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Archive Reference / Library Class No.D239/M/F/367
TitleLetters of administration with will of Sarah Dame FitzHerbert of Tissington; to eldest son Sir Anthony Perrin FitzHerbert, a pair of brilliant diamond ear-rings, and then to continue as family heir-looms; to son George, all stocks, bonds, etc., and all arrears on a £200 Irish tontine, George paying legacies and funeral expenses; to eldest son Sir Anthony Perrin FitzHerbert, a watch and chain, a harpsichord, a guitar, all music books, printed and MS., a suit of point lace, a suit of muslin lace, a dozen gilt teaspoons and tongs, and all plate, jewels trinkets, books, china; to daughter Frances, £50 and the remaining wearing apparel, laces, linen, and the smallest brilliant diamond hair pin; to son Henry, £50 and £20 for a ring; `I desire my funeral may be very private and as little expence as decency will allow'. Will dated 1792; further directions 1794. Proved in P.C.C., 17 March 1795
Date1795
Levelfile
RepositoryDerbyshire Record Office
Archive CreatorFitzHerbert family of Tissington
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