Chelsfield - Parish Information
Abstract of will from
Chelsfield proved in the Prerogative Court of Canterbury
Geoffrey Copus.2005
Richard
Jackson of Chelsfield dated 14
September 1792
Abstract of the will of Richard Jackson of Fairtrough
in Chelsfield yeoman dated 14 September 1792.
I leave to my son George Jackson £50 to be paid within
three months of my death, and a further £100 to be paid at the end of
one year.
To my 3 daughters Elizabeth, Lucy and Sarah Jackson £50
each at age 25.
To my sons Thomas and Stephen Jackson £100 each at age 21.
To my nephews Bartholomew and Richard Jackson (sons of my
late brother Bartholomew Jackson) £100 each at age 25. If either die,
the other is to be his heir. If both die under age, then their portions
are to be divided among my children equally.
Residue including leases, cattle, crops, husbandry gear
etc. to my wife Sarah to maintain herself and enable her to maintain,
bring up and educate my five younger children before mentioned, and I
appoint her Executrix. At her death, or if she re-marry, my brother
James is to act as Executor in her place.
Witnesses Enoch Holding Edward Latter
Richard X Jackson
Proved 17 November 1792 by Sarah Jackson widow the relict.
[PCC will, PROB11/1225]
Transcribed by Geoffrey
Copus