Will of Jonathan Abbett

of Lewisham, Kent

First I do make and ordain my honoured Father Thomas Abbett of Hampton in the County of Middlesex to be the sole Executor of this my Will and Testament
as to my Burial I desire that I may be buried in Hampton Church Yard not less than ten feet deep and that my Grave may have Head foot and Round Grave Stones to it

I give to my Wife Eliza Abbett five shillings of lawful money to be paid by my Executor at my decease
I also give unto my Wife Eliza Abbett the whole of my Stock of Wine

I give to my Father Thomas Abbett my share of a Copyhold Premises adjoining Hampton Church Yard and now in the occupation of Meford Wooldridges and others and being part of the Manor of Hampton Court

I give to my Brother George Abbett the whole of my Stock in Trade
I give to my Sister Maria Abbett my Gold Watch having my name Engraved thereon
I give to my Brother Edward Abbett the whole of my Wearing Apparel

with respect to my Furniture Goods and Chattels of every description I desire that they may be sold to pay my debts

In Witness whereof I have set my hand and seal the twenty first day of May in the Year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty four
Witnesses Robert Spencer _ Joshua Harbour _ Samuel Paris

(Appearance by Joshua Harbour of Hampton in the County of Middlesex 12 September 1834)
Proved at London 26 September 1834

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