administered by Rebecca Kneller, widow
of Godfrey Kneller and surviving residuary legatee.
Administration was granted to Kitty Kneller, Spinster
and executor of Rebecca Kneller.
FULLAGAR see BARRETT
67.
Hic Jacet
FRANCISCA Uxor bene merita
DAVIDUS FULLER et Filia
ROBERTI SAUNDERS Genorosi
Obiit vicesin[ ]o secundi Martii
Anno Aetatis 32nd
Domini 177 7/8
GARDINER see CURTEIS
GENTILE see POPE
68.
[
]
SAMUEL GILES
died March 26th 1806
Aged 43 Years
SARAH GILES
Wife of the above
died Feb 25th 1844
Aged 79 Years
Concise Consistory Court Of Canterbury Will Dated 22nd May 1804
Samuel Giles of Maidstone, Bricklayer and Stone
Mason
His debts, funeral and probate costs to be first paid.
He desires to be buried in the same grave as his great uncle, John
Rawlings in Maidstone parish church, (perhaps the Rawlings
stone was replaced by that of Giles, there is no Rawlings in the
survey of ledger stones).
His 4 freehold houses with yards and gardens in Upper Stone Street,
Maidstone, now or late occupied by William Phipps, Thomas
Evenden and Thomas Paine, to his wife, Sarah,
over and above their marriage settlement, for life. After her death,
to his mother Elizabeth Giles, widow, for life. After
her death, to his 2 brothers, Nicholas and William and
his sister, Elizabeth, wife of John Howes, for
ever, equally shared.
His 4 newly built freehold houses and land in Upper Stone Street, now
or late occupied by [ ] Hateridge,
widow, George Thorne, William Gatland and John
Dubley, to his mother, Elizabeth, for life. After her
death then to his wife, for life and after her death, to his brothers Nicholas
and William and his sister Elizabeth, for ever, equally
shared.
To his mother, Elizabeth, for life, the dividends on his
Capital Stocks and Funds and money in the Bank of England.
After her
death, then to his brothers and sister, equally shared.
Also to his brothers and sister, £10 each for mourning.
Residue of his goods, chattels household goods, furniture and
implements, plate, linen, woollen, china, stock in trade, money,
securities for money, book debts, credits and personal estate, after
payment of his debts, funeral and probate costs and legacies, to his
wife, Sarah, absolutely, provided that in case his wife does
not deliver up a Bond to his executors to be cancelled, this he
entered into by the will of his late relative, James Waterman
of East Sutton, Gentleman, for the payment of a certain sum and to
release devises of his real estate by him given and devised of her
Dower Rights under Gavelkind or Common Law of all his real estate
within 3 months after his death. If she does not, she to receive no
benefits from his will and bequests made to her will be void and his
next of kin will benefit.
Provided, in case he happens to have any children by his wife living
at his death or born after the bequest of real estate and stock in the
funds to his mother, brother and sister will be null and void. In that
case such real and personal estate to the use and benefit of that
child or children, if more than one, equally shared.
He appoints his brothers his executors.
Witnesses: William Smart, Weller Norwood,
Attorneys of Charing, William Thomas Tonge, their
Clerk
Proved 25th June 1806
Value of goods, chattels and credits, less than £800
69A.
[
]
MARY SUMMERS GLOVER
died May ye 7th 1791
Aged Two Years and8 Months
Also GABRIEL GLOVER
Senr. died August ye 22nd
1795 Aged 53 Years
69B.
[
]
ROB. WILL.
Son [of]
HENRY and MARY GO[DDEN]
who died Feb. 8th [ ]
Aged 11 Weeks
ANNA [ ]
Obiit [ ]
[
] the
above [
]
Ob. F[ebruary] 1798
HENRIETT[A] Daughter of
HENRY and [MARY]? GODDEN
who died 31st of December 1822
Aged 7 Months
69C.
Here
Lyeth ye Body of
Mrs MARGARET GODFREY
Daughter of
LAMBARDE GODFREY
of ye County of Kent Esq
She departed this Life
ye 22ns of Feby.
1707
8
in ye 55th Year of her Age
The following inscription is inverted
M[ ] S.F. MOIR
Etat 36
Obiit 5th Sep1851
70.
In Memory of
PEGGY Daughter of
JOHN and MARG. GREEN
who died June 27th 1783
Aged 19 Years
Also JOHN Son of the
above JOHN and
MARGARET GREEN
died October 20th 1791
Aged 31 Years
Also ELIZABETH ANNA
his Wife who departed
this Life April 9th 1802
Aged 36 Years
Also Mr JOHN GREEN
of the Borough of Southwark
Nephew of the above
JOHN and MARGARET
GREEN who departed this
Life the 18th of April 1824
Aged 54 Years
71.
Under this Stone
are deposited the
Remains of
MARGARET Wife of
JOHN GREEN Gent
of this Town
who departed this Life
the 8th of May 1807
Aged 71 Years
Also the above said
JOHN GREEN Gent
who died September the 2nd
1808 Aged 80 Years
Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 24th August 1807
John Green of Maidstone, Gentleman.
First, all his debts, funeral and probate costs to be paid.
He appoints his daughter, Ann Hollingworth, wife of Finch
Hollingworth of Boxley, Paper Maker, his executor. He gives to
her his own house in Stone Street, Maidstone and all other real
estate, including his shares of real estate, for ever. Also to her
£2,000, upon trust, to invest in the Public Stocks or other
Government or real securities. She is to transfer the fund to his
grand children, Robert, Dennis and Mary Hollingworth,
children of his late daughter, Mary by Robert Hollingworth
of Boxley, Paper Maker, when the youngest is 21, equally shared. If
any die before 21, their share to the survivors, equally shared. If
these children all die under 21 years, the money to go into his
residuary personal estate.
Also to daughter, Ann, £1,000, upon trust, to invest as before
and to transfer the fund to his grandson, Thomas Pope,
son of his late daughter, Elizabeth by Thomas Blissett
Pope of Maidstone, Gentleman, at 21 years. If Thomas dies under
21 years leaving no lawful issue, then the fund goes to the benefit of
his above mentioned grandchildren at 21 years. If they all die under
21 years the £1,000 goes into his residuary personal estate.
He gives £100 3% Consolidated Bank Annuities, part of £200 in the
Bank of England to the Charity Schools, called the Blue Coat Schools
in Maidstone. The remaining £100 stock to the Charity Sunday Schools
in Maidstone.
The rest and residue of money, securities for money, goods, chattels,
effects and personal estate to his daughter, Ann, absolutely.
Witnesses: John King Thomas Reader Charles
Topping
Codicil 9th January 1808
He has bequeathed £1,000 to his daughter, Ann upon trust
for his grandson Thomas Pope, on condition that if Thomas
dies under 21 leaving no lawful issue, the £1,000 to go to his 3
other Hollingworth grandchildren, Robert, Dennis
and Mary. He now make void the legacy void. Instead he gives
the £1,000 to Thomas Blissett Pope, father of Thomas,
upon trust. He to use the interest and dividends towards the
maintenance and education of Thomas. If Thomas dies
under 21 years, leaving no lawful issue, he gives £500, part of the
£1,000, to Thomas Blissett Pope, absolutely.
The other £500, goes to his 3 Hollingworth grandchildren, Robert,
Dennis and Mary.
He ratifies rest of the will.
Witnesses: Elizabeth Cotton ? Thomas Reader
? Charles Topping
Proved 2nd November 1808
Note in the margin, 22nd December 1817
The will was not administered by Ann Hollingworth.
Administration is now granted to Finch Hollingworth,
Esquire, administrator of Ann's estate
72.
In Memory of
WILLIAM GREENE
Gent
who departed this Life
August the 15th 1789
Aged 76 Years
Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 7th December
1787
William Greene of Maidstone, Gentleman.
All of his real estate, to his wife, Mary, for life. After her
death, his own house on the west side of Stone Street, Maidstone and 2
pieces of land called, Upper and Lower Arden, of about 25 acres, part
of White's Farm in Gillingham, occupied by John Bell, to
James Smyth of Maidstone, Wine Merchant and Charlotte,
his wife for their joint lives. After the death of the survivor of
them, then to William Smyth, their son and the heirs of
his body. In default of such heirs, then to all the other children of James
Smyth, for ever.
His 5 adjoining houses under the cliff near the great bridge in
Maidstone, occupied by David Dan, John Brooke,
Widow Barling, Elizabeth Skinner, Spinster and James
Counts and real estate not before given, after the death of his
wife, to James Smyth and his heirs, for ever, provided,
it is lawful for his wife and for James and Charlotte Smyth
and the survivor of them, to devise and lease Upper and Lower Arden
for a term not exceeding 21 years
He also gives his wife, all household goods, plate, linen and
furniture.
To his friends,
John Taylor
of Wrotham, Paper Maker and
Thomas
Wildes
of Maidstone, Gentleman, £50 each, in consideration of their
roles as his trustees.
They to pay his wife the interest and dividends on his personal
state, for her lifetime and after her death, they to pay the dividends
on £3,000 3% Consolidated Bank Annuities towards the maintenance and
education of William Smyth, in such manner as James
and Charlotte Smyth think fit, until he is 21, when the
£3,000 will be transferred to him.
His trustees, after his wife's death, to apply the interest on £1,000
3% Consolidated Bank Annuities to the maintenance and education of Mary
Smyth, sister of William, until she is 21 or married if
earlier, she must have the consent of his trustees and her parents to
marry, then which ever first occurs, she to be given the £1,000.
After the death of his wife, the trustees to pay the following
legacies, if beneficiaries are then living.
£300 3% bank annuities to to Charles Harris the Elder
of Maidstone, Hatter.
£100 3% bank annuities, to Walter Harris son of the
above.
£300 3% bank annuities to How Green the Elder of
Maidstone, Pipe Maker.
£300 3% bank annuities to William Green of Maidstone,
Broker.
£100 3% bank annuities to William Green son of the
above.
£100 3% bank annuities to Simon Rouse of Bearstead,
Writing Master.
£100 3% bank annuities to George Green of West Malling,
Ginger Bread Baker.
£50 to Mary Hickmott wife of [
]Hickmott of
Goudhurst, Labourer, she is the daughter of Francis Thomas
.
£50 to Jane Ashdown, wife of [
] Ashdown of
Brenchley, daughter of John Austen.
£50 to Hannah Fielder , Spinster, daughter of Thomas
Fielder of Old Hay near Mereworth.
£50 to Elizabeth Fielder, Spinster, also a daughter of Thomas
Fielder.
Trustees to apply rest and residue to the benefit of James Smyth
He appoints James Smyth executor.
Witnesses: William Fowler Thomas Pine William
Allen
Proved 23rd September 1789
73.
In Memory of
MARY wife of
WILLIAM GREENE
Gent
who departed this Life
the 2[4th] [ April ] 1795
Aged 81 Years
Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 3rd April 1790
Mary Greene of Maidstone, Widow.
To her friend, James Smyth of Maidstone, Gentleman, all
household goods, furniture, plate, linen, china, effects and personal
estate, subject to payment of her debts, funeral charges and legacies
she may hereafter make. She appoints him her executor.
Witnesses: Mary Jefferys Thomas Wildes
Affidavit 4th May 1795
James Smyth of Maidstone, Paper Maker, states on
oath, that Mary Greene died on the 24th April1795. He
found her will in a box in a closet in her bedroom, where she kept
important papers. He made a further search to find a codicil but could
not find one. He believes she died before she could add to the will.
Proved 4th May 1795
James Smyth built a paper mill on the river Len at Padsole in 1796,
which operated as Smyth and Hollingworth. It then became the property
of Robert and Finch Hollingworth. In 1799 they sold it to John Wise
and John Hayes, and the Hollingworths purchased Turkey Mill from the
famous paper makers, the Whatman family.
74.
Here Lyeth the Body of
JOHN GREENHILL Gent
who departed this Life
ye 30th day of August 173[ ]
Aged 52 Years
Here also lyeth interr'd the Body
of MARY GREENHILL Wife of the
said JOHN GREENHILL who
departed this Life January 26th
1765 Aetatis 73
Here also lyeth interr'd the Body of
ROBERT SAYER Son of GEORGE and
MARY SAYER of Pett in Charing
and Grandson of JOHN and MARY
GREENHILL who departed this Life
Oct the 30th 1763 Aetatis 4 Years
N.B. There is an interesting Consistory Court of Canterbury will for
John Greenhill, who died in 1719, probably father of the above John
Greenhill.
75. Arms
Hic Jacet JOANNA
GRIFFITHS
76.
Here lieth the Body of
MORGN. HALL who departed
this Life the 17th of April 1726
Aged 66 Years
Left issue 8 Sons & 2 Daughters
Here lieth the Body of
WILLM. HALL who departed
this Life the 6th of June [ ]
Aged 21 Years and 4 Months
[
]
SAMUEL HALL Surgeon
[Died in 1736]
Concise Consistory Court of Canterbury Will Dated 9th January 1725
(1726)
Morgan Hall the Elder of Maidstone, Hoy Man.
To his daughter, Elizabeth, for ever, his barn, lands and woods
in Headcorn and Boughton Malherbe, occupied by Joseph Igglesden.
To his eldest son, Morgan, his hoy or vessel called Speedwell
with the tackle and furniture.
Also to son Morgan, his 2 new barges, with oars, tackle,
furniture and the lease of his wharfe held from the Corporation of
Maidstone. Son Morgan to carry on the business and to live in his
dwelling house, his warehouses, storehouses and premises to son Morgan
and his 7 brothers by virtue of a Deed already made by him for the
benefit of his sons, a rent of £80 to be paid by Morgan to his
brothers for as long as he uses the premises. He desires his younger
sons to give no disturbance to their brother.
To his son Henry, his hoy or vessel called the Morgan and
Anne with the tackle and furniture, on condition he enters a
Bond under the penalty of £100 with his brother Morgan, that
he does not hinder, disturb or interrupt him. Morgan is to pay Henry
one eighth of the rent.
To son Thomas, 25 guineas to put him out apprentice as soon as
he is old enough.
To son Richard, £60 for putting him out apprentice when he is
old enough.
Residue of personal estate, after his debts, legacies and funeral
costs are paid, to all his children, then living, equally shared but
the share of Thomas and his younger son not to be paid until
they have given Bonds to son Morgan of like penalty, £100.
His executors to draw up an accurate inventory of of his personal
estate, appraised by 4 able and discreet men, chosen by the executors
and his daughter, Elizabeth . His executors are to pay portion
for son Henry and daughter, Elizabeth within 4 months of
his death.
Executors to pay his daughter, Anne wife of John Sable,
for her own separate use, when she needs it, her husband to have no
control over it.
Portion for his minor children to be invested at interest until they
are 21, as his executors and daughter, Elizabeth think fit.
His son John, who is a minor, to have his share as soon as
possible after his death.
His youngest son is of tender years and will not be able to be placed
out apprentice for many years. So son Morgan to keep and
monitor him and send him to school to learn to read , write and learn
arithmetic, so Morgan to have £12 per annum from the younger
son's income and no more.
Sons Morgan and John are his executors, daughter Elizabeth
is Overseer of the will, in trust, to see it properly performed, she
is also Guardian of his 2 youngest sons.
If his executors can not give good, real securities for his younger
children's share of his personal estate, approved by his daughter, Elizabeth, they to have no more of the money than they have secured, the
residue to be placed out at interest to another person or persons who
can good security approved by Elizabeth. His younger children
to be allowed money for clothes and pocket money as executors and Elizabeth
think fit.
Witnesses: Samuel Weller Martin Gilbert
( ? ) Weller or Miller?
Proved (?) April 1726
Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 16th February
1735 (1736)
Samuel Hall of Maidstone, Surgeon.
To his brother, George, his eighth share of the house,
outhouse, garden and warehouse at the lower end of Bullock Lane,
Maidstone, occupied by his brother, Morgan. Also his marshland
at Hoo and all other real estate, for ever.
To his brother, Richard, all his instruments and utensils of
surgery and pharmacy and his surgery furniture.
To his brother George, all other household goods, horses, other
goods and chattels, ready money, debts due and personal estate, after
payment of his debts and funeral charges.
He appoints his brother George, his executor.
Witnesses: Thomas Caine Mary Caine Samuel
Fullagar
Proved 2nd August 1736
77.
Here lieth interred the Body
of Mr THOMAS HALL
who died May ye 20th [ ]
Aged 63 Years
Also here lieth
ELIZ. Wife of THOS.
HALL who departed
this Life March ye 2nd 1740
Aged 67
[
]
[ ] Wife of THOS. HALL died
Sept. 12th 1767 Aged 42 Years
[
] Daughter [ ]
[ ] Aged 8 [Years]?
[
]
died the 24th of Aug.
1790 Aged 54 Years
HALL see APSLEY
78.
[
]
[ ] Daughter of the
above named JOHN
[HA]LS[N]OD who [died]
the 19th July 16[ ]?
From Russell's History of Maidstone, Ann Halsnod was admitted
to the freedom of the town, 1645, as the eldest daughter of a freeman.
79.
Here Lyes the Body of ARTHUR
HARRIS Son of EDWARD HARRIS
who departed this Life the 27th
of Jan 168[ ] Aged [ ] Years
and [ ] Months [on the]
North side of this Stone Lyes
the Body of JOHN HARRIS
MARY HARRIS ELIZABETH HARRIS
and ARTHUR HARRIS [also]
CHRISTOPHER HARRIS
80.
In Memory of the Reverend
ABRAHAM HARRIS
Forty Years Minister
of the Unitarian Chapel
in this Town who died
the 1st of July 1820
Aged 60 Years
81.
Beneath this Stone
are the Remains of
MARY HARRIS
who died Jan 23rd 1836
Aged 82 Years
Sacred to the Memory of
SARAH CHAPMAN HARRIS
Wife of
CHRISTOPHER HARRIS
of this Town
who died April 11th 1837
Aged 27 Years
Leaving 2 Sons
CHRISTOPHER & CHARLES
HARRIS see PEMBLE
HARTRIDGE see POLHILL
82.
HASELL Family, Children?
T. HASELL 170[4]
F. H. 1705
E.H. 1706
A.H. 1707
F.H. 1709
F.H. 1710
C.H. 1711
J.H. 1712
83.
Here Lyeth Interr'd the Body of
BENJAMIN HATLEY
of London Merchant
He died the 19th day of December
MDCCXXIII
in the 78th Year of his Age
MARY his Wife departed this Life
on the 4th day of April
MDCCXVII
Aged 65 Years
and Lies buried near this Place
Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 23rd October
1723
Benjamin Hatley, Citizen and Grocer of London.
He desires to be buried in Maidstone church, as near as possible to
his brother, Doctor Hatley's first wife, attended by his
servants , relatives and friends who wish to come.
His debts at home and overseas and his funeral costs to be first paid.
He is a widower and has one daughter (Mary) who married Francis
Foot without his consent and Foot has not made any
settlement on her. Testator has not given any portion but by the
Custom of the City of London, he gives half of his personal estate to Francis
Foot, "at the right of his said wife".
The other half he gives as follows: to his grandchildren, Mary,
Benjamin and John Foot, £100 each at their
respective ages of 21 or day of marriage for Mary, if earlier.
If any of them die before then, their share to the survivors, equally
shared.
To his niece, Elizabeth Pattenden, £200
To his servant Nathaniel Smith, £200 and £10 for
mourning.
To his servant James Igglesden, if with at his death,
£50 and £10 for mourning.
To Hannah [
], servant of his daughter, Mary, £20.
To Elizabeth Turneycliffe, formerly his cook maid, £10,
To Elizabeth Watson, his former servant, £10 to buy a
piece of plate and a ring of 1 guinea value.
To Thomas Long, his cooper, £80 and to him and his
wife, £10 for mourning.
To Ambrose Brewster, his coachman, £80 and £10 to him
and his wife for mourning, if they are with him at his death.
To his footman, William Ball, if still with him, £5 and
£5 for mourning.
To Mr George Morley, Citizen and Grocer of London, £20
and 1 guinea for a ring
To Giles Rathon?, servant to Thomas Long,
£10, which is owed to testator and the bond to be cancelled, he also
gives £10 to him and his wife for mourning and 1guinea for a ring.
To Lydia, wife of William Jones of Mortlake, £5
To his cousin, Henry Pattenden and his wife; to nephew, John
Hatley and his wife; to cousin, Daniel Norton and
his wife; to his brother Sanders and his wife, £10 each for
mourning.
Rings to be given at his funeral to such relations and friends as his
executor thinks proper.
His executors to sell all tobacco he has in England or tobacco to come
on his account. Executors to be allowed commission or provision for
the same at 2½% .
To Nathaniel Smith, £100 for his troubles for managing
his concerns, as one of his executors.
His own house to be "quitted" according to the usual notice,
his servants may continue there for 3 months after his burial, if they
think fit. His executors to allow 40 shillings per week for
housekeeping and for their wages at the rate he now pays them.
His ship called the Hatley may go on two voyages to Virginia
after his death if, Nathaniel Smith thinks fit and
insures that part of the cargo which is testator's, then his share in
this ship to be sold.
All his real estate in and near Maidstone and his fee farming rents,
to his nephew, George Hatley and Thomas Mercer
of London, Merchant and Nathaniel Smith, upon trust.
They to pay his daughter, Mary Foot the rents and
profits of the real estate, deducting £10 per annum, which he gives
his trustees for their troubles in his trust.
When his grand daughter, Mary Foot is 21, trustees to
raise £2,000 by sale or mortgage of his real estate for her benefit.
The residue from his real estate after the £2,000 is raised, to his
daughter, Mary for life and after her death, then to her first
born lawfully begotten son and the heirs of his body, in default of
heirs, then to the second, third and so on and their male heirs in
priority of birth. In default of such heirs, 2 thirds of the estate,
chargeable in trust, he gives to grand daughter, Mary and the
remaining third to his other Foot grandchildren, equally
shared. If grand daughter, Mary dies before she is 21, trustees
to hold the 2 thirds and the £2,000 for the benefit of his Foot
grandchildren, equally shared.
To George Hatley £150 and £20 to him and his wife for
mourning and his father's picture.
To Thomas Mercer £150 and £20 for him and his wife for
mourning.
The rest and residue of his personal estate to his Foot grandchildren,
Mary and John, that is, 2 thirds to Mary and 1
third to John. If they are not alive and there are no lawful
heirs of their bodies living, then to the benefit of his nephews, John
and George Hatley and his niece, Elizabeth Pattenden,
daughter of his sister, Elizabeth and their heirs, for ever.
If his daughter, Mary dies within a year of his death, his
executors in trust, to pay Francis Foot £600.
He appoints George Hatley , Thomas Mercer
and Nathaniel Smith
executors..............................
Witnesses: Langley Hill John Allen William
Calvert, his Clerks
Proved 20th December 1723
84.
Here Resteth the Body of
SAMUEL HAULE the Son of
GEORGE HAULE Esq
departed this Life Ma[ ]
23rd 1656 in ye 20th Year of his Age
85.
Here Lyeth the Body of RICHARD
HEELY who departed this
Life [ ] July 16[98] An[ ]
[ ] Age having
[ ] this Towne
Here Lieth also ye Body
of FRANCES Wife of ye
above said RICHARD
HEELY Gent who
departed this Life March
ye 5th 1714 Aged 78
Concise Consistory Court of Canterbury Will Dated 26th March 1697
Richard Heely of Maidstone, Gentleman.
His debts and funeral charges to be first paid.
To his wife, Frances, his house in East Lane, Maidstone,
occupied by George Spencer, she is to sell this and with
his personal estate pay his debts and funeral charges.
All other real estate and his shares of real estate, not before
disposed of, to his wife, for life, as long as she remains his widow
but if she remarries then the above to his sons, Gervas and Stephen,
equally shared.
If she remains his widow, then after her death the above real estate
to his sons in shares directed by her in her will or other witnessed
documents. In default of such direction, then all to his sons, equally
shared.
He appoints his wife his executor.
Witnesses: Edward Fleete Jo. Torson Charles
Hinston
Proved 29th July 1698
86.
Here Lyeth the Body of STEPHEN
HEELEY Son of
RICHARD HEELY
Citizan & Ch[ ]
of London who
dyed September 27th
1709
Aged [ ]
Here also Lieth the Body of
GERVAS HEELEY Gent
[died 1748]
Aged [ ]
Concise Consistory Court of Canterbury Will Dated 19th October 1747
Gervas Heely of Maidstone, Gentleman.
To his friend John Kent of Maidstone, Inn Holder, his
house, stables and outhouses at Westree, Maidstone occupied by Thomas
Lomas, also land planted with hops, about 2 acres, also in
Westree, for ever. Also to John Kent his household
goods, stock, plate, linen, securities for money, personal estate and
effects.
John Kent is his executor.
Witnesses: J. Cage T May Peter Groombridge
Proved 24th September 1748
Note in margin
This page writing was shown to John Cage, Esquire at the
time of his examination taken in Chancery on the behalf of Samuel
Plummer and another Gentleman (complt, ?
) against John Kent and another
( deft ? )
87.
Here Lyeth the Body of
FRANCES
the Wife of
WILLIAM HEMPSON
of Lincoln's Inn Esq
and Daughter of
EDWARD ADAMS
Late of London Merchant
She departed this Life
on the 19th day
of October
1699
88.
Here Lyeth the Body of
Mrs MARY HENSLOW
Sister [of] MARTHA
HUNTER who died
April ye 13th 1724 Aged 66
Here Lyeth also
the Body of [ ]
HUNTER [ ] who died
Nov ye 15th 1739
Aged 45 Years
Also
Mrs ANN MAYNARD
died Oct the 30th 1768
Aged 63 Years
Mrs MARY MAYNARD
died April the 21st 1783
Aged 73 Years
Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Date 28th April 1760
Ann Maynard of Maidstone, Spinster.
First her debts and funeral costs to be paid.
To her sister, Mary Maynard of Maidstone, Spinster, all
her half part of a house with [ ] other
dwellings adjoining with garden and orchard, on the north side of
Maidstone High Street, occupied by Joseph Durrant; also
3 adjoining houses on the east side of the same street, late occupied
by Nehemiah Wimble, William Fansett and Thomas
Saywell, now by [ ] Collins,
Thomas Reed and Thomas Bradley; also a
house, barn, stables, garden and land in Mersham, late occupied by Edward
Wanger?, now by her brother, William; also a house and
timber wharf and land adjoining of about 10 acres near the River
Medway in Maidstone, late occupied by Caleb Jemmett, now
by Stephen and Edward Prentis; also land planted
with hops and the oasthouse , in all, about 8 acre above the last
mentioned 10 acres, in Maidstone, also occupied by Stephen and Edward
Prentis, this was given to her and her sister, Mary by
the last will of Edward Hunter, late of Maidstone.
She gives her half of the house occupied by Joseph Durrant
to her brother, Stephen for his lifetime, after his death, to
all his younger children at 21 years of age,for ever. If any die
before then leaving no lawful issue, their share to the survivors
equally shared. If they all die then to the older children of Stephen,
for ever, equally shared.
After the death of her sister, Mary she gives her half of the 3
houses above mentioned to her brother Stephen, for ever. Also
the property in Mersham and land with hops and a oasthouse in
Maidstone, occupied by Stephen and Edward Prentis,
for his lifetime and after his death, then to his sons, William
and Stephen for ever, equally shared. If either of them die
under 21 leaving no lawful issue then all to the survivor.
She gives her share of the land planted with hops and the oasthouse in
Maidstone occupied by Stephen and Edward Prentis,
after her sister Mary and brother Stephen's deaths, to
her nieces, Ann and Mary Maynard, daughters of
her brother William, for ever, equally shared.
After sister Mary and brother Stephen's deaths, to Elizabeth
wife of her brother, William, an annuity of £5 for life as
long as she remains his widow, this is charged on the property at
Mersham. She also gets another annuity of £5, charged upon the same
condition from land occupied by Stephen and Edward Prentis.
Also after the deaths of her brother and sister, her half of the
house, timber wharf and land occupied by Stephen and Edward
Prentis, to her nephew Robert Maynard, for his
lifetime and after his death, to his lawful children, for ever. In
default of such children or they do not survive to 21 years of age,
with no lawful issue, then to the other children of brother, Stephen,
for ever, equally shared.
The properties can be leased for terms not exceeding 14 years.
To her brother, Robert, £100 stock of the New South Sea
Annuities and to brother, William, £200 of the same stock.
She gives her nephew, Robert Maynard, £100 and to her
nieces, Ann and Mary Maynard, daughters of
brother, William, £50 each, at 21 years of age.
To the Reverend Israel Lewis 10 guineas, if he is still
Minister of the Presbyterian Congregation at Maidstone at her death.
To Elizabeth Norman, her servant 10 guineas if still
with her.
She appoints her sister, Mary and brother, Stephen her
executors.
To brother Stephen £200 in the above stock for his care and
trouble as an executor.
After her debts, funeral costs and legacies are paid, the residue of
her goods, chattels, effects, real and personal, to her sister, Mary,
for ever.
Witnesses: William Hatch Richard Gammon Thomas
Willard
Proved 8th December 1768
Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 28th April 1761
Mary Maynard of Maidstone, Spinster.
This will is, more or less a mirror image of her sister's concerning
the properties they were bequeathed by Edward Hunter.
First, her debts and funeral costs to be paid.
Her share of the properties occupied by Joseph Durrant, Collins,
Thomas Reed, Thomas Bradley, the property
at Mersham, occupied by her brother, William, the house, wharf
and land occupied by Stephen and Edward Prentis
and the 8 aces of hops also occupied by them, to her sister Anne
for life. After her death the property occupied by Joseph Durrant
to her brother, Robert, for life. After his death then to her
brother, William, for life and after his death, to his younger
children and their heirs, equally divided.
After her sister's death, her share of the above 3 houses, to brother,
Stephen, for ever, also the property in Mersham and land in
Maidstone occupied by Stephen and Edward Prentis,
to her brother, William for life and after his death, to his
sons, William and Stephen, for ever, equally shared.
Other land in Maidstone also occupied by Stephen and Edward
Prentis, after her sister's and brother's deaths, to nieces, Ann
and Mary Maynard, for ever, equally shared.
Also after her sister's and brother's deaths, to Elizabeth wife
of William Maynard, an annuity of £5 for as long as she
remains his widow, charged upon the Mersham property. Also after
sister Ann and brother William's deaths another annuity
of £5 charged on land occupied by Stephen and Edward Prentis,
on same condition as before.
After her sister's death, she gives her share of the house, wharf and
land , occupied by Stephen and Edward Prentis to
her brother Stephen, for life and after his death, to his son Robert,
for life. After his death then to the lawful issue of his body, for
ever. In default of such issue, the to the other children of brother, Stephen,
equally shared, for ever.........................
To brother, Robert, £100 stock in the New South Sea Annuities.
To brother William, £200 of the same stock.
To nephew, Robert Maynard, and nieces, Ann and Mary
Maynard, £50 each at 21 years.
To the Reverend Israel Lewis, 10 guineas if still
Presbyterian Minister at Maidstone.
To her servant Elizabeth Borman, if with her at her
death, 10 guineas.
She appoints her sister Anne and brother, Stephen,
executors and gives Stephen £200 of the South Sea Stock for his
troubles as executor.
Residue of goods, chattels, real and personal estate, to sister, Anne,
for ever.
Witnesses: William Hatch Richard Gammon Thomas
Willard
Codicil 21st February 1769
Her sister Anne has now died.
To her brother, Stephen, another £200 of the above stock.
To nieces, Elizabeth, Martha and Jane Maynard,
daughters of brother, William, £100 each of the same stock at
21 years or day of marriage, if earlier.
To nephew, Robert another £200 of the same stock
To the present wife of brother, Stephen, 10 guineas.
To Sarah Prentis daughter of Edward, of
Maidstone, Timber Merchant, £100 of the same stock at 21 years.
All of her clothes to nieces, Ann, Mary, Elizabeth,
Martha and Jane Maynard, equally shared.
Reside, after debts, funeral costs and legacies are paid, to brothers,
Stephen and William, equally shared.
She appoints brother William, in place of sister, Anne
as executor.
Rest of Will confirmed.
Witnesses: William J. Coast Thomas Willard
Codicil 30th January 1781
To nephew Robert Maynard, another £60 and the
worked picture, representing the History of King David but if Robert
dies with no children living, the picture to remain in the family. To
his wife, Rebecca, £10
To Elizabeth, daughter of the above Robert and Rebecca,
£100 of the same South Sea Stock at 21 years or day of marriage, if
earlier, in meantime interest towards her maintenance and education.
If she dies under 21, the £100 to be shared equally by her siblings,
in default of children then to Robert and Rebecca.
To niece Mary, wife of John Myers, a further £10
and a large spoon marked E.H. And to John Myers
£10 A.H.
To Jane daughter of John and Mary Myers,
£100 of the same stock at 21 years or marriage day. As before
interest to her benefit until she is 21. If she dies before then, the
£100 to her siblings, equally shared. In default of children then to
her parents.
To her niece Elizabeth Maynard, £200 of the same stock,
her watch and trinkets.
To niece Martha Maynard, £200 of the same stock and a
half pint silver mug and table spoon marked A.M.
M.M.
To niece Jane Maynard, £200 of the same stock and a
half pint silver mug and picture of Sampson.
To nephews William and Stephen Maynard, £10 each
To Mary wife of nephew Stephen, £20.
To brother Stephen and his wife, Mary, 10 guineas each.
To Mary Hunphrey, her servant, £5 if still with her at
her death.
To the mother of her late servant, Sarah Springate, £5.
She appoints brother Stephen and his son Stephen,
executors. If the senior dies his son Robert will take his
place as an executor.
The residue of her estate to her executors, for ever.
She has given her clothes to her 5 nieces, one of them, Ann has
died, so she gives the same and her household linen to the survivors,
equally shared.
Witnesses: Henry Timbury Henry Groombridge
Proved 14th May 1783 Granted to William and Stephen, her
brothers.
89.
Here Lieth [ ]
[ ]
[ ] HA[ ] [who departed]
this Life [
]
ELIZA [
] [who]
departed [
]
ANN H[ESTER]?
Died [ ] 1765
Aged [ ]
Mrs CATHERINE HESTER
died 30th Sept. 1827
Aged 83 Years
Mrs HENRIETTA ANN CROSS
died April 7th 1827
Aged 80 Years
Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 27th June 1826
Henrietta Ann Cross of Maidstone, Spinster.
She appoints the Reverend Thomas Pearse of Folkestone,
executor.
All her real and personal estate to her friend, Catherine Hester
of Maidstone, widow, for life and after her death, Mary Maria
Hester, widow, relict of Catherine's late son, Theodore
John Hester, to have an annuity of £100 for life.
To Frances Fuggles of Maidstone, spinster, now a servant
of Catherine Hester, an annuity of £60, for life, start
3 months after Catherine Hester's death.
To Thomas Pearse, £100, 3 months after Catherine
Hester's death.
After Catherine Hester's death, subject to the annuities
and legacies, her real and personal estate to her friend Elizabeth
Day, senior of Maidstone, widow, for life and after her death,
then to Elizabeth Day junior, her daughter, if she is
then living, for ever. In case Elizabeth junior dies in
testator's lifetime, then to Emily, wife of Thomas Pearse,
for ever.
Witnesses: James Reeves, Minister of Maidstone William
Scudamore, Solicitor of Maidstone George Langridge,
Clerk to Mr Scudamore
Proved 10th July 1827
90.
[
]
ANN Wife of
ROBERT HILLS who died March 31st 179[ ]
Aged 76 Years
Also the above ROBERT [who died]
January 8th 1801 [
]
ELIZABETH Wife of ROBERT [HILLS]
Son of the above who died
[ ] 1819 Aged 25 Years
Also his Infant Son ROBERT
ELIZABETH Wife of THOMAS CUTBUSH
and Daughter of the above ROBERT & ANN
HILLS who died May 24th 1823
Aged 70 Years
Also the above named THOMAS CUTBUSH
who died February 14th 1836
in the 78th Year of his Age
Also ROBERT
youngest Son of the above
THOMAS & ELIZABETH CUTBUSH
who died October 10th 1864
Aged 60 Years
91.
In this Vault
lie the Remains if EDWARD
Son of CHARLES and
CAROLINE HOAR
who died 5th March [ ]
Aged 14 Months
Also HENRY their Son
who died 8th Dec 182[ ]
Aged 3 Months
Also FANNY their Daughter
who died 24th July 184[ ]
Aged 20 Years
Also the above named
CAROLINE HOAR
who died 29th June 1847
Aged 56 Years
92.
Here lieth the Body of Mr GEORGE
HODGES of Maidstone Upholster
who departed this Life July the
[ ] 1688 Aged 39 Years
ELIZABETH Wife of [
]
JOHN HODGES
of Wrotham Surgeon
was buried November ye 28th
1729 Aged 40 Years
93.
Here lyeth ye Body of ELIZABETH
ye Wife of JOHN HODSOLL of this
Towne Gent who departed
this Life ye 23rd day of March
1685
94.
[
]
ELIZABETH Wife of the
above ROBERT HOLAH died
September the 20th 1782
Aged 35 Years
ISABELLA the Wife of
ROBERT SPENCER died July
the 29th 1783 Aged 70 Years
Likewise the above named
ROBERT SPENCER died Jan
the 26th 1789 Aged 71 Years
And ELIZTH. Daughter of the above
ROBT and ELIZABETH HOLAH
died February 24th 1793
in the 21st Year of her Age
Also CHARLOTTE Daughter
of ROBERT and ELIZABETH
HOLAH died August 19th
1793 Aged 15 Years
Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 7th June 1787
Robert Spencer of Maidstone, Grocer.
To Joseph Springet of Maidstone, Draper, Thomas Sutton
of Town Malling, Grocer and Robert Abbey of Maidstone,
Grocer, his freehold estate at Penshurst occupied by John Austen;
also his freehold estate in Maidstone, consisting of 5 houses occupied
by Thomas Bishop, John Thomas Chapman,
Jacob John Mills and Frideswide Savory;
also 3 freehold farms at Ulcombe occupied by Nathan Davis,
Thomas Collinson and John Kains and 2
freehold farms in in Langley and Otham occupied by John Blackburn
and Sarah Masters, upon trust.
After his death trustees to receive the rents from his 5 houses in
Maidstone until John Holah, eldest surviving son of his
late nephew, Robert Holah and his wife, Elizabeth,
is 24; in the meantime they to invest the net rents and buy £100 of
3% Consolidated Annuities of the Bank of England, to raise a fund,
together with his personal estate to pay his legacies. When John
Holah is 24 then, in trust, for his benefit, for ever and for
no other purpose.
Concerning his Penshurst estate, trustees to take the rents, as
before, for the benefit of George Holah, another son of Robert
in the same pattern as for his brother, John.
As to his estate in in Langley and Otham, trustees to receive the
rents for the benefit of Henry Holah, another son of Robert
and in the same pattern as for his brothers.
Concerning his farm at Ulcombe, his trustees to sell it and discharge
the mortgages on the Langley and Otham farms. The surplus, if any, to
be invested in the same 3% annuities to pay the legacies.
To Elizabeth, Harriott , Charlotte, Mary Ann
and Isabella, the daughters of the late Robert Holah and
Elizabeth, £1,000 each from the rents and profits of his freehold
farms and houses and his personal estate at 24 years of age or day of
marriage if earlier and with the consent of his trustees. If any marry
without such consent or die under 24, their legacy to go into his
residuary personal estate.
To his niece, Elizabeth Morton, wife of John Morton,
of Orford, Huntingdon, £100.
To his nephew, Thomas Holah of London, £200, to be paid
from a note of hand for £300 lent to Thomas Holah when
he went into trade. To nephew, John Holah, all stock in
trade and book debts for the purpose of carrying on the trade with the
assistance of Mr Robert Abbey for the purpose of
supporting all the younger, Holah children until they are 24.
To his trustees, 5 guineas each for rings. If there id insufficient
money to pay the legacies, debts, and funeral charges, he charges his
freehold real estate, except that part to be sold, with the shortfall.
The residue of his real and personal estate to John Holah,
for ever, subject to payment of his debts, funeral charges and
legacies. He appoints John Holah, John Springett
and Thomas Sutton executors.
Trustees can use a sum not exceeding £50 to advance the children of
the late Robert Holah to advance in the world in trade
or business.
Witnesses: R. Parker William Stevens Thomas
Nicholas
Codicil not dated or witnessed
The 2 farms in Langley and Otham given to Henry Holah
are exempt from making up any shortfall. He gives to John Hoah
and his brother, George all his stock in trade and book debts,
his furniture and effects, they paying with the assistance of his
trustees his debts and funeral costs. He appoints them executors.
Affidavit 1st October 1789
Thomas Bell of Southwark, Cheesemonger and John
Austen of Penshurst, Yeoman, state under oath, they knew
deceased very well and were familiar with his handwriting and
signature. They have carefully examined the codicil and confirm it is
in his hand.
Prove 5th October 1789 Power reserved to John and George
Holah, administration granted to John Springet
and Thomas Sutton
95.
[
]
Daughter of SAMUEL &
JUDITH HOLLISTER
WILLIAM buried Feb 16th 1719 Aged 1 Year
JUDITH buried Jan 1st 1721 Aged 3 Weeks
ROBERT buried Aug 4th 1722 Aged 2 Years
Also JAMES HOLLISTER
died Aug 5th 1725 Aged 9 Years
Here also lyeth the Body of
JUDITH Wife of
SAMUEL HOLLISTER
who died Feby ye 1st 173[ ]
Aged 40 Years
SAMUEL HOLLISTER Senr departed
this Life ye 17th of Feby 1749
Aged 69
Mrs KITTY REEVE BARKER
Relict of ED BARKER Esq
of Cambridge
died the 18th January 1837
in the 61st Year of her Age
Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 17th December 1748
Samuel Hollister of Maidstone, Brewer.
To his wife, Elizabeth and his friend, Nathaniel Field
of Thomas Street, London, Cheesemonger, his house known by he sign of
the Sun in Butcher Row in the High Town, (High Street),
Maidstone, occupied by Richard Brown.
Also his house known by the sign of the Three Compasses
in Week Street, Maidstone, occupied by Abraham Masters.
Also his ½ share of land and the house known by the sign of Anchor
and Hope, with stable in Week Street, Maidstone
and the house known by the sign of the Bull, with barn
and stable and houses and land at Penenden Heath, Boxley, occupied by Jeremiah
Parker.
Also his house known by the sign of the Horseshoe, with barn
and stable and land in Langley, occupied by Thomas Walter.
Also his his house with barn, stable and land at Langley occupied by John
Bassock and all other houses and land, upon trust, to sell.
From the proceeds they to pay his debts if his personal estate is not
sufficient.
His wife and Field are his executors, he gives them his personal
estate and after payment of his debts, funeral and probate costs, he
gives his sons, Samuel and Robert, £10 each.
Residue of his estate to his daughter, Ann Hollister
and, if any of his real estate remains unsold, after payment of his
debts, etc, that to his daughter, Ann for ever.
Witnesses: Ann Stiles Samuel Fullagar Thomas
Willard
Proved 5th March 1749 (1750)
HOLLISTER see ELLIS
96.
Here lyeth ye Body of
THOMAS HOPE
late of Boughton Muchelsea
who departed this Life July
the 26th 1733 Aged 63 Years
Also here lieth the Body of
THOS HOPE [Eldest ?] Son of
[the] above named THO HOPE
[and] ELIZ [his] Wife who departed
this Life [Feb] ye 2nd 1735
Aged [ ]8 Years
left surviving issue one Son and
3 Daughters
97.
Here li[eth] [the] Body of
WILLIAM [HORSMONDEN] ?Of Maidstone
[
]
[
] HORSMO[NDEN]
Sir WILLIAM TURNER of Richmond
[
]
FRANCES his Wife who both lie buried in this church
Sir WILLIAM died 1670 Dame FRANCES1681
He was Grandfather of Sir DANIEL HORSMONDEN D.D. Rector
of
Ulcomb [
n ] his Wife Daughter of Sir [.............]
…....................................................................
98.
Here lies interr'd the Body of
Mrs JANE HORSMONDEN
Relict of ANTHONY HORSMONDEN Esq
by whom She had four Children Viz
WILLM. ELIZABETH JANE and JOHN
She was Daughter of Sir WILLM. TURNER
of Richmond in Surrey Kt
and departed this Life the 22nd of Oct 1729
in the 78th Year of her Age
Also the Body of ELIZH. Her Daughter
who was married to DANIEL RUSSELL Esq
Son of Sir WILLM. RUSSELL Kt
and Alderman of the City of London
She departed this Life the 29th of July 173[3]
in the [5]6th Year of her Age
WILLIAM HORSMONDEN TURNER Esq
by his last will directed this Stone be laid here
in Memory of his Dear Mother and Sister
Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 21st July 1725
Jane Horsmonden of Maidstone, Widow
All of her goods, chattels and personal estate to her daughter, Jane
Horsmonden, who is her executor.
Witnesses: William Martin Robert Rencall Sarah Martin
Proved 25th February 1729 (1730 in modern calendar)
Note in margin 8th March 1737
Administration granted to Joseph Chapman husband of Jane
Chapman, formerly Jane Horsmonden, who did not
administer the will while alive.
HOU??? see LACY
99.
Beneath this Stone
are deposited the Remains of
Mrs ELIZABETH HUGHES
Wife of Mr JOHN HUGHES Gent
who departed this Life Aug 24th 181[1]
Aged 59 Years
Also THOMAS Son of the above
who died April 18th 1805
Aged 21 Years
Also the above JOHN HUGHES Gent
who departed this Life July 25th 1829
in the 83rd Year of his Age
Mrs MARY FARTHING Relict of
Mr EDWD. FARTHING late of St[rood] ?
who died March 8th 181[3]
Aged 80 Years
HULL see EBBETT
100.
In Memory of
WILLIAM Son of
EDWD. and MARTHA HUNTER
who died the 10th May 1712
Aged 21 Years
Also
EDWD. HUNTER Gent
Son of the above
EDWD. and MARTHA HUNTER
who died the 15th April 17[5]7
Aged 72 Years
Edward Hunter's mural monument is more informative about his
charitable activities, the ledger says nothing about them. The
Indenture he mentions in the will contains more details of his
Almshouses than the will does. The Mural Monument Inscriptions will
follow the Ledgers later in 2023.
Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 11th December
1754
Edward Hunter of Maidstone, Mercer.
By an indenture dated 21st and 22nd June 1736, he has settled four
fifths of his own house upon the Right Honourable Robert, Lord Romney,
Sir Roger Meredith (now deceased), William Henley
Esquire and William Walter Esquire (now deceased), in
trust.
After his death, £105, to be paid to the above trustees to purchase
the remaining fifth part.
He gives this fifth part to his cousin, Elizabeth Booth,
wife of Thomas Booth of Woolwich, Mariner and to his
cousin Ann Holloway wife of James Holloway
of Woolwich, Shipwright. His cousins to have the £105 and to convey
the remaining fifth part to the surviving trustees.
He gives Elizabeth Booth his estate at Goudhurst he
holds on a lease from the Dean and Chapter of Rochester Cathedral,
occupied by Thomas Ball and all household goods in the
house belonging to the same estate known as the Star and
Crown Inn.
To Ann Holloway, £300 but if she is dead, the £300 to
her daughter, Frances Gough, if she has any right or
claim to the fifth part of his house she will join in the conveyance
of the same.
By the above mentioned Indenture, he has granted and assigned to the
Reverend Samuel Weller (deceased), Thomas Nightingale
of Maidstone, Thread Twister and Thomas Baytop of
Maidstone, Grocer, £600 Old South Sea Annuities and £600 New South
Sea Annuities , upon trust. (this is the main part of the cost of
erecting his Almshouses).
Stephen Prentis of Maidstone, Carpenter is to be
employed to do the carpentry work on his Almshouses, which by the
above Indenture are to be built and John Rowling and Thomas
Martin both of Maidstone, Bricklayers are to be employed to lay
the bricks of the Almshouses.
If any money remains with his executors from the £1,200, it to be
used after payment of his debts, legacies and funeral costs, a sum not
exceeding £50 to be paid to Ann Holloway, if the
surplus exceeds £50 the balance to his residuary personal estate and
to be used for charitable purposes, as his executors think fit.
He appoints Thomas Nightingale, Thomas Baytop,
Edward Prentis of Maidstone, Timber Merchant and Ann
Maynard a daughter of Richard Maynard of
Cranbrook, Yeoman, (deceased), his executors.
He gives to Thomas Nightingale, £500, to Thomas Baytop
and Edward Prentis, £150 each. Also to Edward Prentis
6 acres of land in Boxley, lately purchased from George Cooke,
Esquire.
These sums will not be paid if any of them refuse to act regarding his
will and the trusts.
He empowers Edward Prentis and Ann Maynard
to act in the trusts with the other executors.
To Ann Maynard and her sister, Mary Maynard
his house with the [
] other dwelling
adjoining the north side of Maidstone High Street, occupied by Joseph
Durrant. Also his 3 houses on the east side of that street,
occupied by Nehemiah Wimble, William Fancet
and Thomas Saywell, lately purchased from William
Hester, except that part since sold and conveyed to Edward
Prentis. Also his house , barn, stable and land in Mersham,
occupied by Edward Worger, purchased from Thomas Brewer
and Ann his wife and Martha Whitfield, Widow.
Also his house and timber wharf and land of about 10 acres, near the
River Medway in Maidstone, occupied by Caleb Jemmett.
Also his hop ground and oast house of about 80 acres above the latter
and adjoining the highway, occupied by Stephen and Edward
Prentis.
The house and timber wharf, purchased from George Cooke,
to Ann and Mary Maynard, for ever, equally share.
Also to them the cockles, oast hairs and other things about the oast
house.
To Ann Maynard, £400, if she is dead, then the £400 to
her sister, Mary.
To Mary Maynard, £350, if she is dead, then the £350
to her sister, Ann.
To William Hewer late of Maidstone, now of Margate,
Linen Draper, £50
To Robert Beale, Gentleman of Maidstone, £50
To William Kempton of Maidstone, Tallow Chandler, £30
To Ann Harlow of Maidstone, Spinster, £100
To Elizabeth wife of Thomas Nightingale, his
cabinet faced with tortoise shell and a needlework picture with a
looking glass in the middle, which were his late aunt Henslow's? Also his escriptor, all china and waxworks.
To Elizabeth Nightingale eldest daughter of Thomas,
£100
To John Nightingale, son of Thomas, his small
house in West Borough, Maidstone, occupied by John Clatworthy,
for ever.
To Judith Edmonds of Maidstone, Spinster, £50
To [ ] Bowler wife of Charles
Bowler, late of Lombard Street, Merchant, £50.
To John Bennett late of Maidstone, Shopkeeper, £10
To Mary and Ann Nightingale, daughters of Thomas,
£100 each
To Richard Larkin , late apprentice to Richard Hearnden,
Blacksmith in Maidstone, £10.
To Morland Beard, son of Abraham Beard,
late of Maidstone, Carpenter, £20.
To Thomas Patten, late apprentice to Stephen Wattell
of Maidstone, Cordwainer and to Francis Cutbush son of John
Cutbush of Maidstone, Locksmith, £5 each.
To Matthew Stacey son of Richard Stacey of
Maidstone, Thread Twister, £10.
To Richard Wattell, Junior of Maidstone, Cordwainer,
£25.
To the Maidstone Charity School, £20
To the poor of Maidstone who do not receive alms of the parish, £100,
distributed at £20 per annum for 5 years after his death, in Winter.
His executors to lay out a sum not exceeding £100 for a monument like
that for the late Recorder Dixon and fixed to the pillar next
to the place where he will be buried in Maidstone parish church and
£10 for a large "handsome" tombstone to be laid down where
he has laid the 2 small ones.
He gives to Shadrach Illden of Maidstone, Shopkeeper,
£20
To John Tassell of Maidstone, Gardener, £50
To the widow of Samuel Jackson, late of Maidstone,
Barber, £10
To Richard Wathurst, Senior, £5
To Stephen Maynard of Gravesend, Joiner, brother of Ann
and Mary Maynard, £100 and £150 in trust, for the
benefit of his son, Robert.
To William Croft of Battle, Sussex, Bricklayer, £100
To Ann Croft daughter of William, £150.
To Samuel Croft and Mary Whiting, son and
daughter of William, £50 each.
To Elizabeth Ashley, wife of Edward Ashley
of Holborn, London, Peruke Maker, £50.
To George Cutbush of Maidstone, Tailor, £10
To the widow of Henry Cutbush, late of Maidstone,
Locksmith, £10
To Edward Baldock, late of Fant Farm, Maidstone, £50.
To his cousin, Frances, daughter of his cousin, Ann Holloway,
£100.
To St Thomas's Hospital, Southwark, £100.
To the Foundling Hospital, Lamb's Conduit Fields, near the City of
London, £100.
To William Maynard of Benenden, Farmer, £200.
To Robert Smith of Maidstone, £10.
To [ ] Rogers of Maidstone, widow
daughter of the late Mrs How Gardener, £5.
To Elizabeth Turner daughter of [
] Turner, Blacksmith, living near the Great Bridge,
Maidstone, £10.
To Henry Jefferys of Maidstone, Woollen Draper, £50.
To William Green of Maidstone, Distiller, £10.
To Richard Mussory?, Senior, of Maidstone, Gentleman,
£50
These legacies to be paid 12 months after his death but executors can
pay smaller legacies earlier as they think fit.
To Ann and Mary Maynard, all his clothes and all
his late aunt, Ann Henslow's clothes. Also all household
linen, equally shared.
Witnesses: James Burr Joseph Durrant Samuel
Fullagar
Codicil 27th September 1755
By a tripartite Indenture of 22nd June 1736, he has given £600
South Sea Annuities and £600 New South Sea Annuities, in trust, to
buy a piece of land in Maidstone for building an Almshouse for 6 poor
persons.
He has lately purchased a piece of land from Christopher Harris,
near Moat Lane and has erected the Almshouses.
If he dies before conveyance takes effect, he gives the ground and
houses to Ann and Mary Maynard, in trust.
They to convey the property to the trustees named in the
Indenture.
He has given Stephen Maynard £150 in trust, for his son
Robert, he now revokes this and gives the £150 to Ann Maynard,
in trust for Robert Maynard.
Rest of will ratified.
Witnesses: Edward Pierce Samuel Fullagar Christopher
Fullagar
Codicil 13th April 1757
He has appointed Thomas Nightingale, Thomas Bayton,
Edward Prentis and his servant, Ann Maynard,
executors.
Now, Mary Maynard, sister of Ann, to be an
additional executor.
He has given Edward Prentis, £150 but now gives him
another £300, making his legacy up to £450.
He gives Joseph Durrant of Maidstone, Grocer, £50
The will and first codicil ratified.
Witnesses: Samuel Fullagar Christopher Fullagar
Proved 27th June 1757
According to Russell's History of Maidstone, 1881,
Hunter's Almshouses were for 6 men
and women. From property he left to maintain the
Almshouses, including his house in what is now Bank Street, the income
was £48 per annum. £2 was set aside for an annual sermon on charity
at All Saints, as follows, 25 shillings for the Minister, 10 shillings
for the Reader and 5 shillings for the Clerk.
Income in 1838 was £183 16s, from 55 acres at Willesborough, let at
£72 12s, per annum, 21 acres at Mersham, let at £18 per annum, his
house in Bank Street, let at £57 4s per annum and dividends from
investments, £33.
In 1851 6 additional houses were erected by the trustees. The 12
houses were occupied by people aged over 55. Income in 1881 was about
£200, £16 was usually given to each occupant.
The charity has since ceased to function.
HUNTER see HENSLOW
101.
Here lieth the Body of
THOMAS JACKSON
who died December the 15th
1796 Aged 72 Years
Also ANN Wife of
Mr JOHN FARMER of London
and Daughter of the above
THOMAS JACKSON
and ELIZABETH his Wife
who died the 30th of July
1797 Aged 29 Years
Mrs ELIZABETH JACKSON
Wife of the above
THOMAS JACKSON
who died the 29th of January
1826 Aged 86 Years
102.
[
]
CALEB JEMMETT
died ye 11th of Sept 1734
Aged 23? Years
Also one Son
WM. JEMMETT died Feb 4th 1742
Aged [ ] Yrs 6 Ms
ANN ye second Wife of ye said
CALEB JEMMETT
died ye 3rd of June 1751
Aged 53? Years
[Here lieth ye] Body of the S[
]
C[
] who died
D[ecember?] [
]4 Aged 64
Years
Also CALEB JEMMETT Son
of the said CALEB and ANN
who died 16th May 1759 Aged [ ]
THOMAS JEMMETT Son of the said
CALEB and ANN died at S[t]
Vincent's in the West Indies in
June 1765 Aged 49? Years
103.
To the Memory of
Mr EDWARD JOHNSON
who died Aug the 22nd 1741
Aged 68 Years
Also ELIZTH. his Wife died Octor
the 27th 1765 Aged 89 Years
Here also lieth the Body of
JOHN JOHNSON Son of EDWARD
and ELIZTH JOHNSON who died
the 11th of September 1771 Aged
69 Years
Also of ELEANOR Wife of
JOHN CROWDER
who died Feby 13th 1835
Aged 77 Years
Also the above named
JOHN CROWDER
who died Sept 26th 1840
Aged 77 Years
Concise Consistory Court of Canterbury Will Dated 17th October 1738
Edward Johnson of Maidstone, Cutler
To his wife, Elizabeth, for life, his house occupied by John
Bumby in St Andrew's, Canterbury, the lease of which he
purchased from the Dean and Chapter of Canterbury Cathedral.
After his wife's death, the house to his eldest son, John.
Also to his wife, his household goods, plate, ready money, stock in
trade and personal estate, she to pay his debts, funeral and probate
costs. He appoints her his executor.
Witnesses: William Waller John Clagget John
Mason
Proved June 28th 1742
Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 18th February
1750 (1751)
Elizabeth Johnson of Maidstone, Widow.
Her real and personal estate, goods, chattels, debts, stock in trade,
ready money, securities for money and effects, to her only son, John,
for ever. He is her executor.
Witnesses: John Clagget W Waller W Roffe
Proved 3rd April 1766
Concise Consistory Court of Canterbury Will dated 22nd December
1771 (sic)*
John Johnson of Maidstone, Cutler.
To his nephew, Edward Mortimer, Cutler, now living with
him and the lawful issue of his body, his house, in 2 dwellings, in
Boxley, occupied by [ ] Cole and [
]
Slater, with an orchard, for ever. In default of such issue,
then to the eldest son of his niece, Elizabeth Crowder,
wife of John Crowder of Loose, Paper Maker, for ever. In
default of a son then to the eldest daughter, for ever.
To his niece, Mary Denne, daughter of his late sister, Elizabeth
Farley and the lawful issue of her body, his house in Week
Street, Maidstone, occupied by Widow Martin, for ever. In
default of heirs, then to the eldest son of of his niece, Ann Harding,
wife of Stephen Harding of London, for ever.
To his nephews and nieces, children of his late sisters, Mary Mortimer
and Elizabeth Henley, his house, in 2 dwellings at St.
Faith's Green, Maidstone, occupied by [
] Morris
and [ ] Bills and his house in Mill Lane, Maidstone,
occupied by William Brown, for ever (equally shared?)
To his niece, Elizabeth Crowder, £20
To his niece, Ann Harding, £20.
To his niece, Mary Denne, £10.
To his brother in law, John Henly of Loose, Paper Maker,
£10 for mourning.
To Winifred Farley and Charlotte Farley,
daughters of John Farley, £10 each.
To nephew, John Farley, £10 at 21 years of age.
To nephew, William Farley, £10 also at 21 years.
To nephew, John Mortimer, £20, within 4 years after his
death, in such parts and manner as his executor, Edward Mortimer
thinks fit.
To his niece, Susanna Farley, now living with him, £50,
this is owed to him by a bond, with interest due. Also to Susanna
Farley, the furniture of his bedroom and his silver plate,
except 2 silver tankards.
To niece, Elizabeth Crowder, the largest silver tankard.
To niece, Ann Harding the other silver tankard.
To James Crowder and John Mortimer, all
his clothes, equally shared.
To Susanna Farley, £10 for mourning.
Residue of real and personal estate, not yet given, to nephew, Edward
Mortimer, for ever, he to pay his debts, legacies, funeral and
probate costs..........
To his friends, John Fowler of Maidstone and Joseph
Potten of Maidstone, Victualler, 1 guinea each for a ring.
He appoints Edward Mortimer and Susanna Farley
executors.
Witnesses: George West William Renwall ? William
Rosse
Proved 4th October 1771
* I presume this should be 1770 ?
Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 24th August 1840
John Crowder of Maidstone, Gentleman. (Paper Maker,
see above will)
His debts, funeral and probate costs to be first paid.
He desires to be buried in Maidstone church in the place purchased by
him where his late uncle, John Johnson and his late
wife, Eleanor are buried.
He appoints his nephew, John Wenborne, son of his late
sister, Harriet Wenborne and Eleanor Chittenden
, grand niece of his late wife, who now lives with him, executors.
To Eleanor Chittenden, his house and outbuildings, yard
and garden in Maidstone High Street, for ever. Also all his household
goods and furniture, plate, except that later mentioned, linen, china,
earthenware, glass, books, wine, spirits, beer and liquors and
effects. Also his working tools and utensils, absolutely.
To his executors, all his other houses, lands and shares of real
estate and leasehold estate, subject to payment of ground rents and
observance of covenants, upon trust, to sell and to hold the proceeds
upon trust and pay the following legacies.
To his niece, Harriet Brenchley, £50
To his executors, 19 guineas each.
To his sister, Mary Blewitt, Widow, £100
To his grand niece, Harriet Goodman, daughter of Mary
Blewitt and William Goodman of Ware Mills near
Hertford, Miller, £50.
To his sister, Elizabeth Ansell wife of Jagger Ansell,
Cordwainer, £100.
To his nephews, John and William Wenbourne, ,
sons of his late sister, Harriet Wenbourne, £200 each.
To his late wife's niece, Julia Carman, wife of Robert
Carman, 19 guineas.
To his late wife's grand niece, Clarissa Boorman, wife
of John Boorman, £10.
To Marella Moore wife of his late wife's nephew, John
Crowder (deceased), 19 guineas.
To his brother in law, Stephen Brenchley, £10.
To his nephew, Stephen Brenchley, £100.
to his nephews and niece, Thomas Francis Jones Brenchley,
Benjamin Brenchley and Winifred Diana Brenchley,
19 guineas each.
To the children of his late nephew, Frederick Brenchley,
19 guineas each.
To his niece, Harriet Brenchley, a silver cream pot, 2
silver table spoons, 6 silver tea spoons and pair of sugar tongs.
To his nephew, Stephen Brenchley, his silver watch with
chain , seals and appendages.
To his 3 Brenchley nephews, all his clothes, equally shared.
From the residue of the sale, upon trust, £200 to be invested in the
Public funds and to pay the dividends towards the maintenance and
education of Clarissa Ann Moore and Morella
Moore until Clarissa is 21, when the fund will be
transferred to her. If she dies before then the fund to go into his
residuary personal estate.
The residue of his book debts, mortgages, bills, bonds, notes, money
and securities for money, personal estate and effects to his
executors, equally shared.
Witnesses: William Sibbald M.D. William Sedgwick
Charles Topping
Proved 16th October 1840
104.
[
]
SAMUEL Son of SAMUEL
FARNCES (sic) JORDAN
died [ ] Nov 1728
Aged 17 Years
SUSANNA JORDAN
Wife of the Revd. T.M.
JORDAN died Oct the
31st 1781 Aged 66 Years
The Revd.
T.M. JORDAN
Rector of Barming
in Kent
and of Iden in Sussex
died Feb the 26th
1780 Aged 72 Years
The Revd RICHARD JORDAN
M.A. Son of the above named
Excellent and Worthy Parents
Vicar of Mountfield in Sussex
and of Hoo St Worburg in Kent
died August 21st 1835
Aged 76 Years
105.
Here are
Deposited
the Remains of
ROBERT KENT of Hammersmith
who died the 17th ? [ ]
[ ]
I did
wonder if this Robert Kent is the same man who lived
in Kent House, Upper Mall, Hammersmith and died before 1790? I have
not found a will, if he did, maybe it was locally proved and is in
Middlesex wills at the London Metropolitan Archives? However, his
widow, Lucy, who died in 1790, left a P.C.C. will but this
contains no clues, at all, of any connection with Maidstone
106.
In
Memory of
ANNA KIGHT who
departed this Life
August the 16th 1789
Aged 50 Years
“[Fare]well vain World
[I] have seen enough of thee,
[I care not] what thou think of me,
[ ] nor thy frowns I fear,
[ ] my Head lies easy here”
[ ] GRANSDEN
[ ] [SE]DGWICK
[ ]
107.
GUL.
supradieri GUL. LACY
Filius natu maximus
Obiit Maii XVI
Anno Salutis MDCCXXI
Aetatis XXXV
Likewise ELIZTH. the Wife of
[the] first named WILLM. LACY who
died Aug 14th 1742 Aged [ ]2
Also ANN the Daughter of
Mr NELLER ALLEN and Wife of
ROBT. LACY who departed Aug 26th 1753 Aged 35
Also Mrs ELIZABETH HOU[ ]
Second Daughter of the said
ROBERT and ANN LACY who died
May the 31st 1767 Age [21] Years
[ ] one Son and [ ]
[ ]
LAUNDER see WHETLAND
108.
[ ]
[ ] SMITH LEWIS
[who died] on the 6th of February 1785
[ ]
[ ]
[LEYSO]N LEWIS of East Farleigh
[who died] on the 13th Feby. 1825
Aged 36
[ ]
[Also] ELIZABETH Mother of the above
[ who died] the 6th of Jan
1827
Aged 65
This inscription
transcript was very confused, so the above is now accurate as far as
the latter two are concerned. I don't know why Leyson
Lewis and his mother, Elizabeth are buried at All Saints,
apart from what seems to be a pre-existing Lewis grave. The
husband of Elizabeth, Leyson, is buried in East
Farleigh churchyard, he died in 1824 and his will mentions his
daughter Jane, who died in 1816 in America. Leyson
Lewis Senior's brother, George, had emigrated to America
and became a wealthy man in New York. He bought a large tract of
land in Pennsylvania and engaged Joshua William
Alder to survey the land. Joshua later returned to
England, where he had been born, to finish his education and met
George Lewis's niece, Jane Lewis and they
married. Joshua had studied Surveying and Geology and with
the help of Israel Lewis, bother of Leyson
Lewis, Junior, developed a glass making venture in Pennsylvania.
The glass making was successful but the route to Philadelphia, where
the glass would be sold, was very poor and the glass broke before it
could reach the city, so the venture was given up. Joshua
then tried sheep raising but the sheep all perished in the Winter.
The cost to George Lewis for these doomed enterprises
has been estimated at $250,000. Leyson Senior's will tells us
that his daughter, Jane was entitled to inherit 10,000 acres
of land in America or £3,000 in lieu, I assume under the will of
George Lewis. When she died the legacy passed to her
brothers, Leyson and Israel. Joshua Alder
returned to England and married
Jane's sister, Elizabeth. The couple returned to America,
where they ended their days, Joshua in 1837 and Elizabeth
in 1882.
Source: Book of Biographies of the 17th Congressional District.
Biographical Publishing Company of
Chicago and Buffalo,New York,
1899, see Wikipedia.?
Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 23rd October 1824
Leyson Lewis, Esquire of East Farleigh.
He is in ill health.
He appoints his brother, Israel Harris Lewis
his executor.
His personal estate to be valued and sold for the benefit of his
mother, Elizabeth, except for £100 to each of his sisters,
Elizabeth Alder and Phoebe Hodges, as soon
as his executor has had valued and disposed of the stock or any part
of his farm of Gallants in East Farleigh. He leaves the farm to his
brother, Israel, subject to £10 from the profits to be paid
to his mother, annually, for life.
Witnesses: Julius J. Shepherd George Prentis George Clout
Proved 3rd March 1825
Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 20th October 1825
Elizabeth Lewis, Widow of Leyson Lewis,
Senior, Esquire.
Her debts, funeral and probate costs to be first paid.
Her plate, linen and clothes to her daughters, Elizabeth
Alder and Phoebe Hodges, equally shared.
To her son, Israel Harris Lewis and nephews,
George and Charles Martineau of Stockwell
Common, Sugar Bakers (Sugar Refiners in Leyson Senior's
will) and Robert Cooper of Maidstone, Gentleman, all
her goods, chattels, ready money, debts, personal estate and
effects, upon trust, to sell, (allowing her daughters to buy some of
her books, china and furniture, the net proceeds to be invested in
Government Bonds or Real securities, upon trust.
One half of the income to daughter Elizabeth, for life,
for her own independent use and after her death, upon trust, to
transfer the fund to her children at 21 yeas of age or day of
marriage for girls, if earlier.
The other half of the income to daughter, Phoebe, for life,
after her her death the fund to be transferred to her children, as
before.
If either daughter dies leaving no children, then the whole income
to the survivor. If both daughters die leaving no children, the rust
funds to her son Israel.
She appoints son Israel, George and Charles
Martineau and Robert Cooper, executors and give
each of them 5 guineas each for their troubles as executors and
trustees.
Witnesses: Henry Prentis, Attorney at Law, Rochester
Ann Martineau, Stockwell Common, Surrey.
Proved 23rd January 1827 Power reserved to Robert Cooper
and George Martineau
109.
Here
lyeth ye Body of
LUCY LINFIELD
who departed this Life
17th day of January
1732
in the 84th Year
of her Age
[Here] lyeth the Body of
M[ ] LUCY? DUR[ ]
of Maidstone
[ ]0 October 17[ ]0
LOVETT see PEMBLE
MAIWELL see MAY
110.
Here
lyeth Interred the Body
of EDWARD MAPLESDEN Gent Son
of JOHN MAPLESDEN Gent of this
Towne He departed this Life ye
8th day of April Ano Dom 1686 Aged
49Yeares he left issue one Daughter
and 3 Sonnes vid ELLEN, JOHN
EDWARD & HENRY
JOHN MAPLESDEN Gent 1708
Also ye Body of ELIZ[ABETH] [ [EAY?
Died 1745
111.
[Beneath
this] ? Stone [lie the]
[Remains] ? of JANE
MARES who departed [this Life]
the 1st day of October [ ]
Aged 28 Years
Leaving issue two Sons and two
Daughters (viz)
WILLIAM, MARY-JANE, ELLEN
and JOHN-HENRY
Also CHARLES MARES Gent
who departed this Life the 5th day of
February 1821 Aged 91 Years
Also JOHN MARES Esq
who died May 9th 18[5]0 Aged 67 Years
Also WM. MARES Son of the above
JOHN MARES
who died J[ ] 2[ ] 1816
Aged [ ] Years
Concise Prerogative Court
of Canterbury Will Dated 19th January 1816
Charles Mares of Maidstone, Gentleman.
First his debts, funeral and probate costs to be paid.
To his daughters, Ann and Mary Mares, £500
each.
He has lent his son, John £1,100, he now releases to John,
£400, so he is nophe purchase of his office and premises in Rose
Yard, Maidstone but Charles has not given any security
for this sum, so far and he must pay the balance of £300 to his
father's executors.
After the payment of the £500 legacies to his daughters and the
payment of £700 and £300 by his sons, he gives the annual
interest of the £700 and £300, which remains due from his sons,
his money, securities for money, house furniture, plate, linen
and china, to his wife, Ann for life. Also to his wife,
all his freehold estate in Maidstone or elsewhere, for life.
After her death, his real estate to George Catt,
Senior of Detling, Farmer, upon trust, and then to his son,
John Mares, for ever.
George Catt is to raise, out of the
real estate, £1,000 to pay his daughters, £500 each in addition
to the 2 sums of £500 already bequeathed.
If either of his daughters die before his wife,, leaving lawful
issue, her share to that child or children at 21 years, during
minority interest at 5% towards maintenance and education.
He gives £5 each to his grandchildren, John, Ann,
Elizabeth, Mary, ? and Henry
Cutbush, living at time of his wife's death.
After his wife's death, he gives his furniture, plate, linen and
china and £700 and £300 to son John, absolutely. If
John dies before his mother then this bequest to his lawful
children, if any. If he leaves no children, then to his sisters
Ann and Mary.
He appoints his wife, Ann and son John his executors.
Witnesses: Henry Godden of Maidstone, Druggist Stephen
Lamprey, Solicitor of Maidstone W.H. Lane,
his Clerk.
Proved 18th August 1821
Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 12th June
1848
John Mares of Linfield House, Boxley and
Maidstone, Chemist and Druggist.
He appoints his brother in law, Henry Godden,
friend, Robert Tassell and his son, John
Henry Mares, executors.
To Henry Godden and Robert Tassell,
19 guineas each as a token of his regard and esteem.
He ratifies the Marriage Settlement made on his marriage with
his late wife.
He gives his sister, Ann Mares, such part of his
furniture to the value of £20 as she thinks proper to take.
To his sister, Mary Godden, wife of Henry
Godden, the picture of a Tiger which she made.
To his sister, Ann, an annuity of £30 charged on his
house in Bank Street, Maidstone, occupied by Charles
Baker and others.
His house and premises in Union Street, Maidstone, occupied by
James Foord and his houses and land in Bearstead,
now or late occupied by Joy William Streatfield
and Francis Troysden, to his executors and
trustees to sell and share the net proceeds between his
children, John Henry, Ellen Mares
and Mary Jane, wife of Henry Winkles
Joy, equally shared.
His money, securities for money, personal estate and effects, to
his trustees, to sell that not consisting of money and pay his
debts, funeral and probate costs and share the residue among his
children, equally. If any of them are indebted to him that debts
to be shared by them all and deducted from their legacies.
Witnesses: Charles Hoar, Solicitor, Maidstone
Samuel Maddox, his Clerk.
Proved 6th June 1850
112.
[ ]
THOMAS MARSHALL
Thrice Mayor of this
Town who departed
this Life February ye 19th 17[ ]
Aged 80 Years
Left issue one Son
Here
Lyeth also Interr'd
the Body of ELIZABETH
MARSHALL second Wife of ye aforesaid
THOMAS MARSHALL
who departed this Life
April ye 26th 1714 Aged
82 Years
Concise Consistory Court
of Canterbury Will Dated 16th October 1713
Elizabeth Marshall of Maidstone, Relict of
Thomas Marshall, late of Maidstone, Brazier.
She is aged and infirm and desires that 6 people hold up her
pall, each of the to have a ring and pair of gloves. Her debts
and funeral costs to be first paid.
To John Groombridge of Otham, Blacksmith, £5
To Daniel Whetland of Maidstone, Thread Twister
and Sarah his wife, £5 each, to their children, Thomas,
Othaham and Sarah, 10 shillings each.
To Sarah Barnet, Widow, £5
To Robert Hooker of Maidstone, 20 shillings and to
Mary his wife, £5 and to their daughter, Mary, £1.
To Elizabeth Wybrow, wife of Robert
Wybrow, £5.
To Susan Pool, wife of John Pool of
Maidstone, £5.
To Thomas Marshall of Maidstone, £5
To Elizabeth Walker of Maidstone, £1
To Susanna Harris of Maidstone, £1
To Thomas Howard of Maidstone, £5.
To Margaret Howard Spinster, £5.
To John Howard of Woolwich and his wife, a ring
each.
To Susannah daughter of Humphrey Howard and
her husband, a ring each.
To Elizabeth Hodges wife of John Hodges
of Wrotham, Surgeon, 10 shillings.
To Mary wife of [ ] Lomas of Est
Malling, £1.
To [ ] Batt and Elizabeth his wife, a
ring each.
To [ ] Baker of Woolwich and Sarah
his wife, a ring each.
To Sarah Barnet, Susan Pool, Mary
Hooker and Elizabeth Groombridge wife of
John Groombridge of Otham, all of her clothes,
equally shared between them by Sarah Whetland.
Residue of personal estate, goods and chattels to her kinsmen,
Daniel Whetland and John Groombridge,
whom she appoints her executors. They to give 40 shillings to
poor widows of Maidstone.
Witnesses: Alexander Weller Robert
Dixon John Ebbs
Proved 8th May 1714
113.
In this
Vault are Interred
the Hon JOHN MARSHAM
(third Son of the Right Hon ROBERT
Lord Romney & PRISCILLA Lady Romney
who was born Aug 26th 1748
and died Feb 14th 1749/50
The Hon HARRIOT MARSHAM
(their fourth Daughter)
who was born May 28th 1760
and died Nov 5th 1762
The Hon ROBERT PYM MARSHAM
(their eldest Son)
who was born April 28th 1743
and died Nov 28th 1762
The Hon SHOVELL MARSHAM
(their fourth Son)
who was born Oct 21st 1757
and died Feb 9th 1766
The Right Hon PRICILLA Lady
Romney died Feb 27th 1771 in the
47th Year of her Age
The Right Hon ROBT. Lord Romney
died at the Mote November the 16th
1793 in the 82nd Year of his Age
114.
[ ]
WILLIAM MARSHAM
born Oct 10th 1801
died Feb 1802
EMMA MARSHAM
born March 1[ ] 1792
died July 6th 1808
115.
[ ]
JOHANNIS MASON
[ ] 26th die [ ]
Anno [ ]
Aetatis [ ]
[ ] 16[80]
[ ]
[ ] Filia [ ]
[ ] obiit [ ]
Anno Aetatis 25
[ ] 16[ ]7
pradicti JOHANNIS
obiit die Aprilis
Anno Aetatis 67
Salutis 1[ ]0
[ ] libiios
[ ] JOHANNEI
S[A]RA[H] NATHANIELLM
Concise
Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will (Not Dated ?)
John Mason of Maidstone, Timber Merchant.
He is weak in body.
To his sons, Stephen and Sylvan, 5 shillings each,
to son, John £700
To his 2 daughters, Sarah and Elizabeth Mason,
£500 each at 24 years of age or day of marriage if earlier. To
his daughter, Mary Mason, £500 at 24 years or day
of marriage.
To his maid servant with him at time of his death, 20 shillings.
To his son, Nathaniel, his house and land at Magginford
in Maidstone for 89 years if Nathaniel lives so long.
After his death, or at the end of 89 years, to the heirs of his
body for ever.
To his son Joseph, his several pieces of land in Boxley,
lately purchased from Hayward Beale.
His wife, Sarah, to receive rents from the land
bequeathed to their son Joseph until Joseph is 21,
to be used for his education. If Joseph dies before he is
21, then the land given to him goes to son John, for
ever.
Also to his wife, his house in the High Street in Maidstone,
where they now live and after her death to his son Joseph
for ever. If Joseph dies under 21 the house to son
John, for ever.
All his other real estate in Kent to his wife, for ever. Money
due to him from the Crown for the last 2 years, to his
wife...........
To his friend, Robert Saunders the Younger of
Maidstone, Gentleman, £5
He appoints his wife his executor and gives her all his goods,
chattels, cattle, household stuff, moveables and personal
estate, she paying his debts, funeral costs and legacies.
Witnesses: George Maplesden William
Finch Robert Saunders, Junior Edward
Deare
Proved 1st June 1680
116.
[Near to
this] Stone
on the right hand
lie the Remains of
JOHN MASON Gent
he died the Seventeenth day
of October one Thousand
Seven Hundred and Fifty
Aged XLIVX?
Under this Stone lieth
the Body of Mrs MARY MASON
Relict of the above JOHN MASON Gent
who died March 16th [1765]
Aged Sixty One Years
Concise Prerogative Court
of Canterbury Will Dated 5th December 1749
John Mason of Maidstone.
To his wife, Mary his house known by the sign of the
Crown and Sceptre and several houses near or
adjoining, near the Great Bridge, Maidstone. Also his house near
the Little Bridge, Maidstone. Also his shares of tithes from
certain premises in Yaldham at Wrotham and his share of a house
at Smarden and 4½ acres planted with hops at the upper end of
Week Street, Maidstone, late occupied by James
Appleton, for her lifetime and after her death, to his son
John, for ever.
To his son, Nash, a share of all houses and land which
testator became entitled to by a settlement made on the
marriage of his late mother, Anna Goodman, which
on her death came to him. Also to Nash, his farm at
Peckham and adjoining woodland. His executor can sell or
mortgage such parts during his infancy, as she thinks fit to
raise enough money to place him in a trade or employment as she
thinks fit.
To his daughter, Anna Mason, £2,000 at 21 years of
age.
If any of his children die under 21 years, their share to be
equally divided among the survivors.
His debts, funeral and probate costs to be paid from his
personal estate, if that is not sufficient, (which is unlikely)
the shortfall to come from his real estate.
He appoints his wife guardian of his minor children. She can
lease any of his real estate for any number of years as she
thinks fit.
To his mother in law, Mary Callant, ( ? )
Reeves, Esquire, his brother in law, his sister, his wife
and brother, Nash, 15 guineas each for mourning.
Rest and residue of his personal estate to his wife, she is his
sole executor.
Witnesses: Robert Chester, Chancery Office
Henry Jenkins, Boswell Court Robert Cowley,
St. Clement's Churchyard.
Proved 25th October 1750
Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 25th
January 1764
Mary Mason of Maidstone, Widow.
To her son, Nash Mason of Maidstone, Esquire, her
house, oast house, buildings, yard and garden in West Borough,
Maidstone, occupied by John Baker, also her
parcel of land in Boxley, late the estate of her late mother,
Mary Callant, also a house and lands in Loose, East
Farleigh and Maidstone, occupied by Edward Merralls,
also a house, oast house and stables near Pudding Lane,
Maidstone, also a house, oast house , outhouse and several
pieces of land in Yalding and Brenchley, occupied by Thomas
Fielder , these properties were late the estate of her
mother, Mary Callant.
Also to son, Nash, her 3 houses adjoining each other,
behind Middle Row, Maidstone, occupied by John Godden,
Lucy Capon and Elizabeth Ilden,
executor of Shadrach Ilden, her late husband.
Also the coach house and stable in the yard which was converted
by her late husband, John Mason, into 3 houses
behind and adjoining the above 3 houses, now occupied by
Daniel Kirby, Mary Kirby, his wife, and
Thomas Jeffery, also a house with barn, stable and
several pieces of land, of [ ] acres in Stockbury,
occupied by John York, also 10 acres of meadow in
Boughton under Blean, occupied by John Blaxland.
The latter was formerly the property of her late father, John
Callant, Gentleman.
Also to son Nash, her house and garden in Stone Street,
Maidstone in her occupation, also her house and oast house on
the north side of Maidstone High Street, near the Great Conduit,
divided into 3 houses, 2 occupied by Isaac Dawson,
the other by Mary Mortimer.
Also to son Nash, her house known by the sign of the
Crown and Sceptre, with part of a chamber and
garret over it, purchased from Richard Mussory and
several houses near or adjoining, near the Great Bridge in
Maidstone, occupied by Edward Ellis, also 2 houses
near the Little Bridge in Maidstone, occupied by William
Read and John Griffiths, also 4 acres of
land ½ planted with hops at the upper end of Week Street,
Maidstone, late occupied by James Appleton, now by
Francis Hall, also her ½ part of a house called
the Huntsman at Maryland Pound in Boxley, with a garden and
little orchard, also an orchard opposite now occupied by
George May and John Brenchley, as
executors of Joseph Smalwell, late of Maidstone,
Brewer, also her ½ of a house, barn, stable and land of 49 acres
in Lenham and Boughton Malherbe, occupied by Thomas
Smith, also her ½ of a barn and 2 pieces of land on the side
of a lane leading to Kingsnorth Wood and 5 pieces of land on the
other side of the lane of about 20 acres at Ulcombe, occupied
by John Collins.
Also to son Nash, her ½ of house and farm called Berken's?
Hall at Smarden and land near of about 21 acres occupied by
Stephen and Henry Otway, also her ½ of a barn
and 16 acres in Smarden, occupied by John Wooley,
also her ½ of 14 pieces of land, about 44 acres and a barn,
pound and cow stall in Smarden, occupied by Richard
Munn.
She is entitled by a lease from William Turner
Esquire for 99 years to a house in Knight Rider Street,
Maidstone, part of which is a coach house and stable erected by
her late husband. She is also entitled under a lease granted by
the Dean and Chapter of Rochester Cathedral, dated 30th November
1759, with a term of 21 years to run, at 4 shillings per annum
and 1 capon, to a share of the tithes from property in Yaldham
at Wrotham and also entitled by a lease from the Dean and
Chapter of Canterbury, dated 22nd November 1758, with 21 years
to run, at 35 shillings per annum, of Woddington or Woddin Wood
in Hollingbourne of about 35 acres. She gives these to her son
Nash for the rest of the term left.
To her daughter Anne, wife of Anthony Blower,
of Maidstone, Gentleman, 2 houses in Middle Row, Maidstone,
occupied by Mary Gravett, Widow and John
Bennett, absolutely.
To her brother in law, Nash Mason, Esquire of
Clifford Street, Buckington Gardens, London, 20 guineas.
To Mary Blower, daughter of Anthony and
Anne, £20.
To her Servant Maid, Mary Chown, if still with her
at her death, £5.
Rest and residue of real and personal estate, after her debts,
funeral costs and legacies are paid, to her son, Nash,
absolutely, Nash is her executor.
Witnesses: Samuel Stevenson John Kent Edward Argles, Junior
Proved 17th April 1765
117.
In Memory
of ELIZABETH
the Wife of Mr GEORGE MAY
eldest Daughter of JOSEPH
MAIWELL who departed
this Life the 10th March 1719
Aged 25 Years
Also MARY his second Wife
Daughter of the Revd. Mr BURGH
departed this Life Novr. 1760
Likewise
Three of their Children
SUSANNA JOSEPH SUSANNA
who died in their Infancy
Here also are inlaid
3 Children of Mr THO DAY
Surgeon and ELIZH. His Wife
only surviving Daughter of
Mr GEORGE and MARY MAY
who died in their Infancy
Likewise
THOMAS DAY Esquire M.D.
Who died January the 20th 1818
Aged 68 Years
Also Mrs ELIZABETH DAY
Widow of the above
THOMAS DAY Esq
died the 21st May 1832
Aged 77 Years
ELIZA their Daur died 11th March 1847
MARY Wife of Cap SKINNER R.M.
Died the 20th of June 1848
Concise Prerogative Court
of Canterbury Will Dated 27th August 1810
Thomas Day of Maidstone, Doctor of Physic.
He appoints George May of Hearne, Esquire, his
friend Robert Stone of Loddington, Gentleman and
his son John Day of Maidstone, Surgeon, executors.
They to invest money from his personal estate to purchase £1,000
of stock in the 3% Consolidated Bank Annuities, upon trust and
pay his sister, Elizabeth Robinson, wife of
Thomas Robinson of Trottiscliffe, Farmer, the income
from the stock for life. After her death the stock to go into
his residuary personal estate.
To his executors, his real estate, upon trust, to sell and
invest the net proceeds in Real or Government securities and pay
his wife, Elizabeth the income from the investments, for
life. After her death the stocks to go into his residuary
personal estate.
To George May and Robert Stone, £50
each for their care and trouble as his executors.
Also to his wife, for life, so much of his household goods and
furniture as she thinks fir for her own use.
Subject to the payment of his debts, funeral and probate costs,
his goods, chattels, stock and husbandry tackle, cattle, money,
securities for money, personal estate and effects to his
executors, upon trust, to sell that not consisting of money.
They to invest the net proceeds, together with the residue of
his personal estate in good Real or Government securities. His
wife to receive the income for life. After her death, he gives
his daughter, Emily wife of the Reverend Thomas
Pearce, £1,000, (of securities?), she has received £500
upon her marriage.
To 4 of his children, Mary, Elizabeth, Susanna
and Thomas Day, £1,500 each at 21 years of age,
absolutely.
The rest and residue of his money to his 6 children, John,
Thomas, Emily Pearce, Mary,
Elizabeth and Susanna Day, equally shared at
21 years of age, absolutely. During their minorities, interest
to go towards their maintenance and education.
Son John has not received the same as his siblings
because he has taken him into his business as his partner and he
can live comfortably and independently.
Witnesses: Eliza S Lamprey Thomas
Burr Stephen Lamprey
Codicil 5th January 1811
He alters the bequest to his daughter, Emily so that if
she dies leaving no lawful issue, the £1,000 and a sixth of his
residual money to be equally shared by her siblings, Her
husband Thomas Pearce to have no claim to this. He
ratifies rest of the will.
Witnesses: Eliza S Lamprey Stephen
Lamprey Stephen Crawle
Proved 8th May 1818
MAYNARD see HENSLOW
118.
[ ]
WILLIAM Son of WILLIAM
and JANE MERCER died [ ]
the Year 1731 Aged [ ] Years
Also the said JANE MERCER
died the Twenty Eight of [ ]
1771 Aged 52
JANE MERCER Daughter
of the above died the 12th of May
1783
WILLIAM MERCER Esq
died the 14th March 1786
Aged 71 Years
PEGGY BLAKE Daug
of the above WILLIAM
and JANE MERCER died
the 24th of Oct 1787 Age 71?
Also of JOHN BLAKE Esq
Jurat of this Corporation
who died on the 22nd day of January
1814 Aged 63 Years
This inscription is unusual,
Peggy was the wife of John Blake but this
is not stated, was there not enough room on the ledger? Note
that the age difference between Peggy and John is
considerable
at 26 years and that Peggy married very late in life,
(see her father's will, below).
Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 15th June
1781
William Mercer of Maidstone, Wine Merchant.
To Jane and Peggy Mercer, his daughters,
all of his real estate, for ever.
After payment of his debts, legacies, funeral and probate costs,
the residue of his estate, goods, chattels, stocks, money,
securities for money, personal estate and effects, to his
daughters, Jane and Peggy, equally shared; they
are his executors.
Witnesses: Thomas Durrant Punnett
George Burr John Corrall
Proved 22nd April 1786. Granted to Peggy Mercer,
Jane Mercer having died.
Notes in the Margin
19th November 1787
The will was not administered by Peggy Blake,
(formerly Mercer). Administration granted to John
Blake, her husband and her administrator.
4th April 1834
The will was administered by John Blake.
Administration now granted to William Richard
Morris of To??th? Street, Finsbury Square, Middlesex.
Gentleman, ???? [on] behalf of Samuel Jones ,
John Jones, Thomas Jones, Lewis
Jones, Elizabeth Smith, formerly Jones
, wife of Charles Smith, Charles Smith
and Jane Cloak, formerly Jones, wife of
John Cloak. John Cloak limited
…........ (obscure)
Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 11th June
1807
John Blake of Maidstone, Wine Merchant.
His debts, funeral and probate costs to be first paid.
He appoints his friends, Joseph Martin of
Maidstone, Tailor and Draper and William Archer of
Maidstone, Corn Factor, his executors.
He desires to be buried in Maidstone Church in the grave where
his wife, Peggy is buried or as near as possible. Messrs
James Poole and Son of Maidstone are to conduct
his funeral, decently but not costly.
To his executors, £30 each for mourning and as a token of his
friendship and esteem.
To all the Jurats of the Corporation living at the time of his
death, a gold mourning ring.
The rest and residue of his money and securities for money,
leases and leasehold premises, mortgages, bills, bonds, notes
book debts, goods, chattels, effects and personal estate to his
executors, upon trust. They to sell that not consisting of money
or securities and invest the proceeds in Public Funds or in
Real Securities, upon trust and transfer the stocks to his grand
nephews and grand niece, John and Charles
Bailey and Peggy Bailey (children of his late
niece, Elizabeth Bailey) at their respective ages
of 21, equally shared, with the benefit of survivorship in equal
shares. Until they are 21, interest to go toward their
maintenance and education. If they die under 21, leaving no
children, then the stocks to his next of kin, according to the
law of intestacy............
Witnesses: John Laud Charles Topping
Proved 7th April 1814
Administration granted to Christopher Smith,
Esquire, a creditor by bond. The executors have renounced
execution of the will. William Bailey, next of kin
and uncle and guardian of the above Bailey children, all
minors, has also renounced executor-ship.
Note in the Margin, 21st June 1836
The will was not administered by Christopher Smith.
Administration granted to Sebastian Smith,
Esquire, an executor of Christopher Smith.
MINGAY see CARTER
MOIR see GODFREY
MONCKTON see SWINOCK
119.
In Memory
of JNO. MORDEN Senr Timber March
died the 14th of Sept. 1739 Aged 58 Years
Also CICELY his Wife Daughr of
THOS and CICELY FLETCHER Gent
died the 17th of Novr. 1727 Aged 44 Years
SARAH their Daughr died 9th May 1725 Aged 6 Years
MARGT. Wife of JNO MORDEN Jun
died the 20th Sept 1738 Aged 36 Years
EVAN their Son died the 28th Decr. 1738 Aged 4 Months
Also Four Sons and One Daughr of
JNO and ANN MORDEN his second Wife
JNO died Novr 1746 Aged 3 Years 5 Months
WILLM died 19th July 1745 Aged 2 Weeks
ANN died 20th Augt 1746 Aged 1 Weeke
JNO died 22nd Novr 1749 Aged 7 Months
FRANCIS died 16th Jany 1754 Aged 5 Weekes
MORGAN see WICKING
120.
Underneath
this Stone are Deposited
the Remains of MARY
the Beloved Wife of Major
THOMAS HENRY MORRICE K.H.
(of Penenden Heath Cottage in this
Parish) who departed this Life
the 5th March 1838 in the
56th Year of her Age
Also the above named
Major THOMAS HENRY MORRICE
K.H
died Nov 5th 1849
Concise Prerogative Court
of Canterbury Will Dated 26th July 1849
Thomas Henry Morice of Maidstone, Knight of
the Royal Hanoverian Gruelphia Order and Major in H.M. Army.
He desires to be buried in the vault where his late wife is
buried in All Saints, Maidstone.
His debts, funeral and probate costs and legacies to be paid
as soon as possible.
To his cousin, Rev Henry Morice, Vicar of Ashwell,
Hertfordshire, £100 and to each of his children, Henry
William, Frances Dorothy, Elizabeth
Ann, Sophia Octavia and Williamina
Hebe Byng, wife of Rev John Byng, £100.
To Ann Lychgee sister of his late friend,
Joseph Lychgee, of Essex Street, Strand, £50.
To Ann Valentine wife of William John
Valentine of High Street, Maidstone, £100, independent of
her present or any future husband. Also to an annuity of £60
for life.
To his godson, John Meritta Byng, son of
John Byng all of his shares in the Globe Fire
Insurance Office but if he dies in testator's lifetime, then the
shares to be equally shared by his siblings.
To his god daughter, Isabella Ann Grant,
daughter of George Grant of Cork Street,
Burlington Gardens, Esquire, £50
To his cousin, Millicent Blood, wife of
Fitzgerald Blood of Ballykilly?, County Clare,
Ireland, Esquire, £100.
To Amelia Griffin, his laundress, wife of John
Griffin of Maidstone, £30.
Residue of his personal estate to Mary Morice,
daughter of Henry Morice. He appoints Henry
Morice and John Byng as his executors..
Witnesses: (Dark and obscure)...... , Charles James
Facho? , both of 13 John Street....... ( Dark)
Codicil 1st November 1849
He has given Ann Valentine, £100 and an annuity of
£60 for life. He now increases the annuity to £70. Also to her,
his household goods and furniture, bed and table linen in his
house at Maidstone. Rest of will ratified.
Witnesses: Benjamin Ruck, Senior, Builder of Week
Street, Maidstone Benjamin Ruck, Junior, Builder
of Week Street, Maidstone.
Proved 26th November 1849
121.
In
[Memory of]
Mrs ANN MORTIMER
the Wife of
Mr JOHN MORTIMER
died Sept 9th 1823
Aged 67? Years
Left no issue
Also JOHN Son of
JOHN & MARIA MORTIMER
who died Nov 28th 1834
Aged 9 Months and 8 Days
Also the above JOHN MORTIMER
who died Oct 13th? 1842
Aged 71 Years
MULLINS see WOOTON
122.
Here
Lieth the Body of
MARY Wife of
FRANCIS MURIELL Clerk
who died ye 4th of May 1736
in the 52nd Year of her Age
Here also lie the Bodies of
FRANCIS & MARY Children of ye said
FRANCIS & MARY MURIELL
Also WILL. DARBY Clerk
Son of MARY MURIELL
with these lieth the Body of
FRANCIS MURIELL Clerk
Husband of the said
MARY MURIELL
who died 5th of July 1750
Likewise the Body of Mr FRANCIS
MURIELL Son of the said FRANCIS &
MARY MURIELL who died April ye 5th
1757
Concise Prerogative Court
of Canterbury Will Dated 2nd April 1750
Rev. Francis Muriell of Maidstine.
To his son Francis, £100.
He has experienced the greatest fidelity and care of Mrs
Sarah Stevenson. She lived with him and his wife for
many years and since his wife's death, she has continued to live
with him, assisting in the management the benefit of his son
Francis, so he now gives her, after his debts and funeral
costs are paid, the residue of his ready money, bonds, notes,
goods and personal estate, for her lifetime. She can receive any
money due on bonds or notes or from Government Bonds, on
condition that she does not marry and does not give anyone
money, new clothes or goods amounting to over £30 in any one
year.
She is to give £12 per annum to his sister, Martha
Muriell during the lifetime of Sarah Stevenson,
if she lives so long. Also on the condition that Sarah
Stevenson, within 6 months of his death, in the presence of
Lord Romney or the Rev Samuel Weller or
both of them, signs a deed or deeds binding her to give to his
son, Francis, all the real and personal estate that she
dies possessed of, so that Francis can take possession
from her death.
Son Francis can live with Sarah Stevenson
without paying any charges.
If Sarah refuses any of these conditions, he gives her
£600, to be paid by son Francis and his personal estate
which then will be in Sarah Stevenson's possession
but Francis can live with Sarah Stevenson,
if he finds it suitable.
Sarah Stevenson is his sole executor.
Witnesses: Samuel Weller Sarah King
Jonathan Welch
Proved 9th October 1750
123.
[ ]
JOHANNES NASH
[ ] erosus [ ]
[ ]inis
Obit [ ]
Novembris
MDCCXVI[II]
[Aetat]is LXX
[ ]
[Further English Inscription Illegible]
Concise Prerogative Court
of Canterbury Will Dated 11th August 1717
John Nash, Gentleman.
He is weak in body.
He leaves £500 to purchase a freehold estate, “of inheritance”,
for Anna his wife, for the term of 99 years. This to be
held upon trust by his friends, John Denton and
Jonathan Ellis, for the life of his wife, she to take
the rents and profits.
After her death, in trust for the use of his grandson, John
Mason, for his lifetime, he to receive rents and profits.
After his death, then to John Mason's first son,
lawfully begotten, in default, then to the 2nd, 3rd and so on,
in priority of birth. In default, then to John Mason's
daughters. In default, then to his grandson, Nash
Mason and his lawful heirs. In default, then to his grand
daughters, Anna and Jane Mason and their
lawful heirs. In default, then to his own right heirs, under the
laws of intestacy.
To his daughter, Anna Goodman, 20 shillings for a
mourning ring.
All his real estate to his wife, for ever.
Residue of goods, chattels and personal estate, after his
debts, legacies and funeral costs are paid, to his wife, she is
his sole executor.
Witnesses: D. Fuller Henry Dixon
Charles Huntly Jane Huntly
Proved 9th May 1719
124.
Here
Lyeth [ ]
JOHAN[ ]
[ ]
of Febru[ary] [ ]
The [ ]
Left [ ]
[ ]
HENRY [ ]
ye Body of MARY Wife
of M[ ] NEWINGTON
who died May ye 6th
1717 Aged 66
GEORGE POST died Oct [ ]
1727 Aged 51 Years
JOHN POST of Chatham died
Oct ye 1[ ] 1727 Aged 30 Years
JOHN NASH POST died April
ye 27th 17[ ] Aged [ ] Months
ELIZ POST [Wife of] the above
GEO POST [died] [ ] 27th 1740
Aged [ ]
Concise Prerogative Court
of Canterbury Will Dated 8th October 1727
John Post of Chatham, Upholder. (Upholsterer)
He is weak in body.
He desires to be buried in Maidstone parish church.
To his only son, John Nash Post, his farm
house, barn, stables, outhouses, yards, garden, orchards, land
and woods of about 127 acres in Marden, occupied by Edward
Moon, for ever.
Also to son John, his 2 small houses with gardens
and orchards in Marden, occupied by [ ] Nash and
[ ]; also all his reversion in a house known by
the sign of the Cock, in East Lane, Maidstone,
occupied by William Baker, for ever. If son
John dies before he is 21, then the properties to testator's
2 brothers, William and George and his sister,
Martha, for ever, equally shared.
To his brother in law, Duke Mawle, who lives with
him, £10 towards putting him out apprentice.
To his brothers in law, John Joseph Mawle
and Duke Mawle, all his woollen clothes, equally
shared.
To his mother Elizabeth Post, his late wife's
clothes.
vResidue of ready money, money out at interest or due to him on
bills, bonds, mortgages, judgements, debts, credits, rings,
plate, linen, woollen, bedding, pewter, brass, copper, household
stuff, goods, chattels and personal estate, after his debts,
legacies, funeral and probate costs are paid, to his son John
at 21 years of age. If he dies under 21, then to testator's
brothers and sister, equally shared.
He appoints his brother, William and his uncle William
Crittenden of Maidstone, Grocer, executors and guardians
of his son John, responsible for his care and education.
Witnesses: Charles Smith Thomas Johnson
William Holmden
Proved 6th November 1727
NIGHTINGALE see BAXTER
125.
Here's
Interr'd ye
Body of JOHN OARE
(Fuller) who died Dec ye 22nd
1715 Aged 42 Years
Left surviving one Son
JOHN
MARY, CHARLES & SAMUEL
Deceased
Here also lyeth the Body of
ELIZABETH Wife of ye said
JOHN OARE
who departed this Life ye 17th
day of November 1720
Aged 48 Years
Likewise the Body of the Rev
JOHN OARE Son of the said
JOHN & ELIZ OARE who died
the 26th of April 1757 Aged 49 Years
126.
In Memory
of
MARY
Wife of WILLIAM OKIE?
Of this Town
who died
Feb 24th 183[ ]
Aged 32 Years
127.
Here
Lyeth Interred
ye Body of ALEXANDER
OSBORNE Gent one of
ye Jurats & Thrice
Mayor of this Town
who departed this
Life 2nd Jan 1717* Aged
71 Years
Also the Body of SUSANNA OSBORNE
Daughter of the above said
ALEXANDER OSBORNE
who departed this Life Jan ye 13th
1725* Aged 48 Years
Also ye Body of Mrs CATHERINE
OSBORNE Daughter of ALEXANDER
& MARY OSBORNE who died June
ye 5th 1744 Aged 60 Years
* 1718
and 1726 in the Modern Calendar
Concise Consistory Court
of Canterbury Will Dated 23rd December 1717
The copy of this will is blurred and not very easy to read.
Alexander Osborne of Maidstone, Mercer.
To his son, Edward, for ever, his house and land at
Flishinghurst in Cranbrook, occupied by [ ]
Browne.
To his wife, Mary, his house and land at Rat???, Sussex
alias Burlhall Land, occupied by Abraham Steire?,
for her lifetime and after her death, to his daughter, Susan
Osborne, for ever.
He gives £100 to son Edward, to be paid to daughter, Susanna, as he owes it to her and £50 to be paid to
daughter, Katherine Osborne, this to come out of
land bequeathed to Edward.
The land left to Edward not for the benefit of Edward's wife but for
Edward and daughter, Susanna,
equally shared ? Not to exceed £200 per annum, for the better
advantage of the tenant using the land?
To his daughter, Katherine, a feather bed and bolster and
2 feather pillows, she to take her share of the beds, 2 silver
spoons marked A. O., which are usually locked up ?
To son Edward, his silver watch.
Daughter, Susanna, “to peacefully and quietly” enjoy the
shop they now (occupy) ?, during the term of his lease, without
molestation from son Edward, and use of his effects, real
and personal, not before bequeathed, to son Edward and
daughter, Susanna, equally shared.
Son and daughter, Edward and Susanna are his
executors.
Witnesses: William Greenaway Samuel Osborne John Blunt
Proved 5th March 1717 (1718)
128.
Here lieth the Body of STEPHEN PAGE
who died the 21st of April 1730 in the 73rd Year of his Age
STEPHEN PAGE Esq Son of the above
died January the 14th 1777 Aged 85 Years
JOHN SEAGER Esq Obt October the 16th 1800 Ae[tatis][
]
Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 1st December 1729
Stephen Page of Maidstone, Gentleman.
He has palsy.
To his wife, £1,000, provided she releases to his son and his heirs
and executors, all her Dower Thirds, by Common Law or the Custom of
Kent, in his estate, within 3 months after his death but not
otherwise. Also to his wife, all household goods and furniture in
his house.
To his daughter, Susan Page, an annuity of £40,
charged on his real estate at Egerton and Charing, occupied by
Stephen Richard, John Robinson, Robert
Wiles and Justinian Cooper, for her lifetime.
If his daughter marries and has lawful children, he gives the above
real estate, after her death, to George Post of
Maidstone, Distiller, upon trust, to raise from the estate, by
leasing or mortgaging any part to raise £1,000 to share equally
between her children, if more than one., at 18 years of age,
provided that the lease or mortgage is not entailed until the
child/children attain the age of 18.
If any of the children are under 18 at his daughter's death, then
upon further trust, to raise money from the estate for their
maintenance and education. If only 1 child, £20 per annum, if 2, £30
per annum and if 3 or more, £40 per annum, until their portion is
due. If any die under 18, the survivors to share their portion. If
all die under 18, the £1,000 to his son, Stephen absolutely.
When the trusts are all carried out, he gives the estate to son,
Stephen, for ever.
His real estate in Maidstone, Boughton Monchelsea and Langley, to
son Stephen for ever. His son to pay his debts, legacies and
funeral costs. He appoints son, Stephen his executor.
He signs the will with his mark, most likely because of his palsy.
Witnesses: James Cutbush Josias Trigg
G. Finch
Proved 9th December 1730
Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 5th April 1776
Stephen Page of Maidstone, Esquire.
He is sick and weak in body.
To his house keeper, Ann Mary Winder, the house
and garden where he now lives in Week Street, Maidstone and the
house and garden now occupied by John Stubbersfield,
for ever.
Also his household goods in his house.
He gives £500 to his relations who live in London, as his executor
thinks fit.
To his maid servant, Sarah Stimson, £100.
Rest and residue of real and personal estate, to John
Seager of Maidstone, Brewer, for ever, he appoints him his
executor.
Witnesses: Thomas Milner J. Stubbersfield
William Roffe
Proved 24th January 1777
Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 12th November
1799
John Seager of Maidstone, Brewer.
To his wife, Jane, for her lifetime, an annuity of £200 from
his house where he lately lived and where his son, Stephen
Page Seager now lives and his brewhouse, adjoining, at
the east end of Week Street, Maidstone and the newly built malt
house on the west side of Week Street. The annuity is in lieu of her
Dower Rights at Common Law or Custom of Kent, she might otherwise
claim. If she does claim such right, the annuity will cease and be
void.
He gives the above real estate to his son Stephen, for ever,
on condition that he , within 3 months of his father's death, he
commits himself by a bond for the sum of £4,000 to secure the
annuity of £200.
To his son, Henry his house and garden on the west side of
Week Street, occupied by John Monday and the house and
garden near St Faith's Green, occupied by Jordan Gilbert;
also 2 houses on the east side of Week Street, occupied by James
Martin and Widow Carter; also the house and
Blacksmith's shop in Tylers Lane, Maidstone, occupied by Widow
Clifford, also a piece of land, now gardens, of about 4 acres at
Tylers Lane, occupied by William Randall; also 2 acres
of land in Boxley, occupied by James Honey and a new
house with garden, on the south side of East Lane, Maidstone,
occupied by Finch Hollingworth. Also the house and
garden on the north side of East Lane, occupied by William
Hawkins, Esquire; also 4 houses in Mill Lane, Maidstone,
occupied by Richard Gilbert, [ ] Faris,
Edward Oliver and [ ]; also a house
behind Middle Row, High Street, Maidstone, occupied by Mrs Somer;
also a house on the north side of the High Street, occupied by
[ ] Mitchell; also a house at Havock Lane,
Maidstone, occupied by William Worley, [
] Bigg, [ ] Swan, [
] Pierce, [ ] Brooke, [ ]
Trill and [ ] Henty; also a piece of land in
Havock Lane, near the last mentioned property ; also a house known
by the sign of the Three Mariners, near the Waterside
in Maidstone, occupied by William Saye and William
Moore; also 2 houses in Eyhorne Street, Hollingbourne,
occupied by the Overseers of the poor of that parish and William
Bailey; also a house with barns, stables and 3 acres of land
at Doddington, occupied by John Laker; also a house,
barn, stables and 16 acres in Frittenden, occupied by John
Crump; also a house, barn, stables and 20 acres of land in
Aylesford, occupied by William Kemsley; also a piece
of woodland of about 24 acres in Aylesford, adjoining the last
property in his own occupation.; also 2 cottages in Aylesford,
occupied by John Nott and William Nott;
also a piece of land of 1 ½ acres in Bearstead, occupied by
Robert Clifford, all to son Henry, for ever.
bAll the residue of his freehold estate, subject to to the several
payments of £5,000 and all the interest and payment of testator's
debts on mortgage, bond, contract or otherwise, to son Stephen,
for ever. Stephen to permit his mother to inhabit and reside
in testator's house in Week Street.; also the house near Penenden
Heath, which testator “fitted up” for himself, for her lifetime,
rent and tax free, she may have use of household goods, plate,
linen, china and furniture of these houses, for as long as she
remains his widow. He gives all the latter goods to his friends,
William Elgar of Maidstone, Grocer and Thomas
Wildes of Maidstone, Gentleman, upon trust, for his wife to use
for life or until she remarries. An inventory to be drawn up and a
valuation made and after his wife's death or remarriage, all these
goods to his son, Stephen.
To his son in law, James Alexander of Maidstone,
Banker, £5,000, payable from his real estate bequeathed to son
Stephen, within 10 years of testator's death, with interest of 5%.
Stephen to to enter into a bond with James
Alexander to bind himself on the penalty of £10,000 security for
the payment of the £5,000.
He gives to William Elgar and Thomas Wildes,
£5,000, upon trust, to be charged on his real estate, given to son
Stephen.
£1,000 part of the £5,000 to grandson, John Seager
Elgar Alexander, son of his daughter, Susannah
Alexander, when his grandson is 21.
Trustees to invest the £5,000 in Public Funds or Real securities and
pay interest to his daughter, Susannah until son John is 21.
Interest from the £1,000 bequeathed to her son, John, towards
his maintenance and education while a minor.
Interest from the remaining £4,000, after grandson John is
21, to the sole benefit of daughter, Susannah, for her
lifetime. After her death, upon trust and the interest on the £4,000
for the benefit of James Alexander, for life. After
the death of the survivor, upon further trust, to pay the principal
of £4,000 to their son John and any other lawfully born child
of his daughter by her present or any future husband, shared equally
at their respective ages of 21. If there are no children of his
daughter surviving to 21 years, then the £4,000 to his 2 sons,
Stephen and Henry, equally shared, for ever.
After payment of his debts, funeral and probate charges, his ready
money, securities for money, bills, bonds, notes, book debts, stock,
utensils, implements of trade, rest and residue of personal estate,
to son Stephen.
He appoints his wife, Jane and his 2 sons, Stephen and
Henry executors.
Witnesses: Jos. White James Smyth
John Hopkins
Proved 17th March 1801
129.
Here lieth the Body of
SUSANNA Wife of
JEREMIAH PARKER
who departed this Life
August ye 6th 17[ ] Aged
74 Years Left issue two
Daughters
MARY & ELIZABETH
Here also lyeth ye [Body]
of the above said
JEREMIAH PARKER
who departed this Life
Nov ye [ ] 1730 Aged 82 Years
Left issue two Daughters
[MARY] & ELIZABETH
Here lyeth ye Body of MARY
the Wife of TOBIAS FERRAL
who departed this Life
October the 13th 173[6] Aged 59 Years
Left issue 3 Daughters
[DI]NAH, MARY & ELIZABETH
[JAM]ES STONEHOUSE
died Dec 3rd 1772 Aged
2 Years
130.
Here lyeth the Body of
JOHN PAULEY of
Maidstone who departed
this Life the 15th of Feb 169[7]*
Aged 64 Years left issue
3 Sons and 7 Daughters
MARY PAULEY Wife
of the above said JOHN PAULEY died
Jan 17th 1723 Aged 8[ ] Years
FRANCES COOPER died
Nov 18th 1740 Aged 7[ ]
HANNAH PAULEY died March
1[ ] 174[9] Aged 67 Years
DEBORAH SAVAGE
died the 18th of July
1778 Aged [ ]8 Years
* This
date would have have been in the English style, using the Julian
Calendar, so in the modern calendar, the Gregorian calendar, it
would be 1698.
Concise Consistory Court of Canterbury Will Dated 20th December
1697
John Pauley of Maidstone, Maltster.
To his wife, Mary, for life, his farm at Haundehurst?, in
Staplehurst, of about 90 acres, occupied by Goddard
Forster. Also his 30 acre farm in Staplehurst, adjoining the
above farm, also tenanted by Goddard Forster. She to
keep the properties in good repair. After her death, he gives the
latter farm to his son, Thomas, for ever, provided that
within 6 months after the death of the survivor of his parents, he
pays £50 to his sister, Hannah, towards her portion,
(marriage portion). If he neglects or refuses to do so, Hannah
to receive the rents and profits of the farm until she receives the
£50 and interest.
To his son, Joshua, the other farm at Staplehurst, after his
mother's death, for ever.
To his eldest son, Henry, £5.
To his daughter, Elizabeth, wife of James Savidge,
1 shilling.
To his daughter, Hannah, an additional £50.
To his daughter, Jane, £5, when she is 21.
To his 3 daughters, Frances, Damaris and Susanna,
£100 each, at 20 years of age or day of marriage if earlier. If any
of these 3 die before the legacies are paid, then her legacy to her
child or children, lawfully begotten. If she leaves no children, he
gives her legacy to the survivor or survivors of these 3.
If daughter, Hannah, dies before her marriage and before her
legacies are paid, then her legacy to his daughter, Sarah,
wife of James Godden.
After his debts and funeral costs are paid, the residue of his
goods, chattels and personal estate to be equally shared between his
daughters, Frances, Damaris, Susanna, Hannah
and Sarah or those then living, at 20 or day of marriage if
earlier.
His wife, Mary is his executor.
Witnesses: William Maddox Thomas Argles
John Rose
Proved 19th May 1698
Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 10th June 1746
Hannah Pauley of Maidstone, Spinster.
Her debts and funeral costs to be first paid.
To her niece Deborah Savage, £20.
To her niece Matilda French, £20.
To her niece (sic) Will Green, a gold ring.
To her nephew Thomas Stephenson, a gold ring.
To her nieces Ann Spire ? and Mary Wallter,
a gold ring each.
The residue of her estate, goods, chattels, money, securities, to
her nephew John Savage, who is to be her executor.
Witnesses: Judith Duke Judith Seymour
Proved 23rd March 1748 (1749 in modern calendar)
131.
[ ]
Mr GEORGE PEIRCE
Thrice Mayor of this Town
died May ye 15th 1717 Aged
80
ELIZABETH Wife of [the]
above said Mr GEORGE PEIRCE
died Feb 6th 17[ ]
Aged 84 Years
Also MARTHA Widow
of THOS. SWINOCK and
Daughter of the above said
who died 15th Sept 1755 Aged
86 Years
(At the foot of the ledger these initials)
G.P. 75 M.P. 7[ ]
Concise Consistory Court of Canterbury Will Dated 10th February
1716 (1717)
George Peirce of Maidstone, Gentleman.
He is indisposed in body.
His house, brewhouse, stables and garden, with rights of way, in
Week Street, Maidstone, to his wife, Elizabeth. She is to
sell it and pay off the incumference it is charged with and pay his
debts.
Also to his wife, all rights, titles, property, claim and demand in
his 2 vessels or hoys, with the cables, ropes and tackle, furniture
and clothing (sails?). Adam Abbet is master of one of
them and Alexander Long of the other.
Also to his wife, all timber, boards, planks, laths, stock in trade,
all household goods and implements, plate, linen, woollen, brass,
pewter, brewing vessels, copper and other goods, chattels and
personal estate. She to pay his debts, legacies and funeral costs.
Surplus money to his wife for life and after her death, to his grand
daughters, Mary and Rebecca Taylor, equally
shared.
His wife is his executor and he asks his friend, William
Dixon of Maidstone, Esquire, to act as Overseer and assist his
wife. He gives him 10 guineas for his troubles.
Witnesses: Christopher Fullagar William
Jemmett Samuel Fullagar
Proved 28th June 1717. It seems his wife, Elizabeth has
renounced the execution of the will and administration was granted
to John Taylor, the principal creditor.
PEMBLE see BELFORD
132.
Beneath this Stone
lie the Remains of
ANNE
the beloved Wife of JOHN PETT
who died the 22nd of June 1800
Aged 76 Years
Also JN. LEGG PETT & HANNAH PETT
their Children who died Infants
Also the above named JOHN PETT
died the 21st of June 1806
in the 83rd Year of his Age
ELIZABETH PETT
died 10th Dec. 1847
Aged 79 Years
ANN PETT
died 20th April 1849
Aged 91 Years
Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 22nd October
1800
John Pett of Tovil, Maidstone, Gentleman.
His mansion house and land belonging near Tovil and his other real
estate, to his son, Phineas Pett and his daughters,
Ann Pett and Elizabeth Pett, for ever,
(equally shared?)
After the payment of his debts, and funeral charges, the residue of
his goods, chattels, ready money, securities for money, jewels,
plate, stock and personal estate and effects, to his son and
daughters, equally shared.
Witnesses: George Burr Charles Hoar
G.D. Burr
Codicil 22nd November 1800
He gives his daughters, Ann and Elizabeth, all of
his household goods, furniture, plate, linen and china in his house
at Tovil.
Rest of the will is ratified.
Witnesses: George Burr Robert Parnly?
Charles Hoar
Proved 22nd July 1806. His son is the Reverend Phineas
Pett D.D.
133.
[ ]
RICHARD POLHILL
died 12th January 1739*
Aged 32 Years
left issue three Sons
Also REBECCA his Wife
(afterwards married to
Mr ROBERT HARTRIDGE) died
Nov the 14th 1757
Aged 59 Years
Also RICHARD the youngest
Son of the above named
RICHARD and REBECCA POLHILL
died June the 19th 1785
Aged 45 Years
* 1740 in the modern calendar
Concise Consistory Court of Canterbury Will Dated 7th December
1739
Richard Polhill of Maidstone, Linen Draper.
He gives 1 third of his real estate in Tonbridge to his son,
Robert, for ever.
He gives 1 third of his real estate each, to his sons William
and Richard, for ever.
If any of his sons died under 21 years, without lawful issue, his
share to the survivors or survivor.
If all his sons die under 21, without any issue, then the whole of
this estate to his wife, Rebecca, for life and after her
death, then to his 2 brothers, Robert and David, for
ever, equally shared.
He gives, during his sons minority, his wife to have the management
of the respective shares of his real estate and receive the rents
and profits and apply sufficient money towards his sons maintenance
and education.
If she dies or remarries before his sons are 21, then his 2
brothers, Robert and David, to manage the rents and
profits and apply money to the benefit of his sons until they are
respectively 21.
He earnestly requests his 2 brothers to assist his wife as his
executor.
His goods, chattels and personal estate to his wife and directs that
his debts be paid as soon as possible.
He gives his brothers and sister ( ? ), a ring of about 1 guinea
value each.
Witnesses: Mark of Mary Peirce Mark of Frances
Drayner ? Samuel Eastchurch
Proved 24th April 1740
Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 4th June 1785
Richard Polhill of Chatham, Gentleman.
He wishes to be buried at All Saints, Maidstone
His manor, house and farm called Philpots in Tonbridge, occupied by
[ ] Katt, to his brothers, William and
Robert Polhill, for their lifetimes. After the death of
the survivor, then ½ of the property to his 3 nephews, William,
Richard and John Polhill, (sons of his brother,
Robert) and sons of his brother, William, (if any) and
their male heirs, with preference to the eldest, equally shared.
The other ½ to the younger of them and then through the male line,
for ever.
His farm at Luton, in Chatham, to his brothers, Robert and
William, equally shared.
His executors to lay out from his personal estate, £200 in the 3%
Consolidated Bank Annuities.
With his present holding of £800 in the same stock, this will make
£1,000 in total. The annual interest to be paid to Mary
Lowdell of Chatham, Spinster, for life, on condition, that she,
within 3 months of his death, conveys to his 2 brothers, Robert
and William, for ever, the annuity payable to her. He gives
the capital stock of £1,000 to his 2 brothers equally shared, ( I
assume the £1,000 will go to the brothers after Mary
Lowdell's death.)
His executors to produce an inventory of his goods and furniture in
his house, these goods to the use of Mary Lowdell, for
life.
To Jane Beckett, Mary Lowdell's servant,
£10 for mourning.
To his aunt, Helen Polhill, Richard Murton
and Mary his wife, a mourning ring each of 1 guinea value.
To Richard Murton, his silver decanting funnel.
Residue of ready money, securities for money, chattels, effects and
personal estate, his debts, legacies and funeral costs first paid,
to his brothers, Robert and William, equally shared.
He appoints his 2 brothers and Mary Lowdell his
executors.
Witnesses: Thomas Tomlyn William Brown
Mary franks, Servant to Mr Tomlyn
Proved 27th October 1785
134.
Under
this Stone lieth the Body of
WILLIAM POLHILL Gent who died
April 11th 1768 Aged 68 Years
Likewise the Body of
THOMAS TURNIS who died
March 30th 1750 Aged 69 Years
Also ELIZABETH his Wife died
July 28th 1780 Aged 86 Years
Also DAVID POLHILL Esq died
October 3rd 1782 Aged 67 Years
Also WILLM POLHILL his Son died
July 16th 1789 Aged 37 Years
Also Miss HELEN POLHILL
his Daughter died August 13th
1795 Aged 35 Years
And Mrs HELEN POLHILL Wife
of the above DAVID POLHILL
Esq died April 10th 1796
Aged 73 Years
Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 2nd July 1782
David Polhill of Maidstone, Gentleman.
To his son and daughter, William and Helen Polhill,
his house, in 2 dwellings, occupied by John Williams
and [ ] Bond, also his house, garden and oast house,
stable ad land of about 8 acres, now or late occupied by John
Coward in Maidstone at Penenden Heath, for ever, equally
shared.
After payment of his debts, funeral and probate costs, the residue
of his goods, chattels, money, securities for money, personal estate
and effects, to his wife, Helen, absolutely. He appoints his
wife his executor.
Witnesses: Thomas Day Thomas Durrant
Punnett George Burr
Proved 12th November 1782
135.
[ ]
J. POPE 1706 [ ] POPE 1710
WM. POPE died [ ] 4th 1737
Aged [ ]
SAML. POPE died [ ] 12th
1736 Aged [ ]
ANNE POPE Wife of
THOMAS POPE the Elder
died Oct 29th [ ] Aged 64
Here also lieth the Body of
THOMAS POPE the Elder
died July 10th [1748] Aged 77 Years
Also ELIZ. Daughter of
PETER and ANN POPE of London
died Jan. 8th 1752 Aged 7 Years
Here also lieth the Body of
JOHN Son of the above
THOMAS and ANN POPE
who died Jan. 6th 1767 Aged 59 Years
Also HOLLAND their Son who died
[ ]
Fragment
Also SUSANNAH his Wife
died April 20th 1807 Aged 93 Years
Concise Consistory Court of Canterbury Will Dated 29th October
1746
Thomas Pope of Maidstone, Thread Twister.
To his wife, Anne, his house, outhouse, shop, garden and
land, near East Lane, Maidstone, on the west side of Padsole Lane,
late in his own occupation and now of his son, Robert, for
her lifetime.
After her death, then to his son, Thomas, for ever.
To his son, John and Elizabeth, his wife, his 4 newly
erected oast houses and oast chambers and yards on the east side
Padsole Lane, now in testator's occupation, for their lifetimes.
After the death of the survivor, to the lawful heirs of John's
body, for ever. In default of such heirs then to testator's own
right heirs, for ever.
Also to son John, all the oast clothes, hair clothes,
implements and utensils of the oast houses, used for drying and
bagging hops, (except the charcoal).
Also to son John and daughter, Anne Pope and
their heirs, for ever, upon trust, his house and stable on the east
side of Padsole Lane, near or adjoining the above oast houses. Also
his house, barns, stables and buildings, courts, yards, gardens and
orchards, with 9 pieces of land, (formally 6 pieces), at Magenford
in Maidstone, of about 30 acres, formerly occupied by the late
William Willard and now by John Willard,
this was lately purchased from John Willard and
Margaret, his wife. This property to be sold.
To his wife Anne, all his plate, linen, rings, china,
household goods and implements, absolutely; also £150.
To his son Thomas, £50
To his son Matthew, £50
To his daughter Anne Pope, £150
To his son Robert, £100
To his son Peter, £100
These legacies paid from the proceeds of the above sale and from his
personal estate.
To his son Holland, £60, as follows, £30 within 3 months and
£30 within 9 months. Also to Holland, £40, towards placing
him in an apprenticeship or otherwise, as executors think fit.
He earnestly desires his wife, by her will or otherwise, to gives to
their daughter Anne another £50.
To son John and daughter Anne, for the term of years
unexpired, in the lease on a piece of hop ground of about 6 acres,
near the Roebuck in Maidstone (is this an inn ?).
To son Robert, for the term remaining, the lease of a piece
of hop ground of about 3 acres, near the hop ground of Mr
Simmonds in Maidstone.
The rest and residue of ready money, securities for money, debts
owing, hop poles, goods, chattels and personal estate and effects,
after his debts, legacies and funeral costs are paid, to his wife
Anne and his 7 children, Thomas, John, Matthew,
Anne, Robert, Peter and Holland, equally
shared.
He appoints his son John and daughter Anne, his
executors.
Witnesses: David Polhill Peter Groombridge
Samuel Eastchurch
Proved 21st November 1748
Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 9th December
1765
John Pope of Maidstone, Upholder (Upholsterer)
To his wife, Elizabeth, all his real estate, for life.
After her death, to his sister, Anne, wife of Edward
Gossling of Maidstone, an annuity of £5, from his real
estate, free of tax.
Also after his wife's death, his real estate to his brothers,
Thomas, Matthew, Robert, Holland and
Peter Pope, equally shared, for ever, subject to the
above annuity.
To Jane Wattell, daughter of Thomas Wattell
of Maidstone, Gardener, £50 from his personal estate.
To his wife, Elizabeth, the residue of ready money,
securities for money, stock in trade, plate, linen, furniture and
household implements, goods, chattels, debts and personal estate,
absolutely; his wife is his executor.
Witnesses: Fra. Lewis Thomas Durrant
Punnett Thomas Punnett
Proved 10th February 1767
136.
Here
lies the Body of FRANCES
Wife of THOMAS POPE Esq
who died December the 24th 173[ ]
MARY POPE died May the 7th
1745 Aged 20 Years
Also MARTHA second Wife of
THOMAS POPE Esq died February
the 10th 1766 Aged 68 Years
Likewise the Body of
THOMAS POPE Esq who departed
this Life October the 26th 1775
in the 75th Year of his Age
And FRANCES Wife of
ROBERT GENTILE and Daughter
of the above THOMAS POPE Esq
died December the 10th 1791
Aged 64 Years
Likewise ANN Daughter of the
above THOMAS POPE Esq
and FRANCES his Wife
died Oct the 31st 1794
Aged 64 Years
Also the above named
ROBERT GENTILE
who died Dec 1819
Aged 89 Years
Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 21st October
1775
Thomas Pope of Maidstone, Gentleman.
To his son, Thomas, for ever, his house with a barn, stables,
malthouse, oast house and about 35 acres of land at Maginford in
Maidstone, formerly the estate of the late John Willard,
which he purchased from his late brother John Pope and his
sister Ann Gosling. And another house, in 2 dwellings,
outhouse, yard, garden and orchard with land of about 4 acres at
Maginford, which he purchased from [ ] Collins,
Gentleman. Also his house and 3 aces of land in Marden, occupied by
Nathaniel Allen.
Also a cottage with close, yard and garden and 2 pieces of
adjoining land, about 3 acres also in Marden, occupied by William
Crouch, which he purchased from Richard Rich
Esquire. Also his ½ share of a house near Tower Hill, London, lately
known as the Queen's Head, now as the Black
Horse, occupied by Thomas Allen, which he
purchased from his late brother in law, Thomas Taylor
and his wife. His son is entitled the the other ½ by testator's
marriage settlement with his first wife. Also another house in East
Lane, Maidstone, occupied by his brother, Holland Pope
and another house in East Lane, occupied by Henry Cutbush;
also a malthouse in East Lane, occupied by William
Wrentmore; also his oast houses and buildings in East Lane in
his own occupation; also another house in East Lane, occupied by
John Pilcher; another house in East Lane, occupied by
Dorothy Hearnden, Widow, And 4 newly built houses also
in East Lane, occupied by Robert Gewfield ?, John
Hammond, William Bowne ?, and Judith
Brown. Also his house in East Lane, late the estate of his
deceased brother John, subject and liable to the payment of
an annuity of 5 guineas to his brother Holland and his wife,
Susan, for their lifetimes.
Also to son Thomas, all of his hop poles on his hop ground at
Maginford and his corkles, oasthairs and other tackle and implements
in his oast house there; also corkles, oasthairs, tackle and
implements in his oast house in East Lane. Also to Thomas,
his gold watch and case.
To his brothers Robert of Maidstone, Gentleman and Peter
of Fenchurch Street, London, Hosier, his 2 houses, barns, stables
and land in Cranbrook and Hawkhurst, occupied by Jacob
Hunt; also a house and land at Marden, occupied by Thomas
Chittenden, upon trust, for the benefit of his daughter
Frances, wife of Robert Gentile of Maidstone,
Leather Dresser. Brothers Robert and Peter to pay the
rents and profits from the property to Frances for life, this
not to be controlled or subject to her present or any future
husband's interests. After her death, then to her lawful children,
equally shared. In default of such children, then to such of his
children, Thomas, Ann Pope and Judith
Post or their issue subject to conditions and agreements his
daughter, Frances directs by her will or otherwise. In
default of such direction, then to his own right heirs, for ever.
To his daughter Frances Gentile his diamond ring and
£150, from his personal estate.
To his daughter Ann Pope, 2 houses with barns,
stables, outhouses and land in Hawkhurst, which he purchased from
George Hood, Butcher, now occupied by George
Hood. Also several pieces of land of about 20 acres at Vinters,
Boxley, occupied by Simon Rowe, which he purchased
from John Simpson ?, also several pieces of land with
a barn at Highgate, Hawkhurst, occupied by Thomas Brown,
also 3 houses, gardens and land near Highgate also occupied by
Thomas Brown; another 4 houses , stables, outhouses,
gardens and land at Stone Street, Maidstone, occupied by Charles
Wood, William Hearnden, Richard Clout,
Thomas Gardener and [ ] Cousens, which
he purchased from Peter Oliver, John Oliver
and Peter Oliver, Junior, for ever.
Also to daughter Ann, all his silver plate and china and £700
from his personal estate.
To his brothers, Robert and Peter, his house and land
at Hawkhurst, occupied by William Turkner ?, also his
house and farm land at Lenham, Frinsted and Milsted, lately occupied
by Widow Knott, which he purchased from John
Underwood, also his woodland, upon trust, for the benefit of his
son in law, George Post of Maidstone, Distiller,
husband of his daughter, Judith, for his lifetime, after his
death, to his daughter, Judith Post for life, they to
receive the rents and profits. When the survivor of them has died,
then to the benefit of their children, equally shared. In default of
any children, then to his own children, Thomas, Frances
Gentile and Ann Pope in the manner directed by
Judith Post by will or deed. In default of such
direction, then to his own right heirs.
To his daughter Judith, £600 from his personal estate.
He confirms the settlement made on daughter Judith's marriage
with George Post, concerning several houses in Stone
Street, Maidstone.
To his son Thomas, all of his leases, for the remainder of
the terms, subject to payment of rents and observance of covenants.
Residue of his personal estate to be divide into 4 equal parts, 1
quarter to son Thomas, 2 quarters to daughter Ann and
2 quarters to his trustees, Robert and Peter Pope,
upon trust.
All stock and crops of hops, corn, etc, on his land to be deemed
part of his residuary personal estate and pass to the devises of his
farms and land.
Trustees to place proceeds from their ½ share of his residuary
personal estate in good Government or Real securities and pay income
from them to his daughter Frances, for life, free of any
husband's interest or control. After her death, then to her
children, as she by will or deed directs. In default of direction,
to be equally shared between her children at 21 years of age. In
meantime income to their maintenance and education. If Frances
dies childless, the equally shared between his son Thomas,
daughter Ann and Judith and George Post.......................................
He gives to his sister Ann Gosling, widow of Edward
Gosling of Maidstone, Soap Boiler, ann annuity of £10 for
life.
He appoints son Thomas and daughter Ann, his
executors.
Witnesses: William Arnold Henry Miller
Thomas Durrant Punnett
Proved 16th November 1775
137.
[ ]
[ROBERT POPE]
[died 1799 / 1800]
Aged 80
ELIZABETH POPE
Widow of the above named
ROBERT POPE Esq
who departed this Life
24th May 1803
Aged 68 Years
Also ELIZABETH
the Wife of the Rev. ROBERT POPE
of Mersham in this
County who died Oct 19th
1833 Aged 80 Years
Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 16th March
1799
Robert Pope of Maidstone, Esquire.
If James Poole of Maidstone, Draper, is living at the
time of his death, he is to be the undertaker for his funeral.
He appoints his nephew, John Pope of Goudhurst,
Gentleman and great nephew, Thomas Blissett Pope
of Maidstone, Gentleman and Francis Smith of
Maidstone, Doctor of Physic, his executors. He gives them each,
£50 and to them and Thomas Day of Maidstone, Surgeon,
a gold mourning ring, each.
To his brother, Peter and Peter's daughter,
Catherine, and to friend John Firth of Friday
Street, London, Hosier and Mary his wife, 5 guineas each for
a ring.
To his executors, £20, upon trust, for poor families of Maidstone,
distributed as they think fit, as “proper objects of charity”. Also
£20 to the poor of Maidstone, in bread at the poor house as the
Churchwardens and Overseers think fit. Also to his executors, £20,
upon trust, for the Charity Schools in Maidstone, one for boys and
the other for girls.
To his late servant, Frances Dann, wife of Richard
Dann of Maidstone, Wheelwright and his late servant,
Elizabeth Atwood, Widow and Mary Munn,
Widow, servant of the late Mr Dansie Sawkins, £20 each
and to his godson, Robert Gatfield, 5 guineas. If any
of these die before they can be paid, their money to go into his
residuary personal estate.
His man and maid servants with him at the time of his death, to have
decent mourning and 5 guineas each over and above their wages due.
To his executors, £50, upon trust, for William Ayles
the infant son of his deceased servant John Ayles,
either to his bringing up or to place him as an apprentice or as
executors think fit.
To his nephew, Thomas Blissett Pope, his house
and farm at Thurnham and his house and farm at Weavering Street,
Boxley, occupied by himself and George Beaumont, he
purchased the latter from Mr Dansie Sawkins. Also his
house and farm at Magingford, Maidstone and his house and farm at
Weavering ?, and several pieces of woodland of about 20 acres in
Boxley, purchased from Rachael Cordwell and others,
subject to the payment of £1,000 to each of his brothers, Robert
and Horatio, within 2 years of their 21st birthdays. If
either of them die before then , leaving no lawful issue, the
bequest is void.
To nephew, John Pope and nieces, Ann and
Elizabeth Pope, Spinsters, sisters of John, his
freehold houses in East Lane and Gabriel's Hill, Maidstone, occupied
by Robert Harris, Thomas Crittenden,
John Collins, [ ] Spriggs, Widow and
William Wyley, for ever, equally divided; he purchased
these houses from John Rogers.
nTo John and Thomas Blissett Pope,
his 2 houses in East Lane, occupied by [ ] Sharp and
Thomas Chambers, Shoe Maker and 2 other houses in East
Lane, occupied by James Overy and
[ ] Crowther and the house, also in East Lane,
occupied by Edward Hodges, upon trust.
One third for Frances Smith wife of Francis
Smith and daughter of his late nephew, Thomas Pope,
for ever. One third for Margaret Argles wife of
John Argles of Maidstone, Grocer, another daughter of
Thomas Pope, for ever. The other third for Mary
Ann Pope, another daughter of Thomas Pope,
for ever. If Mary Ann Pope dies under 21
leaving no lawful issue, then to Frances Smith and
Margaret Argles, for ever, equally shared. The rents and
profits of the third for Mary Ann Pope to be
applied to her maintenance and education during her minority.
To John Pope, Thomas Blissett Pope
and Francis Smith, his house and farm near Styles
Bridge in Marden, late occupied by Robert Rains and
now by [ ] Mannering, upon trust, for
Robert Pope, son of his late nephew, Thomas
Pope at 21 years of age, for ever. In the meantime, rents and
profits to his maintenance and education. If he dies under 21,
leaving no lawful issue, then to his brothers, Thomas
Blissett and Horatio Pope, for ever, equally
shared. If Horatio dies under 21 leaving no lawful issue, then his
share to his brother, Thomas Blissett for ever.
He gives his oast house and buildings in Watery Lane ?, Maidstone,
he purchased at Hodsell's sale and others, to Thomas
Blissett Pope, for ever.
To his executors, £3,000 upon trust, to invest in the 3%
Consolidated Bank Annuities and pay the annual dividends to his
wife, Elizabeth, for life. This is in lieu of the £100 per
annum due to her by their marriage settlement. After her death, the
trustees to sell and pay £2,000 to his nephews, Robert and
Horatio Pope, equally shared. If either die under 21 then
the whole £2,000 to the survivor. If both died under 21, then the
£2,000 goes into his residuary personal estate.
(Difficult to read...........)
To his executors, £3,000 in the 5% Annuities part of his stock in
the Bank of England, upon trust, for Frances Ann
Burr, Mary Burr, Elizabeth Burr,
George Burr and Thomas Coare Burr,
children of of his late great niece, Mary Burr,
equally shared at their respective ages of 21.
Executors to pay interest towards their maintenance and education
during their minorities.
To his executors, £1,000, upon trust, to buy 3% Consolidated Bank
Annuities or Real estate or Government Securities, for the children
of his nephew, George Post, son of his niece,
Judith Post, Widow, living at the time of George
Post's death, at 21 and shared as directed by George
Post's now wife, Margaret and as directed by her will
or otherwise. In default of direction, upon trust, to pay the
interest to Margaret Post for life and after her
death, the £1,000 stock to her next of kin.
To his niece, Harriott Plant wife of Thomas
Plant of Watling Street, London, Hosier, one of 2 surviving
daughters of his late nephew, Holland Pope, £2,000.
To his executors, £1,000 3% Consolidate Bank Annuities, upon trust,
to transfer to Elizabeth Firth wife of Joseph
Firth of Doncaster, Mercer, the other daughter of Holland
Pope.
To his executors, £1,000 the same annuities, upon trust, for
Harriett James the infant daughter of John
James of Nottingham, Hosier, by testator's late niece, Mary
James, another daughter of Holland Pope, to be
transferred to her at 21 years of age. Interest during her minority
to her father. If she dies under 21, leaving no lawful issue and her
father is living, then upon trust, to pay the £1,000 stock to her
father, absolutely.
To his nephew, John Pope, over and above his legacies,
£800
To his nieces, Ann and Elizabeth Pope,
John's sisters, £100 each.
To his executors and trustees, upon trust, £1,350 to pay one third
to his niece, Frances Smith, one third to Margaret
Argles. One third to John Pope and Thomas
Blissett Pope, upon trust, to invest in Real or
Government securities, for his nieces, Mary Ann
Pope, sister of Frances Smith and Margaret
Argles, at 21 years of age. In meantime interest towards her
maintenance and education.
To his executors and trustees, £400, upon trust, to invest as before
and transfer the fund to Mary and Elizabeth Post,
daughters of Walter Post, late of the Borough,
Southwark, Seeds Man, in equal shares at 21 years of age. In the
meantime interest to be used as before. If they both die under 21,
leaving no lawful issue, the fund goes into his residuary personal
estate.
To his sister in law, Susanna Pope, widow of his late
brother, Holland Pope, £200.
To his executors and trustees, money from his personal estate,
sufficient to buy £2,100 3% Consolidated Bank Annuities, upon trust,
to pay dividends to his sister, Susanna Pope, for
life, in satisfaction of £21 per annum secured by a bond entered
into when Holland Pope conveyed his interest in the
estate of his late brother, John to his surviving brothers.
After her death, the £2,100 stock goes into his residuary personal
estate.
To Thomas Blissett Pope, the piece of hop
ground, known as Rattle Ale in Maidstone and the house , oast house
and hop ground held on lease from the Trustees of Fisher's
Gift Charity, for remainder of the term.
To his executors and trustees, £1,000, upon trust, to invest in Real
or Government securities, and to pay annual income to his great
niece, Judith Post daughter of his niece, Judith
Post, Widow, for life. After her death, to her husband for
life and after his death to transfer the £1,000 to her lawful
children at 21 years of age........................
If Judith never married and had no children, or if she dies
under 21, then the fund as she directs by will or otherwise. In
default of direction, then as directed by the laws of intestacy.
To his executors and trustees, £400 New 5% Annuities, upon trust to
pay dividends to his niece, Judith Post, for life and
after her death, to pay the £400 fund to her daughter, Judith.
His friend, Thomas Poole of Maidstone, Hatter, is in
debt to him and Flint Stacy of Maidstone, Brewer for
£440 by bond and mortgage on a house in Week Street, Maidstone, in
his occupation, ½ the debts is testator's and the other ½ Flint
Stacy's. He now gives Thomas Poole the £220 and
interest due and discharges him , the executors to release him from
the bond.
He gives his wife, Elizabeth, £20 for mourning, also to her
£150 and the silver plate which she brought into the marriage, a
large salver with coat of arms, 2 butter boats marked E.P.,
6 large silver table spoons, 6 dessert spoons, 6 tea spoons with
crests, 6 other tea spoons marked P and S.P.E.,
2 tea tongs, not marked, one opens and shuts like scissors, the
other one has a feather edge., a pint can with a crest, a pair of
large salts, not marked, pair of salt shovels, not marked, a pepper
box, not marked, a punch ladle marked P, also to his wife,
all liquors.
He gives her, for life, the free use of household goods, plate,
linen, chia and effects in his house, which with the land and
buildings, he has of Thomas Pincke Kingsly, Esquire
(except ready money, bank notes, tithe debts of his several estates
and securities for money). After his wife's death, the household
goods, furniture and effects, (except silver plate given to his
wife), to be part of the residue of his personal estate.
Also to his wife, the lease granted by Thomas Pincke
Kingsly and the premise for the unexpired term or for as long
as she wishes to reside there.
His wife to leave as good a stock of hop poles on the hop ground on
the same land. If she chooses not to live in the property, he gives
her the lease granted by the Reverend George Sayer and
the premises devised, now occupied by William Allen in
Stone Street, Maidstone, for the remainder of the lease, as long as
she wishes to live there.
His wife will deliver his tithe deeds, mortgages, bonds, bills,
notes, account books, money, bank notes, securities for money, to
his executors and he gives his executors the residue of his goods,
chattels, stock, husbandry tackle, cattle, , personal estate and
effects, upon trust. They to convert into money that not consisting
of money. After his debts, legacies and funeral costs are paid,
invest in Real or Government securities, upon trust, and transfer
them to Thomas Blissett Pope, Robert
Pope, Horatio Pope, Francis Smith,
Margaret Argles and Mary Ann Pope,
children of his late nephew, Thomas Pope and his
nephew , John Pope and his nieces, Ann and
Elizabeth Pope and Judith Post, Spinster,
daughter of his niece, Judith Post, Widow, also
George Burr, husband of the late Mary Burr
and Harriett Plant and Elizabeth Firth,
2 surviving daughters of his nephew, Holland Pope,
those who are minors, at 21 years of age, in meantime interest
towards their maintenance and
education................................................................
Witnesses: Edward Argles John Kennett
Thomas Tassell
Proved 17th January 1800
137.
In
this Vault
are Interred ELIZABETH
Wife of THOMAS POPE Gent
She died 20th August 1803
Aged [ ]1 Years
Also MARGARET [their] Daughter
who died [ ] 1808
[ ]
Also PETER POPE Esq
died 9th Jan 1809
[Aged 88 Years]
[ Gap ]
Also the above named
THOMAS B. POPE
who died Nov 15th 1835 Aged 51
Also THOMAS his Son
who died Jan 14th 1837 Aged 36
Also the Revd. ROBT. POPE
of Great Buckland
who died Dec 26th 1840
Aged 62 Years
Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 28th November
1807
This will is very long (27 pages) and much of the text is in
poor condition Like many wills of this size, much of the text
consists of tedious, repetitive trust details concerning his
daughter, his only child, Catherine and any children she may have.
Peter Pope of Fenchurch Street, London and
Camberwell, Surrey, Esquire (Hosier)
He desires to be buried in Maidstone parish church as near as
possible to his father and family and a “neat” marble tablet
monument with an inscription, as his executors think proper.
He appoints his nephew John Pope of Goudhurst,
Gentleman and friends, John Firth of Friday Street,
London, Hosier and Daniel Fowler of Champion Hill,
Camberwell, Esquire, as his executors. He gives each of them £100
for their troubles.
To his daughter and only child Catherine Pope, his
house in Fenchurch Street in his and John Hyde's
occupation, also his furniture, jewels, plate, linen, china, glass,
books, wine, spirits, provisions, carriages, horses and harness,
absolutely.
To the Churchwardens of Maidstone, £100 in the 5% Bank Annuities, to
use the dividends for bread or money, as they think fit, for the
poor in the parish Workhouse on every Lord's day in the year after
his death.
To the Churchwardens of St Dionis Backchurch, Lime Street, London,
£100 of the same annuities for the same purpose as in Maidstone.
To the Master and Wardens of the Haberdashers Company of London,
Governors of the Robert Askes Hospital at Hoxton, Middlesex, £500 3%
Consolidated Bank Annuities to be used for the benefit of that
hospital.
o Langbourne Ward Charity School, London, £100.
To the ? Hospital, City Road, London, £100
To the Mariners Society, London, £100.
To the Magdalene Hospital, London, £100
To Christ's Hospital, London, £400 towards the building of the
hospital but the money not to be paid until his daughter marries and
the her husband is admitted as a Governor of the hospital.
To his friend Robert Gentile of Maidstone, £10 for
mourning.
All his servants in his house in Fenchurch Street or at Camberwell,
with him at his death, to be given suitable mourning and £10 each
for those with him for at least 3 years.
To nephew John Pope and each of his 3 nieces,
Frances wife of Dr Smith, of Maidstone, Mary
Ann wife of Daniel Fowler and Margaret wife
of John Argles of Maidstone, £100 and a ring of 2
guineas value. A ring of the same value to be presented to his great
nephews, Thomas, Robert and Horatio Pope
and to Elizabeth Crowder who live with Mrs Brooks
at Coombes Hill, Greenwich, Mary Firth, Thomas
Plant of Nottingham and Harriott, his wife, Joseph
Firth of Doncaster, John Firth and Daniel
Fowler.
To his great nephews Thomas, Robert and Horatio
Pope, £500 each and to Joseph Firth and
Thomas Plant, £100
each.............................................
To Ann West, late Ann Warmington,
formerly his servant, now living in Sester's ? Building, Greenwich,
an annuity of £15 for life.
He has recently purchased from Thomas Jackson,
Esquire, 5 of 7 parts of land adjoining his freehold house in
Camberwell, he gives this to his trustees, to go with his
house (difficult to read, obscured by a
grey tone).for benefit of
his daughter Catherine.
Daniel Fowler owes him £5,000, secured by bond and
mortgage, Fowler to pay interest to daughter Catherine
Pope. Executors can call in the £5,000 or any part until
after the death of his daughter?
The £5,000 and residue of his money, securities for money, goods,
chattels and personal estate, after payment of his debts, legacies,
funeral and probate costs; his freehold house in Fenchurch Street at
corner of Lime Street and his 3 freehold houses in Camberwell, now
of late occupied by himself and Messrs Luttermer and
Curling and his freehold house in Maidstone High Street, now or
late occupied by Thomas Tyrrell and other real estate,
to his trustees, upon trust. They, from the rents and interest from
his personal estate, to pay their costs, pay taxes and insurance and
during the life of his daughter, Catherine (pay her the
residue?)
If she dies before she can receive the
income.............obscure..................
If she marries and leaves a child, the the benefits of his real
estate to that child.............................
After his daughter's death,his house in Fenchurch Street, to his
nephew, John Pope, absolutely.
His 3 houses in Camberwell to Daniel Fowler,
absolutely.
His property in Maidstone to his great nephew, Horatio
Pope, absolutely.
His residuary personal estate, upon trust, for any children of his
daughter Catherine................
In default of any children, then to the benefit of his great nephews
and nieces, Thomas, Robert and Horatio Pope,
Frances Smith, Margaret Argles and
Mary Ann Fowler, equally shared................
Witnesses: Thomas George Knapp, Haberdashers
Hall Henry Hughes Stacey Grimaldi,
Clerk to Messrs Knapp and Hughes
In the Margin 28th November 1807
A ring of 2 guineas value to Thomas George Knapp.
Codicil 19th July 1808
Since making the will he has bought 2 freehold houses from
John Carr, Esquire adjoining each other, nos 10 and 11 on
the east side of Park Place, Camberwell Grove, now or late occupied
by John Orange?, and Gilbert Ross, he
gives them to his trustees, upon trust, for the benefit of his
daughter Catherine.
His 3 houses in Camberwell, to his trustees, upon trust, they can be
sold or leased.
Witnesses: Thomas George Knapp, Haberdashers
Hall Stacey Grimaldi, Clerk to Messrs Knapp
and Hughes John Gilbody, Staining Lane, London
Codicil 22nd July 1808
Concerning the 2 houses in Camberwell bought from John
Carr, if his daughter, Catherine dies leaving no
children, the they go to Daniel Fowler.
He had given his residuary personal estate to his great nephew and
nieces, if his daughter dies leaving no children. Now (instead?)
each of these, except Mary Ann Fowler, to have
£2,000, part of his personal estate.
A ring to the value of 2 guineas each to his friend Mrs Brooke,
Widow of the late Captain Brooke.
Witnesses: Thomas George Knapp Henry
Hughes ( ? ) Haberdashers Hall.
Codicil 4th January 1809
John Pope replaced as trustee. To John Firth,
Daniel Fowler and Thomas George Knapp
all his real and personal estate and effects originally given in his
will to John Pope, John Firth and
Daniel Fowler, upon the same trusts.
Witnesses: William Forbes, Surgeon, Camberwell
Comfort Baldock ( ? ), Middlesex Elizabeth
Spooner, Servant of Mr Pope
Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 2nd March
1830
Thomas Blissett Pope of Maidstone,
Gentleman.
He appoints his brothers, Robert and Horatio and his
friend, Charles Hoar, executors. He gives each of them
£100 for their trouble.
He wants to be buried in his vault in Maidstone parish church by the
side of his late wife.
His debts, funeral and probate costs to be first paid from his
personal estate.
To his servant Mary Philpot, if in his service at his
death, an annuity of £100 for life. Also to her and each of his
servants with him at his death, £10 for mourning..
By virtue of the will of his relation, John Pope of
Goudhurst, he is entitled to a third of houses, land, household
goods, plate, linen, china and effects at Goudhurst and ½ of a house
in Maidstone, all subject to the life interest of Sarah widow
of John Pope, if she remains his widow. He gives his
interest in this to his executors and trustees, who, after the death
or remarriage of Sarah Pope, will sell it and stand
possessed of the proceeds, upon trust.
To his son Thomas, his own dwelling house in ? Street,
Maidstone and all furniture, plate, linen, china, wines, spirits and
effects for ever.
All his other real estate in Maidstone, Boxley and elsewhere, all
his money in the Public Funds and his share of bonds, mortgages,
and other personal estate and effects, to his executors, upon trust,
for the use and benefit of his son Thomas, for life. After
his death, upon trust, for his children in equal shares at 21 years
of age. If he leaves no children or they all die under 21, then upon
trust, one fifth of the estate to the children of testator's brother
Robert at 21 years of age; one fifth to his brother
Horatio at 21 years of age; another fifth to the children of his
sister Margaret Argles, widow of John, at 21
years of age; another fifth to the children of his sister Mary
Ann Foster, widow of Daniel, at 21 yeas of age
and a fifth to the children of his sister Frances Smith,widow,
at 21 years of age.
If his son Thomas gets married “leaving his condition,
education and family”, trustees to to take from his funds in the
Public Funds, a sum not exceeding £4,000 for a suitable marriage
settlement....
He signs the will with a mark, perhaps quite ill ?
Witnesses: William Beale, Solicitor, Maidstone
James M. Penfold William Morris,
his Clerks.
Codicil 6th October 1835
He had given Mary Philpot and to each of his
servants, £10 for mourning. He now revokes this and instead gives
William Hodge and his wife, A Mannering and
Martha Glover, 19 guineas each for mourning.
To his brothers Robert and Horatio, sisters Frances
Smith, Margaret Argles and Mary Ann
Foster, £200 over and above that already given.
He had given the proceeds from the sale of the Goudhurst property
due to him and income to his from property in Maidstone and Boxley
to his trustees, upon trust, for the benefit of his son Thomas
for his life and after his death, upon further trust, for his
children. If he leaves no children or they die under 21, then upon
trust, for the children of testator's brothers and sisters. He now
revokes this and the properties in Maidstone and Boxley to be sold,
after the death of his son Thomas and proceeds invested in
Government or Real securities and divide as follows, one fifth to
the children of brother Robert; one fifth to the children of
brother Horatio; one fifth each to the children of his
sisters, Frances Smith, Margaret Argles
and Mary Ann Foster, each fifth shared equally.
He signs the codicil with his mark.
Witnesses: William Beale J. M.
Waterman John James Fowle ?
Proved 4th February 1836
Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 2nd August
1830
Thomas Pope of Maidstone, Gentleman.
He appoints his uncle Horatio Pope of Fant House,
Maidstone and John Hollingworth of Turkey Mill,
Esquire, his executors and gives them £20 each as a token of his
regard. He gives his library to his father Thomas Blissett
Pope for life and after his father's death, to Hannah
Hollingworth, a daughter of John Hollingworth.
He gives £10 each to Catherine, Mary Ann,
Ellen Montague, William, Montague and
[ ] Pope, children of his uncle the Reverend
Robert Pope
He gives £10 each to John, Margaret, Marshall,
Horatio, Edward, Lucy, Emma, Rosamond,
Clara, Lerois and Isabella Hollingworth,
children of John Hollingworth.
He gives to his old nurse, Mrs Mary Spratt of the
Common, Rochester, £1 per month for life. His executors to set aside
sufficient to fund this and after her death, the fund goes into his
residuary personal estate.
He forgives the debts owing to him from John Arthur ,
Robert Steelton ?, Susan Cozens and
Charles Sully.
The residue of his estate, part in the Savings Bank of France,
namely, No. 12940 Gaises? De Eparque et de Preogaux (not clear) and
No. 62274 of the same and also part of the 5% Reutes of France, he
gives to Meridus Hollingworth, subject to the payment
of his legacies and the payment to Mary Spratt.
Witness: William Beale, Solicitor, Maidstone (no other
witnesses)
Affidavit 19th April 1837
Charles Hoar of Maidstone, Gentleman, (he was a
Solicitor), states, on oath, that he knew the deceased well and has
carefully examined the will. He has no doubt that the writing and
signature is Thomas Pope's.
Proved 22nd May 1837. Power reserved to John Hollingworth.
Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 22nd October
1827
This is Rev Pope's own draft of his will, the draft was
intended to be drawn up into the final will by his solicitor. This
never seems to have happened, discrepancies in the will resulted in
a rather long and detailed affidavit.
Reverend Robert Pope , formerly of Mersham, late of
Great Buckland, Maidstone.
He wishes to be buried , if he dies in reasonable distance, in the
grave of his father in Maidstone parish church.
He appoints Horatio Pope of Fant House, Maidstone and
Philip Honeywood Parsons of West Malling, his
executors.
He is insured at the Equitable Office at Blackfriars Bridge for
£3,000 commenced in 18[ ]. with accumulations it is now about
£4,000. The proceeds with his other money, to be invested in
Government or Real securities. This to make an annuity for his wife,
Elizabeth, of £300 per year for life. He leaves her his
residence at Mersham and use of the furniture, plate, linen, china
and his library. An inventory to be made of all these goods. If his
wife does not want all the plate, the residue to be sold and the
money to go into his residuary personal estate.
His dinner set with his family arms, which was the property of his
great uncle, Peter Pope, Esquire of Fenchurch Street
and Camberwell Grove, together with 4 silver side dishes, which were
presents, 4 silver tureens which he purchased, his portrait in oils,
now in the brewing room at Mersham and the portrait of his
grandfather in the dining room and all other family portraits in the
house, after his wife's death, he gives to his son, William
Henry Pope and he entreats him, that unless in great
distress, never to part with with any of these.
He is entitled to several considerable sums of money by the will of
the late John Pope, Esquire of Goudhurst and a third
part of his house and land called Throwswell and all his real estate
and furniture, plate and linen, which is subject to the life
interest of John Pope's wife.
He is also entitled to a considerable sum contingent on the life of
Charles Cullen, who lives in Camberwell. If he does
not live to receive it then it and all his estate to be divided and
equally shared by his children (presumably after his wife's death).
They are Catherine Elizabeth Pope, Mary
Ann Joselin Pope, Ellen Montague
Pope, William Henry, Peter Montague
and Robert.
If he lives so long so that the Equitable fund reaches £5,000, his
wife to have a annuity of £400 instead of £300, for life. After her
death the fund to be equally shared by his children.
Witnessed on the 27th (sic) October 1827 by Alfred
Briggs R. Chittenden G. E.
Jemmett
Affidavit 12th March 1841
John Maxon Clabon of Town Malling,
Solicitor and Alfred Briggs of Ashford, Gentleman,
state on oath that they knew Rev Pope very well. Clabon
made a care search, after Rev Pope's death, among his papers
to find a will. He found this will in a chest of drawers in Rev
Pope's bedroom. The will is the same as it is now, he found no
other will. He states that about 1827, he was Clerk to the late
George Elwick Jemmett of Ashford, Solicitor, who
was a friend of Rev Pope. During this time he attested the
execution of the will. He has carefully examined the document, which
states that Mr Jemmett is to prepare the will
The attestation of the will is in the hand of Mr Jemmett. He
states that another witness name, that of Alfred Briggs
is in his hand, that is, Clabon's. The names of the other
witnesses, Chittenden and Jemmett are in those
individuals own hands. Chittenden was then also a Clerk of Mr
Jemmett's.
The will was executed on the 27th of October. He has carefully
searched the books of Mr Jemmett but found no reference to
the will. He also states that he believed the several interlinings
in the will were made before 1838 because Rev Pope left
Mersham in 1834 and Charles Cullen died in 1832 ?
Affidavit 10th April 1841
Charles Hoar of Maidstone, Gentleman, (Solicitor)
and William Beale of Maidstone, Gentleman,
(Solicitor), state on oath, that they knew Rev Pope very well
and were familiar with his handwriting. They have carefully examined
the will with it's interlinings added and believe it is in Rev
Pope's hand.
Proved 27th April 1841 Power reserved to Philip Honeywood
Parsons
138.
Here
Lyeth [ ]
JOHAN [ ]
[ ]
of February [ ]
the [ ]
left [ ]
[ ] HENRY [ ]
ye Body of MARY Wife
of M[ ] NEWINGTON
who died May ye 6th
1717 Aged 66 [Years]
GEORGE POST died Oct [ ]
1727 Aged 51 Years
JOHN POST of Chatham died
Oct ye 1[ ] 1727 Aged 30 Years
JOHN NASH POST died April
ye 27th 1[ ] Aged [ ] Months
ELIZ POST Wife of the above
GEO. POST [died] [ ] 27th 1740
Aged [ ] [Years]
Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 8th October
1727
John Post of Chatham, Upholder (Upholsterer).
He is weak in body.
He wishes to be buried in Maidstone parish church.
To his only son John Nash Post, his farmhouse
and farm at Marden of about 127 acres, occupied by Edward
Moon, for ever. Also to his son John, 2 small houses in
Marden, occupied by [ ] Nash and [
] and all his interest in a house known by the sign of the Cock
in East Lane, Maidstone, occupied by William Baker,
for ever. If his son dies before he is 21, then the properties to
testator's brothers, William and George and his sister
Martha Post, for ever, equally shared.
To his brother in law Duke Mawle, who lives with him,
£10, towards putting him out as an apprentice.
To his brothers in law John and Joseph Mawle
and Duke Mawle all of his woollen clothes, equally
shared.
To his mother Elizabeth Post, his late wife's clothes.
Residue of ready money, securities for money, or due on bills,
bonds, mortgages, judgements, and all other debts, credits, rings,
plate, linen, woollen, bedding, pewter, brass, copper, household
stuff, goods, chattels and personal estate, after his debts,
legacies, funeral and probate charges are paid, to his son John
at 21 years of age. If he dies before he is 21, then to his brothers
William and George and sister Martha, equally
shared.
He appoints his brother William and his uncle William
Crittenden of Maidstone, Grocer, executors and guardians of
his son, responsible for his care and education.
Witnesses: Charles Smith Thomas Johnson
William Holmden
Proved 6th November 1727
POST see DARBY
139.
[ ]
STEPHEN Son of EDWD
and DAMARIS PRENTIS
died Sept 14th 1769 Aged 23
DAMARIS PRENTICE
died the 29th of March 1786
Aged 75 Years
EDWARD PRENTIS
died July the 17th 1799
Aged 87 Years
PHEBE PRENTIS
died January the 18th 1814
Aged 71 Years
WALTER PRENTIS
died March 16th 1824
Aged 80 Years
SARAH PRENTIS died
July 5th 1833 Aged 83
Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 7th July 1823
Walter Prentis of Rochester, Esquire, (Wine
Merchant).
His debts, funeral and probate costs to be first paid.
To Ann Sweetman of Rochester, for life, an annuity of
£150, in lieu of any claim she may have against him or his
executors.
To his sister Sarah Prentis of Maidstone, Spinster,
for life, an annuity of £250.
All his real estate to the use of his 5 children, Walter,
Phebe, Edward, Henry and Stephen Prentis,
who now live with him, and the heirs of their bodies, equally
divided. In default of such heirs of one or more of them, then to
the survivors, equally shared. In default of any heirs, then to his
own right heirs, for ever. Provided, in case son Stephen
Prentis of Maidstone, Wine Merchant, desires to purchase
testator's house, with wine vaults in Earl Street, Maidstone, then
within 6 months he to give notice in writing of his desire, in this
case he makes void such instructions as to his real estate before
given, in regard of the house. He devises the house to John
Lake of Bapchild, Farmer, Thomas Wildes of
Maidstone, Gentleman, (Solicitor) and his son Henry
Prentis, upon trust, they to sell it to Stephen
Prentis. The price to be assessed by 2 indifferent persons, one
chosen by Stephen and one by his trustees. If the price is
agreed and paid, trustees to convey the house to Stephen and
the money paid to go into his residuary personal estate.
If Stephen declines to purchase but wishes to hire it, then
his other children, when requested by Stephen, to grant a
lease to him not exceeding a term of 21 years, at a rent assessed by
2 indifferent persons, chosen as before. Stephen to keep the
property in good repair.
To his trustees all his leasehold real estate, granted by the Mayor
of Rochester and the Vicar of St. Nicholas, Rochester, patrons of St
Catherine's Hospital at Eastgate. His trustees to sell any part, at
their discretion.
He gives his household goods and furniture, books, pictures, plate,
linen, china and effects in his property in Earl Street, Maidstone,
to his children, equally shared.
To his trustees, £100 each. And he gives them his stock in trade,
goods, chattels, ready money, debts owed, personal estate and
effects, not before bequeathed, upon trust, to, at their discretion,
sell and with income from his leaseholds, pay his debts, legacies,
funeral and probate costs and duty on the 2 annuities and other
legacies. They to invest the residue in Government or Real
securities, upon trust to pay the annuities.
After the deaths of Ann Sweetman and Sarah
Prentis, the fund to go into his residuary personal estate, upon
trust, for his children then living, in equal shares.
He appoints his trustees as his executors and gives to John
Lake and Henry Prentis, upon trust, all estate
vested in him as a trustee or mortgagee.
Witnesses: H. A. Wildes, R. S.
Mann W. E. Stevens, Clerks to Messrs
Wildes, Solicitors, Maidstone
Codicil 7th July 1823
To Ann Sweetman, in addition to her annuity another £100.
To his niece Elizabeth, wife of Leyson Lewis,
£250.
To the children of his late niece, Catherine Martineau,
then living, £250 equally shared.
To his nephews and nieces, John Prentis Henslow,
Edward Prentis Henslow, Ann Henslow
and Frances Henslow, £125 each.
To Stephen Prentis, son of his late first cousin, George
Prentis, £300.
To Jane Harris, Widow, Rose Prentis ,
Elizabeth Prentis and Ann, wife of Anthony
Whitting, sisters of Stephen Prentis, £50 each.
To Thomas Baldock, son of his late first cousin,
Mary Baldock, £300.
To Mary Ross of Rochester, Widow, [ ]
Venning, wife of [ ] Venning of Frindsbury,
Schoolmaster, and Martha Baldock, Spinster, sisters of
Thomas Baldock, £50 each.
To his servant Sarah Clothier, £50, if with him at
time of his death. To his other female servants, with him at his
death, 19 guineas each.
To the 2 female servants living with his sister Sarah, at the
time of his death, 19 guineas each.
Witnesses: As for the will.
Proved 22nd April 1824
PURSED see ELVI[ ]
140.
[ ]
PETER READER
[ ] 14th 1739
Aged 68 Years
141.
Beneath this Stone are
deposited the Mortal Remains
of JOHN READER Currier of
this Town who died the 23rd of
October 1802 Aged 71 Years
Also ISABELLA Relict of the above
who died the 31st of January
1823 Aged 88 Years
Left surviving four Sons and one
Daughter (viz) THOMAS, JOHN,
WALTER, WILLIAM and SARAH
also the . above named
WILLIAM READER their
Son who died Oct 1st 1835
Aged 61 Years
Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 5th November
1794
John Reader of Maidstone, Currier.
To his wife Isabella, for life, an annuity of £30, charged on
his real and personal estate. Also to her, the furniture in her bed
chamber and the adjoining best chamber.
To his son William, £200 at 21 years of age, if his personal
estate is not sufficient, after payment of his other legacies and
debts, he charges it to his real estate.
To his sons Thomas and Walter and his daughter
Sarah, wife of Joseph Sawer the Younger, £10 each.
After payment of the annuity to his wife, the legacy to son
William, his personal estate is not sufficient and after payment
of his other legacies, debts, funeral costs and other related
expenditure, he gives his own house in or near Stone Street,
Maidstone, to his son John, for ever. And after payment of
his debts, legacies, funeral and probate costs, to son John,
subject, as aforesaid, the benefit and advantage of his trade or
business of a Currier, with his stock in trade, tools and utensils
and residue of money, securities for money, book debts, household
and other goods and effects not before bequeathed and his personal
estate.
He appoints his wife and son Thomas, executors.
Witnesses: Isabella T. Roffe Jno
Roffe George Whifield
Proved 2nd March 1803
REEVE see CALLANT
142.
Sacred
to the Memory of
HANNAH Wife of
JOHN RICHARDS Gent
of this Parish who departed
this Life December the 10th 1807
in the 63rd Year of her Age
Left issue two ? Children
(viz) a Son and Daughter
Also the above said
JOHN RICHARDS Gent
died July 2nd 1808 Aged 69 Years
Also ROBERT Son of the aforesaid
JOHN and HANNAH RICHARDS
who died the 5th of February 1825
Aged 44 Years
Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 28th February
1808
John Richards of Maidstone, Gentleman.
His debts, funeral and probate costs to be first paid.
He appoints his son in law John Gillingham of London,
Gentleman and his friend James Pigram of Maidstone,
Grocer, executors.
His house tenanted by [ ] Britter, in Maidstone and a
piece of land in Boxley in his own occupation and all other real
estate, to his daughters, Elizabeth, Harriott, Mary
Ann, wife of John Gillingham, Charlotte,
Sarah, Sophia and Louisa, for ever, equally
shared.
His goods, chattels, money, securities for money, mortgages, bonds,
bills, notes, stock, funds and other securities and personal estate,
to his daughters, equally shared.
Witnesses: Thomas Assitter John Doi( ?
) Charles Topping
Proved 31st January 1809
143.
Here
lieth the Body of
Mr WM RICHARDSON
who departed this Life
July the 30th 1748 Aged [ ]
Here also lyeth two Children
EDWARD and THOMAS
Here also lyeth Mrs
CATHERINE RICHARDSON
who died February the 25th
1794 Aged 85 Widow to [the]
above WILLIAM RICHARDSON
and Mother to the Children
144.
[ ]
WILLIAM RIGDEN
Victualler died Feb ye [ ]
1727 Aged 57 Years
Left issue one Son & two Daughters
Concise Consistory Court of Canterbury Will Dated 20th
November 1725
William Rigden of Maidstone, Victualler.
He is indisposed in health.
To his wife, Margaret, for life, his goods, chattels, debts
owed, ready money, household stuff and real estate. After her death,
to his 3 children, William, Jane wife of William
Heveyman ?, of Boughton Monchelsea ?, Butcher and Mary
Rigden, for ever, (equally shared?).
His wife is his executor.
Witnesses: Mark of Thomas Maplesden mark of Ann
Hysted Henry Dixon
Proved 20th May 1728
ROBIN[SON]
? see
ELLIS
145.
[ ]
JOHES ROGERS Gen obiit 1111 Augusti
MDCLXXXIX etat XXXV
ALICIA BLUNT
Obiit Aprilis die [ ]
Anno Domini MDCCXIV
Aetatis [ ] LVII
Here lieth the Body of
JOHN ROGERS
[ ]
146.
[ ]
HESTER ROGERS
Obiit July [ ]
[ ]
GUILLIAMUS ROGERS
Obiit die Octobrus V[ ]
Anno [ ]
MDCCXL111
[ ]
147.
The
Rt. Hon FRANCES Lady
ROMNEY Daughter of
CHARLES late Earl of
Egremont died 14th Jan 1795
Aged 39 Years
Also
Her Rt Hon Consort
CHARLES
First Earl of ROMNEY
died 1st March 1811
Aged 66 Years
ROSE see MAPLISDEN
RUSSELL see HORSMANDEN
148.
Beneath this Stone are
deposited the Remains of Mrs
[ANN] SALMON of this Parish
Spinster who died 11th April
1772 Aged 88 Years
Also of Mr JOHN SALMON
Brother of the said ANN
SALMON who died 8th of Jan 1774
[ ]
Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 21st September
1771
Ann Salmon of Maidstone, Spinster.
o her niece Margaret Waterman, Widow, an annuity of
£10 for life.
To her brother John, £10 for mourning.
To John Waterman, son of Margaret, £200 reduced
bank annuities.
Also to Margaret Waterman and her son John, £10
each for mourning.
To James Waterman, son in law of Margaret, £20.
To Robert Salmon, son of her late nephew, John
Salmon, £20 and to his sister, £10 at 21 years of age.
To Mrs Hall, £20
To Ann Gill, Spinster, £10.
To Mrs Kemp and Mrs Walter, her next door neighbours,
£5 each.
For the poor tenants in Maidstone of her executor, £10, to be
distributed as her thinks are “proper objects of charity”.
To Ann Davis her present servant, if with her at her
death, £5 and all of her clothes.
After her debts, funeral costs and legacies are paid, the residue of
her ready money, securities for money, stocks, plate, rings, jewels,
chattels , effects and personal estate, to her nephew Robert
Salmon of Hollingbourne, whom she appoints executor.
Witnesses: R. Parker Thomas Williams
Proved 21st May 1772
SANDERS see BENNETT
SANDERS see COOKE
SANDERS see SWINOCKE
149.
Hic
Sita Est ALICIA SAUNDERS
JOANNIS SAUNDERS Generosi
Vidua Obiit A: MDCLXXV
An At LXI
ALICIA SAUNDERS
Grand Daughter of the above said
departed this Life the 13th
of Nov 1745 Aged 57
MARY CURTEIS died June 8th
1776 Aged 57
ANN CURTEIS died Nov
the 2nd 1789 Aged 77
150.
MS
Hic Sepultus Jacet
JOANNES
SAUNDERS Generoso Sangvine
Cretus Qui Ex ALICIA Uxore Sua
JOANNIS ALCHORNE Armigeri Filia
Quino Liberos Reliquit (Vizt) Duos
Filias AGVLIELMUM et ROBERTUM
Tres Filias ALICIAM MARIAM et
MARTHAM Annos Navis XLVIII Ex
Hac Vita Emigravit XIX Kal Ybris
C.D.D.C Lix
Hic Etiam Humatus Placide
Quiescit Immatura Hev Nimium Morte
Prareptus GULIELMUS SAUNDERS
Supradicti JOANNIS SAUNDERS
Filius Oppettiit CDDC LXXVIII
Pridie Idus Iunii Vixit A XXXVII
Acetiam Hic Requiefeit ROBERTUS
SAUNDERS Generosus JOANNIS et
ALICIA Alter Filius Qui Uxorem Sibi
Adjunxit ANNAM Reverendi JOANNIS
YATES de Crayford et Mereworth in
Hoc Comitatu Rectoris Filiam Obiit
Decimo Decembris
Anno Aetatis 77 Domini 1724
Hic Denique Resicitse e Labore
Suo ROBERTUS SAUNDERS
Londini Generosus Praedici ROBERTI
et ANNAE Filius Obiit Decimo
Septimo Die Aprilis
Anno (Aetatis 52 )
Domini 1741
SAUNDERS see FULLER
SAVAGE see PAULEY
151.
Beneath [ ]
[the] Body of
[ ]
JOSEPH SAWER [ ] ct
[ ] Feb 23rd 183[ ]
Aged [ ] Years
152.
Beneath
are deposited the
Remains of
JOHN SAWER
of this Town
who die Octr 8th 1841
Aged 73 Years
Also ELIZABETH his Wife
who died Augst 11th 1848
Aged 72 Years
Also MARY MARTIN SAWER
died Augst 21st 1852 Aged 48 Years
153.
[ ]
SARAH SAWKINS
[who departed this] Life October
[ ] Dans [ ]
die
Ag[ ]
[ ]
SAWKINS see STONARD
SAYER see GREENHILL
SEAGER
see
PAGE
154.
[ ]
Mrs ANNE SEAR
Obit 21st January
1769
Aetatis 77
Optima Mater
155.
[ ]
CATHERINE SHARP
died on
January 16th
1786
Aged 85 Years
SHARPEY see AYERST
SKINNER see MAY
156.
In
[Memory of]
ELIZABETH PO[ ]
died [ ]
in the Year of [our Lord] 1778
[ ]
JOHN [ ]
departed this Life
the 26th of July 1810
Aged 71 Years
MARGARET SMITH
Daughter of
FRANS. SMITH M.D.
and FRANCES his Wife
departed [this Life] [ ] Sept [ ]
Aged 1 Month
157.
[In]
this Vault [are]
[deposite]d the [Remains]
FRANCIS SMITH [M.D.]
[who died] the 9th of April [ ]
Aged 52 Years [ ]
MARGARET [SMITH]
Daughter of the above [FRANCIS]
[and] FRANCES his Wife
who died in her infancy
Also JOHN their third Son
died the 4th of March
[ ] Aged 7 Years
[ Covered by Screen ]
Also MARGARET [ ] Fifth Daughter
who died the [ ]
of March 1826 Aged 17 Years
Also the Reverend FRANCIS
GROSVENOR SMITH [ ]
[their] eldest Son who died
[ ] of September [1830]
Aged 29
[ ]
Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 9th July 1810
Francis Smith of Maidstone, Doctor of Physic.
All his debts, funeral and probate costs to be first paid.
To his wife Frances, all of his real estate, upon trust, to
sell. The proceeds to be used for the purposes of his will as
follows.
To his wife, an annuity of £200 for life, this is in lieu of Dower
Rights she may claim by any marriage settlement. The annuity not to
be paid if she does claim Dower Rights.
Stock in the Bank of England to be purchased in the name of his wife
and the Rev. James Reeve Perpetual Curate of
Maidstone, to secure the £200 annuity. After her death, the stock to
be transferred to his children, in equal shares.
Also to his wife, the use of his plate, linen, china, household
goods and furniture, for life. After her death, then to his
children, equally shared.
To his son Francis Grosvenor Smith and such
other sons brought up to the medical profession, all his books and
manuscripts, equally shared. If all sons die before they are 21,
then all books relating to medicine, surgery or chemistry, to his
friend William Batchelor Bailey of
Northallerton, Yorkshire, Doctor of Physic, if he is then living, if
not , they are to be sold and the proceeds to his residuary personal
estate.
Remainder of his books and manuscripts to his wife, for life and,
after her death to his children, equally shared.
The residue of his goods, chattels , personal estate and effects and
money from the sale of his real estate,to his children, equally
shared. Money from his real and personal estate to be used to buy
stock in the Bank of England for the benefit of his wife and
children.
He appoints his wife and James Reeve, guardians of his
children, his wife to be his sole executor.
Witnesses: Henry Cutbush William Cutbush
Richard Allchin
Proved 28th July 1817
Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 28th May 1829
Rev. Francis Grosvenor Smith, of Loughton,
Essex.
To his mother, (Frances), as a “trifling memorial of
affection”, his writing desk.
To his sister Frances Smith, Spinster, all his
manuscript sermons.
To his cousin Henry Argles, his gold watch and chain.
To Richard William Jennings, husband of his
sister, Mary Ann Spong Jennings, his
edition of Calmet's Dictionary of the Bible.
To his sisters Elizabeth Smith, Spinster and Mary
Ann Spong Jennings, £10 each.
To his wife Emily, such of his furniture, plate, linen and
china, useful and ornamental and his wines and liquors, she may wish
to keep.
The residue of his estate to his relations and friends, John
Argles, Henry Argles and Richard
William Jennings, upon trust, to sell his personal estate
not consisting of money, the proceeds, with his cash, to be invested
in Public Funds or other good securities.
He has the fullest confidence that his wife will carefully bring up
and educate their daughter Emily, (now an infant). His
trustees to pay or permit his wife to take the rents, profits and
dividends of his residuary estate until his daughter Emily
is 21, when the trustees will set aside 50% of his residuary estate
, for the benefit of his daughter, free from any interests of any
future husband.
His daughter will be able to dispose of this half of his residuary
estate by her will.
In case of her death in his wife's lifetime, leaving no will or
directions, then the income she has to go to his wife.
In case of his wife's death in the lifetime of his daughter, the
other half of the estate to his daughter, at 21 years of age and
after her death, to her children.
In default of children of his daughter and with no directions from
his daughter by will or otherwise, then the estate to go to his 3
sisters or those then living, equally shared, if only one then to
that one, absolutely.
He appoints his wife and Henry Argles, guardians of
his daughter during her minority.
Also to his mother, 2 drawings of the Transfiguration and the Aurora
?, drawn for him by his sisters Elizabeth and Mary
Ann.
To his sister Frances, all his antique coins and his prints
from Wilke's Deliverings ?, all framed and glazed.
To his uncle Edward Smith Grosvenor, Esquire,
as a small token of his grateful feelings to him, his dressing case
and his copy of Mant's ? Bible.
To his wife, his copy of Hervey's? Bible.
To his cousins Margaret Argles, Spinster and
Elizabeth Argles, Spinster, £5 each, asking them to
accept this trifling sum to buy a little memorial to him.
To his friends, Rev. Oswald Sergeant, William
Pattison, Esquire and Richard Baddeley,
Esquire, a mourning ring each, in case he does not leave any male
issue living.
To his nephew William Grosvenor Whitehouse
Jennings, his sister's son, , his copy of Cicero in 12 volumes,
with Greeevin's notes.
To his wife Emily, his copies of Bentley's Horate,
Hey( ? )'s Homer's Illiad and Hu( ?
)'s Essays, not for their intrinsic value but from the
estimation she will hold them in from the circumstances of them
being awarded to him as prizes during his studies at University.
He appoints John Argles, Henry Argles
and Richard William Jennings executors, they to
give his wife, £30 absolutely.
Witnesses: Winifred Peirson Maria Jennings,
Doctors' Commons.
Proved 25th February 1831 John Argles, one of the
executors, has died since the will was made.
SMITH see WICKING
158.
Here
lyeth the Body of
ROBT. SOUTHGATE
of Maidstone
Fruiterer who departed this
Life Septem the 25th 1709
Aged 56 Years
Left issue one Son and
two Daughters (viz) ROBT,
[ [ and ELIZ
Here lyeth the Body of ANN the Wife
of ROBT. SOUTHGATE who died May
the 1[ ] 1739 Aged 74 Years
ROBT SOUTHGATE Son of
the above ROBT & ANN SOUTHGATE
died April ye 25th 1752 Aged 54 Years
Here also lieth ROBT SOUTHGATE
Son of the above ROBT SOUTHGATE
who died [ ] Oct 1771 Aged
40 Years
JOHN SOUTHGATE Son of ROBT SOUTHGATE
Junr died Novmr ye 12th 17[ ]
Aged [ ] Months
Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 31st
October 1738
Ann Southgate of Maidstone, Widow.
She wishes to be buried in All Saints church, Maidstone, in the
grave of her late husband.
To her son Robert, £10, her silver tankard, her pier looking
glass hanging in her fore chamber and she forgives all sums he may
owe her.
To Ann Hollister, £50, in remembrance of “her dear
mother”, also a silver salver, silver milk pot, silver tea strainer,
silver inkhorn, pair of fine Holland sheets, pair of fine Holland
pillow coats, a dozen Damask napkins, table clothe marked R.A.S.
,and half dozen Holland napkins, marked cross with blue?
To grandson Samuel Hollister, £5 and a silver salver.
To grandson Robert Hollister, £5 and a silver
porringer and silver spoon , also marked R.A.S.
To grandson Robert Field, £5 and a set of silver
casters, sugar dish and mustard and pepper boxes, a dozen napkins
and table clothe, marked R.M.S.
To grandsons Robert and William Southgate, £5
each and 3 silver salts each.
To grandson Isaac Field, £5 and her silver soup ladle.
To son in law Samuel Hollister, and his wife 20
shillings for a ring each
To her daughter Southgate, a 20 shilling ring.
All her household linen to be equally shared between her son
Robert and daughter Elizabeth Field.
To her sister Judith Edmonds, her Turkey silk gown and
petticoat.
To the Rev. Benjamin Mills, 1 guinea.
To her servant Jane Taylor, 40 shillings and all her
clothes except those 2 items already bequeathed.
She has a bond from Mrs Sarah Smith and [
] Brook of Margate, for £50 principal money, she forgives and
releases all interest due on the bond. When the £50 is received they
to pay her grandsons Samuel and Robert Hollister,
£5 each over and above what has already been given.
The residue of her goods, chattels, ready money, debts owed and
personal estate,after her debts, legacies and funeral costs are
paid, to her daughter Elizabeth Field, who will be
her executor.
Witnesses: Anna Maria Fullagar Samuel
Fullagar.
Proved 24th May 1739 Daughter and executor, Elizabeth
Field is the wife of Nathaniel Field
Concise Consistory Court of Canterbury Will Dated 23rd October
1771
Robert Southgate of Maidstone, Victualler.
He is in a bad state of bodily health.
To his wife, Ann, for ever, all the reversion in his third
share of 3 houses at or near St Faith's Green, Maidstone, now or
late occupied by Bartholomew Davis, Dorothy
Lawrence and [ ] and all other real estate in
Kent. Also to his wife, after his debts and funeral costs are paid,
all household goods and implements, ready money, debts owing and
personal estate. His wife is his executor.
Witnesses: John Hills John Tuffe
Samuel Pritener?
Proved 31st January 1772
159.
Fragment
[ ]
In Memory of MARY Wife of
the above ROBERT SOUTHGATE
who died July the 11th 1773 Aged
69 Years
SPENCER see HOLAH
SPIRE see STEVENSON
160.
Here
lieth JANE Wife of
SAML. STEVENSON
Maltster
who died December
the 30th 1735 Aged
27 Years
[Left] issue one Daugter
named SARAH
Here lyeth ye Body of
MARY STEVENSON second Wife
to SAML. STEVENSON
who died the 5th day of July
1737 Aged 28 Years
[Also the] above said SAMUEL
STEVENSON who died Nov.
[the] 12th 1771 Aged 66 Years
Also MARY STEVENSON
Relict of the above who died
the 1st of August 1787
[ ]
161.
Here
lieth DAMARIS Wife of
SAMLL. STEVENSON
Mayor of Maidstone
died May ye 14th 1740 in ye 69th
Year of her Age
Also the above said SAMLL.
STEVENSON died April ye 16th 1750
Age 77 years
and ANN SPIRE Grand daughter
of the above SAMLL. and DAMARIS
STEVENSON died Dec 30th 1787
Aged 61 Years
Also THOS. STEVENSON Uncle
of the above ANN SPIRE died
April 19th 1788 Aged 82 Years
Concise Consistory Court of Canterbury Will Dated 7th March 1748
(1749)
Samuel Stevenson of Maidstone, Currier.
He appoints his wife Ruth, and his niece Ann Spier,
executors .
His debts and funeral costs to be first paid.
To his sons Samuel, John and Thomas and
daughter Mary Walker, 1 shilling each.
To his niece Ann Spirer, a note of hand from
Theodor Beacon for £46 14s.
Residue of his estate, to his wife Ruth and Ann
Spirer, after payment of his Marriage Bond to his wife, equally
shared.
Witnesses: Mary Knett ? John Kirby
Proved 21st April 1750
Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 28th February
1788
Thomas Stevenson of Maidstone, Distiller.
All his debts, funeral and probate costs to be first paid.
His house in Stone Street, Maidstone, where he lives has been
granted on a lease to George Post the Younger of
Maidstone, Distiller, in the term of 99 years, upon certain trusts,
the lease is dated 26th February 1788 and the indenture of lease is
to be carried into execution.
Half of his real estate to his nephew John Walker, for
life and after his death, then to Walker's lawful children
and then living, absolutely, equally shared.
The other half of his real estate, to Robert Stevenson
of Maidstone, Brazier, ( ? ) Stevenson of Maidstone,
Distiller, to the children of William Stevenson, late
of Maidstone, Silversmith, Elizabeth Brown of
Bethersden?, Widow, Mary Chambers of Maidstone, Widow
and Susanna Green of Maidstone, wife of [ ]
Green of London?, Coal Merchant, or such of them then
living, in equal shares, absolutely.
The residue of half of his book debts, ready money, New South Sea
Annuities, stock I public funds, money due , secured by nots, bills,
bonds and other securities, goods, chattels and personal estate, to
nephew John Walker, for ever.
The other half to Robert Stevenson and Strain
Stevenson, and children of the late William
Stevenson, Elizabeth Brown, Mary
Chambers and Susanna Green, for ever, equally
shared.
He appoints John Waller and Robert Stevenson
executors.
Witnesses: George Burr John Reader
Stephen Lamprey
Proved 17th May 1788 Power reserved to Robert Stevenson.
162.
[
]
JOHN STONARD
departed this Life the
16th June 1773 Aged
42 Years
Also his Widow
REBECCA STONARD
Daughter of DANIEL SAWKINS who
departed this Life the 19th of
August 1802 Aged 68 Years
STONEHOUSE see FERRALL
STONEHOUSE see PARKER
STUNT see WEAVER
163.
[ ]
THOMAS SWINOCK
who died April the 5th 170[7 ]
Aged 81 Years
WILLIAM MONCKTON [died]
April the 11th [ ] Aged 21 Years
MARY MONCKTON died
3rd of March 1708 Aged [ ] [Years]
Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 17th December
1700
Thomas Swinock of Maidstone.
All his timber wharf or key with an orchard, in Maidstone, near the
river, to his grandson Thomas Swinock of Maidstone,
Thread-Twister, for ever. He to pay testator's grand daughter,
Catherine Hucks, £100, if she is living. If he neglects
to pay her, the wharf will go to Catherine instead, for ever.
All his moveable goods, ready money, debts owed, chattels, after
payment of his debts, legacies and funeral costs, to his daughter
Elizabeth wife of John Hucks of St Thomas,
Southwark, Meal Man. Daughter Elizabeth is his sole executor.
Witnesses: Henry Smith Edward Barrington
John Barrington
Proved 28th August 1707
SWINOCK see PIERCE
164.
Here
lyeth the Body of
ROBERT SWINOCKE Gent
Jurat once Mayor of Maidstone
who departed this Life ye
1st of December 1700 Aged 50
Years left issue two Sons
and two Daughters
Here [ ]
SWINOCKE [ ]
ROBERT SWINOCKE
Son of the
above [ ]
dyed the [ ]
(Gap)
Here lyeth the Body of
Mrs ANN SWINOCKE
who departed this Life
March the 25th 1755
Aged 73 Years
(Much later inscription follows)
Here lieth the Body
of ANNA MARGARET
SANDERS Widow of
EDWARD SANDERS Esq
Surgeon She died
on the 6th day of January
1839
Aged 28 Years
Also EDWARD SANDERS Sen
late Organist of All Saints Church
died June 9th 1845
in the 73rd Year of his Age
Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 21st January
1845
Edward Sanders of Maidstone, Gentleman.
His real and personal estate to his wife Catherine,
absolutely.
Estates vested in him as mortgagee or trustee to his wife and son
Geoffrey and son in law Edward Russell, subject to
the equities applying to them, he also appoints them to be his
executors.
Witnesses: J. C. Stephens, Solicitor,
Maidstone, John Barnaby, his Clerk
Proved 1st November 1845. Power reserved to Geoffrey
Sanders and Edward Russell.
Note in the Margin, (much unreadable) Seems that Catherine
died without administering the will, so administration granted to
son Geoffrey. Proved [ ] 1853?
There seems to be no inscription for Catherine Sanders
but she did leave a will which contains more information than her
husband's did.
Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 5th November
1845
Catherine Sanders of Maidstone, Widow.
Her property mainly consists of what her husband, Edward left
her, and wanting to carry out his intentions, she disposes of the
whole of her estate as follows.
First, all her debts, funeral and probate costs to be paid.
To her son Geoffrey and son in law Edward Russell
, all trust or mortgaged estate vested in her. She appoints them her
executors.
She gives half of her household goods and furniture, plate, linen
and china to her daughter Ellen Frances Sanders.
The other half to her son Geoffrey and daughter, Mary
Elizabeth, wife of Edward Russell, absolutely,
equally shared.
Half of her freehold, leasehold and copyhold real estate, money,
securities for money and personal estate, to son Geoffrey and
son in law Edward Russell, upon trust, to sell that
not consisting of money and invest the proceeds in the Public Funds
or Real securities, upon trust.
The other half of her real estate to be kept in good repair and
income from it to be paid to her daughter Ellen Frances
Sanders, for life. After Ellen's death then the real
estate to go as directed by Ellen's will or deed. In default of
direction, then upon trust, for the benefit of Ellen's
children (if any), at 21 years of age, equally shared.
One quarter of her estate to her son Geoffrey, absolutely and
one quarter of the estate to daughter Mary Frances
Russell, absolutely.
The trustees can sell the freehold estate, if advantageous, with the
consent of daughter Ellen and invest the money in Government
or Real securities.
Complex trust details follow very dark and difficult to read
Money from her husband's insurance policy was continued by her
for the benefit of those beneficiaries under 21 years of age, for
their maintenance and education.
More complex trust details equally difficult to read
Witnesses: J.C. Stephens, Solicitor, Maidstone
John Barnaby, his Clerk
Proved 10th August 1850
165.
[ ]
Under this Stone lye the Remains
of ELIZABETH TANN[ER]?
Daughter [of] Sr R [TANNER] Knt
formerly of this Parish
who died the 17th of July 1740
in the Eighty Fifth Year of her Age
166.
[ ]
HENRY Son of [ ROBERT]
[and] ELIZABETH [ TASSELL]
died Dec 2nd [ ]
[Aged] [ ] and 21 Days
[ ]
[ELIZABETH] TASSELL Wife of
[ROBERT] TASSELL Esq
of this Town
[died] [ ] 1833 Aged 51 Years
THEALE see BLOMER
167.
In
Memory of
GEORGE THOMSON M.D.
Who died the 18th of May 1767
Aged 60 Years
Also the Remains of Mrs
ANN THOMSON
Relict of
the above Dr THOMSON
who died March the 15th 1780
Aged [ ] Years
ELEANOR EDWARDS
Daughter to Mrs THOMSON
died at Hammersmith the 1[ ]
April 1785 Aged [ ] Years
Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 11 March 1780
Eleanor Edwards of Maidstone, Spinster.
All of her real estate to her sister Lucy Kent, Widow,
for ever but chargeable with the payment of legacies.
To her brothers Oliver and Francis Edwards,
Esquires, £50 each, to be paid after payment of her debts, funeral
and probate costs are paid.
The residue of her goods, chattels, money, securities for money and
personal estate and effects, to her sister Lucy Kent
and she appoints her executor.
Witnesses: Benjamin Waterhouse Thomas Poole
Thomas Durrant Punnett
Proved 28th April 1785.
An unusual thing about this will, which I have never seen before in
PCC wills, which are all contemporary copies of the original in
large bound books, is that in this case, that the clerk has imitated
her signature, which was rather poorly written. The will states “the
name or mark of”. So it seems that she was, even 5 years before her
death, ill and had difficulty writing. She did sign the will, not in
her normal hand and I presume the clerk thought it important to
preserve the signature in his copy.
168
[ ]
[ ] MARY
M[ ] TILBE [ ] X
[ ] W.R.
ANN TILBE [ ]
31st 1800 Aged [ ]
169.
Here
lyeth interred
the Body of
NICHOLAS TOKE Gent
who departed this Life
[ 1744]
[ ] [ ]
Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 27th February
1739 (1740)
Nicholas Toke of Maidstone, Gentleman , Citizen
and Leather Seller of London.
His debts and funeral costs to be first paid.
To his son in law William Usborne of Staplehurst,
Gentleman, all his real estate in Staplehurst, occupied by Thomas
Towne, John Austin, Hannah Usborne,
Simon Clarke and Christopher Tillman;
also a fee farm rent of £8 per annum from land at Benenden, occupied
by Richard Brisland ?, for ever.
To his daughter Mary, wife of Edward Finch,
Gentleman, for ever, his farm at Frittenden, occupied by Mrs
Baker and his little farm in Frittenden, occupied by Widow
Butler.
At his marriage with with Susannah, his present wife, all her
estate, real and personal was settled and assured
in
trust to her own use. She also released all claim to his estate she
may be entitled to as a widow by the Custom of the City of London or
otherwise. So, a token of his affection to her, he directs his
executors to permit his wife , for life, to have use of his plate,
linen, household goods and furniture; she to give an inventory to
his executors. After her death, he gives the same to his daughters
Constance wife of William Usborne and Mary
wife of Edward Finch, equally shared but if either die
before his wife, the whole to the survivor.
To the Rev Samuel Weller, Minister of Maidstone, 1
guinea to buy a ring.
To the poor of Maidstone, £10 to be distributed by Mr Weller
to those he judges are in greatest need.
To the poor of Staplehurst, £5.
To his nieces Elizabeth and Christian Toke,
daughters of his brother William, £100 each.
The residue of his real and personal estate, to William
Usborne, for ever, William Usborne is to be his
executor.
Witnesses: Sarah Praysell ? Elizabeth Barber
John Mason
Codicil 25th November 1742
Since making the will, he has become legally vested in an estate
at Bearstead, held on lease from the Dean and Chapter of Rochester
and devised to him by his late wife Susannah. He gives this
lease to his son in law William Usborne of Staplehurst.
Rest of the will is confirmed.
Witnesses: E.G. Post George Post
John Mason
Proved 20th June 1744
170
Beneath are deposited the Remains
of JOHN TOMSETT of this Parish
who departed this Life the 30th of
August 1806
Aged [ ]0 Years
Also three Children JASPER
TOMSETT JUDGE who died February
the 25th 1802 Aged 2 Months
HENRY who died April 20th 1806
Aged 1 Year and [ ] Months
JOHN GREEN JUDGE died May the 13th 1809?
Aged 3 Years [ ] Months
Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 4th April 1806
John Tomsett of Maidstone, Linen Draper.
All his debts to be paid first.
All his clothes and secretary bookcase to Jasper Tomsett
Judge, son of Jasper Judge of Maidstone,
Victualler.
To his 2 sisters Mary Fry and Elizabeth wife of
Robert Bristy and his sister in law Sarah wife
of Jasper Judge, £20 each for mourning.
His leasehold estate , stock in trade, household and other goods,
ready money and securities for money, debts owed, chattels, personal
estate and effects, to his goods friends James Pigram
of Maidstone, Grocer and Thomas Assister of Maidstone,
Stone Mason, upon trust, to sell and use the proceeds to pay his
debts, funeral and probate charges and invest the residue in the
Public Funds or Real securities. They to pay yearly interest to his
wife Elizabeth, for life. After her death, trustees to pay to
Jasper Tomsett Judge, £500; to Sarah
Green Judge, daughter of Jasper Judge, £100
and to John Green Judge, son of Jasper
Judge, £200.
To his godsons Thomas Pigram and George
Pigram, sons of James Pigram, £5 each.
To Sarah Vinten, now living with Jasper
Judge, £50.
To Edward Fry of Ulcombe, Farmer, and John
Fry of Lenham, Blacksmith, £5 each.
To each of his trustees, £10.
Residue of money, to his sisters Mary Fry and
Elizabeth Bristy, equally shared. If either of them die
in the lifetime of his wife, their share to the children of his
sisters, equally shared at 21 years of age. In the meantime,
interest towards their maintenance and education.
He appoints his wife and trustees his executors.
Witnesses: James Ottaway, Attorney, Staplehurst
James Avery, Maidstone
Codicil 13th August 1806
He has given his leasehold estate, stock in trade, household
goods, ready money, securities for money, etc, to James
Pigram and Thomas Assister, upon trust, to sell.
It has occurred to him that his wife might wish to carry on his
business, so he revokes the sale of the stock in trade. His wife is
to make it clear that it is her intention to carry on the business
within 20 days after his death, then she can do so. So, he now gives
her the stock in trade, provided money is invested in securities to
ensure his legacies are all funded. These securities to be in his
trustees names and also in his wife's.
Witnesses: James Ottaway (as above) Jasper
Judge
Proved 17th September 1806
171.
[ ]
[MARIE TUCKER] Widow
of GEORGE TUCKER Esquire with
whom the said MARIE lived in ho
lie wedlocke piouslie & peacablie
the space of 28 yeares and had
issue by him six Sonnes and seaven
Daughters and having lived two
[ ]
[ ]
TURNER see HORSMONDEN
TURNIS see POLHILL
172.
Here's
Interr'd ye Body of
Mr THO. USBORNE
who departed this
Life Oct ye 2nd
1719
in ye 8[ ] Yeare of his
Age
As
you see
so must you
Be
There is no will for Thomas Usborne but there is an inventory in the
Kent Archives at Maidstone, reference : PRC/27/40/199
173.
Here
lieth the Remains of
ANN WALWYN Relict of
CHARLES WALWYN died
June 13th 1796 Aged 87 Years
Here likewise lieth interr'd
the Revd CHARLES WALWYN
School Master of Maidstone
(died before the 13th of May 1742)
Also the Remains of
CHARLES WALWYN
Husband of the above named
ANN WALWYN
died April 17th 1742
And likewise the Remains of
the Revd FRANCIS WALWYN
[ ] Prebendary of Canterbury
(died 1770)
Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 20th March
1737
Rev. Charles Walwyn the Elder of Maidstone.
He desires to be buried in All Saints church but not in an expensive
manner.
All of his debts to be paid from his personal estate, if that is not
enough then out of any real estate he leaves.
To his eldest son Charles of Chatham, Gentleman, his
patronage of the vicarage of Clifford, Herefordshire and his male
heirs, the eldest to be preferred. In default of male heirs, then to
his youngest son Rev. Francis Walwyn of University
College , Oxford and his male heirs, for ever.
He has entered into a bond to his son Francis, in the penalty
of £1,200 dated 18th August 1737 for the payment of £600 at time of
his death.
He gives his capital stock in the Bank of England to his son
Francis, for ever, to be taken in full payment of money due by
virtue of the bond, when the stock is sold. Son Francis is to
surrender the bond to be cancelled.
Also to son Francis all his books and manuscripts and the
presses these items are in, for ever.
Residue of his personal estate, after payment of his debts, to his
sons Charles and Francis, equally shared. He appoints
them as his executors.
Witnesses: William Henman Mary Henman
Thomas Punnett
Proved 13th May 1742 Son Charles has died since the will was
made
Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 17th March
1770
Francis Walwyn D.D., of the Precinct of
Canterbury Cathedral.
His real estate to his kinsman Thomas Trumper, Junior,
son of Thomas Trumper of the Larous?, Monmouthshire,
by Honor his late wife, for ever.
His executors to use £50 in clothing for the poor people in Adisham
and Staple, nominated by the curates of those parishes.
To his servants with him at his death, 6 months wages and half of
the yearly allowance to each, in lieu of ? To the 3 who have been
with him for 10 years, £5 each.
To his curate at Adisham, 10 guineas for a ring
To his sister in law Ann Walwyn, his silver tea kettle
and lamp, pair of silver candlesticks , his best bed, bedding and
furniture belonging, his best grate and chimney furniture, best
(lookingglass, best set of chairs, best table, 2 of best sets of
table linen, 2 pairs of best sheets and as much china, pewter,
plates and dishes and kitchen furniture as will be sufficient for
her as an housekeeper. Also to her, all the rest of silver plate for
her lifetime and after her death, to Thomas Trumper,
Junior and his sisters, equally shared. Ann Walwyn is
appointed executor.
Residue of goods, chattels and personal estate, to the Rev
Francis Hender Foote of Charlton Place in
Bishopsbourne and Thomas Atkins of Canterbury,
Gentleman, upon trust, to sell all not consisting of money or
securities and invest all money in Bank of England stock and pay his
sister in law, Ann Walwyn, ½ of the dividends for
live. After her death, they to transfer ½ of the stock to the
children of Thomas Trumper, Senior, in equal shares.
The other ½ of the dividends to be paid to his cousin, Mary
Watkins, for life and after her death the stock to be
transferred as before, to the children of Thomas Trumper,
Senior, equally shared............
Witnesses: Henage Dering Fran, Gregory
Benjamin Chandler
Codicil 21st April 1770
To Thomas Trumper, Junior, the large picture of
testator's father,
To Lord Willoughby De Brooke, the picture of
Brooke's cousin, the late Mr Duncombe.
To his faithful servant Stephen Marshall, all his
clothes.
No witnesses.
Affidavit 30th May 1770
The Rev Lynford Caryl?, D.D., of the Precincts of
Canterbury Cathedral, Prebendary, and Thomas Benson of
the same place, Gentleman and Auditor of the Dean and Chapter of
Canterbury, state, on oath, that they knew deceased well and are
familiar with his handwriting and signature.
They have carefully examined the codicil and confirm it is in the
hand of the deceased.
Proved 13th June 1770
174
[ ]
ESTHER Wife of THO
WATTELL Senior dyed May ye 7th 1717 Aged 68
JANE Wife of THOMAS WATTELL died
November 1st 1794
Aged 78 Years
VALENTINE Son of [ ]
died 17th Sept 1799 ?
Aged 5 Weeks & 3 Days
Also ANN Daughter of THOS and CHARLOTTE
WATTELL
died Febr the 20th 1802
Aged 1 Year
Also the above THOMAS WATTELL
died October 28th 1804
Aged 53 Years
MARY WATTELL
died Sept 11th 1837
Aged 88 Years
J : D
Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 6th
December 1788
Jane Wattell of Maidstone, Widow.
All her debts, funeral and probate costs to be first paid.
To her son Thomas, £5.
To her daughter Jane, £5.
To her daughter Ann Fowle, wife of Thomas
Fowle of Maidstone, Yeoman, £100.
All of her household goods, plate, linen, furniture, farm stock,
money in Public Stocks and personal estate and effects, to her
daughter Mary Wattell, absolutely.
Daughter Mary and son in law Thomas Fowle are
her executors.
Witnesses: Eliza Steward Thomas Wildes
Proved 1st December 1794
Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 16th October
1804
Thomas Wattell of Maidstone, Farmer.
All his debts, funeral and probate costs to be first paid.
He gives to his wife Charlotte, £100
To his wife and brother in law Thomas Fowle of
Maidstone, Farmer, his freehold house, barn, stables, buildings and
parcels of land, of about 15 acres at the Bower in Maidstone, also
his freehold woodland of about 4 acres at Ditton Common, also his ½
share of 2 freehold houses on the east side of Week Street,
Maidstone, now or late occupied by James Honey and
Stephen Page Seager, also his ½ share in 3 houses
, yards, gardens in Hadlow, now or late occupied by [ ]
Field, [ ] Watson and [ ]
and any other freeholds, upon trust. Trustees can sell if they think
it expedient.
He also gives them his own leasehold house , farm and land at Rocky
Hill, Maidstone, for the remainder of the term, upon trust. Also the
stock, crops and effects in the several farm land he occupies and
all household goods, furniture, goods, chattels, money, securities
for money, debts and personal estate and effects. They to carry on
the farming business and use profits towards the maintenance of his
wife and children and the children's education. His 6 children are,
Thomas, John, Joseph, Charlotte, Mary
and Diana?, until the youngest is 21. He then gives his
woodland at Ditton to his 3 sons, equally shared, for ever.
His leasehold property at Rocky Hill to his son John for the
remainder of the lease, if it has not been sold by his trustees.
….........(section difficult to read).
His ½ share of the properties in Week Street and Hadlow, to be
sold when his youngest child is 21, unless trustees think it best to
carry the businesses there. They can sell the properties at Bower
and Rocky Hill if they think fit.
Trustees are to sell those parts of his personal estate not
consisting of money, not used in the farming business and stand
possessed of the proceeds. When his youngest child is 21 or when
trustees think it best to discontinue the farming business, they are
to invest the money in Parliamentary Stocks or Real securities and
receive the annual interest, upon trust for the support of his wife
and support and education of his children, if still minors, until
the youngest is 21.
Then they are to transfer the principal money , except for £800,
with interest, to his 6 children, in equal shares. If any die under
21 but leaving lawful children, their share to that child or
children.
Concerning the £800, when his youngest child is 21, the £800 to be
invested in Government or Real securities, during the life of his
wife and the interest to be paid to his wife, towards bringing up
his children, while minors.
After his wife's death the £800 to be shared equally between his
children. Trustees can use their discretion to use money to place
his children in the world, (apprenticeships etc.)
His wife and brother in law Thomas Fowle are appointed
executors and guardians of his minor children....................
Witnesses: John Steward Thomas Wildes
E.J. Wildes
Proved 8th January 1805
Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 24th July 1822
Mary Wattell of Maidstone, Spinster.
She desires to be buried in Maidstone in same manner as her late
mother, John Springet is to be her undertaker.
He debts, funeral and probate costs to be paid as soon as possible.
The Rev Thomas Pearce, late of Sittingbourne, now of
Folkestone and George Warner, of Hen ???? Bro???? near
Bishops Stortford ?, Essex, to be her executors.
She is possessed of £1,522 10s in the New 4% Annuities in the Bank
of England, the produce of £1,450 transferred from the Navy 5%
Annuities pursuant to an act of Parliament passed in the 3rd year of
the present reign, (1822).
From this stock she gives to Rev Thomas Pearce, £400,
absolutely, Elizabeth Day, daughter of her late friend
Thomas Day, Doctor of Physic, £50 absolutely,
Susannah Day another daughter of Thomas Day,
£50, absolutely, to her nephew John Boorman Wattell,
son of her late brother Thomas, £20, absolutely, nephew
Joseph Wattell, also a son of Thomas Wattell,
£20, absolutely, niece Charlotte Gibbs, wife of Mr
Gibbs of Faversham, Grocer, daughter of her late brother
Thomas, £50, absolutely and independent of her present or future
husband, niece Mary Wattell, another daughter of her
brother Thomas, £50, absolutely, niece Anne Wattell,
another daughter of her brother Thomas, £50, absolutely, at
21 years of age or day of marriage if earlier, in meantime,
dividends towards her maintenance and education.
To Rev Thomas Pearce, £800 of the stock, upon trust,
to pay dividends to her niece Ann Warner wife of
George Warner, formerly Ann Fowle,
Spinster, for life. After her death, if George Warner
is then living, the dividends to him for life. After the death of
the survivor of them, upon trust, to transfer the £800 stock to
their children, equally shared, at 21 years of age or day of
marriage, for girls. In the meantime dividends towards their
maintenance and education.
Residue of money, securities for money, bank notes, goods, chattels,
effects and personal estate, to her niece Ann Warner,
absolutely.
Witnesses: George Burr, Junior, Maidstone, Solicitor,
J.G. Shorter his Clerk
Proved 12th October 1837
175.
[ ] Body of
[ ] WATTELL who departed
this Life March the 4th 1[ ]
Aged 55 Years
Likewise the Body of THO[MASIN]
his Wife who departed this Life
April the 11th 1765 Aged 79 Years
Also the Body of THOMAS WA[TTELL]
who departed this Life the 8th day
of September 1781 Aged 66 Years
Also the Body of ANN Wife of
DAWBARN WATTELL who departed
this Life March the 1st 17[ ]
Aged 73 Years
Also the above DAWBARN WATTELL
who departed this Life the [ ]
[ ]mber 1786 Aged 73
[ ]M So[ ]
[ ]EE d[ ]
Aged 2 Years
Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 16th September
1743
Thomasin Wattell, of Maidstone, Widow.
After payment of her debts, funeral and probate costs, she gives her
grand daughter Thomasin Wattell, £100 at 21 years of
age.
To grand daughter Elizabeth Wattell, £10 at 21 years
of age.
Also to grand daughter Thomasin, 4 large silver spoons,
silver porringer, her cabinet, the mourning ring she had for her
late husband, silver tea spoon, all the best china, all linen and
clothes of her late daughter Hester, bed, bedstead, furniture
abd all goods in her yellow chamber, to be kept and taken care of by
her executor until she is 21.
To her sons Dawbarn and Thomas, £20 each for mourning.
To son Dawbarn, 4 large silver spoons and large silver cup.
To her grand daughter Elizabeth Walter, her small
silver cup.
To her son Thomas, 4 large silver spoons.
All her linen and other clothes not before given, to Ann wife
of her son Dawbarn.
To her cousin Thomas Wildes and Thomasin his
wife, a gold ring of 1 guinea value each.
Reside of linen to sons Dawbarn and Thomas and to
grand daughters Thomasin and Elizabeth, equally
shared.
Residue of goods, chattels and personal estate, to sons Dawbarn
and Thomas, equally shared.
Son Dawbarn is her executor.
Witnesses: Thomasin Wildes W Walker
Samuel Eastchurch
Proved 26th October 1765
Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 23rd February
1778
Thomas Wattell of Maidstone, Gardener.
He gives all his real estate to his wife Jane, for her lifetime and
after her death, to his son Thomas, for ever, but subject to
conditions later expressed.
He gives his daughters Mary and Ann Wattell,
£50 each, after the death of his wife, this to be paid by son
Thomas, he charges his real estate with these payments.
He gives the lease granted to him by Beale and Robert
Norman ?, of the house and grounds in Maidstone, which he
occupies and all other leases for the terms left to his wife Jane
and son Thomas, they paying rents and observing covenants.
His business as a gardener and farmer and all other businesses to
be carried on by his wife and son Thomas, as partners, he
desires them to live together in his now dwelling house. After his
wife's death he gives the leases to his son Thomas absolutely.
To his daughter Jane Wattell, £5 for mourning.
After payment of his debts, legacies, funeral and probate costs, the
residue of his money, securities for money, goods, chattels and
personal estate, to his wife, son Thomas and daughters
Mary and Ann, equally shared. His wife and son to be his
executors.
Witnesses: Thomas Durrant Punnett George
Burr Henry Hills
Proved 7th March 1782
Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 23rd December
1785
Dawbarn Wattell of Maidstone, Yeoman.
He gives his 6 houses in West Borough, Maidstone, which he purchased
from John Rawlings, now or late occupied by Edward
Sutton, Robert Seers, James Sharp,
Thomas Mortimer, Thomas Hernden and
John Richardson, to his daughter, Thomasin
Mortimer, Widow, for life, not to be liable to the control or
financial concerns of any future husband. After her death, he gives
the properties to his 4 grandsons Fuller Mortimer,
William Mortimer, George Mortimer and
John Mortimer, equally shared, for ever.
He gives his ½ share of 2 houses in Week Street, Maidstone, late
occupied by Robert Gabble and John Hills,
now or late by Betty Gabble, widow and James
Honey, also a house near the Great Bridge in Maidstone, now
occupied by John Honey, to his grand daughter Mary
Mortimer, for ever.
The house he now lives in at the Bower, Maidstone, purchased from
John Kant and a piece of land of about 3 acres near the
Bower, which he purchased from Dawson Athawea and
Peter Athawes Also the farm and land with 2 houses, 2
barns and 2 stables purchased from Miss Thomas near the
Bower, now or late occupied by Martha Danes, widow,
Benjamin Sutton, George Martin and himself;
also a house , farm and land in Cranbrook and Staplehurst, now or
late occupied by Ezekiel Morris, which he purchased
from Thomas Luffe; also his house, farm and land in
Staplehurst, also occupied by Ezekiel Morris, which he
purchased from [ ] Thorpe of Battle, and his
house, farm and land in Hucking, now or late occupied by John
Young, which he purchased from John Young and
Samuel Jones and his wife; also woodland called
Godfrey Wood in Wormshill, otherwise, Wormsell; also a house and
farm in Stockbury, now or late occupied by John Atwater,
purchased from John Young, also all other real estate,
to his daughter Mary Mortimer, for life and after her
death, to her lawful children, equally shared, are the heirs of
their bodies, for ever. In default of such children, then to his own
right heirs.
To Thomasin Mortimer an annuity of £!0, for life.
Payable from the land he purchased from Miss Thomas, ate
occupied by Thomas Britter, now by Martha
Dane.
He gives to his grandson William Mortimer, an annuity
of £!2 chargeable on his real estate at Hucking, Wormshill and
Stockbury............................
To his grandsons Fuller Mortimer and George
Mortimer, £50 each at 22 years of age.
To his grand daughters Ann and Elizabeth Pashouse?, children of his late daughter Elizabeth Pashouse?, £50 each , 18 months after testator's death.
If either of them die before they can inherit, the £50 of the one
dying will go to his grandson Newbarn Pashouse?,
absolutely.
His grand daughter Mary Mortimer and others in
possession of his real estate by virtue of his will can or the
guardians of them who are “infants” (under 14 years) lease the
property for a term not exceeding 14 years.
Te residue of his money, securities for money, leases, plate, linen,
household furniture, corn, cattle, husbandry tackle, chattels,
effects and personal estate to his grand daughter Mary
Mortimer , absolutely, he appoints her his executor.
Witnesses: Thomas Wattell George Marten
George Burr
Proved 18th December 1786
WATTS see AYERST
176.
Here
lyeth the Body of
ANN
WEAVER
the
Elder that died
[ ][ December 1664 Aged 46 Years
Here lyeth allso
Here also lieth the Body
the Body of WILLIAM WEAVER
who of ANN WEEKES the
Wife
departed this
Life
of STEPHEN WEEKES and
July the 15th
day
the only Daughter of
1676 Aged 63
Years
WILLIAM WEAVER of
JOHN WEEKS
Gent
Maidstone She departed
died ye 8th May
1753
this Life the Second day
Aged 68
Years
of February Anno Dom
THOS WEEKES
1703/4 and in 55th Year of
died Dec 5th
1764
her Age She left issue
Aged 47
Years
2 Sons DANIEL and JOHN
Also ELIZth
his
Hic Item
Wife died Augt 4th
Deposuit
Reliquias
1770 Aged 54
Years
STEPHANUS WEEKES praeto
Also THOS WEEKES STUNT
hujus Municipii
Son of WALTER
and
qui obiit primo die
ELIZth STUNT
died
Decembris Anno Dom
March the 1st
1780
MDCCXIV
Aged 4
Years
Aetatis Suae
Also WALTER their
Son LXIX
died Feby 9th
1791
Reliquit Duos Filio
Aged 8
Years
DANIELEM
WALTER STUNT
& JOHANNEM
died April 24th
1791
ELIZABETH
Aged 52
Years
Widow of
WALTER STUNT
died May 5th 1829
Aged 78 Years
Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 7th June 1714
Stephen Weekes of Maidstone, Gentleman.
He is sick in body.
To his wife Elizabeth, £5 for mourning.
To his sister Margaret, £5.
To Henry Chuberfield, formerly his father's servant,
10 shillings.
To his son Daniel, an annuity of £10 for life, payable from
his real estate, (after mentioned) which he gives to his son John,
If Daniel sells the annuity the payments will cease and the
real estate will no longer be chargeable.
His real estate, goods and chattels all to son John, for
ever, subject to the payment of the £10 annuity to son Daniel.
Son John is his executor.
Witnesses: Robert Newnham Robert Joy
E. Harris
Codicil 25th November 1714
He gives to son Daniel, a further annuity of £16, making
the total £26, for life. This is also chargeable on his real estate
and the same conditions apply to the £16 annuity.
If son Daniel should “molest” or “disturb” his brother
John or his heirs in regard to him possessing the real estate,
then the payment of the annuity will cease.
Witnesses: E. Harris John Brett the
mark of Robert Cockson
Proved 7th January 1715
Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 27th March
1759
Thomas Weekes of Maidstone, Locksmith.
To his wife Elizabeth, for life, all his real estate, she to
keep it insured and in good repair. After her death, then to his
nephew Walter Stunt, son of his sister Patience,
for ever.
His wife can let any of the property for terms not exceeding 14
years
All those lands, woodland and houses at Stalisfield, Throwley and
Charing, occupied by William Larkin, John Clark
and John Goodwin, the woodland in his own occupation,
after his wife's death, he gives to his sister Alicia
Weekes and her heirs.
He gives his house with the stable and garden, etc, in Maidstone,
behind Middle Row, occupied by Nicholas Rawlings, also
after his wife's death, to his sister Patience, wife of
Thomas Stunt of Strood, Cordwainer and her heirs, for
ever.
His house, stable and garden behind Middle Row occupied by John
Brenchley and Peter Franklyn, also after his
wife's death, to his sister Elizabeth Weekes and her
heirs, for ever and also the house with warehouse, stable and
garden, also behind Middle Row, occupied by Frances Barns,
widow, being next to the last property, on the west.
His goods, chattels, ready money, debts, stock in trade and personal
estate, after his debts, funeral and probate costs are paid, to his
wife, to receive the interest for life and after her death, to
nephew Walter Stunt for ever.
The residue of his personal estate to nephew, Walter Stunt.
His wife, within a year of testator's death to give Walter
Stunt Junior, an account of her executor-ship and value of the
personal estate remaining after his debts funeral costs are paid and
enter into a Bond with Walter, to pay, within 3 months of her
husband's death, to pay Walter such money in his personal
estate or permit him to take the value in money, goods or chattels
which she will leave at her death.
He appoints his wife sole executor. In case she is pregnant with his
child and that child is born alive, he gives all his estate to that
child, after his wife's death.
itnesses: William Arnold Samuel Fullagar
Charles Fullagar
Proved 20th December 1764
Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 22nd April
1791
Walter Stunt of Maidstone, Ironmonger.
He appoints his wife Elizabeth, his brother in law William
Dann of Gillingham, Gentleman, his friend Flint
Stacey of Maidstone, Brewer and John Wise of
Maidstone, Brewer, his executors.
He gives his executors, all his real estate, upon trust, for the
benefit of his wife Elizabeth for her lifetime, to have the
rents and profits. They are to invest enough money to produce
sufficient funds to pay £2,000 each to his children at 21 years of
age or marriage day, if earlier, for his daughters.
fter his wife's death, then the residuary estate to his children,
as she directs by her will. In default of direction, then to the
benefit of their children, equally shared. If no children survive to
21 years of age, then to his own right heirs, (as laid out in the
laws of intestacy.
He gives his executors, £2,000 upon trust, to invest in Government
or Real securities and pay annual dividends to his wife, for life.
After her death, then to transfer the trust fund among his children,
equally shared at 21 years of age or day of marriage for girls, if
earlier....................
Residue of goods, chattels, money, securities for money, personal
estate and effects, after payment of his debts, funeral and probate
costs, to his wife, absolutely..............................
Witnesses: George Burr Charles Topping
Samuel Simmons.
Proved 14th May 1791
Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 27th September
1828
Elizabeth Stunt of Sittingbourne, Widow.
Three of the executors and trustees of her husband's will,
William Dann, Flint Stacey and John
Wise are now dead.
She gives to her sons John and William Stunt,
all her husband's real estate, equally shared.
She gives to her daughter Elizabeth, wife of John
Tonge, £4,800
She gives to her daughter Ann, wife of Charles
Etheridge, £4,800
She gives to her grandsons Edward Carter Hughes,
William Hooker Hughes and Henry
Marshall Hughes, children of her late daughter Mary
Dann Hughes, £4,800, equally divided.
Since the death of her husband, she and the other executors of her
husband's will have paid to her daughters, Elizabeth, Ann
and Mary, £2,000 each but to her recollection no release and
discharge have been given for the same.
She has paid sums of money to daughters Elizabeth and
Ann and their husbands and to her Hughes grandsons, over
and above payments and advancements made.
John Tonge and Charles Etheridge are now
and probably at her death, more indebted to her for considerable
sums.
She has expended money for the advancement of her Hughes
grandsons, totalling £580. She directs that the legacy of £4,800 to
her daughter Elizabeth and all claims on the legacy of
£2,000, she is entitled to by her father's will to be taken as
discharged to exonerate her estate and that of her late husband in
the event of the estate being called upon to pay the legacy of
£2,000 or any part in lieu instead of the sum of £4,800 bequeathed
to Elizabeth, she gives £2,800 only.
The money John Tonge shall owe shall be considered
part of her personal estate.
So, it seems that daughters Elizabeth and Ann are to
get £2,800 each to allow for debts owed by their husbands. The
Hughes grandsons to equally share £4,800 and the £580 to be
deducted and to go into her personal estate.
Her house and garden at Sittingbourne and her ½ share of a house
and garden at Rainham, occupied by [ ] Haite
and other real estate , to her sons John and William,
equally shared, for ever.
She gives her money, securities for money, credits, goods, chattels,
personal estate and effects, after payment of her debts, legacies,
funeral and probate costs, to sons John and William,
equally shared, for ever. She appoints her sons her executors.
Witnesses: John Arndell Barnard, Currier,
Sittingbourne Richard Curtice, Tailor, Sittingbourne
Codicil 30th March 1829
About the 17th September 1828, she advanced to son in law,
John Tonge and his son Walter Stunt
Tonge £400 and about the 18th March 1829 lent them the further
sum of £1,000 with interest at 4%. They have delivered 2 bonds . Her
executors not to demand payment of these sums or any part for 12
months after her death; one fifth of the debt and interest owed at
her death, to her daughter Elizabeth, as part of the legacy
bequeathed to her.
One fifth to her 2 surviving Hughes grandsons, Edward
and Henry. She gives William's share of their legacy
to his brothers, equally shared.
Rest of will confirmed.
Witnesses: Elizabeth Poole Sarah Armstrong
James Knott Bradley
Proved 12th June 1829
WEAVER see EBBETT
177.
In a
Vault beneath
are deposited the Remains of
Mrs MARY WEBSTER
who died November 12th 1837
Aged 73 Years
Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 8th March 1837
Mary Webster of Ashford Road, Maidstone, Widow.
She desires to be buried in a leaden coffin and in the parish she
dies in. Here debts, funeral and probate costs to be first paid.
To her great nephew Hunter Clark, her gold watch which
belonged to her father.
To each of her friends, John Fox Kemp,
Elizabeth Sims, Mary Browne and Jane
Whitehead, wife of Richard Whitehead, a
mourning ring of 4 guineas value.
To John Fox Kemp, £1,000
To Mary Browne, £500
To Elizabeth Sims, £50
To Helen Frazer, widow of Admiral Alexander
Frazer, £200
To Richard Whitehead, £200
To William Browne, her executor, £50 for his troubles.
Her executor to put all servants with her at her death into decent
mourning.
To Mary Browne, Spinster, 12 dozen , as she chooses,
of the wine bequeathed to her by her friend, John Fox.
The remainder and the spirits he bequeathed, to John Fox
Kemp.
To Jane Whitehead, all her plate, plated articles and
books.
To Jane Whitehead and Mary Browne all
her clothes, rings, trinkets, jewels and ornaments, equally shared.
If Mary Browne wishes to continue to live in her house
for a term not exceeding 3 months following her death, she can do
so, rent free, she can use the furniture, plate, linen and china and
all other things in the house, except what she has bequeathed to
Jane Whitehead.
At the end of 3 months, her executors to sell the furniture and
other contents, the proceeds to go into her residuary personal
estate.
To her executors all her interest and stock funds, now in a cause of
Webster and others in the High Court of Chancery, to which
she may be entitled to by the will of her late father, upon trust.
After paying the charges incurred by the suit, the residue to be
invested in Government or Real securities and interest and dividends
to be paid to her nephew Benjamin Hunter Clark,
for life and after his death, to transfer the income or sufficient
part of it, to her her great nephew towards his maintenance and
education Hunter Clark until he is 21, then the fund
to be transferred to him but if her dies under 21 years then it to
go to Helen Frazer absolutely.
After the death of Benjamin Hunter Clark and
and before the funds go to Hunter Clark, executors can
use their discretion to sell the estate, not exceeding one third of
it and pay income from the invested part to advance Hunter
Clark in the world.
Her house in the Ashford Road, where she lives, which she purchased
from the trustees of the late Mrs Warde and Miss Turner,
to William and Mary Browne.
Trustees shall, during the life of Jane Whitehead,
take rents and profits of the estate to pay to those directed by
Jane Whitehead, in default of direction, trustees to pay
the rents and profits to Jane Whitehead. After her
death, trustees to sell and stand possessed of the money and when
all the children of Jane Whitehead are 21, share it
equally among them, absolutely. If Jane leaves no children,
then the fund, in trust, for whomever Janes directs by her will. In
default of direction, then to Richard Whitehead
forever......................................
Residue of the estate, to William and Mary Browne,
upon trust, they to convert into money that not consisting of money
and invest in Government or Real securities and pay an annuity of
£40 to Miss Maria Harris for life and after her death,
upon trust, to pay annual income to Jane Whitehead,
for life. After the death of Jane Whitehead, the fund to her
children at 21 years of age or day of marriage, if earlier, of the
the girls, equally shared. If there are no children living, then all
to Richard Whitehead. After his death or if he does
not survive Jane, then all to Mary Browne,
absolutely..............................................
She also appoints Mary Browne as an executor.
Witnesses: William Gurdon Peene, M.D.,
Maidstone Richard Wedd, Surgeon, Maidstone
Alexander Randall, Gentleman, Maidstone.
Proved 9th January 1838
WEEKES see FRANCKLYN
WEEKES see WEAVER
178.
Beneath
this Stone lies the Body of
SPICER WELDON Esq
Bencher of Lincoln's Inn
He married REBECCA one of
the Daughters and Coheiresses
of WILLIAM DIXON Esq
late Recorder of this Town
who died the 13th of May Anno
Domini 1748 Aged 54 Years
Under the same Stone also lies
buried CATHERINE WELDON
their Daughter and DIXON
WELDON their Son She died
the 12th of June Anno Domini
1739 Aged 4 Years He died
the 9th November Anno
Domini 1744 Aged 6 Years
Also the Body of Mrs REBECCA
WELDON Widow of the above
SPICER WELDON Esq
[ ]
Complete Prerogative Court of Canterbury
Will Dated 23rd February
Memorandum February 23rd 1775
I
Rebecca
Weldon of the parish of St. George, Bloomsbury Do make these
memorandums which I beg and hope my dear Son in Law Willm.
Dixon, Esq will perform after my decease, as soon as convenient,
my request is as follows
My dear Mr Weldon's
picture with the Diamonds which are set round it, with all my Rings,
Gold Snuff Box and other Jewelry, Trinkets to my dear Child to her
use and disposal, to her Child or Children, in case she has none
then to whom she pleases.
2
My Funeral may be as
private as decency will permit, that Mr Page may be
Undertaker and to be carried to Maidstone, I desire to be put into
a Leaden Coffin, that no Body but my own Family may see me after I
am dead, except the undertaker as much as is necessary to order
things proper I could wish my own Woman Servant Mrs Bass
would dress me and lay me decent in Linen, not to be removed or
carried out of my own Apartment till carried down to put into the
Hearse I would be laid in the same Grave with my dear Husband, no
monumental Inscription or any other
remembrance but my Name on my Coffin I desire to be buried in Linen and have
appropriated some things for that purpose as Susan can inform you these
underwritten Memorandum I hope you and Mr Dod will comply with as
Rings which wish to be given and request Mr Tuite may make them, you may
perhaps give more but I write down these as I think them quite
proper and I recollect you may think of others that I have forgot.
3
Sister Weldon,
Nephew James Weldon and Wife, Mr Reddall
Saml. Marsh, Esquire and Wife, Mr Selwyn,
Esq and Wife, Nieces Dods, Mr Selwyn, Canterbury, Mrs
Hawkwort
?, Croydon, Miss Wollastall, Miss Huxley, Mr and Mrs
Stainsby,
Mr Addison, Reverend Mr P( ? ) Dod, Reverend Mr
Eaton , Reverend Mr Ball of
Bloombury, Reverend Mr Willis, if ( ? ), Sir John
Dixon Dyke and Lady, to Mrs
Sandon, five guineas, to her Sister Mrs Martha
Landost
?, two guineas.
4
These undermentioned
Requests humbly beg of my dear Son in Law
Wm
Dod, Esquire to comply with and pay accordingly I hope he
will not think me unreasonable
I do not compell it as a Will (nor shall not sign it) as I do
not wish to have it come into the Commons it may appear as good
dele ?, your own Juchiation (sic) to your wife's Father's Relations and
to whom for his dear sake who was the most affectionate Father
and indulgent Husband claim a great Share of my regard.
To my dear Sister Mrs
Mary Weldon twenty Guineas 21.
0. 0.
To my nephew Mr
James Weldon ten Guineas
10. 10. 0
To my nephew Mr
Francis Weldon ten Guineas
10. 10. 0
To my niece Eliz
Weldon ten
pounds 10. 0. 0
To my niece Sally
Weldon
Ditto 10. 0. 0
To my niece Mary
Simpson
Ditto 10. 0. 0
To my niece Jenny
Jackson
Ditto 10. 0. 0
To my niece Frances
Gaudern ?, Ditto
10. 0. 0
To my nephew Mr
James Weldon his Grandmother's picture which hangs in my
fore parlour and my
Scolloped Silver Waiter with the Weldon Arms and marked nder the foot C.W.,
to his Son James it was a present from a client of his
Uncle's and also 10. 10. 0.
To my dear Friend Mrs
Walwyn of Canterbury ten guineas 10. 10. 0.
To Mrs Anne
Bass formerly my Servant 5 Guineas and five pounds a year for
her life 5. 5. 0.
To my Servant Wm
Butler 20 pounds and ten pd a year during his life 20. 0.
0.
To my Servant Susan
Smith if in my Service two Guineas. 2. 2.
0.
To the poor of the
parish of Maidstone to be paid directly ten pounds 10. 0. 0.
To the poor of the
parish of Sutton and Ulcomb in Kent ten pounds 10. 0. 0.
To Master George
Selwyn and Miss Eliz Selwyn five Guineas
each 10.10. 0.
Mr Mercer of
Maidstone five
Guineas 5. 5. 0.
5
My dear Mr Weldon's
Picture with the Diamonds that were set round it with my gold snuff Box
and other Jewelery, Trinkets to my dear Daughter and to her disposal as she
pleases or to her Child Catherine Dod my green and
gold ( ? ) worked purse with all
the pieces of gold in it to my dear grand Child and God Child
Catherine Dod with my little silver Tea Kettle and Lamp and hand Silver
Candlestick and Square Waiter with the Dixon Arms.
6
My desire is that ye
large picture of my Uncle Pasfield when he was a Child which hangs
over the Chimney in my Chamber may be given to my dear Daughter provided
she will hang it up in her own Room where she sleeps and I hope her
Husband Mr Dod will comply with this request from
Reb.
Weldon
7
Worst of the Furniture
but do not let it be sold in the House or by auction as to be known
to be mine but by a private Sale to some Broker at once do not
sell your Grand Mother Weldon's picture nor the picture in Dining Room
over the Chimney nor the India Cabinet nor six leave Japan
Screen nor shell work Castle nor easy Chair Dressing Chair
and two stools all worked do not sell them
8
As I imagine my
Servant Wm Butler will not go into Service again should wish him to
have Furniture of mine for that purpose sufficient for one Room that is to say my
Yellow Stuff Damask Red Bedstead Feather Bed Bolster and two
Pillows Blankets and Quilt the Matted Chairs Mahogany Table with one Drawer little
Looking Glass in the Back Chamber Clock in 2 pair of Stairs Fore Room if he
likes if one of the two little Stove Grates with Brass Feet Tongs
Shovel Poker and Fender the little Pillar and Claw Table covered in green Bays
in the 2 pair of Stairs Fore Room any thing else Mr Dod and my
Daughter thinks necessary and useful for him besides what I have desired in
my Memorandums.
Affidavit 10th November 1779
Rebecca
Dodd of Woodford, Essex and Ellen Dodd of the
same place, Spinsters, state, under oath, that they were well
acquainted with the late Rebecca Weldon and familiar
with her handwriting.
They have carefully
examined the 8 clause in the above document, taken to be her last. Rebecca Dod, (his wife), daughter and only
child of the deceased, first consenting will and they
agree that the document is in her own hand.
Proved 18th
November 1779. Administration granted to William Dod,
Esquire
179.
Here lieth the Body of
Mr DANIEL WHETLAND
who died March the 16th 1728*
Aged 78 Years
who was twice Mayor of this Town
Also Mrs SARAH WHETLAND
[Obscured]
And SARAH their Daughter
died January 25th 1744
Aged 46 Years
[ Gap ]
Mr GEORGE LAUNDER
died April the 18th 1795
in the 72nd Year of his Age
who was Organist 47 Years
to this Town in 1792 he expended
more than £100 towards
the improvement of the Organ
* 1729 in the Modern Calender
Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 1st June 1728
Daniel Whetland of Maidstone, Tread Twister.
To his daughter Elizabeth Hodges, widow of John
Hodges, late of Wrotham, £100. For better security of this
payment, he binds both his real and personal estate for the payment.
To his wife Sarah, his houses in Maidstone or elsewhere for
life. His house where he now lives on the south side of the High
Street, after his wife's death, to his son Thomas and his
grandson John Hodges, for ever, equally shared.
His houses and land on the north side of Maidstone High Street,
occupied by Rachel Ward, widow, Hannah
Butson and Mary Brook, widow, to his grand
daughter Sarah Potter, for ever.
Also to son Thomas, £100 after the death of his mother.
To daughter Sarah Potter, £100 after the death of her
mother.
To his son Abraham 40 shillings, he gives him no more than
this because he is already sufficiently provided for.
To his sister Sarah Barnett of Maidstone, widow, 20
shillings.
To his wife Sarah, who is his executor. All his ready money,
bills, bond, debts, plate, linen, household goods, other goods,
stock and chattels, after his debts and funeral charges are paid.
Witnesses:James Cripps James Bromfield
John Barrington.
Proved 5th April 1729
Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 12th August
1791
George Launder of Maidstone, Organist.
He is in an “indifferent” state of bodily health.
To Sarah Farras, who lives with him, all the remainder
of the lease in his dwelling house in Maidstone with household
goods, furniture and implements.
To Mary Baker, who lives with him, £5.
To Richard Court, who lives with Mr Flint
Stacey of Maidstone, Brewer, as a livery servant, £5, if he is
still with Mr Stacey.
He appoints Flint Stacey his executor. He is to sell
and convert into money his plate, musical instruments, books and
effects, not before bequeathed. He is also to collect all money due,
upon securities or otherwise and after paying his debts, legacies,
funeral and probate costs, the residue of money to be paid to
Sarah Farras.
Witnesses: Elizabeth Tyrrell Jno Roffe
Proved 23rd May 1795
180.
[ ]
SOPHIA
Daughter of
[ ]* [&] [SOPHIA] WHICHCORD
[who died] [ ] 18[ ]
[Aged] [ ] Months [ ]
[Also the] above named
SOPHIA Wife of
[ ] WHICHCORD*
[died] March 4th 1842 Aged 50 Years
* John Whichcord the Architect ?
181.
Beneath this Stone are
deposited he remains of
Capt. STEPHEN WHITE
who departed this Life
Decr. 22Nd 1832 Aged 48 Years
Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 3rd August
1831
Stephen White of Maidstone, Esquire, Captain in
H.M. Army
All of his debts, funeral and probate costs to be first paid from
his personal estate.
All his real estate and ready money, securities for money, goods,
chattels, effects and personal estate to his brother Charles
White of Godminster, Somerset, Esquire, absolutely. Appoints
brother Charles his executor.
Witnesses: H.A Wilde, Solicitor, Maidstone
William Fitzroy Scudamore T.R. Baldwin,
Clerk to Messrs Scudamore and Wilde, Maidstone.
Proved 6th December 1833
WHITE see BARRETT
182.