Fordington

Index of Wills & Letters of Administration 1401-1955

© Transcribed by Michael Russell OPC for Fordington August 2007

If you are aware of other Fordington Wills in the National Probate Calendar etc which are not listed below please make contact

Last Updated Dec 2017



[538 Records]

Note: Prefix BPC = Index to Dorset Wills and Administrations in the Probate Registry at Blandford, Dorset: -- Prefix DHC Copy held at the Dorset History Center Dorchester most of these are now (Oct 2012) available to members of ancestry.com -- Prefix P = Wiltshire & Swindon Archives and are increasingly availabe on line follow link-- Prefix PCC= Prerogative Court of Canterbury and Prefix PROB = Wills available on line at the National Archives -- Prefix SPC = Calendar of Dorset Wills and Administrations in the Salisbury Probate Court:

Note: I have tried to scan the National Probate Calendar (now 2011 available on Ancestry.com) which covers post 1858 wills for the whole country, but you cannot search it by Parish making the finding of wills a very long arduous task. Despite having looked for over 1,000 known adult burials in the index I am sure there are many hundreds there that I missed either because we dont have the burials for that year or because the name has been spelt differently in the index. Please therefore check the calendar yourself for the burial that you are interested in and if you find a registration let me know so that I can add it to this listing.

Note: The dates given are likely to be the date of probate or when administration was issued rather than date of death. As such deaths are likely to be in that year or the year before, but can be many years earlier. I have also carried out a quick check against surviving Parish Burial Registers for a couple of years before the year given below and commented accordingly. Many of these Wills & Administrations have been indexed separately by Dorset and Wiltshire Record Offices so they will show the SPC as well as P reference numbers. These indexes are not identical. Wiltshire for example tends to include the persons trade.

Note: Some Wills are listed here for years where no parish register has survived and may be an indicator that they died recently in the Parish. The Wills themselves or comments made on the bottom or reverse of the will may reveal more detail about actual date and place of death and of course hopefully family relationships. Where wills are available on line I have tried to scan them and list beneficiaries and other important facts mentioned in the wills. This is not possible where the wills are at the National or Wiltshire Archives as they have to be purchased individually. The fact that someone was from Dorchester does not necessarily mean that they died there & may account for there being no entry in Dorchester's Parish Registers.

NOTE: If you have a copy of any of these wills (which are often difficult to read) I am willing to transcribe it properly for you in exchange for permission to display the transcription on this site. Please make contact by email at-- Mikeatstrayleaves[insert the @ symbol here]yahoo.com -- please state "OPC Dorchester/Fordington" in the subject line.


NAME DATE Ref Comments
Will of Henry WYTYNG of Fordington 20 Mar 1409 MRD 204-[1410] No Parish Records at this date - See Municipal Records of Dorchester Wills and Charters number 204 - left a tenement situate on the south side of Durnelane, between the tenement formerly of John Glouer, and the tenement formerly of Walter Wittok, to Henry Towker, of Fordyngton, and Edith, his wife,
Will of John BYSSHOP (©Bishop) of Fordington 1424 MRD 386 No Parish Records at this date - See Municipal Records of Dorchester Wills and Charters number 386 - left a tenement on the south side of West Street Dorchester to his wife Joan
Will of John WAKERYNG prebendary of Fordington and Bishop of Norwich 1425 Dorset Wills & Admons 383b Chichele, Pt. 1 1425 No Parish Registers at this date
Will of Walter BARON of Fordington 18 Mar 1440 MRD 486 No Parish Records at this date - See Municipal Records of Dorchester Wills and Charters number 486 - Buried in St Georges churchyard - To John, my elder son, and his heirs, my tenement with curtilage in East Street, Dorchester,Residue to Margaret, my wife, and John, my son
Will of Robert GOULDE of Fordington, Dorset

Parish Register has not survived		 Dated 14 August 1558
Probate 14th Jun 1559		 PROB 11/42B WILL: To be buried in the churchyard of St Georges Church Fordington: To church 6s 8d: To brothers daughter Johanne GOLDE [GOULD] that dwells with me £10 which I had with her that was her fathers bequest; To the church of Minterne 3s 4d ; To the curate there 12s ; To John GOULDE my brothers son 20s and five sheepeach Lawrence BAGWELL and John BAGWELL my sisters children 4 sheep each To my sister Agnes BAGWELL 20s; To Johane RYALL my godson 1 sheep; to any of my godchildren 4d; to Thomas AUSTIN one russett coat one pair of hose & one shirt; To Walter WYNDSOR one of my ? and a peck of wheat ; To Edith BUNN my servant fuke? of malt; To John CARTER my servant 4 sheep; to the vicar of Fordington my godly fathger to pray for me 3s 4d; To Elizabeth COLLYNS [COLLINS] my servant one sheep; To my servant Thomas TAPPE [TAP] 2 sheep; To any one of the children of Robert ATWALL?? at Portland one sheep; ; The Rest to to be equallyt divided between my wife Elizabeth and my 2 daughters Johanne [Jane] GOULDE and Alice GOULDE who are made executrixes ; Overseers fatithful friend Morgan HAYNE, John BAGWELL and John ZEGAR [SEAGER] Witnesses Sir Roger Crokett vicar ; James BETYSCOMBE; William HUNKNETT and Henry CHOUNTE
Will & Admin of Nicholas COZENS or COSYNS of Fordington 1562 SPC 1562 1 4 :P5/1REG/4B Parish Register has not survived
Letters of Robert BURNE of Fordington 1565 SPC 1565 1 66 Parish Register has not survived
Will of John TUCKER of Fordington 1565 SPC 1565 1 69: P5/1REG/68D Parish Register has not survived
Will of Richard PORTER of Fordington 1567 SPC 1567 2 16: P5/2REG/17A Parish Register has not survived
Will of Robert BURNE of Fordington 1567 SPC 1567 2 16: P5/1REG/66E Parish Register has not survived
Will of John BARNES of Fordington 1567 SPC 1567 2 15: P5/1REG/15B Parish Register has not survived
Administration of Robert BURNE of Fordington 1567 SPC A 1567 1 76: P5/1REG/76D Parish Register has not survived
Will of John WALDRON or WALROND of Fordington in Dorset; Bovye in Devon and Charde in Somerset

[ Note:- parish Regfister not survived]		 Dated 7 Jan 1563

Probate London 14th May 1567		 Note: PCC record shows:- 1567 Waldron, Walrond, John, the yonger, esquire, Bovye, Devon; Fordington, Charde, Somerset 16 Stonarde WILL:- Dated 7th day January AD 1563 I John WALRONDE of Bovye in the County of Devon the younger Esquire being of whole remembrance and perfect memory Do make and declare this my last will and testament as followeth;
First I give and bequeath my soul to Almighty God my maker saviour and redeemer by whose death only I hope for remission of my sins and my body to be buried in the parish church of Seaton
Unto the poor men chaste of which parish church I give 6s 8d and likewise to the poor men of chaste of Bere Chappelin the said parish 6s 8d
Item I give and bequeath to Marie my daughter at the day of her marriage £40 so as she be ordered and ruled in her marriage by her mother my executrix and overseers or else if she not be ruled by my said executrix and overseers as aforesaid that thenj she to stand to the reward of my said executrix and overseers
Item: I give and bequeath to Elizabeth my daughter at the day of her marriage forty marks so as she be likewise ordered and ruled as aforesaid by my said executrix and overseers;
Item: I give and bequeath to Jane my daughter at the day of her marriage twenty pounds so as she be likewise ordered and ruled as aforesaid ;
And that Johane my wife to fund all my said daughters until their marriage according to their degree
Item: My will is that Johane my wife shall have the occupation of my house in South Petherton and of all the ground thereunto belongiong during all my term and interest for term of her life if she so long happen to live.
And if the said Johane happen to die within the said term then after her decease I will that during the residue of the years then to come that Edward my son shall have the occupation of all my said house and grounds before rehearsed toduring the said time if he so long shall happen to live.
And if it fortune the said Edward to decease before the expiration of the said term that then I will that Richard my youngest son shall have the residue of the said term and years then to come to him and his assigns.
My will is that George ROGERS, William POLE, Elizabeth HOLCOMBE Esquires and James ASHE and their heirs and assigns my Feoffees of all my messuages lands and tenements rents reversions and suites with their appurtenances in Bovye, Seaton, Coliton, Bramscombe, that belongeth also Camberawe and Brodecliffe in the county of Devon and all mt messuages lands tenements rents reversions and hereditaments in FORDINGTON and Charde in the County of Somerset with their appurtenances after my death shall stand sealed of all the same --- to the use of Johane my wife during her life if she so long shall continue sole and unmarried to the intent that she shall fullfill all covenants grants and agreements contained or specified in Indenture bearing date the 5th day of Nov in the forth and fith year of the reign of the late King and Queen Phillip and Mary between Thomas DUPORTE and William BEVYN of the one part and me the foresaid John WALRONDE and Humphrey WALRONDE my brother of the other part made on behalf of me the foresaid John & Humphrey etc etc Johame appointed executix.
Will of Katherine WINDSOR or WYNSOR of Fordington

[ Note:- parish Regfister not survived] 		Dated 7 Jan 1563
1567		 SPC 1567 2 16: P5/2REG/16A [Note:- Summary of Will provided by L.Elkins-Schmitt Aug 2012:- My body to the buryall of my pishe aforsaid; Family mentioned: sonne Nicholas Wynsor, sonne Richard Wynsor, sonne John Wynsor, sonne Will’m, Thomas Guye? my sy?ers sonne, dawghter Jone, dawghter Alice, sonne Nicholas is sole executor; Friends & Oversears: Robert Stallington, Thomas Wysore minor; Wintnesses Robert Crocbett? vicar, Robert Stallington, Thomas Wynsor minor, and John Wynsor
Additional Notes from British History Online 19th& 20th Apr 1661: Winsor, Nicholas, senior, lease, Fordington : Winsor, Nicholas, junr., lease, Fordington : Winsor, Robert, lease, Fordington ]
Will of Richard BOON of Fordington 1567 P5/2REG/16B Parish Register has not survived
Administration of John BURNE of Fordington 1567 SPC A 1567 1 76: P5/1REG/76E Parish Register has not survived
Will & Admin of William TUCKER of Fordington 1570 SPC 1570 2 73: P5/2REG/73E Parish Register has not survived
Will & Admin of John BURNE or BYRNE of Fordington 1570 SPC 1570 2 74: P5/2REG/74A & B Parish Register has not survived
Will of William ANTHONYE of Fordington, Dorset 07 July 1572 PROB 11/54 Parish Register has not survived+ PCC=1572 Anthony, William, Fordington, Somerset 24 Daper
Will of John OLIVER of Fordington 1573 P5/3REG/17A Parish Register has not survived
Will of Richard GARLAND of Fordington 1573 SPC 1573 3 18: P5/3REG/18C Parish Register has not survived
Will of Elizabeth HAYDES alias BARNES of Fordington 1573 SPC 1573 3 19: P5/3REG/19D Parish Register has not survived
Will of Alice RASKER [not PASKER?] Widow of Fordington 1573 SPC 1573 3 19: P5/3REG/19B Parish Register has not survived
Will + Inventory of Thomas BELMAN of Fordington 1573 SPC 1573 3 19: P5/3REG/19A + P5/1573/6 Parish Register has not survived
Will of Eleanor [Elinor] TUCKER Widow of Fordington 1573 SPC 1573 3 80: P5/3REG/30A Parish Register has not survived
Will of Helen [Ellen] WILLS Widow of Fordington 1573 SPC 1573 3 19: P5/3REG/19C Parish Register has not survived
Will of John COZENS or COSENS Junior of Fordington 1573 SPC 1573 3 18: P5/3REG/18D Parish Register has not survived
2 Letters of Adminsitration for the estate of George HORDE [both cancelled] 28 Nov 1573 & 1st Dec 1573 OPC PCC Admons Folios 39 and 40 Grantee Florence HORDE relict [cancelled]
Will of William DOWNTON, Yeoman of Fordington, Dorset 27 July 1574 PROB 11/56 Parish Register has not survived + PCC record shows:- 1574 Downton, William, yeoman, Fordington, Dorset 31 Martyn
Will & Inventory of John BIRD or BYRDE 1575 SPC 1575 3 18: P15/187 + P5/3REG/68B Parish Register has not survived
Letter of Administration for the estate of Leonard SERGEAUNT [SERGEANT] of Fordington in Dorset 22 Jun 1585 OPC PCC Admons Folio 78 Grantee Simon SPARKE, clothier of Winsham Somerset Creditor
Will & Inventory of Eleanor WHITE of Fordington 1576 SPC 1576 3 82: P53REG/82B +P5/1576/71 Parish Register has not survived
Will of Robert WHITE of Fordington 1576 [Admin 1577] SPC 1576 3 82: P15/188 + P5/3REG/82A Parish Register has not survived
Will & Inventory of Agnes WHITE Widow of Fordington 1576 SPC 1576 3 81: P5/3REG/81C +P5/1576/70 Parish Register has not survived
Will of Roger COSSEN or Cossyn of Fordington, Dorset 10 February 1578 PROB 11/60 See Burial Registers for 1577 badly damaged may have been buried 24 Jan 1577 Note: PCC= 1577 Cosin, Cossen, Roger, Fordington, Dorset 6 Langley
Will & Admin + Inventory of Robert BARTLETT of Fordington 1579 SPC 1579 3 124: P5/3REG/124B + P5/1579/8 See Burial Registers for 1578 Shows:- Robt [Robert] BARTLET a middle aged man was buried the xvijth? [17th?] of March ---
Will of Henry JOLIFF or JOLYFF of Fordington 31 January 1581 PCC/PROB 11/63 PCC= 1580 Joliff, Jolyff, Henry, Fordington, Poxwell, Dorchester, Litton, Dorset 3 Darcy: Parish Register has not survived
Administration & Inventory of Richard PORTER of Fordington Husbandman 1581[Admin 1582] SPC Inv 1581 4 29: P15/190 + P5/4REG/29A Parish Registers 1579 - 1584 have not survived
Will with Administration & Inventory of William BROOME [BOONNE] or [BOONE] of Fordington 1581 [Admin 1582] SPC 1581 4 28: P15/189 +P5/4REG/28C Parish Registers 1579 - 1584 have not survived
Will of Henry JOLIFF or Jolyff of Fordington, Dorset 31 January 1581 PROB 11/63 Parish Registers 1579 - 1584 have not survived
Inventory of Robert TAPP of Fordington 1582 SPC Inv 1582 4 36: P5/4REG/35B + P5/1582/64 Parish Registers 1579 - 1584 have not survived
Will of John WINSOR [WINDSOR] Senior of Fordinton 1583 SPC 1583 4 6 : P5/4REG/64B + P51583/38 Parish Registers 1579 - 1584 have not survived [Note:- Summary of Will provided by L.Elkins-Schmitt Aug 2012:- My body to be buryed wthin the bury all? of ffordington aforesayd : Family mentioned: sonne John Windsor one aker of wheate, sonne Roger Windsor left? aker of barley, sonne Will’m Windsor a heiffer?,  dawghter Asabell/Isabell?, dawghter Agnes one aker of barley, dawghter Tomasine Talbott halfe an aker of barley, Alice Windsor the dawghter of the above named John Windsor, David Talbott sonne of the above named Tomasine Talbott, Willm Windsor sonne of the above named Willm Windsor my greatest brasse pott, Alice Windsor my wife my whole and only Executrix, : Neighbors & Overseers: Roger Keate, Henry Chomte? : Others mentioned Alice Boyes the dawghter of Thomas Boyes, Richard Boyes the sonne of the above named Thomas Boyes a child lambe?, John Chubb the Curatt?, Leonarde Millar the sonne of Willm Millar a Child Shepe :  Witness: John Marshe? Curatt? : Administration by Alice Windsor the relict and executrix of the last will and testament of John Windsor late of the pyhe of ffordington husbandman
Will of Harry CHOWNTE, Husbandman of Fordington, Dorset 30 May 1584 PROB 11/67 Parish Register has not survived PCC= 1584 Chownte, Harrye, Fordington, Dorset 4 Watson
Will of Thomas TOOP of Fordington 1585 SPC 1585 4 104: P5/4REG/104C Parish Register for 1584 & 1st half of 1585 has not survived
Administration of Agnes PORTER of Fordington 1586 [1859?] SPC A 15864 129; P5/4REG/129A + P5/1588/51 See Burial Registers for 1586 Shows:- Agnes PORTER was buried the xxiiij [24th] daye of Aprill Ano ---1586
Will & Admin of John SERVANT of Fordington 1587 SPC 1587 4 155: P5/4REG/155A + P5/1587/35 See Burial Registers for 1587 Shows:- John SERVANT was buried the xxvijth [27th] of the same month Ano 1587
Will of John TUCKER of Fordington 1588 SPC 1588 5 22: P5/5REG/22A See Burial Registers for 1588 Shows:- John TUCKER younger was buried the vijth [7th] daye of Maye Ano---1588
Will & Administration of Ann [Annyce] PORTER of Fordington 1588 SPC A. 1588 5 23: P5/5REG/23C PR No Trace of Burial - could this be Agnes PORTER see 1586
Will & Admin of William COLLINS of Fordington 1588 SPC 1588 5 23: P5/5REG/23A PR See Burial Registers for 1588 shows burial William COLLINS 3rd August 1588 also "Elizabeth wife of William COLLINS being buried 25 May 1588"
Will & Inventory of Robert BARNES of Fordington 1588 SPC 1588 5 8: P15/191: P5/5REG/8A See Burial Registers for 1588 Shows Robert Barnes was buried 27th March 1588
Will of Ambrose HUNT of Fordington

[Note:- See Burial Registers for 1587 Shows:- Ambrose HUNT an olde man was buried the xxvjth [26th] daye of December Ano---1587]

[Note:- Link to an image of Will and more information about this family]		 1588 Dated 06 Nov 1586

Proved 17 Oct 1588

SPC 1588 5 22: P5/5REG/22B		 HUNT - In ther name of God Amen: The 6th day of November in the year of our Lord God one thousand five hundred four score and six
I Ambrose HUNT of Fordington being sick in body but of good and perfect remembrance do make this my last Will and testament in manner and form following.

First and principally I give and bequeath my soul into the hands of almighty god my creator saviour and merciful redeemer and my body to be buried within the churchyard in Fordington in Christian burial untill the resurrection

Item: I give to the poor of my parish xijd [12 pence]
Item: I give to Mr RUSSELL for making this my testament xijd [12 pence]
Item: I give to Elizabeth HUNT my goddaughter vjd [11 pence]
Item: I give and bequeth to my five daughters Anne, Margaret, Alice, Christian, and Dorothy each of them three bushel of wheat and six bushel of barley all which portions my will is that they be paid within five years next after my decease and in manner and form following my daughter Dorothy to have paid her the three bushel of wheat & six bushel of Barley being her portion the first year to Christian next to Alice next to Anne next and to Margaret her portion of wheat and Barley the last year
Item: I give and bequeath to John HUNT my sonne my horses, corts [carts] and plow with all their appliances and implements whatsoever, the table board the great brass pot and all the lumber about the house
Item: I give and bequeath to Christian my daughter the great pan.
Item: I give and bequeath to Dorothy the second best brass pot and a heifer in blackmore
Item: To the three children of William Fflamborde of Armitage to either of them I geve a sheep
Itm: To Tomas & Marie HUNT my sonnes children I give to each of them a sheep
The rest of my goods both moveable and unmoveable I give and bequeath to Elizabeth my wife & John HUNT my son whome I make my sole executor of this my last will and testament These being witnesses Mr TAPP William WATERS
Will & Inventory + account of William COSENS Senior of Fordington 1589 SPC 1589 5 68: P5/5REG/68C + P5/1589/12 Parish Register has not survived
Will of Gabriel FISHER of Fordington 1591 +1592 + 1597 SPC 1591 5 137: P5/1592/33 + P5/5REG/137B Parish Register badly damaged
Will of Ralph WILLIS of Fordington Husbandman 1591 SPC 1591 5 100: P5/1591/78 + P5/5REG/100A Parish Register badly damaged
Will of Thomas WINSOR Senior of Fordington Husbandman 1591 SPC 1591 : P5/1591/79 + P5/5REG/99D Parish Register badly damaged [Note:- Summary of Will provided by L.Elkins-Schmitt Aug 2012:- 20th April One thousand ffyve hundred ffower score and eleven to be buried in the churchyard of ffordington: to the poore of ffordington: Family Mentioned: Thomas my sonne half my living and howse rooms during the life of Katherine my wife to paye halfe my debts; sonne Thomas & wife Katherine to be executers : Others mentioned: Thomas Tapp one acre of wheat to be paid him att Michaelmas, John Winsor the second, Elizabeth Winsor: Witnesses Richard Russele, Nicholas Winsor, John Hunt with others. Inventory of Thomas Winsor Senr deceased of fforington husbandman made by Richard Russel, John Winsor, Thomas Ribes? and John Cussen on 5 May 1591 Probate July 1591 to Thomas Winsor]
Will of Agnes BARNE or Barnes of Fordington, Dorset

PR Ref to an Agnes BRYNE? PR badly damaged 		Dated 28 Dec 1590
Proved 17 June 1591		 PROB 11/77 PCC= 1591 Barnes, Barne, Agnes, Fordington, Dorchester, Dorset 46 Sainberbe WILL: To be buried in the churchyard at Fordington: To the poor of F 3s; To the poor alms folke of Dorchester 10s; to the prisoners at the goal of Dorchester 10s; To Johane YOUNG the daughter of Roger YOUNG of Alton now dwelling with me the sum of £5 to be delivered to her on her day of marriage if she so long live; if she died to her sister Agnes YOUNG : Bequest I give unto the same Johane Young my best cofer ; I give to Edith INSTER the daughter of Ralph INSTER £5 the cupboard in the hall the greatest candlesticksaving one and one platter of the middle sortto remain to her use until the time of her age of 21 or her day of marriageIf she die my will is that her brother Roger INSTER shall have that portionAlso I give unto Roger INSTER the son of Ralph INSTER my best cow and 20 shillings when 21 Also I give unto Mary INSTER the wife of Ralph INSTER my best featherbed and my little skillett Item I give unto Roger YOUNG of Alton my grey nagg and to Agnes his daughter a kerchief the greatest candlestick and greatest platterItem I give unto my sister Katherine HIBBARTS of Dorchester a canvas hordcloath and forty shillings; To Robert BRYNE the elder and Katherine his wife after him and after their days to Robert BRYNE their son a cow . I give to John KEATE of Weymouth all my household stuff now being in my houseat Dorchester Item I give unto John STALLINGTON my greatest crocke Also I give unto Richard MYNTERN of Plush my best crocke Also I give unto Roger WYNSOR of Fordington Soull?? and all things thereto belonging Also I give to Margery CORBYN of Dorchester 10s; Also I give to Christopher WHITTLE 5s: And to Alice PEERE a fine sheet; Item I give to a poor kinswoman of mine commonly called Ellen of Dorchester my worst gown my worst pettycoat and a cofer Lastly I give to every of my godchildren to whom is nothing already bequeathed some part of my pewter and brass vessels yet not given at the discretion of my overseers The Rest I give unto the poor people of Fordington and do ordaine in theior names Christopher WHITTLE Vicar of Fordington my executor Overseers John ADYN and John WATTS of Dorchester Witnesses Christopher Whittle John ADYN Senior; John WATTS Roger WYNSTER and others
Administration & Inventory of Margaret BURD Widow of Fordington 1592 P5/1592/10 + P5/5REG/143A Parish Register has not survived
Will & Inventory of Morgan [or Marian] BASCOMBE Widow of Fordington 1592 SPC 1592 5 143: P5/1592/11 + P5/5REG/143D Parish Register has not survived
Will & Inventory of Elizabeth [or Isabel] HUNT Widow of Fordington

Link to image of her will and more information about her family

Parish Register has not survived [Note:- The widow of Ambrose HUNT ]		 1594

 Dated 31 Apr 1589

Proved 19th July 1594

SPC 1594 6 62: P5/1594/39 + P5/6REG/62B

In the name of God Amen the tenth day of April in the 31st year of the reign of our sovereign Lady Elizabeth by the grace of God of England, France and Ireland; Queen defender of the faith; I Elizabeth HUNT of ye Parish of Fordington in the County Dorset Widow do make this my last Will and Testament in manner and form following

First and before all things I give and bequeath my soul into the hands of Almighty God trusting to be saved by faith, and my body to be buried within the parish churchyard of Fordington aforesaid in Christian burial

Item: I give and bequeath unto my daughter Christian HUNT a peck pan, a little Cadron? of agrarte?) and all my clothes belonging to my bed, linen and woollen

Item: I give and bequeath unto her an acre of wheat and an acre or barley; half to be paid this year and the other half next year and to the said Christian I give a crocke of a gallon, a sheet and my best cerchefe? [handkerchief].

Item: I give and bequeath to Alice FLAMBORD iiij [4] bushels of Barley a neckerchief and my best apron

Item: I give and bequeath to Thomas HUNT iij [3] bushels of barley

Item: I give and bequeath to Ambrose HUNT ij [2] bushels of wheat and a crocke of half a quart

Item: I give and bequeath to Margaret TAPP a platter

Item: I give and bequeath to Joan HUNT my second best kerchief

Item: I give and bequeath unto the three children of Alice FLAMBORED to each of them a kerchief

The rest of my goods and chattles not given nor bequeathed I do give and bequeath unto John HUNT my son whom I make my executor of this my last Will and Testament these being witnesses William CORNISH and Robert RASKAR with others
Will & Inventory of William CRIMELL Senior of Fordington 1595 SPC 1595 6 106: P5/1595/14 + P5/6REG/106A Parish Register has not survived
Will & Inventory + Account of William WILLS [WILLES] of Fordington 1595 SPC 1595 6 109: P5/1595/49 + P5/6REG/?? Parish Register has not survived
Will & Inventory + tuition Bond of William WHITE of Fordington 1595 SPC 1595 6 109: P5/1595/50 + P5/6REG/109B Parish Register has not survived
Will & Inventory + Tuition Bond of Reynold THORNE of Fordington 1596 SPC 1596 6 150: P5/1596/65 + P5/6REG/150A PR not survived but His wife Maria was buried 27 Feb 1585 & his son John 15 Apr 1596 & daughter Alce 21 Jun 1588 in Fordington
Administration of Richard STACY or STARY of Fordington 1597 SPC A 1597 6 168: P5/1597/98 + P5/6REG/168A Parish Register has not survived
Letter of Administration for the estate of Nicholas HEUVILL [HENVILL] to Agnes HEUVILL 03 Feb 1596/7 OPC Admons PCC p197 Grantee Agnes HENVILL relict : (referred for computation by judge, for lack of funds),
Will of John Wynson or WINSOR of Fordington, Dorset
Parish Register has not survived 		Dated 14 Mar 1597
Proved 08 May 1598		 PROB 11/91 PCC= 1598 Windsor, Winsor, John, the younger, Fordington, Dorset 46 Lewyn MEMORANDUM : John WYNSOR the younger of Fordington within the peculiar jurisdiction of Saraum & being sick of body but of perfect mind remembrance died in the presence of the witnesses hereunder named dclared his last will and trestament in manner and form following First: he did give and bequeath unto and towards the reparation sof the church of Fordington two sheep; And all the residue of his goods and chattles moiveable and unmoveable whatsoever his debts and funerals paid and discharged he did give and bequeath to Christian his wife whom he did also make his executrix These being witnesses vizt John COZENS his mark ; William WYNSOR his mark
Will of Henry VINSON of Fordington, DorsetParish Register has not survived Dated 14th Apr 1598
Proved 19 June 1598		 PROB 11/91PCC= 1598 Vinson, Henry, Fordington, Dorset 47 Lewyn WILL: Bequest Alice my wife all the sheep with £30 of which £20 remains in the hands of John LAWRENCE of Dorchester and £10 in the hands of William CROSSE of Mapowder + house Etc: Bequest to Mr ROWE 6s 8d to preach at my funeral. Alice wife executrix; Overseers William Cross and John Lawrence who are given 3s 4d eachWitnesses Ralph Kewe Minister John Lawrence Mary Symons Mary Inster [Note A Ralph KEWE was Rector of Turnworth 1612-1642]
Will of John WHITE Senior of Fordington 1600 SPC 1600 6 245: P5/1600/76 + P5/6REG/245C Parish Register has not survived
Administration of Christian HUNT of Fordington

Parish Register has not survived [Note:- The daughter of Ambrose HUNT -see Will 1588- and Elizabeth HUNT See Will 1594 - Link to more information about this family]		 17 July 1600 SPC A. 1600 6 246: P5/1600/30 + P5/6REG/246 HUNT: Decimo Septimo die mensis July Anno Dm Millime Sexcente simo [My latin is not good enough to give a full transcription but in essence it states:-

'HUNT: The 17th day of July in the year of our Lord 1600 administration was granted for the estate of Christian HUNT deceased of Fordington to Johannis [John} HUNT of Fordington in the County of Dorset' - It also refers to 'William BARNES of the same place and County Husbandman' so they may have been given joint administration but the document needs a better translation than I can give it. I also note that William BARNES wife named Marie died at Fordington being buried there on 11th Jan 1587/8.

Will of Agnes HENSILL or HEVILL OR HENVILL Widow of Fordington 1603 SPC 1603 7 62: P5/1603/33 + P5/7REG/62B PR No Trace of Burial
Will of John INGRAM of Fordington 1603 SPC 1603 7 65: P5/1603/44 + P5/7REG/62C PR No Trace of Burial
Tuition Bond for Joan KILLING of Fordington 1603 P5/1603/46 Tuition Bond only
Will of Robert COSENS of Fordington, Dorset Dated 4 Apr 1604
Proved 07 May 1604		 PROB 11/104 See Burial Registers for 1603 refers to Robertus COSSENS sepult decimo [decimus?]die Aprilis [Robert COSSENS buried 10th day of April] WILL: To be buried in the church at Fordington: To Cathedral Church of Sax 2s; to church of Fordington 6s 8d; Lands in Dorchester to Luce my daughter + £60 if she marry with consent of overseers & executor or at the age of 28 in 2 instalments; Bequest to Agnes BASCOMBE my daughter £20; bequest to John BASCOMBE daughter Agnes son £5 ; Bequest to Elinor my daughter Margaret CHILDE one heifer yearling bullock and twoewes and two lambs; to poor of Fordington 10s; Bequest to daughter Margaret my Mazer dishbound with silver and 4 silver spoons my furnace pan and one other of my best pans my best crocke the cubbord and the tableboard in the hall the joined stoolchest in the chamber I lkive in mt cart with the wheels and cart harness and plogh harness but all these before given to remin in the house in the custody and use of my executor so long as she live; To daughters Agnes and Luce to either of them 4 silver spoons each and my will is that all glass windows shall remain in the house ; Christian my wife Executrix: Appoint Friend Roger KETE gentleman and James GOULD and Robert FORD my son in law and William TUCKER Overseers Witnesses Robert COSENS his mark; Roger KEATE; James GOULD his mark; William TICKER his mark and William SPERING
Will of William RUSKER [RASKER] the elder of Fordington, Dorset [Note:- See Burial Registers for 1604 Show William Rasker was buried Jan 1604 Dated 5 Jan 1604
Proved 08 May 1605]		 PROB 11/105 + PCC 1605 Rasker, William, the elder, Fordington, Dorset 32 Hayes Will of William RASKER the Elder of Fordington: Dated 5th Jan 1604/5: To be buried in the churchyard at Fordington in Christianlike burial: To parish church 3s.4d : To the poor 4s: to 3 sons William; Christopher and Robert £20 each; To Joane HUNT Widow my daughter £20 to be paid her half 1 year after his death and half at 2 years; Alice my daughter £20 at age 21; Bequest to Ambrose, Robert, John and Thomas HUNT sons of my said daughter Joane HUNT one ewe and one lamb each; To John RASKER, Faith MOODYE and Margery RASKER children of my brother Robert RASKER 1 chilver sheep each; Rest to wife Katherine Executrix Neigbours and friends Anthony BARNES; my brother Robert RASKER; Edward JOHNSON; and my son William RASKER to be Overseers; House in which he dwells to be purchased for use of his sons Christopher & Robert ; Cottage lately bought of Thomas FFORTE to benefit of son Robert he to procure the same from Mr CHURCHILL ; Witnesses John KINGSTON; Mr Edward JOHNSON; Anthony BARNES; Robert RASKER; William BASCOMBE Robert READ: Probate granted at London by Robert Master Doctor at Law 7th May 1605
Letter of Administration for the estate of Peter SAVAGE or SAVADGE of Fordington 22 Jan 1605/6 OPC Dorset Admons Folio PCC p27 Grantee Mary SAVAGE Relict : PR No Trace of Burial
Will of Peter Moodye or MOODY, Malster of Fordington, Dorset
PR= No trace of burial: 		Dated 1 Jan 1615?
19 July 1606		 PROB 11/108
Also PCC 1606 Moody, Moodye, Peter, malter, Fordington, Dorset 55 Stafforde 		WILL: To Poor of Fordington 4s; To the church at Fordington and the ringers at my burial 3s & 4d; To Richard TUCKE 10s; To my brother {i.e. brother in law] John RASKER and Margery to either oif them 20s; Cousin Alce [i.e. Alice] Rasker 10s; To god children Hugh Haggard and maries daughter to either of them 2s; to my daughter Elioner MODYE £20; If daughter dies half to wife Faith MODY other half to William TUCKE ChildrenJohn Rasker and Margery RaskerAppoints father Robert Rasker Richard Russell Clerke and William Clouter overseers Rest to wife Faith appointed executrix.
Will & Administration Bond of William WHITE of Fordington 1607 SPC 1607 8 108: P5/8REG/108A See Burial Registers for 1607 Shows:- William WHITE buried the thirtieth of October 1607
Will of Elizabeth WHITE Widow of Fordington 1607 SPC 1607 8 107: P5/1607/57 + P5/8REG/107B See Burial Registers for 1607 Shows:- Elizabeth WHITE widdowe buried 5th November 1607
Will of Robert WHITE Clerk of Fordington 1607 SPC 1607 8 108: P5/8REG/108B + P5/1607/58 See Burial Registers for 1607 Shows:- Robert WHITE was buried the xiiii [14th] day October 1607
Will & Inventory of William WINSOR of Fordington 1609 SPC 1609 8 165: P5/1609/87 + P5/8REG/165A PR for 1609-1613 have not survived but See Burial Registers 1607 there is a burial of a Wm Winsor 25 Feb 1607] [Note:- Summary of Will provided by L.Elkins-Schmitt Aug 2012:- Family Mentioned: sonne Anthonie Winsor 40 shillings to be paid at time of his apprentice, Elizabeth daughter of John Winsor one Sheepe?, sonne William Winsor one of my best Sheepe, daughter Catherine, three other children of my said brother John Winsor viz John, Thomas and Luce, wife Elizabeth my sole executrix: Others mentioned: Robert Winsor, Joane Talbote?, Joan Adams, William Wimfrey my godchild one of my best Sheepe : Witnesses: Johem Kingson (signed), John Winsor Senior (his mark): Inventory of William Wynsor late of ffordington deceased taken by John Wynsor and John Lawrence? August 1609: Probate Sept 1609 by William Winsor
Will & Administration with Inventory of Joan HUNT Widow of Fordington Dated 29 May 1609
 SPC 1609 8 165: P5/1609/40 + P5/8REG165C Parish Register has not survived [Note:- The widow of John HUNT (d.1604) Husbandman of Fordington - Follow link for her marriage and more information about her family - Also this link to transcription of her will dated 29th May 1609.Bequests are to Elizabeth her daughter and three sons Robert, John and Thomas - Also see Will of Christopher RASKER in 1613 below who was her brother]
Will of John BARNES of Fordington 1609 SPC 1609 8 163: P5/1609/3 + P5/8REG/163B Parish Register has not survived
Administration & Inventory of Christopher RASKER of Fordington 1613 SPC A. 1613 9 89: P5/1613/60 + P5/9REG/89A Parish Register has not survived [Note:- Brother of Joan RASKER (d.1609) the wife of John HUNT (d.1604) and son of William RASKER the elder. See Joan's will above dated 29th May 1609 and his fathers 2nd marriage in 1586]
Will of Joane CROSSE, Widow late of Dorchester & now of Fordington, Dorset

PR has not survived: 		Dated 23 Sep 1613
Proved26 November 1613		 PROB 11/122
PCC shows:-1613 Crosse, Joane, widow, late of Dorchester, now of Fordington, Dorset 100 Capell 		WILL: To be buried in the churchyard at St Peters to which church 40s; To the poor of Dorchester £3 to be distributed by William Joliffe ; To the Alms people in Dorchester 3s 4d ; Unto Mary CRIBB my old bedand bolster; To katherin GALPIN 10s and my gown; To Hester GALPIN little brass crocke : To Robert GALPIN 5 children 13 yards of buffat at 2s a yard to be divided between them; Unto Robert Galpins son Thomas £3 at age 21; To Robert Galpins 4 daughters £3 each at age 28; Legacies to them to remain in hands of Humphrey Joliffe & William Joliffe my Overseers until payable; To the poor of Dorchester 20 shillings a year for 7 years; To John MIDLANE £3; To church at Fordington 6s; To the poor of Fordington 6s; To Executor and Overseers for the use and behoof of Thomas Galpin; Elnor Galpin; Annie Galpin; Lester Galpin and Jane Galpin children of my kinsman Robert Galpin Smith all my house and shop in Dorchester called the Bowe All the Rest and Residue to Richard WARRIN of Fordington Husbandsmen who is also made executor Witnessed Anthoni Barnes Sen and John Trottell
Edward SPRAGUE Born 1576c died 1614 Upway Dorset but names children Alice married Richard Eames in Fordington; Ralph Sprague married Johanna Warren fordington and William married Millicent Eames from Fordington after emigration to New England [See Transcription of Will] 1614 Will of Edward Sprague available at National Archives Documents on line Ref PROB 11/124 Edward's will was written on 6 June 1614 and probate granted on 13 October 1614, with the records residing in the Prerogative Court of Canterbury. The will was devised primarily to his wife and six children. However, he left 10s. to the poor of Upway and another 10s. to the church in Upway. His will specifically names his family as follows: "Ralphe Sprague my eldest son"; "my eldest daughter Alice Sprague"; "Edward Sprague my second sonne"; "Richard Sprague my third sonne"; "Xpofer [Christopher] Sprague my fowrth sonne"; "William Sprague my youngest sonne" and "Christian Sprague my wife"[5]. Of his children, only Ralph, Richard and William migrated to New England.
Will of Henry ANNETT of Fordington, Dorset

See Burial Registers for 1614 Shows:- May 16th Henrie ANNETS husbandman [i.e. farmer] Buried: 		Dated 12 May 1614
Proved 09 July 1614		 PROB 11/124
PCC shows:- 1614 Annett, Henry, Fordington, Dorchester, Dorset 87 Lawe 		Will: To the church in Fordington 5s; to poor 3s & 4d ; John ANNET my uncle owes me £20 to be recovered by executrix to pay £10 to brother Robert ANNET; £3 each to my sisters Joane and Julian : To godson John SHEPARDE the son of Lawrence SHEPARDE of Dorchester 20 shillings to be paid 1 month afetr decease of executrix; Rest to Agnes his wife who is appointed executrix : Loving friends Roger KETE gent and James INGRAM Overseers Witnesses Roger KETE James INGRAM
Administration of John WILLS of Fordington 1616 SPC A 1616 9 180: P5/1616/86 + P5/9REG/180A PR most of 1616 has not survived.
Will of Richard PROWER, Yeoman of Fordington, Dorset

PR has not survived: 		Dated 8 Apr 1616
23 Jan 1617		 PROB 11/129
PCC shows:- 1617 Prower, Richard, yeoman, Fordington, Dorset 1 Weldon		 MEMORANDUM: Nuncupative Will: To his son John PROWER an annuity of £4 and 10 shillings by the year due and owing unto him the said testator by one Solomon HARRIS for and during the term of the natural life of the said Solomon HARRIS; Item he gave and bequested unto his son Roger PROWER his three children namley Roger PROWER, John PROWER and mARGARET prower Forty shillings unto each of them; He gave and bequested unto Robert & Joane the son and daughter of Henry TAPPE 20 shillings each to be paid unto their father Henry TAPPE Witness Willus JONES Cleric
Will of Christian COSENS or COZENS Widow of Fordington 1619 SPC 1619 10 57: P5/1619/46 + P510REG/57B See Burial Registers for 1619 shows:- Aprill 28 Christian COSENS wydowe was buried 1619
Will of Simon GORTLEY of Fordington [No trace of a burial] 31 Oct 1619 Notes and Queries for Somerset and Dorset, 1888-1899, 1905-1906 Folio 41 Folio 41 Simon GORTLEY of Fordington died intestate administration granted to John GORTLEY his brother 31st Oct 1619
Will of Harbart [Herbert] PELHAM of Fordington [Note:- Buried St Georges Church 21st April 1620 by Rev Edward Pele] 27 May 1620 Notes and Queries for Somerset and Dorset, 1888-1899, 1905-1906 Folio 69 Administrations on page 51 of Notes and Queries published 1893 : The Estate of Harbart PELHAM of Fordington granted 27th May 1620 to his son Harbart PELHAM with consent of his relict Elizabeth [Note:- See Comments about his family under my account of the life of Rev Edward PELE Vicar of St Georges Church Fordington
Will of Roger KETE or KEETE, Gentleman of Fordington, Dorset

[Note:- See Burial Registers for 1620 shows:- June 5 Roger KEATE gent [gentleman] was buried ]		 Dated 15 Mar 1619/20
Codicil 09 Apr 1620
Proved 05 July 1620		 PROB 11/136 [ Note:- Abstract of Wills PCC Somerset House Register Soame 1620 published by the New England Historical society Boston 1904 PCC = 1620 Keate, Kete, Roger, gent., Fordington, Gloucester 71 Soame : WILL: To be buried at Fordington near the chancel door under trhe tombstone there; kinswoman Millicent wife of William TURNER, and Luce SEAGER daughter of John SEAGER; debts due from John Winsor; Roger Turner, son of said Millicent (ubder 21) ; house etc Fordington in possession of William ATKYNS and Agnes his wife, my lease thereof from Mr Robert YOUNG;[Item: I give and bequeath unto my kinswoman Margery EMES wife of Anthony EAMES fortie shillings in money my best pewter charger with a plate one little standing bedstead in the little chamber at stayerhead my long coffer at stayerhead and a yarne coverlett :: And to Mark her son fortie shillings my underfeatherbed in my chamber over the parlour a feather bolster in the chamber at the stayerhead And to Thomas EAMES my godson of John EAMES ten shillings] Thomas Turner; Henry Howman, the elder; Alice wife of William Clarke ; kinswoman Vertue wife of Henry Howman; the children of Millicent Turner, Henry Howman and Anthony EAMES (under 21) ; Henry Howmanthe elder his fine purchase of reversions of my copyholds; Anne Buckler, widow; Henry Howman son of said Henry; Alice Howman daughter of said Henry; term of years in burgage in All Saints Parish Dorchester, in tenancy of Edward Dashwood; henry Garrettand Alice his wife ; kinswoman Luce and Judith daughters of Richard Seager : Executors Humphrey Joiliffe Gent and William Spering Gent {Rogerum Keyte] Witnesses Richard Cosins; Roger Denys; John Foyle; Ralph Carbin [Copbin?] Richard Chountes (mark) Codicil 9th April 1620 Henry Howman, Anthony EAMES and Robert SEAGER ; Witnesses Ralph Carbin; Roger Denys; Richard Cosens Proved 5th June 1620
Will of Alice WELLS Widow of Fordington 1625 SPC 1625 10 188: P5/1625/04 + P5/10REG/188B See Burial Registers for 1624 Shows:- January 30 Alice WILLES widow was buried 1624
Will of Edward JOHNSON, Gentleman of Fordington, Dorset

See Burial Registers for 1624 Shows:- February 16 Edward JOHNSON gent [gentleman] was buried 1624: 		Dated 27 Jan 1624/5
Probate: 22 April 1625		 PROB 11/145
PCC shows:- 1625 Johnson, Edward, gent., Fordington, Dorset 41 Clarke 		WILL: (Long and complicated) To be buried in the Chancel in the church at Fordington under the great stone that lyeth entering into my seat there and towards the burial thereof in that place I do give the sum of six shillings and eight pence to the church or to Mr Pele vicar , To the church at Fordington 3 shillings and four pence more; To Mr Pele for such tithes duties and offerings 10 shillings; for preaching at his funeral 10 shillings; To Mr Tompkins his curate five shillings; unto James SEAGER the parish Clerk 2 shillings; To the three parish churches in Dorchester 2 shillings and six pence each; To the Free school in Dorchester 20 shillings to be paid into the hands of Mre Robert CHICKE [CHEEKE] Schoolmaster.: To each godchild 12 pence. To the Bedman for making my grave 12 pence; To the poor of Fordington 10 shillings; To my son Christopher Various items : To Katherine my daughter various items: To Margaret my youngest daughter : My wife to have use custody of all parcels & particulars of goods and such old stuff formerly given to my son and 2 daughters (with named exceptioons whilst she remains unmarried ; As to my daughter Dorothy etc + 20 shillings : Rest to wife: Mr William JOLIFFE; Mr William DERBY gent Gilbert Loder Gent William Lawrence Yeoman creditors : Reversion in Barnes Tenement to son: bind to Dorothy Barnet widow and William Barnes her son in law: Johane said Wife Executrix : Friends Mr William Deby of Dorchester gent; Gilbert Loder of Dorchester gent; William Lawrence of Dorchester Yeoman ; together with brother-in-law Robert Bidgood; Thomas Chounte & John Hellier to be his Overseers : Lastly I do beseech Mr John WHITE of Dorchester Minister and Preacher, >r Edward Clarke of Fordington Minister & Preacher, Mr Robert Clarke of Dorchester aforesaid schoolmaster & Mr Edward Pele minister & preacher of Fordington to be assistants to my said exectrix and overseers : Signed: Witnesses John Whittle; William Lawrence the mark of Robert Bidyegood; Thomas Chounte and Thomas Whittell
Will of Richard SEAGER of Fordington 1626 SPC 162610 198: P5/1626/44 + P5/10REG/198 See Burial Registers for 1625 Shows:- Dec: 24 Richard SEAGER was buried 1625
Letter of Administration for the estate of Robert BIDEGOOD of Fordington in Dorset 27 Apr 1629 OPC PCC Admons Folio 87 Grantee Catherine BIDEGOOD Relict
Will of John HUNT of Fordington, Dorset

[Note:- See Burial Registers for 1628 Shows March 5 John HUNT was buryed 1628: ]

[Note:- See John HUNT (c1595-1628) the son of John HUNT (d.1604) and Joan RASKER (d.1609) for backgroiund on his family		 Dated 20th Feb 1628

Proved 02 May 1629		 PROB 11/155

PCC shows:- 1629 Hunt, John, of Fordington, Dorset 42 Ridley

Note:- diff to find as not recorded against Dorset but against 'Sax' 		Will of Johannios HUNT of Fordington Bequests:- Body to Christian burial at Fordington; 2s to parson; to the poor of F 12pence;

to church in Fordington 2 shillings to be paid within 1 year after my decease
to the poor people of Fordington 12 pence
to daughter Johane HUNT £10 when aged 16; or if died to daughter Bridgett
to daughter Bridgett HUNT £10 at 16; or if died to daughter Johane
to godson Thomas WINSOR 1 chilver lamb worth 5/- to be delivered within a year;
to godson Ambrose HUNT 1 chilver lamb worth 5/- to be delivered within a year;
to godson John TOUCH the son of Lawrence TOUCH of Martinstown 1 chilver lamb worth 5/- to be delivered within a year;
to godson John STONE of Martinstown 20/- at 21 years;
to brother Ambrose HUNT 12 pence;
to brother Robert HUNT 12 pence;
to brother Thomas HUNT 12 pence;
to sister Elizabeth HUNT 12 pence;
to William RASKER the son of William RASKER the elder of Fordington 12 pence;
to Christopher RASKER the son of the said William 12 pence;
to Robert RASKER the son of the said William 12 pence;
REST bequeathed to Johan HUNT his wife also appointed executrix
Friends William RASKER and Ambrose HUNT of Fordington to be overseers Witnessed by John WEECH Henry HOLMAN and Robert HUNT
Administration of Robert BIDGEGOOD Clothier of Fordington 1631 SPC A 1631 12 82: P5/1631/10 + P5/1633/2 + P5/12REG/82B See Burial Registers for 1628 Shows:- March 23 Robert BIDGOOD sonne of Robert BIDGOOD was buryed but in 1628: PR for 1629 Missing
Will of Richard BISHOPP Husbandman of Fordington 1634 SPC 1634 12 22: P5/1634/22 + P5/12REG/292 See Burial Registers for 1633 Shows:- November 9 1633 Richard BISHOP was buried
Will of Philip FEARE Husbandman of Fordington 1634 SPC Pt2 1634 12 18: P5/1634/9 + P5/12REG/290B PR for 1634 Missing. Note:- Husbandman & Churchwarden of St Georges Church Fordington in 1618 & 1623. Had children possibly 1594, Grace 1604 another 1605 and examined by Sir Arthur Ashley JP 31 July 1617.
Letter of Administration for the estate of Jonathan PELHAM of Fordington in Dorset 02 May 1634 OPC PCC Admons Folio 27 Grantee Richard PEELE of St Benedict, Pauleswharfe, citizen & imbroder of London Creditor
Administration bond & Inventory of Hamlet or Hamnet WHITE of Fordington 1635 SPC Inv 1635 : P5/1635/97 See Burial Registers for 1633 Shows:- January 10 1633 Hamnet WHITE buried
Will of Alice WHITTLE Widow of Fordington 1635 SPC 1635 12 240: P5/1635/100 + P5/12REG/240B PR only shows :- Alice WHITE widdow was buried March 26th
Will of Thomas CHOUNTE of Fordington, Dorset

PR badly damaged no visible trace 1637 & 1636 Missing		 Dated 17 Feb 1636
Proved22 June 1637		 PROB 11/174

WILL: Towards reparation of Fordington church 6shillings; To Roger BATTEN who married my sisters daughter £30; To Jo: BARTLETT of Herringston my sisters son £10; To Margaret BUNN the now wife of William BUNN and to her children£50To John SEAGER my sisters son £100 To my Cousin Henry CHOUNT of sutton Pointe £10; & in the case of his death I give it to his son-in-law a glover in or about Ilminster; To Christian SLADE of this parish daughter in law to Jo: Ashe £3; To Mr William STRONGour now curate £50; I give to Richard CHURCHILL son of William Churchill deceased £5; All the rest to my well beloved willi (wife?) Joane CHOUNT also appointed executrix : Also appointed Mr William Strong; Owen Wallis and John BARTLETT to be Overseers to whom I give 10/- In the presence of William Strong; the mark of Edward Parker and George Hardy
  1638 P5/1638/113 PR no trace 1638; 1637 badly damaged; 1636 Missing
Will of Richard WARREN, Husbandman of Fordington, Dorset 03 May 1638 PROB 11/177 PR not in 1638 but almost certainly died in 1637 where PR is badly damaged --[See his Will dated 5th Dec 1636 with probate granted on 3rd May 1638]
Will of Robert BUNN Senior of Fordington 1639 SPC 1639 13 219: P5/1639/15 + P5/13REG/219B See Burial Registers for 1639 shows:- 1639 Robert BUN Buried Septem: 30th
Administration of Robert FRENCH or FREKE of Fordington 1641 SPC 1641 14 29: P5/1641/34 + P5/14REG/29A Parish Register has not survived
Will & Inventory of Henry HOWMAN Senior Yeoman of Fordington 1641 SPC 1641 14 27: P5/1641/41 + P5/14REG/27B Parish Register has not survived
Will of Richard CHOUNT of Fordington Husbandman 1641 SPC 1641 14 29: P5/1641/16 + P5/14REG/29B Parish Register has not survived
Will of John LAWRENCE of Fordington Yeoman 1641 SPC 1641 13 275: P5/1641/52 + P5/13REG/275B Parish Register has not survived
Administration of Edith BIRD of Fordington Widow 1642 SPC A 1642: P5/1642/4 + P5/14REG/48C Parish Register has not survived
Will of William LAWRENCE, Yeoman of Fordington, Dorset 19 June 1646 PROB 11/196 Parish Register has not survived: Probate by relict Christian and son John (Abstracts of PCC probates year books edited by John Matthew & George F Matthews BA pub 1906). Link to his widow Christian Lawrence's Will
Letter of Administration for the estate of Owen WALLYS of Fordington in Dorset 02 Jun 1647 OPC PCC Admons Folio 79 Grantee Catherine DOWNTON alias WALLYS widow relict
Will of George LYMBRY, Clothier of Fordington, Dorset 25 March 1654 PROB 11/235 Parish Register has not survived: PCC= Limbery, Lymbry, George, clothier, Fordington, Dors. 1654 136
Will of Leonard MILLER, Gentleman of Fordington, Dorset 14 September 1654 PROB 11/241 Parish Register has not survived: PCC= Miller, Leonard, sen., gent., Fordington, Dors. 1654 426
Will of Rachell CLARKE, Widow of Fordington, Dorset 05 August 1656 PROB 11/257 Parish Register has not survived: PCC= Clarke, Rachell, wid., Fordington, Dors. 1656 298
Will of Robert SEAGER, Husbandman of Fordington, Dorset
[Note:- Parish Register has not survived: PCC= Seager, Robert, husb., Fordington, Dors. 1659 47] 		Dated 10 Dec 1658
Proved 15 Feb 1659		 PROB 11/286 WILL: Bequest to Joane SEAGER and Johanna SEAGER my grandchildren with their fathers portion £200each at marriage or 21; To George APPLETREE my grandchild threescore pounds at 16 years; To Robert SEAGER and John SEAGER my grandchildren £30 eachat 21 years; to Robert SEAGER and John SEAGER my grandchildren my leases of Burton after my wife : To Johanna APPLETREE my daughter £100 within 6 months; To my daughter Johanna APPLETREE's two children £5 eachwithin 1 year; To my daughter Mary WILMOT £10 within 6 months ; To my daughter Mary WILMOT'3 3 children £5 each; To my son William SEAGER the living that I now live in immediately after the decease of my wife so if he doth assure to John SEAGER my grandchild the farthinghold: To Robert SEAGER my grandchild the living that William BUNN doth now live in to have it immediately after the decease of my wife. I appoint Tamsen SEAGER my wife to be full and whole executrix of this my last will and testament : I appoint Arthur Gouls; and Benjamin Gould and John Burger to see that this my will is fullfilled (i.e. Overseers) dated 10th Dec 1658
Will of Anthony PELHAM, Clerk of Fordington, Dorset 27 July 1659 PROB 11/294 Parish Register has not survived:His Will dated 29 April 1659 was proved 20 July 1659 and has been transcribed. [This is the son of Herbert Pelham by his 2nd wife Elizabeth West See the Biography of the Rev Edward Pele ].
Will & Inventory of William BARNES of Fordington Yeoman 1660 SPC 1660 1 2 :P15/2 Parish Register has not survived His Will is dated 20 July 1658 and Inventory 1st Dec 1660 both have been transcribed
Will of Edith BUNN of Fordington 1660 SPC 1660 1 1 : P15/1 Parish Register has not survived Her Will is dated 6th Oct 1654 and has been transcribed together with an inventory of goods
Will & Inventory of Tomasine WINDSOR of Fordington Widow 1661 SPC 1661 1 7 : P15/6 Parish Register has not survived Her Will is dated 20 Mar 1649 and has been transcribed together with an inventory of goods
Administration of George SALISBURY of Fordington 1661 SPC A 161 1 3 : P15/3 Parish Register has not survived. A Letter of Administration dated 16 Oct 1661 for his estate to his relict Susanna has been transcribed
Administration & Inventory of Robert BARTLETT of Fordington 1661 SPC A 1661 1 6 : P15/5 Parish Register has not survived A Letter of Administration dated 3rd Aug 1661 for his estate to his relict Jane with an Inventory have been transcribed
Inventory of Edward PARKER of Fordington 1661 SPC Inv 1661 1 5 : P15/4 Parish Register has not survived. An Inventory dated 17th Oct 1661 of his estate has been transcribed.
Will & Inventory of John RASKER of Fordington 1661 SPC 1661 1 8: P15/7 Parish Register has not survived His Will is dated 9th Dec 1661 with an Inventory have been transcribed
Will of Christian LAUERNES [Lawrence?] of Fordington Widow 1661 SPC 1661 1 4: Note: Wiltshire Archives has 1663 P15/9 Parish Register has not survived. Her Will is dated 20 Nov 1663 has been transcribed]
Administration & Inventory of Mary WINSOR Fordington Widow 1662 SPC A. 1662 : P5/1662/107 Parish Register has not survived [Note:- Summary of Will provided by L.Elkins-Schmitt Aug 2012:-Admin to Thomas Winsor, husbandman, of ffordington the naturall and lawful sonne of Mary Winsor, Widow late of fforington deceased. Dated 1662. Signed with the T mark of Thomas Winser Inventory taken by Will Bun and Henry Holman 4 November 1662 ]
Administration of Lawrence COOMBES of Fordington 1662 SPC A. 1662: P5/1662/27 Parish Register has not survived
Administration of John EMES or EAMES of Fordington 1662 SPC A 1662 : P5/1662/39 Parish Register has not survived [Notre:- See transcription of Letter of Administration in Oct 1662 and Inventory taken 17th Nov 1662]
Administration & Inventory of Philip BUNN of Fordington Husbandman 1662 SPC A1662 1 9: P15/8 Parish Register has not survived His Will dated 29th Sep 1662 has been transcribed + Letter of Administration given to his daughter Mary FROOME with obligations of Thomas Froome and William Bascombe - see transcriptions]
Will of Ambrose HUNT Senior of Fordington [Note:- Parish Register has not survived]

Link to more information about his family		 Dated
04 Dec 1661

Inventory dated
14 Dec 1661

Probate
3 Oct 1662		 SPC 1662 : P5/1662/64

In the name of God Amen the fourth day of December 1661 in the thirteenth year of the Reign of our Sovereign Lord King Charles the second by the grace of God King of England Scotland France and Ireland defender of the faith I Ambrose HUNT of Fordington in the County of Dorset being of presant memory thanks be to God therefore do make this my Last Will & Testament in manner and form following

First of all I commit my soul into the hands of the eternal god my maker and unto Jesus Christ my bonly saviour and redeemer by whose death and passion I hope to be saved and my body to be buried in the parish Churchyard of Fordington

Impremis first of all I give unto John HUNT one shilling

Item: I give to my son Ambrose one shilling [Note:- Ambrose HUNT (1624-1681)]

Item: I give unto Jone WHILT my daughter one shilling

Item: I give my son William HUNT one shilling

Item: I give to my daughter Tamsen MIDLEN one shilling [Note:- Should be Tamasine MEADWAY as she married William MEADWAY at FStG 22nd Apr 1679]

Item: I make my wife Mary HUNT full and whole executor [i.e. executrix] of all my goods together that god hath blessed me withall of this my last Will and Testament

In Witness whereof I have here unto set my hand and seal the day and year above mentioned. The mark of Ambrose HUNT of Fordington

Witness the mark of John WINSOR and signature of Robert BRIFFEN

Probate of the written testament of Ambrose HUNT of Fordington 3rd day of October 1662

Inventory of the goods and chattles of Ambrose HUNT of Fordington the 14 day of December 1661 praised by Thomas TAP and Mathias RASKER. In the Hallway praised one tableboard; and a little tableboard and 6 joined stools with 2 little stools14s 1d: More in the Hall: one cubboard 11 pewter dishes at £1.1s.0d Item 5 candle sticks 1 bowl 2 salts 2s.3d; one small furnace pan; 3 small brass pans; a large crockes, a posnet; one skillet £1.9s.4d 5 chargers £0.5s.2d ; 2 Crockes, one tosten eyen [toasting iron] one frying pan, adiron, Rocke one pair of tongs, 8 dishes a pair of ---------+ lot more not transcribed
Inventory of Richard INGRAM of Fordington 1662 SPC Inv 1662 : P5/1662/69 Parish Register has not survived
Administration & Inventory of Thomas FORD of Fordington 1662 SPC A 1662 : P5/1662/46 Parish Register has not survived - See Transcription of Letter of Administration with Inventory & entry in 1688 below
Will of Richard HACKMAN of Fordington, Dorset 01 February 1662 PROB 11/307 Parish Register has not survived
Will of Thomas KINGTON, Clothier of Fordington, Dorset 24 August 1663 PROB 11/312 Parish Register has not survived
Will of Eleanor [Elinor] HACKHAM of Fordington widow 1664 SPC 1664 1 10: P15/10 See Burial Registers for 1664 :'Elinor HACHAM Widow was buried the 27th of November 1664 Her Will is dated 15 Nov 1664 and Inventory 30th Dec 1664 & both have been transcribed]
Administration bond and inventory of John WINDSOR of Fordington (To his widow Ursula and son John) 15 November 1664 SPC A 1664 1 11: P15/11 John WINZAR was buried in St Georges churchyard on the 16 of May 1664. This Letter of Administration to his widow Ursula has been transcribed
Administration & Inventory of Lucy EVANS or Luce EAMES of Fordington Widow 1665 SPC A 1665: P5/1665/29: P5/1665/29 See Burial Registers for 1665 :Lewse [Lucy] EAMES was Buried the 11 of May 1665 and transcription of Letter of Administration for her estate to her son Jonathan EAMES issued 24 July 1665 with an Inventory clearly taken when he husband died dated 17 Nov 1662.
Administration of Nicholas SLADE of Fordington 1665 SPC A 1665 : P5/1665/73 See Burial Registers for 1665 Shows:- Nicholas SLADE was buried the 5 of April 1665
John THORNEBOROUGH MA [Note John Thornborough was the Vicar of Fordington & he simply signed the Register in 1666] 1666 PCC Act Books [Not a death] Thornburgh, Thorneborough, John, M.A., 1666 : Dispens. R. Owremoyne, V. Forthington als. Fordington, Dorsett; 1, 138.
Will of John ADAMS, Yeoman of Fordington, Dorset 20 November 1667 PROB 11/325 PR no trace of burial
Administration of Thomas FORD of Fordington 1668 SPC A. 16681 12:P15/12 Parish Register has not survived for 1668 See Transcription of Letter of Administration with Inventory
Will of Thomas WILSHIRE, Clothier of Fordington, Dorset 15 November 1668 PROB 11/328 Parish Register has not survived for 1668 See Transcription of Will
Will & Inventory of William BISHOP of Fordington Yeoman 1668 SPC 1668 1 13:P15/13 Parish Register has not survived for 1668
Will of Thomas HOWE, Clothier of Fordington, Dorset 15 February 1669 PROB 11/329 PR no trace of burial that for 1668 has not survived
Will of Dorothy FREAKE of Fordington 1670 SPC 1670 1 15:P15/15 PR no trace of burial See transcription of her Will
Will of James POOKE of Fordington 1670 SPC 1670 1 17:P15/17 PR no trace of burial See transcription of Nuncupative Will
Will & Inventory of Robert TAPP of Fordington Yeoman 1670 SPC 1670 1 14:P15/14 See Burial Registers for 1670 : Shows:- Robert TAPP was buryed Sept: ye 7th 1670 See also transcription of Will
Will of Ursula WINDSOR [WINSER] Widow [of John Windsor of Fordington see 15 Nov 1664] 1670 SPC 1670 1 16:P15/16 See Transcription of Will dated 13th March 1670
Administration & Inventory of Thomas HUNT of Fordington

[Note:- See Burial Registers for 1670 :Shows:- Thomas HUNT was buryed September ye 4th 1670

[Note:-Thomas HUNT (c1601-1670) son of John HUNT (d.1604) and Joan RASKER (d.1609)]		 Buried 4th Sep 1670

Inventory Taken 28th Sep 1670

LA Dated 19 Oct 1670		 SPC A 1670: P5/1670/20

Letter of Administration granted to

The condition of this obligation is such that if the above bound Melchesicke GILLETT Richard GILL Christian TAPP John PUPLER Arthur BRINE and Charles AUSTIN principal creditors and administrators of all and singular the goods chattles and Credits of Thomas HUNT Late of Fordington aforesaid deceased intestate do well and truly administer the goods chattles and credits of the deceased (that is to say) by paying his debts if any be due so far forth as the same goods chattles and credits will thereunto extend and the law charge them - And also do make or cause to be made a true and perfect Inventory of all and singular the goods and chattles as the said deceased dyeth possossed and exhibit the same into the Registry of this court at or before the feast of All Saints next --- now next coming; Also do make a true and perfect accompt of and upon the said adminiostrationwhen they shall be thereunti lawfully required: And lastly do now and at all times hereafter save defend and keep harmless thye above named Mr DEANE of Sarum & all other his assigns & ministers for or concerning the granting of this Administration in this behalf & for all other causes thereby ensuing. Then this obligation to be void and of none effect or else to remain in full force and virtue --- Signed sealed and delivered Jo: THORNBURGH + Signatures of all creditors

Endorsed 19 October 1670 -- in latin refers to George FROME (the registrar) and Elizabeth HUNT fili [daughter] of deceased

OATH: There is then a separate document which is the oath taken by the creditors and which was taken on 19th day of Oct 1670 before Jo: Thornburgh

INVENTORY: An Inventory of the goods chattels & household stuff of Thomas HUNT late of Fordington deceased praised by William BUN and Henry HOLMAN ye 28th day of September 1670
Will of William COLLINS, Yeoman of Fordington, Dorset 28 September 1670 PROB 11/333: P5/1671/16 See Burial Registers for 1670 Shows:- William COLLINS was buryed June ye 9th 1670
Will of Jane HOWE, Widow of Fordington, Dorset 11 May 1671 PROB 11/336 PR for 1671 has not survived: PCC= Howe, Jane, Fordington, Dorset, widdow 1671 61 [Note:- Brief mention of this will as source in Visitation of Dorset 1677 under family of Ironside - Edward Ironside who was baptised at Winterborne Steepleton on 18th Aug 1633 the son of Gilbert Ironside (1588-1671) Lord Bishop of Bristol - married Jane ye dau of Richard HOW of Fordington]
Will of William COLLINS of Fordington 1672 SPC 1672 PR Badly damaged no trace but see 1670 28 Sep
Administration with Will of Samuel BURGES of Fordington 1672 SPC A 1672 1 19: P15/19 See Burial Registers for 1672 Shows:- July 27 1672 Saml [Samuel] BURGES buryed
Will & Inventory of Robert INGRAM of Fordington Husbandman 1672 SPC Inv 1672 1 8: P15/18 See Burial Registers for 1672 Shows:- 16 July 72 Robt [Robert] INGRAM Buryed
Administration 67, Roger GREGORY of Fordington to Samuel son granted 30th June 1673 30 Jun 1673 Dorset Administrations Folio 67 - Also See OPC Admons Grantee Samuel GREGORY son: Somerset & Dorset Notes & Queries 1888-1899, 1905-1906 - Page 161
Administration 86 Benjamin COLLINS of Fordington died in Barbados Ann widow mother granted 5 July 1673 05 July 1673 Dorset Administrations Folio 86 Somerset & Dorset Notes & Queries 1888-1899, 1905-1906 - Page 159
Administration with Inventory of Alexander PAINE of Fordington 1674 SPC A 1674 1 20: P15/20 Parish Register has not survived
Administration of Mary WINSOR Fordington 1675 P15/24 See Burial Registers for 1675 Shows:- Mary WINSOR buryed September ye 26th
Administration of Mary WHITE of Fordington 1675 SPC A 1675 3 23 PR no trace of burial [Note:- A Marie WHITE widow was buried at All Saints Dorchester 1 Jan 1673/4 which might be her]
Will of Robert LINNINGTON of Fordington Husbandman 1675 SPC 1675 1 21: P15/21 See Burial Registers for 1675 Shows:- Robt: [Robert] LININGTON buryed November ye 12th 1675
Will with Inventory of Catharine [Katherine] BASCOMBE of Fordington Widow Nov 1675 SPC Nov 1675 2 34: P15/23 PR no trace of burial 1675 but previous 2 years not survived NOTE: The Inventory dated 16 Jun 1675 only has been transcribed would appreciate a copy of the will.
Inventory of Joseph INGRAM of Fordington 1676 P15/22 See Burial Registers for 1675 Shows:- Joseph INGRAM ye younger buryed December 9 1675
Will of Ann COLLINS of Fordington 1676 SPC 1676 1 24 See Comments PR has not survived - 2 Entries in Wilshire Wills Index 1677 Will with Inventory P15/26 & 1678 Will P15/25
Will of Rebecca HILL 1677 PROB 20/1272 PCC : PR's not survived for 1676 & 1677
Will of Benjamin SPERING, Gentleman of Fordington, Dorset 19 April 1677 PROB 11/353 Parish Register has not survived
Will of Rebecca HILL deceased 1678 PROB 32/18/35 Bill of Costs see 1677
Will & Inventory of Hendry HOLMAN of Fordington Yeoman 1679 SPC 1679 1 26: P15/28 PR no trace of burial although there is the death of a Kat: [Katherine?] HOLMAN Dec 24 1678
Administration of Sarah INGRAM of Fordington Widow 1679 SPC A 1679 : P5/1679/48 See Burial Registers for 1678 Shows:- Burials 1679 Sarah INGRAM ffeb 23 1678/9
Will & Inventory of Arthur HACKHAM of Fordington Yeoman 1679 SPC 1679 1 25: P15/27 PR no trace of burial NOTE: Signatory on the Inventory of the Will of William Barnes of Fordington appraised 1st Dec 1660
Inventory of Richard BARTLETT of Fordingtom 1679 SPC Inv 1679 1 1a P15/29 PR no trace of burial NOTE: This Inventory dated 29 Oct 1679 has been transcribed
Will & Inventory of Robert INGRAM of Fordington Yeoman 1680 SPC 1680 2 3 : P15/32 See Burial Registers for 1680 Shows:- 1680 Robert INGRAM was buryed May 30
Will & Inventory of William BUNN of Fordington 1680 SPC 1680 2 1 : P15/30 PR no trace of burial
Administration, Inventory & Account of Roger WINDSOR of Fordington 1680 SPC A 1680 2 2 : P15/31 See Burial Registers for 1680 Shows:- Roger WINDSOR buried [May] 27 1680
Administration, Inventory & Renunciation of Mathias or Micheas RASKER of Fordington 1681 SPC A. 1681 2 6 : P15/34 See Burial Registers for 1680 Shows:- Micheas RASKER Buried [October] 29 1680
Administration & Inventory of John HOLLAND of Fordington Cloth Worker 1681 SPC A. 1681 2 9: P15/38 PR no trace of burial
Will & Inventory of William WHITE Senior of Fordington Weaver 1681 SPC 1681 2 5: P15/35 See Burial Registers for 1681 Shows: burial of Will: [William] WHITE December 16 1681
Administration ,Inventory & Account of Robert COLLINS of Fordington 1681 SPC A 1681 2 10: P15/54 See Burial Registers for 1681 Shows:- Robt [Robert] COLLINS June 9 1681
Will / Administration, Inventory & Account of Ambrose HUNT of Fordington

[Note:- See Burial Registers for 1680 Shows:-Shows : - Ambrose HUNT [March] 21 1680]

[Note:- Link to his marriage to Eleanor CHUBB at Owermoigne on 22 Sep 1679]		 Buried 21 Mar 1680/1

Inventory taken 20 Mar 1680/1

LA granted 6 Jun 1681		 SPC 1681 2 7: P15/36 [Note:- 8 images of 4 documents ] The True Account of Ellenora HUNT Widow the relict and Administratrix of all and singular the goods chattles and credits of Ambrose HUNT late of Fordington etc ---Various debts paid inc: Funeral £4: Robert MIDDLETON £8; William HUNT £2; Ann HUNT £2; Thomizine HUNT MIDDLETON £2; Mr Robert SEAGER £1.4s ; Sundry Debts £1; Admin expenses 16s 10d; & £1.6s.8d;

THEN; LA Bound Elianoram [Eleanor] HUNT of Fordington in the county of Dorset Widow and Henry GREENING of the same place Yeoman ----- 6th day of June 168[1] --- The condition of this obligation is such that the above bound Ellior HUNT the relict and Administratrix of all and singulkar the goods chattles & credits of Ambrose HUNT late vof Fordington in the County of Dorset deceased intestate ---- etc

A true and perfect inventory of all the goods chattles and estate of Ambrose HUNT of Fordington in the County of Dorset yeoman taken and appraised by us whose names hereunto subscribed the four and twentieth day of March Domini 1680/1. --- list of goods ----The marks of Henry GREENING & John BUN : Exhibited into the Registry by Eleanor HUNT 6th June 1681

[Note:- Thomizine was the wife of Robert MIDDLETON & they appear to have married during the period when records are missing following the Civil War [1640-1663] as two baptisms of children born to Robert and Thomizine Middleton are recorded at FStG [i.e. for Thomas on 11th June 1665 and Elizabeth 15th Aug 1669] . Robert MIDDLETON was buried at FStG 12th March 1680. ]
Will & Inventory of Nicholas or Michaes BARNES of Fordington Yeoman 1681 SPC 1681 2 4 : P15/33 See Burial Registers for 1681 Shows:- Michaes? BARNES July 27 buried
Will of William COUSENS of Fordington Miller 1681 SPC 1681 2 11: P15/55 PR no trace of burial
Will & Inventory of Alice FORD of Fordington Widow 1681 SPC 1681 2 12: P15/56 See Burial Registers for 1680 Shows:- Alice FFORD wid [widow] November 12 1680
Administration & Inventory of James COLLINS of Fordington 1681 SPC A 1681 2 8 : P15/37 See Burial Registers for 1681 Shows:- James COLLINS August 11 1681
Will & Inventory of Henry GREENING of Fordington 1683 SPC 1683 2 13: P15/39 PR Shows:- July 2 Henry GREENING 1683
Will of Joane SEGAR, Widow of Fordington, Dorset

See Burial Registers for 1682 Shows:- Joan SEAGER wid [widow- March] 26 1682 		Dated 22 Jan 1682
Probate 07 April 1683		 PROB 11/372 WILL: Joane SEAGER widow living in Mill Street Fordington Bequests Elkizabeth Eate [KETE?] living in London a blue silk petticoat and a red tammey pettycoatand a pair of sheets and a pair of pillowtyes and two pewter dishes and a little brass crock and a white holland pettycoat and my best holland apronand a pair of great holland sleaves and a pair of white wosterd stockings: I give to Ursula Diben widow that now attends me two pettycoats and my great whittel: I give to my brother Simon FOY one shilling; I give to my sister Christian HELLARD wife of Henry HELLARD button maker in Dorchester in the county of Dorset All the rest of my goods wiuthin doors or that appertain to me in any of my houses to be disposed of by her to satisfy what debts I owe I give to her my two houses one in Dorchester that Nicholas Martin lives in the other in Mill Street that I now dwell in to her for her natrural life to use or let forth to tennantsand to take the profits of them for her more comfortable subsitence while she lives. If John ALLEN now living in Poole and Samuel FOYS daughter Elizabeth shall happen so long to live And it is my will that after her decease the house that Nicholas Martin lives in do remain to Elizabeth LOCK of London during the time of John ALLENS life And the house in Mill Street after her decease do remain to Samuel MARTIN for Elizabeth FOYS life And I do hereby constitute and appoint my sister Christian HELLARD for the natural affection I bear her and for her more comfortable living while she shall live to be my whole and solke executrix of this my last will and testament revoking all other wills whatsoever IN Testimony whereof I have herunto set my hand and seal the day and year first above mentioned Joane SEAGER Signed and sealed in the presence of us Sebastian HUNT the mark of Tamsen MIDLANE William HAYDON Senior
Letter of Administration for the estate of Onesimus COLLINS Bachelor of Fordington in Dorset 05 Sep 1683 OPC PCC Admons Folio 129 Grantee William COLLINS & Anna wife of James HACKAM, brother and sister
Account & Inventory of Jane BISHOP of Fordingtion Widow 1684 P30/19 See Burial Registers for 1683 Shows:- Jane BISHOP buried 27th August 1683
Administration of William HUNT of Fordington See Burial Registers for 1683 Shows:- Buried Dec 16 1683 Will: [William] HUNT [Note:- William HUNT (1628-1683) son of Ambroise HUNT III (c1592-1661)] 2 July 1684 SPC A. 1684 2 14 : P15/57 Letter of Administration granted to Anna HUNT of Fordington in the County bof Dorset Widow and Henry ROBINSON of the same place dated 2nd day of July 1684:
The Condition of this obligation is that the above bound Anna HUNT the relict and Administratrix of all and singular the goods Chattels and Credits of William HUNT late of Fordington in the County of Dorset and prebendal jurisdiction of the said Dr (i.e. Thomas) WYATT intestate etc ----signed by Anna HUNT and Henry ROBINSON before George FROME Public Notary ---

Long inventory taken by Edward EAMES and Mark EAMES --- Exhibited this inventory at Fordington 2nd day in the month of July 1684 by Henry Robinson ---Thomas WYATT Prebendary of Fordington surrogate -- Anna HUNT the relict of the deceased to whom administration is granted signed George FROME [Note:- The 2nd marriage of Mark EAMES was to Grace HUNT at Owermoigne on 18th Oct 1685]
Administration of Thomas SQUIB of Fordington 1684 SPC A. 1684 2 16 : P15/41 See Burial Registers for 1683 Shows:- Sep? 10 Thomas SQUIBB 1683
Administration of Elizabeth DEFEY of Fordington Widow 1684 SPC A. 1684 2 17: P15/42 See Burial Registers for 1684 Shows:- Elizabeth DIFFEY January 11th 1684]
Will of Mary HOLMAN alias CLARKE of Fordington 1684 SPC 1684 PR no trace of burial
Administration of Robert MIDLEN of Fordington See Burial Registers for 1684 shows only death of a Robert MIDDLETON Feb 6 1684 23 Jan 1684 SPC A 1684 2 18: P15/43 Letter of Administration: Bound are Thomasiniam [ Thomazine] MIDLEN [MIDDLETON] of Fordington in the County of Dorset widow and John WINSER of the same place bound toThomas WYATT prebendary of Fordington -- dated 23rd January 1684 -- The condition of this obligation is such that the above bound Thomazine MIDLEN natural and lawful mother and administraix of all and singular the goods chattles and credits of Robert MIDLEN late of Fordington in the county of Dorset intestate deceased.

ALSO An Inventory of the Goods and Chattle4s of Robert MIDLEN late of Fordington deceased:- Impremis for his wearing apparel £1: Item for one coat and 1 skillet 5shillings Item: for 1 Bond of ten pounds in ye hands of Mr William Talbot of Maine Total £11. 5shillings. Seen and appraised by me John WINSOR Exhibited at Fordington 23rd day of January 1684 before Henry ROBINSON etc [Note:- Eldest son of Robert MIDDLETON by his wife Thomazine HUNT ]
Administration of Thomas HOLMAN of Fordington 1684 SPC A 1684 2 19: P15/44 PR no trace of burial
Administration of Henry MINTERN of Fordington 1684 SPC A 1684 2 15 : P15/40 See Burial Registers for 1684 Shows:- Henry MINTERNE September 17th 1684
Administration & Inventory of Ann HUNT of Fordington. PR no trace of burial

[Note:- Widow of William HUNT (1628-1683) of Fordington - Johanna was their eldest surviving daughter]		 1686 SPC A. 1686 2 20 : P15/58

Know all men by these presents that Johannam HUNT of Forthington in the county of Dorset spinster & Hanham BAYLEN ----

The Condition of this obligation is such that if the above bound Johannah HUNT the natural and lawful daughter and Administratrix of all and singular the goods Chattels and Credits of Ann HUNT of Fordington in the County of Dorset deceased do make a true and perfect Inventory ---- Signed by the mark of Johanne HUNT and signed by Hanan BAYLEN before Hugh FROME public Notary

Inventory: A true Inventory of the goods of Ann HUNT deceased the eighteenth day of March in the year of our Lord one thousand six hundred and eighty and five as followeth.
Item due from Moses BEDLOE ---£2. 8s. 0d
Item: due from Samuel BEDLOE £7. 15s. 0d
Item: a yard of loose wool valued at £1. 10s. 0d
IteM; a yard of Lokes? valued at £0. 15s. 0d
Item: in money due from Robert SHEPARD £2. 10s. 0d
IteM; In money due from Laranne [Lawrence] SHEPARD £3. 10s. 0d
Item: a brass kettle and 4 brass crooks and a skillet £2. 10s. 0d
Item: one warming pan valued £0. 3s. 0d
Item: 8 pewter dishes £0. 8s. 0d
Item: one feather bed and 2 flock beds with what doth belong to it with the bedstead £3, 0s. 0d
Item: 2 table boards and one cupboard with all the rest of the lumber goods valued at £1 10s. 0d
Item; his wearing clothes all valued at £1. 10s.0d
Item; due to him more in several debts £20. 4s. od
Total £47. 13s. 0d

Debts due from the above said Ann HUNT £16. 0s. 0d
the whole inventory is thirty and one pounds and thirteen shillings

And this is a true inventory witness our hands Moses BEDLOE and Thomas ROGERS

Exhibited into the Registry at Sarum 22nd day in the month of April 1686 - by Johannah HUNT daughter of the deceased

Administration & Inventory of Henry PARTRIDGE of Fordington 1688 SPC A. 1688 : P5/1688/62 PR no trace of burial
Letter of Administration for the estate of Nicholas ELFORD of Poole in Dorset 23 Oct 1688 OPC PCC Admons Folio 158 Grantee William SEAGER of Fordington clothier
Will [Administration and Inventory ] of William COLLINS of Fordington Yeoman 1690 SPC 1690 2 21: P15/59 Parish Register has not survived
Administration & Inventory of Bernard WORNALL of Fordington 1690 SPC A. 1690 2 22: P15/64 Parish Register has not survived
Letter of Administration for the estate of Samuel HAWTHON of Fordington in Dorset but died in the ship "Breda" 08 Dec 1690 OPC PCC Admons Folio 234 Grantee Randoll HAWTHON father
Administration & Inventory of Thomas BISHOP of Fordington 1691 P15/47 See Burial Registers for 1691 Shows Thomas Bishop buried 4th Oct 1691
Will of Randall HAYTHORN of Fordington 1691 [Note: Wilt Archives have 1693] SPC 1691 2 23: P15/45 PR no trace of burial 1691 - 1690 Missing but there is a death of a Randolph Haythorne in 1692 on 28 Feb
Administration of Margaret RASKER of Fordington 1691 SPC A 1691 2 25 PR no trace of burial 1691 - 1690 Missing
Will of Margaret RASKER of Fordington Widow 1691 SPC 1691 2 24: P15/46 PR no trace of burial 1691 - 1690 Missing
Letter of Administration for the estate of Robert SEAGER of Fordington in Dorset 11 Aug 1691 OPC PCC Admons Folio 139 Grantee Joan SEAGER Relict
Administration of Francis COLLINS of Fordington 1692 SPC A 1692 2 26: P15/48 See Burial Registers for 1692 Shows:- Ffrancis COLLINS buried Novbr 23rd 1692
Administration & Inventory of John BONNETT of Fordington 1693 SPC A 1693 2 29: P15/51 PR no trace of burial
Administration & Inventory of Samuel BISHOP of Fordington 1693 SPC A 1693 2 28: P15/50 See Burial Registers for 1693 Shows:- Samuel BISHOP buried Septbr 3rd 1693
Administration & Inventory of William FEAR of Fordington 1693 SPC A 1693 2 30: P15/62 PR no trace of burial
Administration of John ARNOLD Junior of Fordington 1695 SPC A 1695 2 21 Also WRO2/21: P15/52 See Burial Registers for 1695 Shows:- John ARNOLD buried April 6th 1695 :: NOTE: Comments extracted from Arnold Wills on OPC= Proved and granted to his wife Mary World 25 November 1696. NOTE: It seems Mary ARNOLD re married before the year was up after the death of her husband she married Robert World (date not found yet) (I believe this John Arnold is the son of John ARNOLD and Jane BROWN who married in Fordington c1650s. I would be very grateful if anyone can add to this branch for me I had thought that this was my John and Jane of Winterbourne Kingston need to prove it was not.]
Inventory of Joseph INGRAM of Fordington 1695 SPC Inv 1695 1 22 PR no trace of burial
Letter of Administration for the estate of Walter HUNT Bachelor of Forthington [ Fordington] in Dorset but died in the ship "Berwick" 30 Aug 1695 OPC PCC Admons Folio 150 Grantee Ambrose HUNT brother [Note:- Thought to be thr brother of Ambrose HUNT V (c1650 - 1713)]
Will, Administration & Inventory of Oliver LAWRENCE of Fordington Gentleman 1696 SPC 1696 2 32: P15/63 PR no trace of burial
Will & Inventory of Elizabeth HAYTHORNE of Fiordington Widow 1696 SPC 1696 2 27: P15/49 See Burial Registers for 1695 Shows:- Elizabeth HAYTHORN ffebry 28th 1695
Will & Inventory of Renaldo WYATT of Fordington Husbandman 1697 SPC 1697 2 33: P15/53 PR no trace of burial 1696 and 1697 Missing: Note there is a death of a Reginald Wyatt in 1698
Letter of Administration for the estate of John CHURCHILL Bachelor of Fordington [Dorset] 04 Mar 1696/7 OPC PCC Admons Folio 47 Grantee Richard CHURCHILL, father
Will of John ALLEN of Fordington Clothier 1698 SPC 1698: P5/1698/1 See Burial Registers for 1698 Shows:- John ALLEN ffebry 4th 1698
Will of John SPRAGUE, Clothier of Fordington, Dorset 24 September 1698 PROB 11/447 PR No trace of burial 1698 - 1697 missing: PCC= Sprague, John, clothier, Fordington, Dorset 1698 206
Will & Inventory of Robert WINDSOR of Fordington 1699 SPC 1699 2 34: P15/61 PR can only locate a burial on 13th June 1702?
Inventory of James BONNETT of Fordington 1700 (Early) P:15/165 No trace 1700-1709 - Bishops Transcripts for 1710 to 1733 have not survived PR's not yet transcribed
Will & Inventory of Joanna or Joan HUNT Widow of Fordington

[Note:- See Burial Registers for 1699 Shows:- Joan HUNT Janry 11th 1699]

[Note:- Widow of Robert HUNT (1633-1675) son of Robert HUNT (c1595 - aft 1639) ]		 Dated 20 Dec 1699
Probate 18 June 1700		 SPC 1700 3 1 : P15/65 In the name of God Amen I Johan HUNT of Fordington in the county of Dorset Widow being sick and weak in body but of prefect memory (Revoking all former and other wills) do make and ordain this my last Will and Testament as followeth
First: I commend my soul unto the Almighty God my creator hoping through the merits and mediation of Jesus Christ my Saviour and blessed redeemer to have forgiveness for my sins and to inherit everlasting life
And my body I comit to the earth to be decently interred at the discretion of my exexutor hereinafter named
And as to the contempoiral estate which God hath been pleased to bestow on me and which yet remains unsettled I give and dispose thereof as is hereafter expressed and declared :
Impremis: I give and bequeath unto my son Thomas HUNT the sum oif five pounds and unto my daughter in law Mary his wife all my wearing apparel
Item: I give and bequeath unto my grandson John EAMES one and twenty shillings and six pence
And Lastly I hereby constitute and make my son Sebastian HUNT sole exdecutor of this my last will and Testamanet In Testimony whreof I have hereunto set my hand and seal the twentieth day of December in the eleventh year of the reign of our Sovereign Lord William the third by the grace of god of England Scotland France and Ireland King Defender of the faith etc Anno Domini 1699 - [The mark of Johan HUNT] Signed sealed published and declared to be the last will and testament of the said Johan HUNT in the presence of Henry ROBINSON; William GEAL Senior and Morgan HARBIN
Administration of Philip SWAN of Fordington 1701 SPC A 1701 3 2 :P15/80 See Burial Registers for 1701 Shows:- Philip SWAN Aug 13th 1701
Administration & Inventory of Thomas SNOOKE of Fordington 1701 SPC A 1701 3 3 : P15/66 See Burial Registers for 1701 Shows:- Thomas SNOOK Dec 10th 1701
Will of Elizabeth LILLINGTON of Fordington Widow 1701 SPC 1701 3 4 : Note Inventory dated 1696 P15/81 See Burial Registers for 1695 Shows the death of an Elizabeth LINNINGTON March 1695
Letter of Administration for the estate of Thomas WOOLFRYES of Fordington in Dorset 04 Oct 1701 OPC PCC Admons Folio 173 Grantee Joan WOOLFRYES relict
Will of Sebastian PITFIELD of Fordington Yeoman 1702 SPC 1702 3 5 : P15/82 Note:- Link to more information on the Pitfield Family. According to the Pitfield Family Genealogical Website Sebastian PITFIELD [PITFOLD] (1632-1702) was baptised in Donhead St Mary in Wiltshire on 21st Oct 1632. He was the son of Robert PITFIELD (c1609-1680) by his wife Mary nee Knapton who married at Charlton Marshall on 19th May 1627. He married Christian MEADON in 1665 at Chaldon Herring in Dorset and they had a family of 7 children at Chaldon Herring and Broadmayne. Sebastian & Christian arrived in Fordington with their family circa 1685 and Sebastian was buried at St Georges Church on April 16th 1702; followed by his widow Christain in 1715.
Administration & Inventory of William WYATT of Fordington 1702 SPC A. 1702 3 6: P15/83 See Burial Registers for 1701 Shows:- Will: [William] WYATT Nov 12th 1701
Administration & Inventory of Jonathan EAMES of Fordington 1702 SPC A 1702 3 8: P15/67 See Burial Registers for 1702 Shows:- Jonathan EAMES May 6th 1702 (NOTE: a Jonathan Eames was the son of John Eames & bap Fordington 14 Sep 1628 - he was also a signatory to the will of William Barnes 20 July 1658.)
Administration of Robert BELCK of Fordington 1702 SPC A 1702 3 7: P15/84 See Burial Registers for 1701 Shows:- Robert BELK March 10th 1701
Will of John SPRAGUE, Clothier of Fordington, Dorset 1702 PCC : PROB 5/3127 PR No trace of burial in Fordington
Letter of Administration for the estate of William ASH Bachelor of Fordington in Dorset but died in the ship "Breda" 01 Jun 1703 OPC PCC Admons Folio 105 Grantee Richard ASH, father
Administration & Inventory of William FREAKE of Fordington Weaver 1703 [& 1704] SPC 1703 3 10: P15/69 in 1704 See Burial Registers for 1702 Shows:- Wm [William] FREAKE buried March 17th 1702
Administration & Inventory of Moses BEDLOE of Fordington Clothier 1703 SPC A. 1703 3 12: P15/70 PR no trace of burial [Note:- may have been a Quaker?]
Administration of Mary TUCKER Widow of Fordington 1703 SPC A 1703 3 11: P15/86 See Burial Registers for 1703 Shows:- Mary TUCKER wid: [widow]? buried Oct:25th 1703
Administration & Inventory of Mary COPPOCK Widow of Fordington 1703 SPC A 1703 3 13: P15/72 PR no trace of burial
Will [Admin & Inventory ] of Margaret WYATT of Fordington 1703 SPC 1703 2 9: P15/68 See Burial Registers for 1703 Shows:- Margaret WYATT Wid: [widow] Buried March 29th 1703
Letter of Administration for the estate of William ALLEN Bachelor of Fordington in Dorset but died in the ship 'Somerset' 25 Mar 1703/4 OPC PCC Admons Folio 61 Grantee John ALLEN Father
Will & Inventory of John BENNETT or BONNETT of Fordington 1704 SPC 1704 3: P15/74 Parish Register has not survived
Administration & Inventory of William ELSWOOD of Fordington 1704 SPC A 1704 3-: P15/73 Parish Register has not survived
Administration for the estate of Henry ROBINSON Clerk late from Winterborne Came intestate 21 May 1705 Ancestry.com image page 167 - Bristol Consistitory Court Bc/W/R / 61 Administration granted on 21st day of May 1705 to Hannah ROBINSON of Fordington in the County of Dorset widow and William Inns of Fordington Clerk (bears her signature)
Will of Eleanor HUNT of Fordington Widow [Note:- See Burial Registers for 1706 Shows:- Elener HUNT wid: [widow] May 22nd 1706] Dated 30th May 1703
Proved 12th Nov 1706		 SPC 1706 3 16: P15/85 Eleanor HUNT Nee CHUBB was the 2nd wife of Ambrose HUNT IV (1624 - 1680/1) of Fordington [Link to more information about the Hunt Family and an Image of her Will with a Transcription]
Will of Mary MILBORNE Widow of Fordington 1708 SPC 1708 3 17: P15/87 See Burial Registers for 1707 Shows:- Buried 14th January 1707
Will of William SEAGER of Fordington Clothier 1709 SPC 1709 3 18: P15/76 See Burial Registers for 1709 Shows:- Mr Wm [William] SEGAR May 25 1709 [Note previously a churchwarden]
Will of Mr. John CHURCHILL Esq. of Fordington, Dorset Dated 08 Feb 1705
Proved 07 May 1709		 PROB 11/508 See Burial Registers for 1709 Shows:- Buried 24th April 1709 easter day died at London. Link to transcription of John CHURCHILL (1657-1709) Will and more information about his family
Will with Quitclaim of Richard HACKMAN of Fordington, Dorset Yeoman 1710 SPC Ren 1710: P5/1710/47 See Burial Index Shows:- Died 24th Sep; Buried 27th Sep 1710 See also entry for 1711 below
Will of Arthur BUNN of Fordington Wheelwright 1711 SPC 1711 3 20 : P15/89 See Burial Index Shows:-Buried 7 Dec 1711
Will of Richard HACKMAN of Fordington 1711 SPC 1711 3 19: P15/88 See Burial Index Shows:- Died 24th Sep; Buried 27th Sep 1710 see also entry 1710 above
Will of John SEAGER of Fordington Yeoman 1712 SPC 1712 3 22 : P15/90 See Burial Index Shows:-Died 18th Jan 1711/12 and was buried 22nd Jan 1711/12
Will of Robert SCUTT of Fordington Collar maker 1712 SPC 1712 3 21: P15/75 See Burial Index Shows:-PR only records death of a Robert SCOTT who died 22nd buried 24th Nov 1710 but NBI has recorded this death as Robert SCUTT which is a well known family in Fordington whilst Scott is not.
Will of Edward GRACE of Fordington Miller 1713 SPC 1713 1 378: P5/15REG/378B + P5/17B/35 Note Edward Grace was actually buried in Dorchester All Saints parish on 2nd March 1712
Administration of John RUSKER or RASKER of Fordington 1713 SPC A 1713: P5/1713/76 See Burial Index Shows:- Died 1st May buried 3rd May 1713
Administration of William WHITE of Fordington 1713 SPC A 1713 : P5/1713/100 No Trace in Fordington Burials
Will of Cassandra STYLE of Fordington Widow 1713 SPC 1713 1 378: P5/REG/378C + P5/1713/87 See Burial Index Shows:- Died 23rd Oct buried 26th Oct 1712
Inventory of Thomas HILL of Fordington 1713 SPC Inv 1713: P5/1713/46 No Trace in Fordington Burials
Will of John COOPER, Gentleman of Fordington, Dorset 14 July 1713 PROB 11/534 Note:- John Cooper was actually buried in St Peters Dorchester 1 April 1713
Will of Ebenezer BROOKS, Wagoner of Exeter, Dorset (Son of Richard and Elizabeth BROOKS of Dorchester and buried at Fordington) Dated 17 Sep 1713
Proved 19 Nov 1713		 PROB 11/536 Note:- Ebenezar BROOKS (the brother of Mary CHANNING (1687-1705/6) who was executed in 1705 for murdering her husband) was buried at St Georges Church Fordington on 13 Oct 1713
Will & Inventroy of Clement ELSWOOD of Fordington Husbandman 1714 SPC 1714 3 23: P15/71 See Burial Index Shows :- 3rd April 1711 burial of Margaret ELSWOOD wife of Clement ELSWOOD also Clement ELSWOOD died 25th Oct buried 26th Oct 1713
Administration of Christian PITFIELD of Fordington Widow 1715 SPC A. 1715 3 27 : P15/94 Note:- Buried at St Georges Church Fordington. Died 18th buried 22nd May 1715. Link to more information on the Pitfield Family.
Administration of Ann WINSOR of Fordington Widow 1715 SPC 1715 3 24: P15/91 See Burial Index Shows:- Died 11th Feb buried 14th Feb 1714/15
Will of Richard HOW of Fordington Clockmaker 1715 SPC 1715 3 25: P15/92 Richard HOW died on 28th Jan 1715 & was the first Friend [i.e. Quaker] interred in the burial ground at Dorchester on the 31st of the same [Link to transcription of his Will]
Will of Robert SQUIBB of Fordington Yeoman 1715 SPC 1715 3 26: P15/93 See Burial Index Shows:- Died 4th May; buried 8th May 1715
Administration of John POLLARD of Fordington 1716 SPC A. 1716 3 28: P15/95 See Burial Index Shows:- Died 8th Dec buried 10th Dec 1716
Will of John BENNETT or BONNETT of Fordington Husbandman 1716 SPC 1716 1 34: P5/15REG/344B No Trace in Fordington Burials
Will of James BENNETT of Fordington Husbandman 1716 P5/1716/11 No Trace in Fordington Burials
Will of Mathias or Machias RASKER of Fordington Butcher 1717 SPC 1717 3 30: P15/97 See Burial Index Shows:- Died 25th Sep 1716 buried 29th Sep 1716
Will & Administration of Jane COLLINS of Fordington Widow 1717 SPC 1717 3 29: P15/96 See Burial Index Shows:- Buried 23 May 1716
Adminsitration of Jane BURD of Fordington Spinster 1718 SPC A. 1718 3 32: P15/99 See Burial Index Shows:- Died 8th Dec buried 10th Dec 1717
Administration of Samuel NELSON of Fordington 1718 SPC A 1718 3 31: P15/98 See Burial Index Shows:- Died 28th Feb buried 29th Feb 11717/18
Will of Elizabeth ALBYN, Spinster of Fordington, Dorset 02 December 1718 PROB 11/566 See Burial Index Shows:- Death on 9th Jan of Mrs. Elizabeth ALBEN buried 19th Jan 1717/18
Administration of Elizabeth JACOB of Fordington Spinster 1719 [1720] SPC A. 1719 3 23 : P 15/100 year 1720 See Burial Index Shows:- Elizabeth daughter of John & Grace JACOB buried 26th Jan 1719/20 Note:- John Jacob was Vicar of Fordington
Will of William MINTERNE of Fordington Yeoman 1719 SPC 1719 2 14: P5/16REG/14A + P5/1719/58 See Burial Index Shows:- Mr. William MINTERN buried 16th April 1719
Administration of Stephen FEAR of Fordington 1720 SPC A. 1720 4 3: P15/102 See Burial Index Shows:- Stephen FEARE buried 26th Nov 1719
Will of Israel SHEPHARD Senior of Fordington Serge Maker 1720 SPC 1720 4 1 : P15/101: D/RGB/KF6 No Trace in Fordington Burials although an Elizabeth was buried 21 Nov 1719/20: Copy of Will at DHC part of Bartelot papers
Will of James HACKHAM of Fordington Yeoman 1720 SPC 1720 4 4 :P 15/103 See Burial Index Shows:- James HACKHAM buried 1st April 1720
Will of Mary FREAKE of Fordington Widow 1720 SPC 1720 4 2 : P15/77 inventory See Burial Index Shows:- Mary FREAK a widdow buried 23rd June 1720
Will of William GRAY, Miller of Fordington, Dorset 09 July 1720 PROB 11/575 William GRAY was buried in St Peters Dorchester 20 May 1719 see NBI
Administration, renunciation, & Will of Nathaniel HACKHAM of Fordington Yeoman 1721 SPC A.I. 1721 4 5 :P15/104 See Burial Index Shows:- Nathaniel HACKAM buried 14th Mar 1720/21
Will of John PROWSE of Fordington Yeoman 1722 SPC 1722 4 6 : P15/105 See Burial Index Shows:- John PROWS buried 14th Feb 1721/22 [Note:- See Transcription of his will dated 23rd May 1720]
Administration of Catherine NELSON of Fordington Widow 1722 SPC A 1722 : P15/106 + P5/1722/49 See Burial Index Shows:- Catharine NELSON buried 12th April 1722 - See also entry for 1723 below
Will & Inventory of William VOSSE of Fordington 1723 SPC 1723 4 8: P15/78 See Burial Index Shows:- William VOS buried 6th August 1722
Administration of Catherine NELSON of Fordington 1723 SPC A 1723 4 7 See Burial Index Shows:- Catharine NELSON buried 12th April 1722 - See also entry for 1722 above
Will of Charles CHURCHILL of Fordington Gentleman 1723 SPC 1723 4 9 : P15/107 See Burial Index Shows:- Charles CHURCHILL buried 14th July 1723 [Note:- See Transcription of the will of Charles CHURCHILL (1658-1723)]
Administration of John INGRAM of Fordington 1724 SPC A. 1724 4 10: P15/108 See Burial Index Shows:- Mr. John INGRAM buried 13th Oct 1723
Will of Andrew BURLEIGH of Fordington Husbandman 1725 SPC 1725 2 108: P5/16REG/108A + P5/1725/2 See Burial Index Shows:- Andrew BURLEY buried 18th August 1724
Will of John WILCOX of Fordington Victualler 1726 SPC 1726 2 116: P5/16REG/116A + P5/1725/78 John Wilcox was buried in Holy Trinity Dorchester 8 May 1725 See NBI
Administration of Joanna WOOLFRYS of Fordington 1726 SPC A. 1726 4 12 : P15/110 See Burial Index Shows: Joan WOLFREYS a widow buried 13th Jan 1725/6
Administration of Joseph BARTLETT of Fordington 1726 SPC A 1726 4 11: P15/109 See Burial Index Shows:-Joseph BARTLETT buried 28th? Jan 1725/6
Will of Elizabeth BUNNE, Widow of Fordington, Dorset 18 February 1726 PROB 11/607 See Burial Index Shows:- Ms BUNN a widow buried 24 Feb 1724/5
Will of William BARTLETT of Fordington Yeoman 1727 SPC 1727 4 14: P15/112 See Burial Index Shows:- William BARTLET buried 8th May 1727
Will of Sarah WHITEACRE of Fordington Widow 1727 SPC 1727 : P5/1727/57 No Trace in Fordington Burials
Administration of Edward WILLIAMS of Fordington 1728 SPC A 1728 2 180: P5/16REG/180A + P5/1728/114 See Burial Index Shows:-Buried 13 Oct 1727
Will of William STEVENS of Fordington Weaver & Husbandman 1728 SPC 1728 2 179: P5/16REG/179B + P5/1728/104 See Burial Index Shows:-Buried 25 Oct 1727
Will of Giles TOLLERFIELD or TOLIFIELD of Fordington 1728 SPC 1728 2 180: P5/16REG/180B + P5/1728/109 See Burial Index Shows:-Buried 12 Apr 1728
Will of William RASKER of Fordington, Dorset Yeoman 1728 SPC 1728 2 179: P5/16REG/179A + P5/1728/85 See Burial Index Shows:-Buried 20 Jun 1728
Will & Administration of William CHURCHILL of Fordington 1729 SPC 1729 4 13: P15/111 See Burial Index Shows:-Buried 13 Mar 1728
Will of John BUNN of Fordington Labourer 1729 SPC 1729 4 18: P15/116 See Burial Index Shows:-Buried 19 Feb 1728
Will of Mary WHYTE [WHITE] Widow of Fordington 1729 SPC 1729 4 15: P15/113 No Trace in Fordington Burials
Will of James HACKHAM of Fordington Yeoman 1729 SPC 1729 4 17: P15/115 See Burial Index Shows:-Buried 09 Oct 1728
Administration of Nathaniel HACKHAM of Fordington Bachelor 1730 SPC A. 17304 22: P15/120 No Trace in Fordington Burials
Administration of William COBBOCK of Fordington 1730 SPC A 1730 4 21: P15/119 No Trace in Fordington Burials
Will of Mary PHIPPETT Widow of Fordington 1730 SPC 1730 4 19: P15/117 No Trace in Fordington Burials
Will of Benjamin BYSHOP [BISHOP]of Fordington Husbandman 1730 SPC 1730 4 16: P15/114 See Burial Index Shows:-Buried 24 May 1730
Will of Robert BENNETT [BONNETT]of Fordington Clotheir 1730 SPC 1730 4 20: P15/118 Can only trace a burial for 28 Nov 1731 BENNETT, Robert See NBI
Will of William LIGHT, Yeoman of Fordington, Dorset 12 February 1730 PROB 11/635 Can only trace a burial for a William LIGHT at St marys church Frampton Dorset in 1729 See NBI
Administration & Inventory of Benjamin BELLMAN of Fordington Yeoman 1731 SPC 1731 4 23: P15/79 See Burial Index Shows:-Buried 3 Aug 1731
Administration of John GREENING of Fordington 1731 SPC A 1731: P5/1731/35 No Trace in Fordington Burials
Will of Dorothy WAY Widow of Forthington 2 July 1731 PROB 11/646 No Trace in Fordington Burials
Will of Mary STEVENS [STEVINS} Widow of Fordington 1733 SPC 1733 4 26: P15/123 No Trace in Fordington Burials
Will of John GOODMAN of Fordington Victualler 1733 SPC 1733 : P15/122 No Trace in Fordington Burials
Will of Frances PROWSE of Fordington Widow 1733 SPC 1733 : P5/1733/52 Note:- Frances PROUSE Widow was buried at the age 89 on 26 Jan 1738: A transcription of her Will can be accessed via this link
Administration of Elizabeth WILLIAM of Fordington Widow 1733 SPC A 17334 24: P15/121 See Burial Index Shows:-25 Aug 1732 WILLIAMS, Elizabeth, Age 72

Will of Mary JEFFERIE of Fordington

PR no trace of burial

 1735
L/A 14 Jan 1739		 BPC 1735 Letter of Administration for the estate of Mary JEFFERIE late of Fordington in the County of Dorset Widow deceased unadministered by John JEFFERIE the natural and lawful son and administrator with the last will and testament of the deceased annexed and since also deceased.

WILL: To be buried with late husband; ref to a daughter: Messuage, farm or tenement lying at Long Bredy commonly called 'Sandon' + rest of her estate in trust with friends John Gallop of Dorchester & Zachary Nelson of Dorchester Mercer for the use of her daughter Anne LILLINGTON the wife of George Lillington for her own separate use
Will of Ann LILLINGTON of Fordington 1735 BPC 1735 PR no trace of burial
Will of James COLLINS of Fordington Weaver 1735 SPC 1735 : P5/1735/13 See Burial Registers for 1735 shows:- James COLLINS buried March 1
Will of George BRICE of Fordington Yeoman 1736 SPC 1736: P5/1736/6 See Burial Registers for 1736 shows:- George PRICE buried January 28
Will of Thomas WINSOR of Fordington Yeoman 1736 SPC 1736 : P5/1736/45 See Burial Registers for 1736 shows:- Tho: [Thomas] WINZAR buried August 11
Will of Thomas MITCHELL of Fordington 1739 SPC 1739 4 27: P15/124 See Burial Registers for 1738 shows:- Thomas MITCHELL buried January 5
Will of Thomas JONES of Fordington Labourer 1739 SPC 1739 4 28: P15/125 See Burial Registers for 1738 shows:- Thomas JOANS buried July 27
Will of Ann LILLINGTON Widow of Fordington attached to Letter of Administration granted to her brother John JEFFERIES Will Dated 07 Jan 1734
LA 14 Jan 1739		 BPC 33 1739 & Ad/Dt/W/1739 Event Record 33 Images Ancestry.com Will Beneficiaries: Mrs Mary GUNDRY the wife of John GUNDRY of D Gent: Jane and Sarah daughters of Stephen HOUNSELL and Sarah his wife; Margaret INGRAM the wife of John INGRAM ; Elizabeth wife of Wm TOLLERFIELD of Fordington: Mrs Mary COX & her 2 eldest daughters; Mrs Mary SNOOK Widow of Samuel of D cutler; Miss Martha LIGHT; Mary HOSKINS; Kinsman John JEFFERIES of Frampton; Miss patty and Molly COX; Rest to Brother John JEFFERIES of Broadway in Somerset Clerk; Penelope the wife of John GALLOP Esq of Dorchester
Will of Elizabeth BARTLETT of Fordington 1739 SPC 1739 4 29: P15/126 See Burial Registers for 1738 shows:- Elizabeth BARTLETT Aged 89 years [i.e. born approx 1669] buried Sept 2
Will of Mary JEFFERIE Widow of Fordington 1728 attached to a Letter of Administration granted to John JEFFERIES Will Dated 20 Nov 1728
L/A dated 14 Jan 1739		 BPC 32 1739 & DHC Ad/Dt/W/1739 Event Record 32 Images Ancestry.com Will: To be buried with husband, beneficiary daughter Ann LILLINGTON the wife of George LILLINGTON - In trust with John GALLOP of Dorchester Esq and Zachary NELSON of Dorchester Mercer from benefit of her daughter and her daughters children PR no trace of burial L/A John JEFFERIE of the City of Exon Executor of will of Ann LILLINGTON Deceased
Will of Joseph [BENNETT BONNETT] Senior of Fordington Clothier 1740 SPC 1740 5 1 : P15/127 + P5/1749/3 See Burial Registers for 1740 shows:- Joseph BENNETT buried April 21
Will of Robert BELLMAN of Fordington Weaver 1741 SPC 1741 5 2: P15/128 See Burial Registers for 1740 shows:- Robert BELMAN buried January 21
Will of Martha LIGHT, Widow of Fordington , Dorset 10 June 1741 PROB 11/710 PR no trace of burial
Will of William BARTLETT of Fordington Butcher 1742 SPC 1742 5 7 : P15/133 See Burial Registers for 1741 shows:- William BARTLETT buried February 10
Will of Anna HOW Widow of Fordington 1742 SPC 1742 5 4 : P15/130 Anna nee SEYMOUR was the Widow of Richard HOW a Quaker who died in 1715 and would have been buried with her husband in the Quakers burial ground in Dorchester. Link to their marriage
Will of William SPARKES of Fordington Fellmonger 1742 SPC 1742 5 5 : P15/131 See Burial Registers for 1741/2 shows:- Wm [William] SPARKES aged 76 years buried March 10 1741/2. See also transcription of Will
Administration of Arthur HACKHAM of Fordington 1742 SPC A 1742 5 6 : P15/132 See Burial Registers for 1742 shows:- Arthur HACKHAM buried November 5
Administration of William BELLBEN [BELBIN] of Fordington 1742 SPC A 1742 5 3: P15/129 See Burial Registers for 1742 shows:- William BELBIN buried July 16
Administration bond and renunciation of James ALLEN of Fordington 1743 SPC A 1743 5 8: P15/134 See Burial Registers for 1743 shows:-Buried 12 Sep 1743
Will of John COAT of Fordington Miller 1744 SPC 1744 5 9: P15/135 See Burial Registers for 1743 shows:-Buried 21 Oct 1743
Administration of Charles PITFIELD of Fordington 1744 SPC A 1744 5 10: P15/136 Charles PITFIELD (1666-1743) Link to more information about the Pitfield Family. Fordington Buials for 1743 show that he was buried on 13 July 1743 aged 76
Will of David MORGAN of Dorchester (buried at Fordington) Will 1741 Proved 1744 DHC Ad/Dt/W/1744 See Transcription of the Will of David MORGAN Victualler of Dorchester written 29th September 1741 and proved 25th April 1744 - buried at Fordington 29th Jan 1743/4
Will of Rebecca MANFIELD of Fordington 1745 SPC 1745 5 11: P15/138 BT's have not survived: PR's not yet transcribed
Administration bond of David KEATS of Fordington 1746 P15/137 See Burial Registers for 1746 shows:- David KATE buried April 19 1746
Administration of James BENNETT or BONNETT of Fordington Mariner 1749 SPC A 1749: P15/141 PR no trace of burial
2 copies of will of Isaac BONNETT, clothier and linen draper of Fordington, 1749 with probate 1752; bill of expenses in proving the will; inventory of goods, chattels and credits of Isaac Bonnett, 1752 1749 & 7 Nov 1752 A2A D/SBS/F3 & PROB 11/797 under Bonell Note: Bonnett & Bennett are often confused No Trace in Parish Register
Administration of Samuel PITFIELD of Fordington 1750 SPC A. 1750 5 12: P15/139 See Burial Registers for 1750 shows:- Buried 12 August 1750 [Note:- Samuel PITFIELD (1681-1750) son of Sebastian PITFIELD (1632-1702) and Christian MEADON] Link to more information about the Pitfield Family.
Administration of William GIFFORD of Fordington 1752 P5/1752/20 BT's not survived PR's not Transcribed yet
Will of John STEVENS Senior of Fordington Husbandman 1752 P5/1752/47 See Burial Registers for 1751 shows:- a John Stevens buried aged 81 Years Dec 17th 1751
Will of Thomas TERRELL Senior Yeoman of Fordington 1752 P5/1752/51 See Burial Registers for 1751 shows:- Thomas Terrell buried Oct 18th 1751
Will of Isaac BONNELL [incorrect for Bonnett or Bennett] Clothier of Forthington 7 November 1752 PROB 11/797 See Burial Registers for 1752 shows:- Buried April 7 1752
Will of Isaac BENNETT [or BONNETT?] of Fordington 1754 SPC 1754 5 14 See Burial Registers for 1752 shows:- Buried April 7 1752
Will of Daniel HILL 1754 P:15/140 [Think this may be error for Daniel STYLE see below]
Will of Daniel STYLE of Fordington 1754 SPC 1754 5 13 See Burial Registers for 1754 shows:- 1754 Jun 24 Daniel STILE buried
Will of Richard DAWE of Fordington Yeoman 1755 SPC 1755: P5/1755/13 See Burial Registers for 1755 shows:- 1755 Richard DAWE buried August 7
Will of John JENKINS of Fordington Yeoman 1755 SPC 1755 5 15: P15/142 See Burial Registers for 1755 shows:- Jan 18 John JENKINS buried
Will of Hester TOLLERFIELD of Fordington Widow 1755 SPC 1755: P5/1755/55 See Burial Registers for 1754 shows:- Sep 1 Estha [Hester] TOLLERFIELD buried
Will of Amey DAWE of Fordington widow 1756 SPC 1756 5 17: P15/144 See Burial Registers for 1756 shows:- Amme DAW buried February 25
Will of Thomas WINZAR of Fordington Blacksmith 1756 SPC 1756 5 16: P15/143 See Burial Registers for 1756 shows:- Thomas WINZOR buried March 5
Will of John PING of Fordington, Dorset 1758 BPC 1758 (See P.C.C. 273 Hutton.)
Will of John PING of Fordington, Dorset 19 September 1758 PROB 11/840 PR no trace of burial
Will of Andrew HALL of Fordington [note refers to 1774 calendar] 1761 BPC 1761 PR damaged may have been buried July 20th 1760]
Will of George LESTER Senior of Fordington Thatcher 1764 SPC 1764: P5/1764/31 See Burial Registers for 1762 shows:- George LESTER buried August 8
Will of Margaret POWELL of Fordington Widow 1765 SPC 1765 6 1: P15/145 PR no trace of burial
Will of Jane BENNET of Fordington Widow 1767 SPC 1767 : P5/1767/5 See Burial Registers for 1767 shows:- Jane BONNITT buried May 25
Will of Seth BANCKS of Fordington Clerk [Note:- The Rev Seth BANCKS was buried at Broadmayne 26th March 1769] Dated 05 Mar 1769
Proved 03 May 1769		 BPC 1769 & Also DHC Bc/W/B event Record 25 Will: Wishes to be buried at Broadmayne; Cousins James, Elizabeth and Mary BUTTER ; Ann LESTER spinster servant; Rest to mother Elizabeth BANCKS Widow also Executrix. Link to transcription of his Will
Will of Edward BROOKS of Fordington Yeoman 1770 SPC 1770 3 20: P5/1770/9 + P5/17REG/20A PR no trace of burial
Will of William ANDREWS of Fordington 1770 BPC 14 1770 & BPC 7 1770
DHC Ref: Ad/Dt/W/770 Event Record No. 14. 		Buried at St Peters Church Dorchester on 24th October 1770 [See transcription of the Will of William ANDREWS victualler of Forthington ]
Will of Mary LESTER Widow of Fordington 1770 SPC 1770 6 2 : P15/146 See Burial Registers for 1770 shows:- Mary LESTER Widow buried August 5th
Will of George ELMES of Fordington dated 20th April 1771 - proved 5th Oct 1771 5th Oct 1771 DHC Ad/Dt/W/1771;  Event Record Number: 16. George ELMES was buried at St Peters Church Dorchester on 23 Sep 1771 [Link to transcription of his will]
Will of Richard CURTIS of Fordington Miller 1774 SPC 1774 6 3 : P15/146 PR no trace of burial
Will & Administration bond of Andrew HALL of Fordington Labourer (See also entry 1761) 1774 SPC 1774 6 4 : P15148 PR no trace of burial
Will of Elizabeth OTTELER Widow of Fordington 1775 SPC 1775 6 5 : P15/150 See Burial Registers for 1774 shows:- Elizabeth OTTER (Age 65) [i.e. born about 1709] buried May 17
Administration of Joseph LOVELACE of Fordington Victualler 1775 SPC A 1775 6 6 : P15/149 See Burial Registers for 1775 Shows:- Joseph LOVELACE buried August 13
Will of Richard STEVENS Dairyman of Fordington 1776 P5/1776/38 + P5/17REG/107B PR no trace of burial
Will of Sarah CURTIS Widow of Fordington 1776 SPC 1776 6 7 :P15/151 PR no trace of burial
Administration of Amos STILL of Fordington 1777 SPC A. 1777 6 8: P15/152 Amos STILE (d.1777) married Mary PITFIELD (1721-1784) the daughter of Charles PITFIELD (1665-1743) at St Georges Church in Fordington on 23rd Dec 1746. Amos was buried there on September 30 1776
Administration & Will of John MORGAN of Fordington Buried Stinsford 30th May 1776 : LA 4th Apr 1778 SPC 1778 6 10: P15/154 John MORGAN from Fordington was buried at Stinsford on 30th May 1776 and left a Will. Unfortunately it was undated and failed to appoint an Executor so his widow Jane had to take out letters of administration which were approved on 4th April 1778
Will of Robert OBORNE of Fordington Maltster 1778 BPC 1778: P15/155 See Burial Registers for 1778 Shows:- Mr Robert OBORN buried April 26
Will of Robert OBORNE of Fordington 1778 SPC 1778 6 11 See above assumed it is another copy of the same Will
Will of William FRAMPTON of Fordington Yeoman 1778 SPC 1778 6 12 : P15/156 See Burial Registers for 1778 shows:- Mr. Willm [William] FRAMPTON buried April 17
Will of Sarah WOOLFREYS Widow of Fordington 1778 SPC 1778 6 9: P15/153 See Burial Registers for 1777 shows:- Sarah WOOLFRY Widow buried April 29
Letter of Administration granted to Richard BRIDPORT of Fothington Yeoman & Thomas Gould READ of Dorchester for the estate of Dorothy GILLINGHAM (Late Dorothy WHITE) 19th Jan 1778 DHC Ad/Dt/A/1778; Event Record Number: 3. No Trace of a burial of a Dorothy Gillingham or Dorothy White [Image of L/Admin on Ancestry.com] There is a side note which states " Grandson next of kin ". Richard Bridport was an Overseer of the Poor for Fordington in 1789. He also stood security for the administration of the estate of John Morgan who died 1776 for his widow Jane Morgan cL/Admin 4th apr 1778.
Will of Edward CHAFFEY of Fordington Currier 1779 SPC 1779 3 165: P5/17REG/165B See Burial Registers for 1778 shows:- Edward CHAFFEY buried November 28 [Also under Dorchester ref P5/1779/3]
Administration of Nathaniel SPARKES of Fordington 1779 SPC A 1779 6 13: P15/157 See Burial Registers for 1779 shows:- Nathaniel SPARKES buried October 12
Will of Christopher DIX, Gentleman of Fordington , Dorset 23 December 1780 PROB 11/1072 See Burial Registers for 1780 shows:- Christopher DIX Esq buried November 15
Administration of William STYLE of Fordington 1781 SPC A. 1781 7 2: P15/159 See Burial Registers for 1780 shows:- William STYLES buried December 19
Will of John STEVENS of Fordington Husbandman 1781 SPC 1781 7 1: P15/158 See Burial Registers for 1781 shows:- John STEVENS buried March 4
Will of Mary MANUEL widow of Fordington 1782 D/ASH:C/T1 1782-1893 Part of the Andrews, Son and Huxtable Solicitors Archive held at DHC PR shows no trace of burial around 1782 but one in 1797?
Administration of James THORNE of Fordington 1782 SPC A 1782 7 3 : P15/160 See Burial Registers for 1781 shows:- James THORN buried August 15
Will of John PITMAN, Gentleman of Fordington , Dorset 13 June 1782 PROB 11/1092 PR no trace of burial
Administration of Mary NORRIS of Fordington 1783 SPC A. 1783 7 4: P15/161 See Burial Registers for 1781 shows:- Mary ye Wife of William NORRIS buried March 10
Administration of John MUNDEN of Fordington 1783 SPC A 1783 7 5: P15/162 PR no trace of burial
Will of Stephen POPE, Gentleman of Fordington , Dorset 07 June 1784 PROB 11/1118 PR no trace of burial
Will of Mary POPE Widow of Fordington 1785 SPC 1785 7 6: P15/163 PR no trace of burial
Will of James BROOKE, Gentleman of Fordington , Dorset 03 October 1785 PROB 11/1134 See Burial Registers 1785 Sepr 22nd James BROOKE Esq
Will of Matthew POUNCY Butcher of Fordington Dated 14 Mar 1787 BPC 1787 7 DHC Bc/W/P; Event Rec. No. 119. Buried HT 28 April 1790 [Link to transcription of his will]
Will of Sarah BONNETT of Fordington Widow 1787 SPC 1787 7 7 : P15/164 See Burial Registers for the following year of 1788? shows:- June 27th Sarah wife of Joseph BONNITT buried
Will of James HARRIS of Fordington Yeoman 1788 SPC 1788 7 9 : P15/167 PR no trace of burial
Will of John WOOD of Fordington 1788 SPC 1788 7 8 : P15/166 PR no trace of burial: Note:- Probate Copy & 2 other copies of the will of John WOOD of Fordington made 1787, proved 1788 with 3 receipts for legacies under the will & bills for probate held at Dorset History center Ref F13 (1787-1788)
Will of Isaac SPARKS Gentleman of Forthington [Fordington] 18 February 1788 PROB 11/1163 DD\SB/7/2   Burial Registers for 1787/8 shows:- Jany 21st Isaac SPARKS Gent buried. See transcription of will of Isaac Sparks 1788
Will of Caleb CLOTHIER of Fordington Yeoman 1791 SPC 1791 4 169: P5/1791/5 + P5/18REG/169A See Burial Registers for 1791 shows:- March 22nd Caleb CLOTHIER buried
Will of Robert NOAKE of Fordington Cabinet Maker 1791 SPC 1791 7 10: P15/168 See Burial Registers for 1790 shows:-Robert NOAK Junior buried 24 Nov 1790
Will of Benjamin SPARKES of Fordington Maltster 1793 SPC 1793 7 11: P15/169 See Burial Registers for 1793 shows:- Ap: 20 Benjamin s [son] of Benj [Benjamin] & Sarah SPARKS buried
Will & Letter of Administration for the estate of Matthew POUNCY, Butcher of Fordington , Dorset [Note:- .Matthew POUNCY was buried at Holy Trinity Church Dorchester on 28th April 1790] Will 14 Mar 1787
L/A 16 May 1793		 DHC BC/A/P120 event record 120 : Renunciation P15/171

Beneficiaries:- Neice Elizabeth the wife of Matthew MEDWAY late Elizabeth ROGERS spinster: Nephew Harry POUNCY; Neice Elizabeth POUNCY the daughter of my late brother George POUNCY; Elizabeth daughter of my Nephew George POUNCY; Rest to Brother Harry POUNCY of Dorchester gentleman who is also named executor. Witnessed Thomas Gould READ and Joseph WARR: [Note:-Link to transcription of his Will dated 14th March 1787]

Letter of Administration granted to Elizabeth POUNCY the widow relict of and Administratrix of Matthew POUNCY late of Dorchester butcher together with the last will and testament of the said Matthew POUNCY now annexed. Also bound with her were Robert STICKLAND of Dorchester gentleman & George POUNCY of Dorchester Butcher. Witness Nathaniel Templeman.

Administration of Amos STILE of Fordington 1799 SPC A 1799 7 12 : P15/170 See Burial Registers for 1799 shows:- Feb: 9 Amos STYLE buried
Will of Frances LEGG ---- LEGG Baker of Fordington, Dorset. [Note:- This is a badly damaged Will with corn torn away on each of 4 pages and not got the last page - end of date missing and probate as well which would have been on the last page. Only burial at Fordington is for a Frances LEGGE on 4th Nov 1830 aged 83 years which might be her?] Dated 12 Apr 18--? DHC Bc/W/L Event record 29 Long Will: mention of Ann COZENS Widow , Robert STICKLAND and Reuben MASTERS & Thomas TAPP Gent and Robert WHITE surgeonin a lease? premises lately occupied by Lot GARTEL and then Samuel LEGG deceased --etc etc lots of LEGG Family mentioned
Will of John HAYNE, Gentleman of Fordington, Dorset
[Note:- John HAYNE (d.1799) of Litton & Anne COLLINS (d.1744) otp married in St George's church in Fordington on 21-Oct 1711 by licence ]		 Dated 4th Apr 1797
Proved 21 June 1800		 PROB 11/1343 See Burial Registers for 1799 shows:- Nov 29 Mr. John HAYN buried: [Note:- WILL: Refers to triparate indenture dated 11th Oct 1767 between John FOYER of Dorchester Esq ( now dead) and Harry POUNCY Gent in the first part - and me John HAYNE 2nd part and John POUNCY Esq 3rd part - interest in a bond of £1000. -- Trust for Samuel HAYNE son -- married to Rebecca TILLEY at HT 1773 - Mentions 5 granddaughters Ann HAYNE; Rebecca the wife of Richard COLE lieutenant in his Majesty's Regt Foot ; Alicia HAYNE ; Elizabeth HAYNE and Mary Ann HAYNE daughters of the said Samuel HAYNE and Rebecca and grandson John Hayne.]
Will of Honor ELLIOTT, Widow of Fordington, Dorset 22 August 1801 PROB 11/1361 See Burial Registers for 1801 Shows:- Feb: 27 Honour ELLIOT buried
Will of Mary REASON Widow of Fordington 1802 P15/172 See Burial Registers for 1801 shows:- Aug 4 Mary REASON buried
Will of John MULLINS Sawyer of Fordington 1802 P15/173 See Burial Registers for 1802 shows:- Oct: 27 John MULLEN buried
Administration bond for William CAVE Junior of Fordington 1804 P15/174 See Burial Registers for 1804 shows:- May 10 William CAVE buried
Will of Thomas BEDLOE, Yeoman of Fordington , Dorset 19 September 1804 PROB 11/1413 See Burial Registers for 1804 shows:- Apr: 8 Thomas BEDLOE buried
Will of Ann CLOTHIER, Widow of Fordington , Dorset 28 September 1804 PROB 11/1414 & D/LRL/1/47   See Burial Registers for 1804 shows;- Sep: 16 Ann CLOTHIER buried: DHC= Probate copy will: Ann CLOTHIER of Fordington, widow Will dated 11 Jul 1804
Will of Thomas TERRELL Senior Yeoman of Fordington 1805 P15/175 See Burial Registers for 1805 shows:- Feb 11: Thomas TERRELL buried
Will & Wrapper of Robert ROPER of Fordington Miller - Also under death duty registers at National Archives :- Abstract of Will of Robert Roper of Forthington, Dorset. Proved in the Court of Salisbury 26 June 1806 26 June 1806 P5/1806/5 & IR 26/411 PR no trace of burial
Will of Bennett HARVEY, Gentleman of Dorchester , Dorset Dated 23 Mar 1807
Proved02 Sep 1807		 DHC Ref Ad/Dt/W/1807 ER 15 See Transcription of the Will of Bennett HARVEY (1732-1807)
Will of William LYDE, Gentleman of Fordington , Dorset 05 December 1807 PROB 11/1471 PR no trace of burial
Will of James HARRIS, Yeoman of Fordington, Dorset 19 May 1808 PROB 11/1479 See Burial Registers for 1807 shows:- Aug: 20 James HARRIS buried
Will of Thomas SALISBURY, Gentleman of Fordington , Dorset 26 May 1810 PROB 11/1511 PR no trace of burial but Probate of the will of Thomas Salisbury of Fordington, Dorset, (P.C.C.), 1810, and his widow Frances of The Close, (Salisbury D.R.), 1862.available DHC under Webb Family of Salisbury papers Ref 727/5/5 [Note:- Dorset Chronicle Thursday 19th July 1866: Notice or claiments with an interest in his estate of Thomas SALISBURY late of Fordington in the County of Dorset Gentleman (who died on or about the 5th day of April 1810 and whose Will was proved in the Perogative Court of canterbury on the 26th day of May 1810, by Frances SALISBURY Widow and Frances WEBB both since deceased the Executors therein named are required to send particulars of such claims and demands in writing to -----]
Will of John TIZARD, Yeoman of Fordington , Dorset 18 May 1814 PROB 11/1557 PR no trace of burial
Will of Ann GRAY, Widow of Fordington, Dorset 05 April 1816 PROB 11/1579 PR no trace of burial
Will of William CAVE, Yeoman of Fordington, Dorset 05 April 1816 PROB 11/1579 PR no trace of burial
Will of John MORGAN, Gentleman of Fordington, Dorset 08 May 1816 PROB 11/1580 PR no trace of burial
Will of Hannah HUNT, Widow of Fordington, Dorset [Note:- Hannah HUNT was buried at Fordington 01 Apr 1819 aged 90 Years by John Palmer Vicar] 03 Dec 1818 DHC Da/W/1820 Event Record 23 Image Ancestry.com Beneficiaries 3 grandchildren of deceased son Isaac HUNT being William (also made executor & fellmonger by trade) Isaac and Mary the wife of Robert NUTT
Will + wrapper of James NORMAN Hosier of Fordington 1819 P15/176 See Burial Registers for 1818 shows:- Oct 11th James Norman buried aged 65 Years [Note:- 4th child from the marriage of William NORMAN to Mary HELARD who married at All Saints church in Dorchester on 8th Nov 1747]
Will + wrapper of Elizabeth LUCAS Widow of Fordington 1819 P15/177 See Burial Registers for 1819 shows:- July 26th Elizabeth Lucas buried aged 52 years
Oath + Will of William MATTHEWS of Fordington 1820 P15/178 See Burial Registers for 1820 shows:- Sep 10th William Matthews buried aged 71 Years
Oath + Will of John WINZAR of Fordington Labourer 1820 P15/179 See Burial Registers for 1820 shows:- June 18th John WINDSOR buried aged 84 Years
Administration of Mary PITFIELD of Fordington Widow 1821 P5/1821/37 See Burial Registers for 1821 shows:- May 17th Mary PITFIELD buried aged 87 Years [Note:- Probably Mary nee WOODSFORD widow of Sebastian PITFIELD (1724-1794) but would need to verify via Will]
Administration, oath and wrapper of Joseph CUST of Fordington 1822 P15/180 See Burial Registers for 1822 shows:- Jan 16th Joseph CUST buried aged 48 Years
Will of Philip ELLIOTT, Yeoman of Fordington , Dorset 26 June 1822 PROB 11/1658 PR no trace of burial
Will of Edward William CAVE, Currier of Fordington , Dorset 08 July 1822 PROB 11/1659 See Burial Registers for 1821 shows:- Edward William CAVE entry 283; buried 21 Dec 1821 age 26 Years
Will of Mary MEDWAY, Single Woman of Fordington , Dorset 23 July 1822 PROB 11/1659 Buried St Peters Dorchester Entry 125 in the burial register – Mary MEDWAY from the parish of Fordington in this County; buried 03 July 1822; age 85 years; Rev. Henry John Richman Rector.
Will + Wrapper of Reuben MASTERS Carpenter of Fordington 1823 P15/181 PR Missing for 1823
Will + Wrapper of Jane ELFORD of Fordington Spinster 1824 P5/1824/38 No Trace 1824 - 1823 Missing
Will + Wrapper of Samuel LEGG of Fordington Baker 1824 P15/182 See Burial Registers for 1824 shows:- Samuel son of Samuel & Frances Legg buried 15th Aug 1824
Will of Samuel CHAPMAN, Gentleman of Fordington , Dorset 02 April 1824 PROB 11/1684 &  D/LRL/1/50   PR no trace of burial - 1823 missing: DHC= Probate copy will: Samuel CHAPMAN of Fordington, gentleman Will dated 20 Oct 1821
Will of John LYDE Yeoman of Fordington , Dorset Dated 29 Oct1826
Proved 23 Jul 1827		 DHC Da/W/1827 Event Record 22. Image available on Ancestry.com for members beneficiaries: Edward ELLIOTT the elder of Fordington and John FOOT of Dorchester to hold in trust for brother James LYDE and sister Rachel LYDE
Will of Thomas COLLINS of Fordington , Dorset 06 October 1827 PROB 11/1731 See Burial Registers for 1827 shows:- Buried 20 Sep 1827 aged 52 years
Will of Jacob GRAY, Gardener of Fordington , Dorset 30 May 1828 PROB 11/1740 See Burial Registers for 1828 shows:- Buried 4th april 1828 aged 52 years
Will of Reverend John PALMER, Clerk of Fordington , Dorset 02 June 1829 PROB 11/1757 Link to Transcription of his will Dated 15 May 1812: Proved 2nd June 1829 : See Burial Registers for 1829 shows:- Burial 618 The Reverend John PALMER Vicar of this Parish buried 11 May 1829 aged 80 Years. Also see Will of his widow Elizabeth Palmer
Will of John LESTER, Bricklayer of Fordington , Dorset Dated 14 Nov 1829
Proved 04 Dec 1829		 DHC Da/W/1829 Event Record 28 - Image available on ancestry.com for members Will: 2 cottages in cuckolds row 1 in front 1 in rear in the occupation of John CLARK and Joseph BENNETT :Beneficiary under will Brother William LESTER |Thatcher of Fordington (his brother was married at date of signing will) John LESTER wasdied at Fordington on 16th Nov and was buried there aged 44 years on 19th Nov 1829
Will of Elizabeth PALMER, Widow of Fordington , Dorset - [Note:- no trace of burial] Dated 23 June 1829:
Proved 25 February 1830		 PROB 11/1767 Will of Elizabeth PALMER Widow of Fordington published 23 June 1829. [Note:- Elizabeth Palmer died and was buried at Market Lavington where her sister Mary lived, She was the widow of Rev John PALMER (1750-1829) Vicar of Fordington and a full transcription of her will given as a part of his biography and can be accessed via this link
Will of John HECKLAY, Gentleman of Fordington , Dorset 23 September 1830 PROB 11/1776 See Burial Registers for John HECKLEY buried 17th April 1830 aged 77 Years
Will of William MASTERS, Yeoman of Fordington , Dorset 06 December 1830 PROB 11/1779 See Burial Registers for William MASTERS Buried 16th Oct 1829 aged 72 Years
Will of Edward CAVE, Gentleman of Fordington , Dorset 05 April 1832 PROB 11/1798 See Burial Registers for Edward Cave buried 17th Mar 1832 aged 73 Years
Will of Damaris CAVE, Widow of Fordington , Dorset 23 May 1832 PROB 11/1799 PR Only burial is Damaris Cave buried 11 Dec 1826 aged 53
Will of John LEGG, Yeoman of Fordington, Dorset 08 June 1832 PROB 11/1801 See Burial Registers for John LEGG buried 6th March 1832 aged 76 Years
Will of Edward ENSOR, Gentleman of Fordington , Dorset 26 July 1832 PROB 11/1802 See Burial Registers for Edward ENSOR buried 19th Mar 1832 aged 83 Years
Will of Thomas REASON, Gentleman of Fordington , Dorset 25 October 1832 PROB 11/1807 See Burial Registers for Thmoas Reason Buried 20th Sep 1832 aged 70 Years
Will of William BISHOP of Fordington Yeoman 1833 D/ASH:C/T11782-1893 Part of the Andrews, Son and Huxtable Solicitors Archive held at DHC No trace PR
Will = Wrapper of Samuel LEGG of Fordington Baker 1834 P15/182 See Burial Registers for Samuel Legg of Fordington Cross aged 84 years buried 30 Dec 1833
Will of Robert DAMON, Yeoman of Fordington , Dorset 12 November 1834 PROB 11/1838 See Burial Registers for Robert DAMON buried 13 Oct 1834 aged 6 Years
Will of Elizabeth STROUD, Singlewoman of Fordington , Dorset 29 November 1834 PROB 11/1839 See Burial Registers for Elizabeth STROUD buried 19th Sep 1834 aged 33 Years
Will of Susannah BOATSWAIN, Widow of Fordington , Dorset 23 October 1835 PROB 11/1852 PR - No trace
Will of Philip BISHOP, Yeoman of Fordington , Dorset

[Note:- husband of Mary nee Bott whom he married on 12 May 1772 at Winterbourne Monkton, Dorset; she died 1834. Their daughter Mary Bishop married James CHRISTOPHER FStG 23rd Feb 1803; daughter Hester Bishop married James Wellspring FStG 29th July 1806 and daughter Elizabeth Bishop married Edward Foy at All Saints church Dorchester 25th Dec 1808]		 Dated 5th Jan 1833
Proved 01 June 1836		 PROB 11/1862 also ]  D/ASH:C/T1  1782-1893
 See Burial Registers for Philip Bishop buried 11th Feb 1836 aged 86 years. DHC has copy of will dated 1833.
Will: This is the last will and testament of me Philip Bishop in the county of Dorset Yeoman I give and devise and bequeath unto my wife Martha Bishop all my household goods of what nature or kind soever and the rents and interest and dividends of all my real and personal estate whatsover during her life and from and immediately after her decease I give and devise all that messuage or dwellinghouse and garden situate at Holloway in Fordington aforesaid wherein I now live and which I hold in fee simple and the use of Philip Bishop my son his heirs and assigns forever And I also devise all that Messuage Dwellinghouse and garden situate in the parish of Fordington aforesaid late in the possession of Ann Frampton and now of Sarah Stainer and which I do also hold in fee4 simple unto and to the use of Mary Bishop daughter of my son James Bishop her heirs and assigns for ever; And I do give the said Mary Bishop my grandaughter the sum of £30 And I do give and devise all that Messuage or dwellinghouse and garden situatei n the parish of Fordington now in the posession of my said son James Bishop and which I do also hold in fee simple unto a\nd to the sue of my siad son James Bishop his heirs and assigns for ever And I do give and bequeath to my said son James Bishop the sum of £40 I give and bequeath unto my daughter Hester the wife of James Wellsping and Mary the wife of James CHRISTOPHER the sum of £30 a piece And as to all the rest residue and remainder of my ready money stock in public funds securities for money and all other my real and personal estate not hertobefore disposed of I do give and devise and bequeath the same subject to the payment of my just debts funeral and testamentary expenses and which I do hereby charge the same unto my daughter Elizabeth the wife of Edward FFoy and my said son James Bishop their heirs executors Admons and assigns share and share alike as tenants in common and not as joint tenants And I do hereby nominate and appoint my said son James Bishop and the said Edeward Foy as joint executors executors of this my last will and testament hereby revoking all fomer wills by me at any time heretobefore made In Witness whereof I the said testaor Philip Bishop have to this my Last Will and Testament set my hand and seal this fifth day of January in the year of Our Lord 1833 --- The mark of Philip Bishop --- Signed sealed and declared by the said testator Philip Bishop as and for his last will and testament in the presence of us who at his request in his presence and in the presence of each other have subscribed our names as witnesses hereto Robert Rideout Harvey; George Harvey; Henry Frederick Harvey ---- Proved at london 1st June 1836 before the Judge by the Oath of James Bishop the son and surviving executor to who admons was was granted having first sworn by commission duly to administer
Administration of Harriet WHITE of Fordington Wife 1837 P15/183 PR can only locate the burial of a Harriet White 25 Nov 1831 aged 52
Will of James LYDE, Yeoman of Fordington , Dorset 02 January 1837 PROB 11/1871 See Burial Registers for James Lyde abode Fordington Hill buried 2nd Sep 1836 aged 69 Years
Will of Elizabeth MASTERS, Widow of Fordington , Dorset 07 February 1837 PROB 11/1873 See Burial Registers for Elizabeth masters buried 4th Nov 1836 aged 72 Years
Will of James BROOKS, Yeoman of Fordington , Dorset Dated 16 Mar 1831
Proved 04 Mar 1837		 PROB 11/1873 See Burial Registers for James Brooks Parish Clerk buried 4th Feb 1837 aged 79 Years Will: Various properties to wife Elizabeth for life then shared between daughters Rebecca BROOKS and Honor Hutchings purchase -- grandaughter Eliza Mitchell -- son James BROOKS -- Susan BROOKS his wife -- household effects to wife Elizabeth also appointed executrix - 16th day March 1831 [Note:- James Brooks was the 2nd child from the marriage of James BROOKS to Elizabeth HUTCHINGS at All Saints Church in Dorchester on 24th Dec 1778]
Will of John BARTLETT, Bricklayer of Fordington , Dorset 08 June 1837 PROB 11/1879 See Burial Registers for John Bartlett buried 24th Aug 1836 aged 61 Years
Will of Joseph BEDLOE, Gentleman of Fordington , Dorset 30 October 1838 PROB 11/1901 See Burial Registers for Joseph Bedloe abode Fordington Green buried 19th June 1838 aged 64 Years
Will of William ROLES, Yeoman of Fordington , Dorset 27 August 1840 PROB 11/1933 BT's no trace
Administration, oath , wrapper of James HARRIS Junior 1840 P15/184 BT's no trace
Will of Elizabeth FOY, Widow of Fordington , Dorset 02 November 1840 PROB 11/1936 See Burial Registers for 1840 buried 22 Sep 1840
Will of Edward ELLIOTT or Eliot, Yeoman of Fordington , Dorset 13 November 1840 PROB 11/1936 See Burial Registers for Edwrad Elliott from St Peters Parish Dorchester buried 23 Apr 1837 in Fordington
Will of Ann KEATS of Fordington , Dorset 20 November 1840 PROB 11/1936 See Burial Registers for Ann Keats abode Fordington Mill street buried 7th Nov 1839 aged 68 years
Administration, oath, wrapper & copy Will of James HARRIS Yeoman of Fordington 1841 P15/185 BT's no trace
Letter of Administration granted for the estate of George HARVEY, Gentleman bachelor of Fordington , Dorset 04 May 1842 DHC AD/DT/W/1842 Event Record 2 Image Ancestry.com Administration to his father Robert Rideout HARVEY [Note:- George, HARVEY from High Street Fordington buried 16 Jun 1840; age 34, by William Dodge Curate]
Will of Ann MAIDMENT, Widow of Fordington , Dorset 19 August 1842 PROB 11/1967 BT's no trace
Will of Eliza ABBOTT, Spinster of Fordington , Dorset 18 October 1842 PROB 11/1969 &  D/LRL/1/694   BT's no trace : DHC= Probate copy will: Eliza ABBOTT of Fordington, spinster Will dated 28 May 1842
Letter of Administration for the estate of Ann PERROTT spinster of Fordington , Dorset who died intestate at Fordington but was buried at Long Burton Dorset on24th Dec 1842 aged 57 years 16 Jan 1843 DHC C/A/1842-3 Event Records 6 & 7 LA granted to Mary COX wife of the bound Joseph COX dairyman of Rampisham Dorset also bound Richard NICHOLS of Rampishamgamekeeper and William BEATER of smae place Yeoman
Will of George HENNING, Gentleman of Fordington , Dorset 29 July 1844 PROB 11/2002 See Burial Registers for Parish of Holy Trinity Dorchester "Entry 607 - George HENNING from the parish of Fordington; buried 20 May 1844; age 75 years; Rev George Wood Rector"
Will of George ADAMS Victualler of Dorchester & Fordington 6th Sep 1845 DHC: Ad/Dt/W/1846 event Record 10 He was buried at St Georges Church in Fordington on 30th April 1846 at the age of 43 [Link to transcription of his Will]
Administration, oath, will, wrapper of Honor ELLISON of Fordington Widow 1846 P15/186 See Burial Registers for Honor Ellison abode Fordington Green buried 18th Sep 1846 aged 63 Years
Will of James PRICE of Fordington , Dorset 26 November 1846 PROB 11/2045 See Burial Registers for James Price abode Fordington High Street buried 3rd Oct 1846 aged 73 Years
Will of Mary Ann MOORE, Widow of West Fordington Dorchester 01 August 1848 PROB 11/2079 BT's no trace
Will of William WEST, Licensed Victualler of Fordington , Dorset 23 November 1848 PROB 11/2084 BT's no trace
Will of Jane HANDLEY heretofore Hay, Wife of Fordington , Dorset 18 April 1849 PROB 11/2091 See Burial Registers for Jane Handley abode West Fordington buried Jan 23rd 1849 aged 45 Years
Will of William STANTON, Clothier of Fordington , Dorset 17 August 1849 PROB 11/2098 See Burial Registers for William Stanton abode Icen lane Fordington buried 18 Oct 1848 aged 77 years
Will of Mary Bond COLSON, Spinster of Fordington , Dorset

[Note:- Buried at St Peters in Dorchester she was baptised at St Georges Church Fordington on 18th Sep 1792.]		 Dated 01 Mar 1839
Proved 21 December 1849		 PROB 11/2104

[Note:- Link to more information about her family]

This is the last will and testament of me Mary Bond COLSON of Fordington in the County of Dorset Spinster I give my sister Elizabeth Dampier ENGLAND all my wearing apparel trinkets china and plate All the rest residue & remainder of my worldly estate & effects of what nature or kind soever I give devise and bequeath the same unto my brother John Morton COLSON his heirs executors administrators and assigns according to my estate and interest therein And I appoint my said brother John Morton COLSON sole executor of this my will dated the first day of March in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty nine -- Mary Bond COLSON Signed sealed published and declared by the said Mary Bond COLSON for her last will and testament in the presence of us who in her presence and in the presence of each other have hereunto set our names as witnesses Robert Rideout and Martha Harvey -- Proved at london 21st Dec 1849 before the Worshipful James Parker Doane doctor at law and surrocgate by the oath of the Reverend John Morton COLSON Clerk the brother the sole executor to whom administration was granted having been first sworn to duly administer
Will of Giles LODER, Cabinet Maker of Fordington , Dorset 22 December 1849 PROB 11/2104 + A2A D/LRL/1/254 See Burial Registers for Giles Loder abode Fordington Hill buried 15th Nov 1849 aged 72 Years DHC= Administration with will annexed:
Giles LODER of Fordington Will dated 1 Nov 1849
Will of Rebecca BROOKS, Spinster of Fordington , Dorset Dated 22 Aug 1849
Proved 14 May 1850		 PROB 11/2112 See Burial Registers for Rebecca BROOKS abode Back of the pound; Fordington; buried 12th April 1850 aged 67 years Will: Eliza wife of Edward Steele of Dorchester -- trusts for Eliza Jane and Emma daughters of Edward Steele and Eliza his wife -- Rest to Nephew james BROOKS and neices Elizabeth Mitchell Mary Ann Mitchell and Rebecca the wife of George Legg Eliza Steel Susan the wife of Frederick Bennett etc [Note:-Rebecca was the 3rd child from the marriage of James BROOKS to Elizabeth HUTCHINGS at All Saints Church in Dorchester on 24th Dec 1778]
Will of Elizabeth WEST, Widow of Fordington , Dorset 11 July 1850 PROB 11/2117 BT's 1850 not survived
Will of Thomas BENNETT, Merchant of Fordington , Dorset 24 January 1851 PROB 11/2125 & D/LRL/1/10 BT's 1851 no trace: DHC= Probate copy will: Thomas BENNETT of Fordington, merchant Will dated 14 Dec 1846 Probate 24 Jan 1851
Will of William LOCK, Gentleman of Fordington , Dorset 10 July 1851 PROB 11/2136 See Burial Registers for William Lock abode Icon Cottage Fordington buried 16th May 1851 aged 71 Years
Will of Benjamin HALL, Blacksmith of Fordington , Dorset [Note:- Benjamin Hall was buried at Fordingtin on 04 Feb 1853] Dated 12 January 1852
P roved 28 Oct 1853		 DHC Ad/Dt/W/1853 Event Record 10 : Image Ancestry.com Will beneficiries Wife Mary; Son Joseph; Daughter susannah wife of George Allen of stratton ; Grandsons William; Walter & Lewis ALLEN; George Biles of Fordington Carpenter; Joseph HANDSFORD the elder of Dorchester sadler
Will of George ANDREWS, Currier of Fordington , Dorset 31 January 1852 PROB 11/2145 Buried at Holy Trinity Church Dorchester on 22nd April 1851 See Transcription of the Will of George ANDREWS (1791-1851)
Will of Sarah Allen GAULTON, Widow of Fordington , Dorset 30 July 1852 PROB 11/2156 See Burial Registers for Sarah Allen GAULTON abode grove Buildings buried 18th June 1852 aged 72 years
Will of Henry MACK, Gatekeeper of Fordington , Dorset 16 November 1852 PROB 11/2162 See Burial Registers for Henry MACK abode Lowdes Road buried 9th Oct 1852 aged 83 years
Will of Harriett WILLS, Widow of Fordington , Dorset 01 January 1853 PROB 11/216 BT's no trace
Will of John FOOT, Auctioneer of Fordington , Dorset 15 February 1853 PROB 11/2167 See Burial Registers for John FOOT entry 446 abode Blandford Road, buried 23 Sep 1851 aged 63
Will of John BROWN, Carrier of Fordington , Dorset 11 August 1854 PROB 11/2195 See Burial Registers for John Brown abode Holloway Row Fordington buried 26th June 1854 aged 47 years
Will of Mary HALL, Widow of Fordington , Dorset 27 November 1854 PROB 11/2200 See Burial Registers Mary HALL abode The Cliff Fordington buried 22nd March 1854 aged 74 years
Will of James LOVELL, late Quarter Master Serjeant of The Dorset Militia but now an Out Pensioner of Her Majesty's Royal Hospital at Chelsea of Fordington , Dorset 21 December 1854 PROB 11/2202 No Trace
Administration, Affidavit, Oath and Wrapper for Mary Ann COX of Fordington Spinster 1855 P15/60 See Burial Registers for Mary Ann COX Entry 608 abode Grove Buildings buried 4 Nov 1853 aged 20 years
Will of Martha Milborne GALTON, Spinster of Fordington , Dorset 08 March 1855 PROB 11/2208 See Burial Register for Martha Milborne GAULTON was buried 10th Oct 1854 aged 40 years
Will of Richard FIPPARD, Draper and Grocer of Fordington , Dorset 03 August 1855 PROB 11/2217 See Burial Register for Richard FIPPARD was buried 30th June 1854 aged 46
Will of Robert Rideout HARVEY, Gentleman of Fordington , Dorset 25 March 1856 PROB 11/2229 See Burial Register for Robert Rideout HERVEY was buried 7th Feb 1856 aged 85 years
Will of Sarah DAMON, Widow of Fordington , Dorset 26 April 1856 PROB 11/2230 See Burial Registers for Sarah Damon abode Fordington the Green was buried 22nd Dec 1855 aged 85 Years
Will of William HEWER, Bricklayer of Fordington , Dorset 24 June 1856 PROB 11/2234 See Burial Registers for William HEWER abode Tupps corner buried 19th Oct 1855 aged 76 Years
Probate Elizabeth ROWE of Fordington wife of William Henry LOWE [Note:- Buried 30th Sep 1857 at Dorchester Civic Cemetery] Died 28 Sep 1857 - Probate 28 Oct 1861 A2A D/LRL/1/352 + National Probate Calendar Probate 28th Oct 1861: Letters of Administration of the Personal Estate and effects of Elizabeth ROWE (Wife of William Henry ROWE) late of Plymouth in the County of Devon deceased who died 25 Sep 1857 at Fordington in the county of Dorset were granted at the Principal Registry to the said William Henry ROWE of Plymouth aforesaid Draper he having first been sworn Effects under £800
Will of Caleb BISHOP, Journeyman Tailor of Fordington , Dorset Dated 27 Aug 1856
Proved 10 Feb 1857		 DHC Ad/Dt/W/1857/15. Link to transcription of the will of Caleb BISHOP (1791-1856)
Will of William HEWER, Bricklayer of Fordington , Dorset 1858 D/ASH:C/T11782-1893 Part of the Andrews, Son and Huxtable Solicitors Archive held at DHC [Note:- See probate 24 June 1856 above]
Letters of Administration for the estate of Ann GALPIN of Fordington [Note:- buried at St Georges Fordington 02 Oct 1857] 1858 National Probate Register. Letters of Administration granted on 14th June 1858 for the Personal estate and effects of Ann GALPIN late of Fordington in the County of Dorset Widow deceased who died 30th Sep 1857 at Fordington were granted at Blandford to Mary GALPIN of Fordington spinster one of the Children of the said deceased she having been first sworn effects under £200. Link to more information about this family. Also see marriage of Ann LEGG of Fordington at St Georges Church October 4th 1821 to Charles GALPIN son of Elias GALPIN (1756-1846)
Letters of Administration for the estate of Henry GALPIN of Fordington Brewer [Note:- buried at St Georges Church Fordington aged 22 years 01 Apr 1859] Died 31 Mar 1859 National Probate Register. 27th Feb 1861 Letters of Administration for the Personal estate and effects of Henry GALPIN late of Fordington within the borough of Dorchester in the County of Dorset bachelor deceased who died 31st March 1859 at Fordington granted at Blandford to Sarah RUSSELL (Wife of George Squire RUSSELL Beer Seller) of Kent street Portsea in the County of Southampton the sister and one of the next of kin of the said deceased she having been first sworn.
Copy Will of Robert GALPIN of Fordington Brewer made 1859 with note of probate 1859 [Note:- Buried at Civic Cemetery aged 57 on 29th July 1859] Died 26 July 1859 DHC: D/COO:H/F/27 Also National Probate Register Robert GALPIN (1802-1859) [Follow link for more information and a transcription of his will]. Probate granted 22nd August 1859 The Will of Robert GALPIN late of Fordington in the County of Dorset Brewer deceased who died 26th July 1859 at Fordington was proved at Blandford by the oaths of Isaac HANN of Fordington a schoolmaster and Thomas VOSS of Dorchester plasterer the executors effects under £2,000
Probate William RAYNOLD [Note Buried at Fordington 13 Feb] Died 9 Feb 1861 National Probate Calendar Probate 20 March The Will with codicil of William RAYNOLD late of Fordington in the County of Dorset deceased who died 9 Feb 1861 at Fordington was proved at the Principal Registry by the oaths of Jane RAYNOLD of Fordington aforesaid widow the Relict William RAYNOLD of Dorchester in the said County Clerk at the County Gaol the Nephew and Richard PARMITER of the same place Pawnbroker the executors Effects under £3,000
Probate Ann BAKER [Note Buried at Fordington 21st Feb 1861] Died 15 Feb 1861 National Probate Calendar Probate 25 April Ltters of Administration of the Personal estate and effects of Ann BAKER formerly of Weymouth but late of Fordington near Dorchester both in the County of Dorset spinster deceased who diewd 15 Feb 1861 at Fordington aforesaid were granted at the Principal Registry to Robert BAKER of Blandford in the said County brother and one of the next of kin of the said deceased he having been first sworn
Probate John LEGG [Note:- Buried Fordington 1st July 1862 aged 81 years] Died 26 Jun 1862 National Probate Calendar Probate 6th Jan 1863 of John LEGG late of Fordington in the County of Dorset Gentleman deceased who died 26th June 1862 at Fordington aforesaid was proved at the Principal Registry by the oaths of Jane LEGG of Fordington aforesaid spinster and Sarah LEGG of Fordington aforesaid spinster the daughters the executrixes effects under £100
Probate William Gibson BARFOOT [Note:- Buried Fordington 18 April 1863] Died 14 Apr 1863 National Probate Calendar Probate 29 June Letters of Administration (with Will Annexed) of the Personal estate and effects of William Gibson BARFOOT late of Higher Fordington in the parish of Fordington in the county of Dorset general shopkeeper and dealer deceased who died 14 April 1863 at Fordington aforesaid were granted at Blandford to Leah BARFOOT of Highjer Fordington aforesaid Widow the Relict the Universal Legatee named in the said Will she having been first sworn effects under £300
Probate Charles DUNN [Note Buried Fordington 23 May 1863] Died 17 May 1863 National Probate Calendar Probate 29 Aug The Will of Charles DUNN late of Dorchester in the County of Dorset Licenced Victualler deceased who died 17 May 1863 at dorchester aforesaid was prioved at Blandford by the oath of Jane DUNN of Dorchester aforesaid the widow the relict the sole executrix effects under £1,500
Probate Frances FOX-STRANGEWAYS of Fordington Spinster Died 12 June 1863 A2A D/LRL/1/139 & D/LRL/1/139 + National Probate Calendar  BT's no trace: DHC= Probate copy will: Frances Fox STRANGWAYS of Fordington, spinster Will dated 13 Apr 1863. NPC= Frances FOX-STRANGEWAYS Probate 21 July 1863 The Will of Frances Fox-Strangeways late of Salisbury villas in the Parish of Fordington in the county of Dorset spinster deceased who died 12 June 1863 at Fordington aforesaid was proved at Blandford by the oath of the Reverend Henry Fox-Strangeways of SomersetClerk the Nephew the sole executor Effects under £16,000
Probate Elizabeth HAYNE of Fordington Dorset Died 27th March 1864 National Probate Register Probate 11th March 1865 The Will of Elizabeth HAYNE late of Fordington in the County of Dorset deceased who died 27th March 1864 at Fordington aforesaid was proved at Blandford by the oaths of Robert HAYNE of Fordington aforesaid Merchant and John BOYD of Castle Carey on the County of Somersetshire Horsehair manufacturer the Executors. probate being granted under certain limitations Effects under £1,000 ALSO reported in The Morning Post (London, England), Friday, April 01, 1864; pg. 8; Issue 28172. 19th Century British Library Newspapers: Part II. "HAYNE - On the 27th ult at Fordington Dorsetshire Elizabeth the wife of John HAYNE in the seventy fifth year of her age" [Note:- This is Elizabeth nee PALMER (1789-1864) who married John HAYNE of Dorchester on 24th Dec 1817]
Probate Samuel TAYLOR [Note Can only trace a burial at Fordington 11 Jan 1867?] Died 18 Nov 1864 National Probate Calendar Probate 14 Feb 1865 The Will of Samuel TAYLOR late of Fordington in the County of Dorset Yeoman and Machinist deceased who ded 18 Nob 1864 at Fordington aforesaid was proved at the Principal Registry by the oaths of Henry Taylor of Dorchester in the said County machinist and George TAYLOR iof Fordington aforesaid Yeoman the sons and John HOSSEY of Dorchester aforesaid Executors. Effects under £3,000
Probate John BLANDAMER [Note buried Fordington 10 Dec 1865] Died 2 Dec 1865 National Probate Calendar Probate 26 June 1866 The Will of John BLANDAMER late of Fordington in the County of Dorset deceased who died 2 Dec 1865 at Fordington aforesaid was proved at Blandford by oaths of Thomas BLANDAMER of Dorchester in the County aforesaid Inkeeper the Brother and William HURDLE of Weymouth and Melcombe Regis in the County aforesaid Cheese Factor the Executors Effects under £200. Link to transcription of his Will
Probate Sarah LEGG [Note:- Buried at Fordington 8th Nov 1866] Died 30 Oct 1866 National Probate Calendar Probate 15 Oct 1866 The Will of Sarah LEGG late of Fordington in the County of Dorset spinster deceased who died 30 Oct 1866 at Fordington aforesaid was proved at the Principal Registry by the oath of Jane LEGG of Fordington aforesaid spinster and Ann LEGG of Fordington aforesaid spinster sisters the executrixes
Probate Amelia FIDLER [Note:- Buried Fordington10th June 1867] Died 6 June 1867 National Probate Calendar Probate 16 Oct Letters of Administration of the personal estate and effects of Amelia FIDLER late of Fordington aforesaid were granted at Blandford to Eliza PEARCE (Wife of Philip PEARCE the Elder, Gentleman) of Fordington aforesaid the Sister and one of the Next of Kin of the said deceased she having first sworn effects under £200
Probate Sely SHORE [Note Buried in the Dorchester cemetery 27 Sep 1867] Died 24 Sep 1867 National Probate Calendar Probate 2nd Nov The Will with a codicil of Sely SHORE formerly of Reading in the county of berks but late of Upway in the County of Dorset Widow deceased who died 24 Sep 1867 at Fordington in the County of Dorset aforesaid was proved at Blandford by the oath of George HAWKINS of Dorchester in the County of Dorset aforesaid Gentleman sole executor effects under £450
Probate John HAYNE [Times Newspaper :- Deaths - on the 7th inst at Fordington Dorsetshire Mr Hayne aged 89 - GRO June qtr 1868 John HAYNE aged 89 Dorchester district Ref 5a 217] Died 7 Apr 1868 National Probate Calendar Probate 6th May 1868 The Will with two codicils of John HAYNE late of Fordington in the County of Dorset Esquire deceased who died 7 April 1868 at Fordington aforesaid proved at Blandford by the oaths of Robert HAYNE of Fordington aforesaid Gentleman the Son and George CURME of Dorchester in the County aforesaid Esquire the Executors Effects under £25,000. [Note:- The Will of John HAYNE (1779-1868) son of Samuel HAYNE (1749-1813) of the parish of Holy Trinity & Rebecca TILLY (1754-1826) of the parish of Piddletown married at Holy Trinity Church in Dorchester on 28-Jan 1773]
Probate Henry HUNT [Note:- Buried Fordington 22 Jan 1869] Died 18 Jan 1869 National Probate Calendar Probate 3 Apr The Will of Henry HUNT late of Fordington in the County of Dorset Innkeeper deceased who died 17 Jan 1869 at Fordington aforesaid Effects under 3200
Probate Philip Wellington PEARD [Note:- Buried Fordington 24 Mar 1870 aged 45] Died 22 Mar 1870 National Probate Calendar Probate 15 Oct 1870 Letters of Administration of personal estate and effects of Philip Wellington PEARD late of Fordington in the county of Dorset gentleman a Bachelor deceased who died 22 Mar 1870 at Fordington aforesaid were granted at Blandford to Maria Josepha PEARD of Fordington aforesaid spinster aunt and one of the next of kin of the said deceased she having been first sword effects under £5,000
Probate William BARNARD [Note:- Buried at Fordington 21 Nov 1870] Died 17 Nov 1870 National Probate Calendar Probate 18 March The Will of William BARNARD late of Dorchester in the County of Dorset cooper who died 17 Nov 1870 at Dorchester was proved at Blandford by William Standfield BARNARD of Dorchester Cooper and John Jackson BARNARD of Dorchester cooper the sons the executors
Probate Charlotte Ann COUSENS of Fordington spinster 14 Mar 1871 A2A D/LRL/1/61 & BT's for 1871 Missing: DHC= Probate copy will Charlotte Ann COSENS of Fordington, spinster Will dated 14 Apr 1858 probate granted 14 Mar 1871. NOTE: Probate for this Will is registered under the Dorchester Wills Index
Horatio Mosley MOULE [Committed suicide at Cambridge but returned to Fordington for burial] 21 Sep 1873 National Probate Registry See Biography - Horatio Mosley Moule Esq 16the December 1873 Administration of the effects of Horatio Mosley Moule late of Queens College in the University of Cambridge Esq a bachelor who died 21 Sep 1873 at Cambridge was granted at the Principal Probate Registry to the Rev Henry Moule of Fordington in the County of Dorset Clerk the father and next of Kin. Effects under £200
Probate Rebecca DAWE [Note Buried Dorchester Civic Cemetery ] Died 7 March 1877 National Probate Register Probate 8th October 1877 The Will of Rebecca DAWE late of Fordington in the county of Dorset Widow who died 7th March 1877 at fordington was proved at Blandford by Emily Ann MEECH (Wife of Charles MEECH) of Fordington the niece the sole executrix effects under £100
Probate Robert DAMON [Note Buried at Fordington on 6th July 1874] Died 3 July 1874 National Probate Calendar Probate 9 Sep The Will of Robert DAMON late of Fordington in the County of Dorset Gentleman who died 3rd July 1874 at Fordington was proved at Blandford by Charles HARDING of Montecute in the County of Somerset Gentleman and Robert James DAMON of Yeovil in the County of Somerset Draper the son two of the executors Effects under £12,000
Probate William HARRIS of Fordington [Note:- Buried at fordington 8th Aug 1874] 09 Aug 1875 A2A D/LRL/1/192 Also National probate Calendar BT's Show:- Entry 419 William Harris Abode Fordington Green buried 8th Aug 1874 aged 73 years. DHC=Probate copy will: William HARRIS of Fordington Gentleman Will dated 15 Jun 1874 : Probate Calendar:- William HARRIS probate 9th Aug 1875 The Will of William HARRIS late of Fordington in the County of Dorset Gentleman who died 5th August 1874 at Fordington was proved at Blandford by George CROCKER the younger Ironmonger and Gideon Denner WRIGHT Grocer both of Dorchester in the said county executors effects under £300
Probate Amy LOVELESS [Note:- Buried at Fordington 18th June 1`877 aged 90] Died 12 June 1877 National Probate Calendar Probate 16 July 1877 The Will of Amy LOVELESS late of Radipole in the County of Dorset Widow who died 12 June 1877 at Radipole was proved at Blandford by John JACOB of Radipole Gentleman the Brother one of the executors effects under £2,000
Probate Sarah Ann LAMBERT [Note Buried at Fordington 22 Dec 1877] Died 19 Dec 1877 National Probate Calendar Probate 15 Jan 1877 The Will with a codicil of Sarah Ann LAMBERT late of Dorchester in the County of Dorset Widow who died 19 Dec 1877 at Dorchester was proved at Blandford by John SPARKES of Crewkerne in the County of Somerset gentleman the sole executor personal estate under £100
Probate Mary CURTIS of Radipole [Note Buried at Fordington 3rd Jan 1878] Died 27 Dec 1877 National Probate Calendar Probate 2 March The Will of Mary CURTIS late of Radipole in the County of Dorset Widow who died 27 Dec 1877 at Radipole was proved at Blandford by John JACOB of Radipole Gentleman the Brother the Surviving executor Effects under £4,000
Probate Elizabeth Lovell DAMON [Note Buried at fordington 28 mar 1878] Died 23 Mar 1878 National Probate Calendar Probate 29 May The Will with two codicils of Elizabeth Lovell DAMON late of Dorchester in the County of Dorset spinster who died 23 Mar 1878 at Dorchester was proved at Blandford by louisa DAMON of Dorchester spinster the sister and Philip PEARCE of Fordington in the said county of Dorset the surviving executors effects under £3,000
ProbateRev Edmund Ward PEARS Died 1 July 1878 National Probate Calendar Probate 26 July. The Will pf the Reverend Edmund Ward PEARS late of Fordington inthe County of Dorset Rector of Dorchester St Peters in Dorchester Clerk who died 1 July 1878 at Fordington was proved at Blandford by Harriette PEARS of Fordington Spinster the daughter the sole Executrix. personal estate under £800 [Note Actually buried at Radipole but see burials for St peters for image of memorial tablet to him and more information ]
Probate Jane CREECH Died 16 July 1878 National Probate Calendar Probate 25 July The Will with a codicil of Jane CREECH late of Fordington in the county of Dorset Widow who died 16 July 1878 at fordington was proved at Blandford by John BARNARD of Dorchester in the said County Cooper the surviving executor. Effects under £600
Probate William SYMONDS [Note Buried at Fordington 1st Oct 1878] Died 27 Sep 1878 National Probate Calendar Probate 17 Oct The Will of William SYMONDS late of Grove Buildings Dorchester in the County of Dorset who died 27 Sep 1878 at Grove Buildings was proved at the Principal Registry by John BROWN of Dorchester Accountant the sole executor Effects under £200
Probate The Reverend John HAYNE [Note:- He was actually buried at Fordington 6th June 1879 so its more likely that he died there] Died 30 May 1879 National Probate Calendar Probate 20 August The Will of the reverend John HAYNE late of Stawley in the County of Somerset Clerk who died 30 May 1879 at Stawley was proved at Taunton by Robert HAYNE of Fordington in the County of Dorset Esquire the brother and the Reverend Edward Randolph HAYNE of 2 Watts St Ordnance place Chatham in the County of Kent Clerk the son the executors Personal estate under £8,000
Probate Eliza PEARCE [ Note:- Buried at Fordington 4th Oct 1879] Died 1 Oct 1879 National Probate Calendar Probate 8 March 1881 The Will of Eliza PEARCE late of Fordington in the County of Dorset Widow who died 1 Oct 1879 at Fordington was proved at Blandford by Francis William Bower PEARCE and Philip PEARCE both of Fordington Gentlemen the sons the Exectors
Probate David Henry NASH of Dorchester Dorset [Note Actually died at Dorset County Hospital but buried in Fordington 22 Nov 1879] 18 Nov 1879 National Probate Calendar Administration London 1st Oct to Henry David NASH Effects £200
Probate Thomas RIGGS [Note Buried Fordington 24 Nov 1879] Died 21 Nov 1879 National Probate Calendar The Will of Thomas RIGGS late of Fordington in the County of Dorset Blacksmith who died 21 November 1879 was proved at Blandford by William BISHOP of High East Street Dorchester in the said County Grocer and Provision Merchant the sole executor Personal estate under £100
Probate Thomas GRIGG [Note:- Buried at St Georges Church Fordington 2nd Mar 1880] Died 28 Feb 1880 England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations),1861-1941 Thomas Grigg 1880 Personal estate under £2,000: Probate granted 12th March. The Will of Thomas Grigg late of Fordington in the County of Dorset Gentleman who died 28th February 1880 at Fordington was proved at Blandford by Mark Pilley of Dorchester in the said County Boot and Shoe maker and Thomas Grigg of Horton in the County of Buckingham Grocer the nephew the executors. [Note:- Thomas GRIGG (1809-1880) who had moved to Dorchester by 1841 and by 1859 was running the Great Western Hotel in West Fordington. Link to background in the biography of his nephew Thomas GRIGG (1857-1932)]
Probate The Reverend Henry MOULE Vicar of Fordington Died 3 Feb 1880 A2A D/LRL/1/271: Probate copy will: Henry MOULE of Fordington Clerk in Holy Orders Will dated 2 Feb 1880 + National Probate Calendar See Biography - Rev Henry Moule Esq Personal Estate under £1,500 Probate granted 10 March 1880 The Will of the Rev Henry Moule Late of Fordington in the County of Dorset Clerk who died 3rd Feb 1880 at Fordington was proved at Blandford by Henry Joseph Moule of Radipole in the County of Dorset Gentleman and the Rev George Evans Moule of Fordington Clerk the sons and executors
Probate Caroline Margaret PITFIELD late of Fordington Died 4 Nov 1885 National Probate Calendar Probate granted 18th Jan 1886. The Will of Caroline Margaret PITFIELD late of Fordington in the County of Dorset Licenced Victualler Widow who died 4th Nov 1885 at Fordington was proved at Blandford by George PITFIELD of Fordington Licenced Victualler and Edwin PITFUIELD of 13 High West Street Dorchester hair dresser the sons and executors estate £379.15s.4d
Probate Thomas Homer SAUNDERS of Fordington formerly of Watercoombe Farm gentleman Died 21 Mar 1886 A2A D/LRL/1/396 + National Probate Calendar DHC= Probate copy will: Thomas Homer SAUNDERS of Fordington, (formerly of Watercombe Farm) gentleman Will dated 7 Dec 1872 (8 docs, including copy will of Joseph SAUNDERS dated 25 Jan 1879 Probate granted 9 Apr 1881)
NPC= Thomas Homer SAUNDERS Probate 14th May 1896 Thw Will of Thomas Homer Saunders formerly of Watercombe Farm but late of Fordington both in the county of Dorset Gentleman who died 21 March 1886 at Fordington was proved at Blandford by Thomas Chapman SAUNDERS of Watercombe in the said county Farmer the son one of the surviving executors. Personal Estate £24,513 13s 5d
Probate George HOLLEY of Fordington Died 31 May 1887 A2A D/LRL/1/194 + National Probate Calendar Probate Granted 9 Jul 1887 Administration of the Personal estate of George HOLLEY late of of Fordington in the county of Dorset Butcher a Bachelor who died 31 May 1887 at Fordington was granted at Blandford to Samuel HOLLEY of Fordington Carter in the employ of the Great Western Railway Company the Father and next of Kin Personal estate £118 17s 3d
Probate Walter HONEYBUN of Fordington Dorchester Dorset Died 1st Jan1896 National Probate Register Administration granted at Blandford 25th January to Sarah HONEYBUN widow effects £42.18s.1d [Note:- Walter is a child from the marriage of Charles HONEYBUN Junior (1825-1880) who married a Sarah Ann from Fordington circa 1859]
Probate William GALPIN of Fordington Will 15 Jan 1895
Died 21 Sep 1896		 A2A D/LRL/1/171 & D/LRL/1/171 + National Probate Calendar  DHC: =Probate copy will: William GALPIN of Fordington Gentleman Will dated 15 Jan 1895 Probate granted 13 Jan 1897 NPC:=GALPIN William of Heathcote Lodge Dorchester Dorsetshire gentleman died 21 Sep 1896 Probate Blandford 13th Jan 1897 to Jane GALPIN widow and George GALPIN gentelman Effects £33,782 16s 9d
Probate Frederick Edward BALLAM of West Fordington, blacksmith Died 29 Nov 1896 A2A D/LRL/1/726 &  D/LRL/1/726  + National Probate Calendar DHC hold a copy of his Will dated 8 Oct 1896: Probate: Frederick Edward BALLAM of 23 Prospect Place West Fordington Dorsetshire, blacksmith died 29 Nov 1896 Probate Granted Blandford 17 Mar 1897 to Thomas Edward BALLAM blacksmith Effects £489. 8s
Probate Mary Ann HAYNE of Fordington Died 05 Oct 1898 A2A D/LRL/1/198 + National Probate Register Copy of her Will dated 3 Feb 1894 held at DHC: Probate : Mary Anne HAYNE of Fordington Dorsetshire (Wife of Robert Hayne) died 6th May 1898 Probate Blandford 5th Oct 1898 to William henry CHAMBERLAINE Lieutenant in the Royal Navy Effects £1,844. 11s. 7d
Probate John LEGG of the "Noah's Ark" public house 1 High Street Fordington St George Dorchester licenced Victualler Died 08 Nov 1901 National Probate Calendar Probate Blandford 5th December to George MITCHELL Hall-Keeper and Henry James GODWIN Painter Effects £125.2s3d. [Note:- Link to more Information]
Probate Henry Joseph MOULE of 3 Trinity Street Dorchester Dorset Esq Died 13 March 1904 National Probate Calendar Probate Blandford 24 May to Elizabeth MOULE widow the right Handley Carr Glyn MOULE Lord Bishop of Durham and Robert STRATHERN writer to the signet Effects £9,354 14s 2d
Probate George PITFIELD of 4 Belvedere crescent Parkstone Dorset retired liced victialler Died 8 Jan 1917 National Probate Calendar Probate Blandford 5th March to George James Dennis estate agent Walter Edwin Groves accountant and Charles Bladud Ashby insurance superintendant Effects £5,769.18s.1d [Note:- Son of George PITFIELD (1815-1874) & Caroline Margaret CRITCHELL (1822-1885)]
Probate Alfred Tom SMITH of 3 Alfred place King Street Fordington Dorchester private Army service Corps Died 14 Oct 1918 National Probate Calendar Died in Belgium Administration Blandford 27 Dec to Fred SMITH builders carter Effects £169 11s 4d
Probate Gilbert Laird JESSOP of St George's Vicarage Fordington Dorset Died 11th May 1955 National Probate Calendar Died 11th May 1955 probate Winchester 6th July to Rev Gilbert Laird Osborne JESSOP Clerk Effects £2,044.5s.6d.
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