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Archive Reference / Library Class No.D239/M/T/398
TitleProbate of the will of Francis Garratt of Weston Underwood; to be buried in the chancel of Muggington church, as near his wife and children as possible; to his youngest daughters Jane and Alice Garratt, £300 each out of his real estate to be paid at 18 or marriage; if either die before receiving the legacy, the whole £600 to go to the other, provided she pays £100 to son John; to his son John, £300 out of his personal estate; to daughter Elizabeth Millns, £50; to son William, residue of personal estate; requests his master Sir Nathaniel Curzon to allow William to enjoy possession of the farm in Weston; to son Thomas, a gold ring given to the testator by Sir Nathaniel at the funeral of Sir John Curzon, and his stadel silver watch; to Thomas, his estate at Woodeaves charged with £600 as above; to daughter Jane, a pair of gouldrist buckles; to daughter Alice, 3 guineas; to each executor and their wives, 20s each; his son Thomas, nephews Thomas and John Garratt of Middleton by Youlgreave, and Isaac Hutchinson of Kedleston to be executors. Dated 28 June 1708. Proved at Derby, 29 April
Date1709
Levelfile
RepositoryDerbyshire Record Office
Archive CreatorFitzHerbert family of Tissington
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