Chelsfield - Parish Information
Abstract of will from
Chelsfield proved in the Prerogative Court of Canterbury
Geoffrey Copus.2005
William Rock
of Chelsfield dated 2 October 1814
Abstract of the will of William Rock of Chelsfield
blacksmith dated 2 October 1814.
I leave to my wife Lydia all those my two freehold cottages
or dwelling houses with the gardens behind the same situated in
Chelsfield and adjoining or contiguous to that in which I now dwell and
also all that my part of the Blacksmith's shop next or adjoining one of
the before-mentioned cottages and wherein I now carry on my said trade
or business together with the several appurtenances to the said cottages
shop and premises belonging, for her life.
After her death, I leave these premises to all my children
namely George, Philip, James, Thomas, William, Joseph, Lydia and
Perthaney Rock equally to be divided between them share and share alike
as tenants in common and their respective heirs for ever, each to be the
other's heirs if any die in my lifetime and without issue.
To my wife also the use and enjoyment of all my
household goods furniture stock in trade and the tools and implements
used therein and the dividends of all funds etc, and all other personal
estate, for life. After her death, to my children and heirs as above.
My wife to be Executrix.
Witnesses, Jas: Peters, New Millman Street London
solicitor: Thomas Morgan, Chelsfield, victualler: Thomas Yeates of
Chelsfield bricklayer.
Proved at London 13 September 1823 by Lydia Rock widow the relict.
[ There is a marginal note in the Register which is very faint in the
photocopy, but which appears to be to the effect that administration of
the goods and chattels of this William Rock which were left
unadministered by Lydia Rock widow, the relict and sole administratrix
and universal legatee for life, was granted to William Rock and Thomas
Rock the sons and two of the universal legatees named in the Will, Lydia
Rock having died intestate – apparently not dated].
(PCC Will PROB 11/1675]
Transcribed by Geoffrey
Copus