Kendrick Will 1755

Will of William Kendrick

of Crayford, Kent

Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury Prob11/813
Submitted by Ros Dunning

In the Name of God Amen I William Kendrick now of the parish of Crayford (lately Mariner) being sound in memory and understanding do make this my Will as follows, that is to say
My Soul I recommend to God who gave it hoping for Salvation and Resurrection thro� the Merits and Sufferings of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ only
My Body I direct to be inclosed in a plain Elm Coffin without any Covering of Cloth, Plate or Inscription, any Ornamental Nails or Handles, and so Inclosed to be buried in Crayford Church Yard

I bequeath to my Son in Law Mr Rupert Davids all my Books Pictures and Paintings and the Copper Punch Bowl Japanned
I bequeath to my Daughter Rachad Davids my Diamond Ring the Case and one Mourning Ring with the Case and the Silver Handle Knives and Forks
I bequeath to my Daughter in Law Mary Holmes six old Tea Spoons that was her Mother�s and the Watch that was her Father�s

Lastly I bequeath to my Daughter Mary Kenderick all the Rest and Residue of my Effects whatsoever and wheresoever
hereby making her my Executrix with my Son in Law Rupert Davids Executor hereby revoking all or any other Wills or Will that may have been by me heretofore made Null and Void

Signed and sealed this seventeenth day of December in the year of our Lord Christ one thousand seven hundred and fifty four _ Wm Kendrick signed and sealed as my last Will and Testament _
Witness Wm Cockeram _ John Dodwell

Proved at London 8 January 1755

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