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Archive Reference / Library Class No.D8042/872
TitleCopy will of Mary Smith of Tibshelf, widow
Date8 Aug 1785
DescriptionTo her brother Humphrey Brocksopp, all her land at Shirland Lodge, that is half of two closes (22 acres) with an allotment upon Stomebroom and 3 houses in Alfreton; to her sister Lydia Brocksopp, all het land at Cock Top, parish Tibshelf; the allotment on Tibshelf Upper Moor to be sold to pay her legacy to Ruth Smith; to Lydia also, all her household furniture, except the best chest of drawers which is to go to her brother James Brocksopp; to James also, all her houses and land at Ainsmoor, parish North Wingfield; to her brother William Brocksopp, all her copyhold estate at Hucknall Huthwaite (Nottinghamshire) with all the common right and land called Strawberry Bank; to Lydia also, all her wearing apparel; her quick stock to be sold and the money applied to paying Ruth Smith's legacy with all her ready money; Humphrey and Janes executors.
LevelItem
RepositoryDerbyshire Record Office
Archive CreatorBarnes family of Chesterfield
FormatDocument
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