Will of Hannah WARNER (-)

Proved 16 November 1782

National Archives (PRO) Reference PROB 11/1097  

In the name of God Amen.

I Hannah WARNER of Flexford in the parish of Wanborough in the County of Surrey . Do make publish and declare this to be and contain my last Will and Testament in the manner and form following that is to say In the first place I direct that all my just debts funeral expenses and the expenses of proving this my Will be paid by my Executors herein after appointed .

I give and bequeath  unto my Daughter Mary the wife of Jeremiah Prior of Charwood in the County of Surrey the sum of two hundred and eight five pounds to be paid unto her at the end six months next after my decease and if she shall not be living I divert the to be paid equally amongst her children also I give and bequeath unto to my brothers William Chandler and Joseph CHANDLER the sum of two hundred and fifty pounds in trust that they or the survivor of them his executors and administrators shall the same out at in trust or such security or securities as they shall think proper and pay the interest thereof unto my Daughter Anita the wife of James BARROD during her life and at her decease that they do divide and pay the same two hundred and fifty pounds equally amongst her children. And in case it should happen that anyone or more of the children of my said Daughter Anita shall depart this life before her or their respective share of the monies they may be entitled to under this my Will shall become due and payable leaving lawful issue. I do in such case direct that the share or him or her or them so dying shall belong and be paid to such his her or their respective issue. Also I give unto my said DAUGHTER Anne our large silver spoon marked with the letters H C. And I give and bequeath unto my said Daughter Mary one large spoon marked with the letters H C and I give unto each of my said daughters two pair of my best quilts? and pillowcases? And I give and bequeath all my pewter equally between my son and two daughters.

I give each of my grandchildren that may be living at my decease one guinea and as to all the rest and residue of my monies, goods, farming stock, household furniture chattels effects and personal estate whatsoever and wheresoever being after my debts legacies and funeral; expenses are paid and discharged I give and bequeath the same to my son Thomas WARNER   his executors and administrators .

And I nominate and appoint my said brothers William and Joseph CHANDLER executors of this my last will and testament

And I revoke all other wills by me at any time heretofore made and declare this only to contain my last will and testament.

In testimony whereof I have to this my last will and testament set my hand and seal this sixth day of April in the year of our lord 1781. Hannah WARNER . Signed sealed published and declared by the said Hannah WARNER as and for her last will and testament in the presence of the said James CONSTABLE Joseph HOCKLEY .

This will was proved at London the 16th November in the year of Our Lord 1782 before the Worshipful John FISHER Doctor of Laws Surrogate of the Right Worshipful Peter COLVERT also Doctors of Law Master Keeper or Commissionary of the Prerogative Court of Canterbury lawfully constituted by William CHANDLER and Joseph CHANDLER the brothers of the deceased and the executors named in the said Will to whom administration was granted of all and singular the goods chattels and credits of the said deceased they having already made a solemn and sincere declaration affirmation according to Act of Parliament duly to Administer.

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