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Archive Reference / Library Class No.D239/M/T/907
TitleCopy will of Robert Sheffield of Melbourne bricklayer. To daughter Mary, wife of John Pegg of Melbourne grocer, four messuages in Melbourne, a shop and woodyard with a parcel of garden adjoining; to his grandson Robert Smith of Melbourne tailor, two messuages; Mary's estate to be charged with £10 and Robert's with £15 to obtain the discharge of James Smith, testator's grandson, from the marines, or to buy him a stocking frame once he has obtained his discharge. To grandson Robert Pegg, a clock; to daughter Mary, all shirts and linen; to grandson William Pegg, his best hat and a chest; to grandson John Pegg, a great coat. Mary Pegg to be sole executrix.
Dated 24 January 1786. Proved at Lichfield 18 April
Date1809
Levelfile
RepositoryDerbyshire Record Office
Archive CreatorFitzHerbert family of Tissington
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