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Archive Reference / Library Class No.NCB/H/NOW/2/10
Former ReferenceN1/T/16
TitleProbate copy of will of Elizabeth Bacon, widow of William Bacon of Heath, deceased, including money, goods and lands to son William
Date16 May 1733
DescriptionBequeathing one shilling to Henry Cook of Palterton all money, goods and lands to her son William Bacon to be held for him as he is "so unhappy as not to be in a capacity to manage for himself for want of sense" by trustees, [the minister and two overseers of the poor of Heath at the time of her death and their successors). The trustees appointed as executors. Property to be sold on William's death, for the use of the poor of the parish of Heath. Will dated 24 Feb 5th year of reign of King George II 1732, probate granted at Chesterfield, 16 May 1733
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LevelItem
RepositoryDerbyshire Record Office
Archive CreatorNational Coal Board
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