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Extracts from Kent Wills
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 1 Apr 1833
Edward Allman of King Street, Maidstone, gardener, will dated 13 Sep 1832
niece Cecilia wife of Gregory Page of Maidstone
nephew Edward Allman & his sisters Elizabeth Allman & Jane wife of Jeremiah Reading of Moat Road, papermaker
nieces Charlotte wife of George Pearce of Maidstone, carpenter & Cordelia wife of Samuel Saunders of Maidstone
nephews John White of Rochester, gardener & James White of Maidstone, gardener - executors
witnesses Henry Prentis, Solicitor Maidstone - William Hickmott, King Street Maidstone, baker.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 20 Mar 1846 *
Elizabeth Apps, spinster, now residing with Thomas Saywell of Maidstone, labourer, will dated 1 Nov 1845
brother William Apps
Thomas Saywell
Sarah wife of John Fairman of John Street, Blackfriars Road, Surrey
niece Sarah Ann Selina Osmar, spinster, servant living with John Laker of Maidstone, bricklayer
friend Isaac Kingham of Rochester, a Verger in Rochester Cathedral - executor
witnesses Rich'd Hart, Solicitor Maidstone - William Hill his clerk
27 Feb 1846 Appeared personally Richard Hart of Maidstone re signature
* Admin to niece Sarah the residuary legatee. The executor renounced.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 4 Jul 1751
George Apsley of Maidstone, gentleman, will dated 14 Apr 1749
maid servant Judith Coomber
grandson Morgan Apsley Hall <21
neighbour James Barling
sister Elizabeth Reader deceased
Mrs Mary Handfield
will of brother Arthur Apsley deceased
nephews John & Thomas Apsley, sons of brother Thomas of Ashford deceased
nieces Elizabeth Mantle of Maresham & Sarah Spencer of Barnstable in Bedfordshire
nephew Thomas Apsley (renounced), John Holford, Master of the Workhouse & Elizabeth Bayliff of Maidstone, haberdasher - executors
witnesses Eliz. Dawson - John Streatfield - John Kirby.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 1 Aug 1750
Ann Archer of Maidstone, widow, will dated 11 May 1739
nieces Mary & Frances Clutterbuck, daughters of my sister Frances Clutterbuck deceased - executrices
witnesses Mary Harrison - Sam'l Fullagar
Codicil dated 16 Feb 1742 (no witnesses)
niece Elizabeth Yeates daughter of my brother William Yeates
Codicil undated
nephew Thomas Yeates senior
niece Ann wife of Samuel Hall
witnesses John Edmonds - Wm. Borman - Mary Edmonds.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 4 Apr 1757 to Thomas Pitts
Mary Archer of Maidstone, widow, will dated 9 Nov 1751
to be buried at Hartlip near late daughter Anne Pitts
Thomas Cradock of Rochester, Doctor in Physick - trustee & executor
son in law Thomas Pitts, gentleman - trustee & executor
daughter Mary Watkinson
property in City of London & Middlesex
leases under Duke of Bedford, Sir Jacob Boverie, Lady Vanacker Sambrooke, Mr. Doughty
granddaughter Anne wife of William Whitfeld, Citizen of London & Turkey Merchant
tenants Thomas Prior, John Connolly, John Esplin, William Price & John Bainbridge at Old Southampton Buildings
grandson Edward Watkinson
sister Hester Ballard
witnesses Elizabeth Savage - Wm. Waller - James Martin.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 19 Feb 1744
George Archer of Maidstone, threadtwister, will dated 2 Dec 1742
John, Richard, Robert & George <21, sons of Benjamin Archer of Boughton Aluph, husbandman
3 messuages in East Malling occupied by Dunkin?, Newman & late by widow Ray
tenant Robert Cutbush at Gabriels Hill, Maidstone
Mary Archer daughter of said Benjamin Archer <21
Thomas Argles of Maidstone, upholsterer, Edward Argles of Maidstone, grocer & John Alexander of Maidstone, carrier - executors
witnesses Jno Rogers - Jonathan Rogers - John Mason.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 4 Feb 1846
George Archer of Knightrider Street, Maidstone, gentleman, will dated 30 Dec 1837
wife Mary, executrix
our natural son by my wife before marriage George Archer otherwise George Archer Bassett - executor
property in Week Street occupied by Woodgate Durrant
witnesses F.F. Dally, solicitor Maidstone - James Clifford - John Bennet.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 30 Mar 1808
Thomas Argles of Maidstone, Esquire, will dated 31 Aug 1804
daughter Ann Argles
brother Edward, executor
sister in law Mary Argles, widow
property in New Street, Covent Garden, Middlesex occupied by Thomas Ball?
sister in law Ann Billingsley of Twickenham, Middlesex, widow
friends & relations Mrs Agnes Atkinson & Mrs Celia Settle
daughter in law Catherine Argles wife of son Edward
grandson Thomas & other children of son Edward
sons Reverend John (Archambo) Argles, Edward Argles & George Argles Captain in the Royal Navy - executors
witnesses Tho. Wildes - Tho. Steward Wildes - Edw'd Wildes.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 2 Mar 1814
Edward Argles of Maidstone, Esquire, will dated 17 Mar 1809
[difficult to read due to bleedthrough & fading]
son John - trustee & executor
friend Edward Homewood of Maidstone, Esquire - trustee & executor
sister in law Mary Argles
late brother John deceased
friends Thomas Day of Maidstone, Dr of Physic & George Burr of Maidstone
wife Frances
late son Edward
tenants Highland, John Munisrey? John Moffatt, Charles Arnett, ... Haffenden, Francis Freeman, widow Barking, William R...., John Wilson, William Printall
property bought from Mess'rs Henry William & John Cutbush
property in Stone Street occupied by Widow Busbridge, James Bunyard, John Balcomb, Sarah Chaplin, Joseph Dudley, Francis Dungy, John Atterwell,
William Price, Jesse Wren, James Hughes & Edward Cheesman
tenants Miss Halsnods
daughter in law Ann Camper Argles widow of late son Edward
7 grandchildren Charles, Edward, Frances, Elizabeth, Ann, Alfred & Frederick Argles <21, children of son Edward & said Ann
witnesses Thos. Tassell - Rob't Matson - Wm. Wise
Codicil dated 30 Dec 1811
witnesses Geo. Burr - Wm Wise - Geo. Budds
Codicil dated 5 Jun 1813 (no witnesses)
nephews John Argles, Edward Argles & George Argles
nieces Catherine Argles & Ann Argles
cook Sarah Kersher
25 Jan 1814 appeared personally George Burr of Maidstone, gentleman & George Burr the younger of Maidstone, gentleman re handwriting of second codicil.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 20 May 1830
John Argles of Maidstone, gentleman, will dated 21 Feb 1826
wife Margaret, executrix
son Henry, executor
brother in law Horatio Pope, Esq., executor
children Henry, Margaret Argles, Emily Argles & Elizabeth Argles (<21)
witnesses Chas. Hoare - John Mairs - Wm. Morris, all of Maidstone.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 20 May 1837
Frances Argles of Maidstone, widow, will dated 14 Nov 1829
friend Henry Argles of Maidstone, druggist [son of son in law John deceased & Margaret] - executor
friend Horatio Pope of Fant, Maidstone, gentleman - executor
to be buried with late husband Edward Argles, Esq.
Mr John Springet of Maidstone, undertaker
cousins Mrs Catherine Monypenny of Rye, Sussex, widow, Mrs Mary Burgess wife of Edward of Cross Street, Islington, Middlesex, Esq. & their sister
Mrs Eliza Chamberlayne
Mrs Ann Argles of Loose daughter of my brother in law Thomas Argles, Esq. & her sister in law Catherine Argles widow of her brother Edward
late of London
goddaughter Agnes Argles, granddaughter of my late brother in law Thomas Argles
daughter in law Mrs Ann Camper Argles & her children Charles, Edward, Alfred, Frances Argles & Ann Argles
daughter in law Mrs Margaret Argles widow of my late son John Argles Esq. & her daughters Margaret Argles, Emily Smith widow & Elizabeth Argles
Miss Ann Dennis daughter of my late deceased friend Mrs Elizabeth Dennis of Clapham, Surrey
Mrs Mary Daniel wife of Nicholas Charles Daniel Esq. of Dorset
John Sabb Esq. of Epsom, Surrey
Mrs Elizabeth Day of Maidstone, widow
Elizabeth Day & Susanna wife of William Ruse, surgeon
Mrs Mary Case of Maidstone, Mrs Catherine Cadbury of Somers Town, London, widow & Mrs Hannah Wright of Maidstone, widow
Robert Woollett an old servant & Mary his wife
old servant Sarah Kesher now living with me
Week Street tenants - Ambrose Austen, James Norman, Edward Wright, Alexander Mackintosh, William Rose, Charles Baker & Elizabeth Yates, widow
witnesses Cha. Hoar, Sol'r Maidstone - Rich'd Holmes & James M Penfold his clerks.
Codicil dated 28 Jan 1831
servant Angelina Tolhurst & Elizabeth Beeching now living with me
witnesses Cha's Hoar, sol'r Maidstone - Rich's Holmes & Edw. Day his clerks.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 13 Apr 1843
Margaret Argles of Maidstone, widow, will dated 21 Oct 1837
son Henry, executor
brother Horatio Pope, executor
daughters Margaret wife of William Brown, Emily Smith widow & Elizabeth wife of Wristhesley Baldwin
daughter in law Catherine wife of Henry Argles
brother Robert Pope
sisters Frances Smith, widow & Mary Ann Fowler, widow
friend Catherine Argles of London, widow
housekeeper Hannah Wright
witnesses Cha's Hoar, Maidstone - Mary Hoar, spinster.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 17 Apr 1848
Reverend John Archambo Argles of Maidstone, clerk, will dated 25 Sep 1830
sister Ann Argles of Loose, spinster - executrix
witnesses John Hollams, Minister of Loose - Will'm Ash, gentleman - Wm. Shadgett, brewer.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 18 Nov 1755
Thomas Argles, upholsterer, will dated 12 Mar 1755
[Mr Thomas Argles senior was buried 15 Aug 1755 at Maidstone]
wife Mary, executrix
brother Edward
witnesses William Simmonds the elder - James Bridgland - Wm. Wilkins.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 13 Apr 1736, adm'on to sons
Thomas Argles of Maidstone, gentleman, will dated 16 Jan 1735
sons Thomas & Edward
farm in Sutton valence occupied by Daniel Vane, purchased from the Cunstables of Tunbridge
property in Week Street purchased from Alexander Hollens
wife [Anne]
tenant Mr Stephen Page
farm in Yalding occupied by Thomas Plark? purchased from the Postes
houses occupied by Eliz. Pickett & Wm? Rich, purchased from Cripps & Mr Thomas Whetstone
Mrs Tomlins
daughter Elizabeth Marsh & her children Thomas & Frances
daughters Ann Dive, Sarah Barnard & Mary Lance
witnesses William Sawyer - Ed. Wilkins - Tho. Tomlin.
13 Apr 1736 Appeared personally Edward Argles of Maidstone, painter stainer the son. Testator died around 12 Feb last. The witnesses signed the will
about 2 days before. Wife Anne deceased.
11 Jul 17[71?] Admon [very hard to read] to Thomas & Edward? Argles. Edward Argles deceased. Elizabeth wife of Thomas Marsh, Sarah Bernard,
Ann Dive & Mary Lance widow deceased?
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 16 Apr 1830
William Abnett, senior of Maidstone, bricklayer, will dated 19 May 1825
5 children Thomas, Mary wife of James Dann of Linton, gardener, Ann wife of Charles Cousins of Maidstone, gentleman, William & John
Houses 1 - 6 Stone Street, Maidstone
tenants Jury & Brattle
son in law Charles Cousins & friend Joseph Holland of Maidstone, gentleman - trustees & executors
witnesses John Kirkby, Maidstone - John Arnsdell, Debtling - S H Crawte, Maidstone.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 24 Apr 1827
Elias Adley of Maidstone, brewer, will dated 20 Mar 1827
Thomas Lepard <21
housekeeper Sarah Pearson
William Forster Atkins of Chart next Sutton Valence, gentleman - executor
witnesses Thos Atkins - Clem T Smythe, Solicitor, Maidstone.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 7 Mar 1818
Peter Alexander of Maidstone, sawyer, will dated 1 Oct 1814
William Worley of Maidstone, gardener & Thomas Sutton of Maidstone, whitesmith - trustees & executors
granddaughter Elizabeth wife of John Coates of Winchester, Hants, Dissenting Minister
grandsons James Alexander Worley & George Worley, sons of the said William
daughter Mary wife of the said William Worley
Elizabeth & Mary Hinds <25, daughters of my late granddaughter Mary Hammond deceased
witnesses Eliza S. Lamprey - Step'n Lamprey
Codicil dated 4 Feb 1818
Elizabeth Coates died about 31 May 1816 leaving an infant son John
witnesses Mary Mullender - Stephen Lamprey.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 20 Aug 1839 to Charles Hughes
Thomas Alexander of Maidstone, gentleman, will dated 7 Mar 1829
3 daughters Elizabeth Alexander, Cordelia wife of Charles Hughes of Maidstone, gentleman & Ann Alexander
Elithabeth & Ann Alexander & Charles Hughes - executrices & executor
witnesses Wm. Scudamore - Wm. Fitzroy Scudamore - J A Morley.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 30 May 1801
William Allen of Maidstone, Esq., will dated 22 Sep 1800
Mrs Eleanor Allen, widow of my late brother James - executrix
Callis Court Farm in Ryarsh & Offham late occupied by John Broad, since Mary Broad & now Thomas Miles
property in Appledore, Kennardington, Snargate, Hope All Saints & Boxley - by Will of Dame Susannah Austen deceased [1773]
Elizabeth Charlton, spinster now Elizabeth Deyslis? widow
niece Eleanor wife of Liberty Taylor of Maidstone, gentleman - executrix
Letitia Taylor daughter of my late niece Jane Taylor deceased
witnesses Tho. Wildes - Tho. Steward Wildes - John Hopkins.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 23 Jan 1773 (Will) & 6 May 1774 (Codicil)
Dame Susanna Austen of Boxley Abbey, widow of Sir Edward Austen, Baronet, will dated 31 Jan 1761
cousin John Amhurst, son of Nicholas Amhurst late of East Farleigh, gentleman deceased - executor (when of age, now 17)
friends Henry Rand of Maidstone, clerk & Samuel Fullagar of Maidstone, gentleman - trustees
cousins James Allen & William Allen, Lieutenants in HM Navy, sons of James Allen of Tutsham Hall, West Farleigh, gentleman - executors until John
Amhurst is of age
Callis Court Farm in Ryarsh, Offham & West Malling occupied by William Broad
Mary Amhurst widow of said Nicholas of East Farleigh
Jane wife of said james Allen the elder
property in Minster, Isle of Sheppey occupied by Widow Wise
2 daughters of Sarah Constable, widow, niece of my late husband Sir Edward (daughter of his sister)
reference to late husband's Will
properties in Woodchurch, Appledore, Kennardington, Warehorn, Snargate, Hope & Saint Maries in Kent
John Amhurst of Rochester, son of my late Uncle George deceased
Aunt Mary Amhurst, spinster
Jane Amhurst & Mary Amhurst, daughters of said Nicholas deceased
Susanna Allen, eldest daughter of said James Allen the elder
Ann Amhurst daughter of my late Uncle George, deceased
witnesses J. Pett - Edw'd Pierce - Chr. Fullagar.
Codicil dated 16 Feb 1770
kinsman James Allen of Bearsted is now dead, leaving a widow Eleanor & 4 children Jane, William, Eleanor & James Allen
kinsman William Allen now of Grove Green, Kent
witnesses Elizabeth Goldridge - Mary Lott - Mather Packe her mark.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 16 Mar 1771 (admin to widow)
James Allen of Bearsted, Lieutenant on half pay in HM Navy, will dated 10 Feb 1769?
wife Eleanor & children
brother William Allen of Boxley - trustee
witnesses John Kentenine - Elizabeth Goldridge - Mary Lott.
Source: Consistory Court of Canterbury Vol.66 f.190, Probate 20 Nov 1779
Mary Webb (X) of St. Martin, Canterbury, widow, will dated 17 Feb 1775
to be buried at Ickham near my relations
deceased sister Jane Taylor
Martha wife of John Bridges of Canterbury, schoolmaster
Elizabeth wife of Henry Denne of Littlebourne, yeoman
Mary Austen of St. Martin, widow
Rebecca Gurney of St. Martin, widow
Sarah Austen of St. Martin, spinster, youngest daughter of siad Mary Austen
Richard Gibbs of Ickham, yeoman - executor
nephew William Taylor
Edward Taylor, Mary Taylor, Ann Taylor & William Taylor, the 4 children of my deceased nephew Edward Taylor
witnesses Thomas Sheafe - Thos. Hammond.
Source: Consistory Court of Canterbury Vol.66 f.190, Probate 29 Apr 1780
Thomas Amos (X) of Challock, yeoman, will dated 19 Jan 1770
nephew Thomas son of brother Adam Amos - executor
witnesses Will. Chapman - Richard Willson - Wm. Smart.
Source: Consistory Court of Canterbury Vol.65 f.138, Probate 21 May 1766
Thomas Daw of Loose, will dated 10 Nov 1760
brother William
sisters Mary Bourne, Elizabeth Farley, Ann Wathurst
wife Barbara, executrix
witnesses John Charlton - William Green - Stephen Catt.
Codicil dated 11 Nov 1760
witness Stephen Catt.
Source: Consistory Court of Canterbury Vol.65 f.139, Probate 14 May 1766
John Dane of Maidstone, malster, will dated 29 Aug 1764
eldest son John <21, executor
friends William Redmore of Maidstone, malster & Edward Ellis of Maidstone, grocer - trustees during minority of son & executors
wife
children Isaac, Ann, Martha & Ezra <21
witnesses Jno. Reader - John Roffe.
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury Vol.69 f.279, Probate 7 Feb 1636/7
George Dan of Sutton Vallence, husbandman, will dated 31 Dec 1636
eldest son Thomas <21, forty pounds [Bapt. 26 Feb 1619/1620 at Headcorn]
son Elisha, forty pounds
daughters Rebecca, Abigail & Alce <22, thirty pounds each
wife Abigail, executrix
Richard Wood of Chart next Sutton, clothier - overseer
witnesses Willm. Wood - William Potter by his mark.
buried 14 Jan 1636/7 at Sutton Vallence
George son of Michael was baptised at Marden 5 Sep 1585.
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury Vol.69 f.280, Probate 28 Apr 1636
Richard Bridger of Boughton Malherbe, will undated
wife Jane
witnesses George Daynes - Thomas Wilkins.
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury Vol.69 f.278, Probate 2 Mar 1634/5 & 8 Oct 1637
Thomas Taylor of Hougham, yeoman, will dated 1634
friend John Broome of Dover, beer brewer - executor
daughter Elizabeth wife of William Peers
servant Christopher Peers
daughters Alice & Ruth <21
lands late Henry Peers
witnesses Anthony Benskyn - Thomas Broome, Edm. Goodwyn, Scr.
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury Vol.76 f.122, Probate 5 Mar 1684/5
Thomas Godfrey of Nackington, Knight, will dated 19 Jan 1677
poor of Lydd & Nackington
Thomas Maycocke who now lives with me
sister Dame Anne Hardres, widow & her son Godfrey Hardres
friends Sir Henry Palmer of Wingham, Bart., Edward Nutt of Nackington, Esq. & Nicholas Sympson Esq.
wife Dame Hester, executrix
lands in Lydd, Romney & Midley formerly of Sir Henry James
witnesses Avery Hills - Vin. Denne - Tho. Jull.
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury Vol.76 f.125, Probate 17 Jun 1684
Edmund Hall of Great Chart, deceased, nuncupative will dated 25 May 1684
all to wife (Dorothy)
witnesses Thomas Wood - mark of Elizabeth Wilson - mark of Mary Cony
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury Vol.76 f.126, Probate 8 Jul 1684
John Henman of Thurnham, gentleman, will dated 19 Jun 1684
only son John
daughters Luce & Susan - executrices
daughters Mary, Elizabeth & Katherine
witnesses Hanry Dering - Edw. Godfrey his mark - Susan Eaton her mark.
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury Vol.99 f.177, Probate 19 Oct 1774 to John
Thomas Gibbons of Newington next Sittingbourne, carpenter, will dated 15 Jan 1774
wife Frances, executrix [nee Sills]
sons John & Sills Gibbons, executors
other unnamed children
witnesses Michel Dod - Tho's Tapley.
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury Vol.101 f.92, Probate 19 Mar 1785
Thomas Bensted of Rodmersham, will dated 14 Jun 1782
grandson Thomas Bensted of Faversham, executor
witnesses Ed Penry - John Alexander - Tho's Swift.
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury Vol.101 f.89, Probate 17 May 1785
Thomas Burgess of Bearsted, singleman, will dated 14 Feb 1779
brother Richard of Bearsted, executor
sister Mary wife of Mr. Thomas Hodges
brother Francis of East Moling [Malling?]
sister Catherine wife of Daniel Kingnorth of Maidstone
nephews & nieces <21 - Mary & Elizabeth Cappon of Burling & Robin &? Elizabeth Maryot & Ann Kingnorth of Maidstone
witnesses John Adams - Will'm Mantle.
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury Vol.101 f.90, Probate 24 May 1785
John Burch of West Brabourne, yeoman, will dated 5 Oct 1784
William Hayward of Willesborough, shopkeeper - trustee, guardian & executor
James Head of Ashford, farmer - trustee, guardian & executor
Mr Sankey of Hastingleigh
wife Elizabeth
reputed son John Burch (by my wife before marriage) <21
children Thomas, Ann & Mary <21
witnesses Tho's Kemp of Wye, farmer - John Kemp his son - Geo. Jemmett of Ashford.
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury Vol.87 f.28, Probate 25 Apr 1728
Mary Wallis of Canterbury, widow, will dated 2 Mar 1726/7
bond dated 3 Jan 1715
son in law Thomas Handcock since deceased
daughter Katherine Wallis, executrix
daughter Sarah Handcock widow of the said Thomas, executrix
property in Bests Lane, All Saints Canterbury occupied by Mary Denne, spinster, Jno. Knott & William Abbot
witnesses Martha Jones - Richard Turner - Edw'd Charlton.
Source: Consistory Court of Canterbury PRC 32/43/45a, Probate 28 May 1616
Clement Browne of Hollingbourne, yeoman, will dated 6 Apr 1616
wife Jane
3 sons Attewell, Nicholas & Thomas
sister's son George Jiniver?
brother in law William Packe of Maidstone, executor
Henry Coulter the elder of Thurnham & William Mudle of Hollingbourne - overseers
witnesses Henry Coulter - William Mudle - Richard Dan.
Inventory taken
William Muddle was the brother of Clement's first wife Charity who was buried 9 Mar 1601/2.
Clement & Charity married 16 Jul 1599 Hollingbourne. They had one son George in 1601 who was buried 4 Apr 1616
Clement married Jane Packe at St Mary Bredman Canterbury 3 May 1602.
Clement was buried 11 Apr 1616 at Hollingbourne, one week after his son George.
Source: Consistory Court of Canterbury PRC 31/136/W/7 (original will), Probate 22 Apr 1667
John Wells of Maidstone, will dated 5 Nov 1666
daughter Mary Wells
brothers William Collis & Joseph Collis
sister Mary Collis
wife Mary [nee Penny, married 13 May 1656 at Loose] - executrix
wife's siblings Richard Peney, Anne Peny, Alice Peney & Sarah Peny
witnesses Anne Barker her mark- Jone Potter's mark - Chr. Davenport.
Note: Sarah Penny married William Cavell 26 Nov 1667 at Maidstone
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury PRC 17/79/41, Probate 3 Jun 1696
John Searles of Wye, will dated 12 Feb 1693
son John, executor
property in Wye purchased from Thomas & James Simmons
land called Miles Leeses in Wye purchased from Mr. Edward Chapman
daughter Ruth Spaine & her 4 daughters by Richard Spaine: Mary, Elizabeth, Ruth & Ann Spaine
land in Bilsington purchased from Mr. William Woodavers?
mortgage on property that was Andrew Tilbie's at Wye
Andrew Tilbie's 2 children
land at Wye purchased from John & Walter Macabye
3 grandsons, sons of my daughter Susan & John Gibbens: John Gibbens, Searles Gibbens & George Gibbens
Mr. Thomas Backs of Hinxhill
2 grandchildren, children of daughter Susan & Henry Longly: Benjamin Longly & Mary Longly <21
Henry Longly
Ann Tilbye, daughter of said Andrew
witnesses Anna Simson? - Ann Jarman - Norton Jarman.
Source: Consistory Court of Canterbury PRC 31/138/P/4 (original will), Probate 25 May 1669
James Picknall of Wittersham, deceased, nuncupative will dated 10 Apr 1669
Thomas Dungate, executor
witnesses Elizabeth Pinian her mark - Ann Brigden her mark - Faith ...att.
Source: Carolyn Fenwick, Rochester Consistory Court, original will DRb/PW22, Probate 1612
Katherine Pearson of Brenchley in the County of Kent, widow, nuncupative will dated 20th April 1612
She willed all her goods chattells and credits whatsoever to William Pearson her son he paying her debts
which William she did make her sole Executor
... in the hearing of Thomas Furner of Wateringbury, John Pearson and Agnes Pearson, the wife of Thomas Pearson of Brenchley.
The mark of John Furner - The Mark of John Pearson
Note: wife of William Pearson (d.1612) Maiden name Mydleton.
Source: Carolyn Fenwick, Rochester Consistory Court, (badly damaged) original will DRb/PWr/18.312, Proved: 12th April 1594
Denise Pearson of Brenchley, widow, will dated 1594
son? George's children to every of them
children? of my son Thomas, to each of them
children? of Elizabeth my daughter
Thomas Osemer
Elizabeth May and Mary Osemer
Stephen Pearson son of my son John, .... son John's daughter
... children, that is to say Thomas, William, George, Walter, John, ....
sons William Pearson, (George?) Pearson, Walter Maye and John Osemer
John Pearson my son, residue, executor
in the presence of William Lorkyn & Humfrey S...
Note: Denise was the wife of John Pearson d.1590.
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury PRC/17/93/30g, Probate Jun 1748
Henry Keele of Milton next Sittingbourne, grocer, first page only
Property in own occupation purchased from Thomas Tong the younger of Milton, surgeon
& land near Pound Green, Milton purchased from Thomas Tong the elder of Milton, surgeon
wife Mary, executrix
Mary Keele otherwise Flint who now lives with me
Elizabeth Oakman of Milton, spinster
John Sims of Milton, cordwainer, ....
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury PRC/17/93/30e, Probate 3 Jun 1748
William Sutton of Bearsted, gentleman, will dated 12 Apr 1729
wife Elizabeth, executrix
witnesses Tho. Chary - Mary Redwell.
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury PRC/17/89/7d, Probate 6 Sep 1732
John Hewson/Huson of Tenterden, gentleman, will dated 10 Jun 1732
(being ancient & weak)
friend John Blackmore of Tenterden, grasier - my Blunderbuss
Anne Blackmore, <21 daughter of said John by Dorothy his wife
said Dorothy Blackmore, wife of John, executrix
witnesses Sarah Chrisford - W'm Fisher.
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury PRC/17/89/7e, Probate 31 May 1732
John Hunt of Bobbing, husbandman, will dated 30 Mar 1732
wife Elizabeth, executrix
son William
2 grandchildren <21
daughter Sarah Heazlenden
witnesses Isaac James - Dan'll Shubsall - Sam Crosswell.
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury PRC/17/89/7f, Probate 9 Oct 1732
Mary Hope of Cranbrook, widow, will dated 30 Jun 1732
cousins John Cornfoot & Samuel Cornfoot of Warbleton, Sussex, sons of Samuel
Margaret Hope, granddaughter of my late husband
Samuel Cornfoot of Ashford, carrier
3 children of Anthony Cornfoot, late of Biddenden
William Westmore & Mary Westmore, <21 children of John Westmore of Cranbrook
kinswoman Mary Knight of Horsmonden
Richard Pearce of Cranbrook, yeoman - executor
witnesses Eliz. Sivier - John Hassell.
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury PRC/17/89/7g, Probate 1 Aug 1732
Joseph Hovenden of Borden, gelder, will dated 10 Nov 1731
brother John, executor & his wife Mary & his sons John (executor), Thomas & Joseph
kinswoman Elizabeth wife of Robert Birch of Warn, Isle of Sheppey
kinswoman Elizabeth Pye
witnesses Sam Stephens - Will'm Sharp - J. Batcheller.
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury PRC/17/90/46c, Probate 5 Jun 1738
Margaret Hewson of Folkestone, widow, will dated 16 Jan 1737
sister Mary wife of William Fuller - trustee & executrix
sister Elizabeth May, widow - trustee & executrix
only daughter Anne Hewson <21
witnesses William Hall - Rich'd Sloaden.
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury PRC/17/90/46d, Probate 27 Apr 1738
Robert Jager of Canterbury, carpenter, will dated 6 Apr 1738
wife Elizabeth, executrix
land in Barton Field leased from Mrs. Hougham
sons Henry & William
witnesses mark of Sarah Fox - Abel Bridge - Lee Warly.
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury PRC/17/93/26d, Probate 19 Apr 1748
John Bates of Charing, farmer, will dated 12? Mar 1740
son in law John Bechen of Westwell & his daughters Elizabeth, Penelope & Katrin Bechen <21
John son of said John Bechen
wife Catherine / Katrin - executrix
wife's son William Taylor - executor
[no witnesses shown]
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 7 May 1696
Richard Chapman of Deptford, waterman, will dated 13 Dec 1694
brother William Chapman of Deptford, gardener - executor
children Richard, Hannah & John Chapman
witnesses Arthur Beach - James Tull - Tho. Rutton, Not. Pub. in Gravesend.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 14 Apr 1658
William Parson of Marden, yeoman, will dated 18 Dec 1657
John Cony son of Henry Conny, & his sister Elizabeth Conny
poor people of Marden - Symon Conny's widow, Henry Conny's widow & Henry Marten
John Matham of Marden
sister Elizabeth Ellis's sons - Elias Sanderson & Thomas Ellice
William son of Richard Parson of Loose
sister Sarah Spircombe's children by her first husband - Ellen Clayton & Sara Standford
Elizabeth Spircombe/Hircombe? daughter of my said sister Sarah
sister Marie Tamkin's children - William (residue, Executor), Sarah, Susanna, Constant & Mary Tamkin
said sister Mary Tamkin
my first wife's sons Josias Sharpe & Joshuah Sharpe
Elizabeth Field my last wife's daughter
witnesses John Macham - Joshuah Sharpe.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 22 Apr 1834
John Allen of Maidstone, builder & bricklayer, will dated 2 Aug 1824
wife Amy
daughter Charlotte Allen
daughter Mary wife of Thomas Hyde of Maidstone, dealer in China & Glass
Henry Lee of Lewisham, builder - trustee
son John of Maidstone - trustee & executor
sons Thomas William & Charles - executors
tenants Mr. Wildes, Mrs. Peck, Mrs. Bartholomew widow deceased, Mrs. Harris, Misses Prentice, Mr. John Mortimer, Mr. Smyth, Misses Wimble
witnesses R.H. Bartholomew, New Inn, London - Stephen Toolly & Joseph Toolly, Maidstone.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 19 Dec 1837
John Allen of Tovill, Maidstone, gentleman, will dated 11 Dec 1834
Richard McPherson & Samuel Tomkins the younger, Esquires, both partners in the Banking House of Mess'rs Willis Percival & Co. Lambard Street,
London, Bankers - trustees & executors
daughter Susanna wife of George Evans
wife Hannah
nephew Charles Allen & his children
Robert, Susanna & Thomas Allen of East Chinnock, Somerset, children of deceased nephew Thomas Allen
Nathaniel Bartlett of East Chinnock, Somerset
Ralph Rossi of Harp Lane, Tower Street, London, wine merchant
cook Mary Marsh or Mash
Thomas Taylor of East Chinnock, yeoman
witnesses Abraham Spencer & Thomas Cooper of Doctors Commons.
Codicil dated 14 Jun 1836 London
William Bryant of Clapton, Somerset, tanner
Charles, John, William, Hannah, Susan & Thomas Allen, children of my nephew Charles (legitimate or illegitimate)
witnesses T. Parker & Charles Andrews, both of Broad Street, gentleman.
Codicil dated 3 Sep 1836
(testator) now of Highbury Place, Islington, Middlesex, Esquire
witnesses Mary Marsh - Jno. Smith.
Codicil dated 16 Nov 1836
witnesses Mary Marsh & Jno. Smith.
Codicil dated 16 Mar 1837
Mr. John Saunders of Valentine Place, Blackfriars Road, surrey, bacon dryer
Phillis Bonner of Lawrence Pountney Hill, London, widow
late brother William
Marble tablet to be erected in East Chinnock Church (my parish of birth)
witnesses George Francis & Jno. Smith.
Codicil dated 23 Mar 1837, same witnesses
Codicil dated 12 Aug 1837
William Allen Esq. of Cambridge Terrace, Edgeware Road (Mdx) - additional trustee & executor
witnesses John Dingwall, 3 New Bank Buildings - Jno. Smith his clerk.
Codicil dated 11 Sep 1837
witnesses Henry Bolden - Jno. Smith.
Codicil dated 3 Oct 1837
William Sumption of Chardstock, Somerset, shopkeeper - trustee
said John Dingwall of London, gentleman - trustee
witnesses John Thody Burkitt - Jno. Smith, clerk.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 28 Nov 1836
Sarah Arkcoll of Maidstone, widow, will dated 13 Mar 1834
reference to marriage settlement with husband John dated about 4 Dec 1781
marshland in Pevensey, Sussex
sons Charles, John (Executor), William & Thomas
son Isaac & his son Charles
daughter Sarah Arkcoll
witnesses Jno. Monckton, Solicitor Maidstone - Henry Sears & William Faucett, his clerks.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 25 Aug 1857 to Charles Arkcoll
John Arkcoll of Maidstone, grocer, will dated 8 Jan 1853
brother Isaac of Hastings? Sussex, yeoman - trustee & executor
nephew Charles Arkcoll of Maidstone, son of said Isaac - trustee & executor
to be buried at Hurstmonceaux, Sussex with late wife Louisa
Adeline wife of Thomas Madgwick, Alfred Attwood, Thomas Attwood & George Attwood, brothers & sister of late wife
old servant Jane Kemsley
brothers Thomas, Charles & William
nephew Thomas son of said brother Isaac
niece Fanny Arkcoll, daughter of Isaac
nephews Thomas & William, sons of brother William
witnesses Jno. Monckton, Solicitor Maidstone - William Tew his clerk.
Codicil dated 14 Apr 1856
witnesses Jno. Monckton & John B. Monckton, Solicitors, Maidstone.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 4 Aug 1852
Elizabeth Armitage of Rocky Hill, Maidstone, widow, will dated 24 Feb 1852
William Armitage of St. James Square, Nottinghill, Middlesex, artist
reference to 1837 Will of late father Mr. Thomas Marshall of Greenwich, gentleman
late sister Fanny wife of Laurence Edmonds Heaven of Greenwich, deceased
James Kerwin of 3 Chepstow Place, Camberwell New Road, Surrey, stock broker - executor
Sarah Louisa Gomery of Fox Place, Savoy Hill, Plumstead - executrix
witnesses E.W. James, Crooms Hill, Greenwich - A.H. Patrick, 2 Hyde Place, Greenwich.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 11 Aug 1784
William Arnold of Maidstone, Apothecary, will dated 1 May 1784
son in law & daughter William & Mary Charles - executors
property in Dorset occupied by John Coply Esq.
grandson Thomas Charles
property in Weavering Street, Boxley
wife Sarah
witnesses H. Groombridge - John Saunders - Mary Bates.
Codicil dated 3 May 1784, same witnesses.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 23 Mar 1841
Gibson Ashdown of Maidstone, gentleman, will dated 11 Nov 1837
wife Elizabeth
Samuel Godding Reader of Maidstone, gentleman - trustee & executor
Walter Hills Reader of Maidstone, victualler - trustee & executor
properties at Doctor's Fields, Maidstone occupied by Joseph Coe, Perfect, Pine, Pakes, Gorham, Pearson, Norman, Wicks, Clarke & Walter
son Levi
daughters Charlotte Davey (wife of Robert) & Mary Easton
grandsons Wentworth Gibson Ashdown, Elias Ashdown, Frederick Ashdown, Hanson Ashdown
granddaughter Louisa Ashdown
witnesses James Ashdown, Sanwel Tandy, William Munn - all of Maidstone.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 8 Dec 1849
Mary Assiter of Maidstone, widow of David George Assiter, Stone Mason, will dated 3 Sep 1848
son William
son Henry, executor
daughter Ellen Assiter
Mr. James Harrison, bricklayer, Brewer Street - executor
witnesses James Jonas Brown, gent. - Oliver Pearson.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 2 Nov 1846
David George Assiter of Maidstone, Stone Mason, will dated 20 Sep 1846
wife Mary, executrix
daughter Ellen Assiter
sons William & Henry
witnesses Jno. Watts, 50 Marsham Street, Maidstone & Henry Watts, Stadley? Road, Stockwell, Surrey.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 4 Mar 1816
Thomas Assiter of Maidstone, Stone Mason, will dated 28 Jun 1815
niece Sarah Assiter, daughter of brother David
purchase of property in Westree from Earl of Aylesford
friend & partner in life Philadelphia Ruck now living with me - trustee, Guardian & executrix
friends William Hoadly of Maidstone, coach maker & William Overy of Maidstone, plumber - trustees, guardians & executors
children Sophia Ruck, Elizabeth Assiter Ruck, Louisa Assiter Ruck & John Assiter Ruck <21
witnesses Stephen Poolley - Chas. Hoar.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 10 Feb 1639/40
Sir John Astley of Maidstone, Knight *, will dated 3 Jan 1639/40
* & Master of his Majesty's Office of the Revells & one of the Gentlemen of his Magesty's most honourable Privie Chamber
poor of Maidstone, Boxley, Aylesford & Allington
Frances Bourne & Anne Dearing, servants
Alice Cage, daughter of my sister Eleanor Knachbull
cozen Edward Henton of Grays Inn, Esquire - overseer
godson John Knachbull <21, eldest son of my cozen Norton Knachbull Esq.
cozen Ruth Rogers, daughter of Anthony Nevile of Mattersey, Nottinghamshire, Esq. deceased
children of cozen Curtis by my late niece Bridgett (daughter of my sister Eleanor)
children of cozen Tucke by my late niece Margaret (daughter of my sister Eleanor)
children of my cozen Allen by my late niece Susan (daughter of my sister Eleanor)
niece Disney, daughter of my late sister Margaret Nevile
cozen Nevile, son of the late Dame Margaret Hall (daughter of my late sister Margaret)
& cozen Debora Hall his sister, portion devised by her late father Sir William Hall, Knight deceased
other children of the said Dame Margaret Hall
cozen Sir Jacob Astley, Knight & his daughter Elizabeth Astley <21
cozen Anne or Agnes Bridges, niece of my wife Dame Katherine
cosen Thomas Astley, son of my late Uncle Thomas Astley Esq. deceased
cosen Drew Astley, son of my late Uncle Richard Astley Esq.
Thomas, eldest <21 son of cozen Andrew Astley Esq.
cozen Norton Knachbull Esq. & his brother Thomas, sons of my sister Eleanor
Edward son of my cozen Drew Astley
godson John Clifford, son of George Clifford of London, gentleman
wife Dame Katherine
Bridgett Cherson alias Wainewright
John Devorax, son of Jone Devorax sometime my servant
cosen John Nevile of Mattersy, Nottinghamshire Esq.
Sir James Oxinden, Knight
late father John Astley Esq. deceased
friend William Harrison of Upper Each in Woodnesborough, gentleman - executor
rooms at the Pallace, Maidstone
Sir Humfrey Tufton, Knight - overseer
witnesses Jo. Urricke? - Jo. Fletcher - John Harrison - John Duck.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 10 Aug 1596
John Astley of Maidstone, Esquire *, will dated 25 Jan 1592/3 & 14 Feb 1592/3
* Gentleman of her Majesty's Privy Chamber & Master of her Jewells & Plate
poor of Maidstone, Boxley & Allington
wife Margarett - executrix
the Pallace & lands in Maidstone purchased from my brother Thomas Astley Esq.
properties in Hoo, Iwade & Allington
Manor of Osmington, Dorset
daughters Eleanor, Margaret & Bridgett
son John
Sir Henry Graye, Knight, Peter Osborne & William Jephsons, Esquires
Rauffe Roobye/Rookebye, Esq. M'r [Master?] of St. Katherines & John Dannett, Esq.
William Perce
friends Sir Edward Wootten, Knight, William Lewin, Doctor of Civil Law & Roberte Cramner, gentleman
witnesses Roberte Cramner - Fra. Hytchcocke.
Codicil dated 31 Jul 1593
witnesses William Lewin - Roberte Cramner - Fraunces Hitchcocke.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 30 Jun 1840
Thomas Atkins late of Maidstone, banker & now of Hawkhurst, gentleman, will dated 25 Oct 1837
wife Barbara, executrix
Sarah Donald of Aspatria, Cumberland, spinster, executrix
wife's nephew Samuel Woodgate Durrant, Attorney at Law
John Mercer Durrant of Hawkhurst, yeoman - trustee
William Pain Beecham of Hawkhurst, gentleman - trustee
witnesses Mary Jeffery, Cheriton spinster - John Jeffery, Solicitor Hastings - Geo. Wm Walker, clerk to Mess'rs Beecham & Upperton, solicitors Hawkhurst.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 11 Jan 1854
Thomas Austen of Maidstone, gentleman, will dated 18 Sep 1848
wife Susannah - trustee & executrix
brother William Austen of Langley - trustee & executor
nephew Stephen Southon of Capel - trustee & executor
sister Maria Southon & her children
children of brother Samuel Austen formerly of City of New York, USA, deceased
future children if any
witnesses Knowles King, solicitor Maidstone - Samuel Mills his clerk.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 9 Jan 1727/8
Judith Azire of Maidstone, widow, will dated 22 Dec 1727
friend Lovis Caufour of Tovell, Maidstone - executor [Ludovici alias Lovis in probate]
friend Nicholas Rawlings of Maidstone, bricklayer - executor
(Gun) Powder Mills
friend Anthony Seber & his wife Maudlin
Sarah Smith of Maidstone, spinster
Judith Knowles of Farley, widow
brother John Farrand & his son John Francis Farrand <21
nephew Daniel Simmonds & niece Judith Simmonds
witnesses Elizabeth Ball - Mary Post - John Barrington.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 2 Jun 1813
James Avery of Maidstone, butcher, will dated 23 Jan 1813
wife Margaret
Margaret Avery Avery otherwise Margaret Avery Britter, illegitimate daughter of my wife then Margaret Britter, spinster by me
children <21
friend George Wright of Maidstone, baker - trustee & executor
friend Jasper Judge of Maidstone, lace dealer - trustee & executor
witnesses Rob't Brissenden, surveyor Maidstone - Tho's Walter, butcher Maidstone - John Giles, clerk to Mr. Cha's Mares, Attorney Maidstone.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 27 Jan 1653/4
Richard Knight of Ripple Court, Hollingbourne, yeoman, will dated 4 Feb 1652/3
to be buried near late wife Anne at Hollingbourne
eldest son Blaze Knight, near Milgate, labourer & his 7 children: Richard, Robert, Jeremy, John, Susann, Margarett & Anne
daughter Barbary wife of Edward Norditch of Chatham
daughter Anne wife of William Knight of Breadgate
son Robert who lives with me, residue - executor
witnesses Anne Quested - mark of Humfrey Dunkinn - mark of Margarett Goldsmith - Richard Gwynn.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 27 Apr 1654
Richard Peene of Hollingbourne, bachelor, will dated 16 Oct 1653
Alexander Peene, his brother Abraham Peene & sister Anne Peene
John Featherbe's wife
Richard & Thomas Peene, sons of my eldest brother
Elizabeth Peene wife of John Andrewes of Leedes, carpenter
Margarett Browne daughter of Arthur Browne of Hollingbourne, shoemaker
Gabriell Peene, residue - executor
witnesses Benjamin Wood - John Chambers his mark.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 18 Nov 1657 to Susan
William Wood of Hollingbourne, yeoman, will dated 12 May 1657
sons William (executor) & John <21
land left by late brother Benjamin to our brother Alexander & myself
daughter Mary Wood <21
house & land lately purchased from brother Thomas Wood of Hollingbourne
wife Susan - executrix
brother Alexander Wood - overseer
witnesses mark of Rob't Stiles - mark of John Stiles - Richard Gwynn.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 26 Mar 1657
Edmund Staple of Hollingbourne, yeoman, will dated 7 Nov 1655
son Henry - executor
property at Hucking & Stockbury
son Edmund - maintenance for life
wife Ellen
eldest son Nicholas
sons Thomas, Robert & William
daughter Elizabeth Peene
granddaughter Elizabeth Anvill, daughter of my daughter Anne Anvill of Hucking
daughters Anne Anvill & Alice Milford
witnesses Thomas Hardley - John Reynolds.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 27 Jun 1659
Robert Stiles of Hollingbourne, weaver, will dated 24 Apr 1658
daughter Mary Stiles
tenant Robert Reader
wife Jaine
brother Simon
son Thomas
son John, residue - executor
witnesses mark of Anne Knight wife of William Knight - mark of Anne Knight wife of Robert Knight - Richard Gwynn.
Codicil dated 28 Apr 1658
witnesses Hen. Petham - Richard Wyar.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 5 May 1654
Symon Dale of Eyhorne Street, Hollingbourne, will dated 20 Sep 1653
to be buried at Frinsted where my father was buried or Hollingbourne
wife Dorothie - executrix
farm at Broadstreet occupied by William Spice
property at Churchgate occupied by Edward Archer
property at Frinsted occupied by Robert Andrews
John Danie's children
Edward Ellis - overseer
Robert Wilmote, son of nephew Thomas Wilmote, clarke deceased
cousin John Gilbert's wife
cousin Ellice's wife & his son Edward Ellis
Thomas Ellis & Symon Ellis
Susan Andrewes
Mary Gilbert
Robert Daines - overseer & his children Anne, George, John, Simon & James
John Daines & his children Symon, John, Mary & Richard
William Daines
Mistris Bensted of Chatham
Robert Andrews' children.
no witnesses.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 7 Jan 1656
William Packe of Hollingbourne, will undated
son William
daughters Elizabeth & Anne
wife Parnell - executrix
witnesses James Smith - Josias Yorke.
Codicil undated
witnesses William Freeman - William Beale.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 6 May 1650
William Combes of Hollingbourne, will dated 8 Jan 1649/50
wife Dorothy - executrix
son William
property in Hollingbourne & Hucking
daughters Judith, Margarett, Susan & Ann Combes
son Allen Combes & daughter Elizabeth Combes
witnesses mark of John .ealer? - William Wood.
4 Jul 1656 Admon to Judith Combes alias Symons the daughter.
The executrix Dorothy Combes now deceased.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 8 Feb 1817
Thomas Baldock of Maidstone, hoyman, will dated 30 Sep 1812
friend Thomas Lawrence of Bethnal Green, London, gentleman - trustee & executor [died before probate]
brother Samuel Baldock of Ditton, miller - trustee & executor
nephew Edward Baldock of Newhither, East Malling, hoyman - trustee & executor
property at Newhithe occupied by John Larking, Esquire
sister Ann Baldock
witnesses Willm Mott - Stepn Lamprey - Willm Thompson.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 4 Nov 1601
Thomas Baldocke of Maidstone, gentleman, will dated 13 Oct 1601
wife Elizabeth
daughter Alice <18
Richard, John & Marie Baldock, children of late brother Simon deceased
brother in law Raphe Boulden
brothers Nicholas & Richard - executors
father Richard Baldock
witnesses Walter Fisher - Thomas Reve - John Mond.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 18 Sep 1728
Mary Baldwin of Maidstone, widow, will dated 5 Sep 1728
brother in law Robert Shephard - executor
late husband Christopher Baldwin deceased
2 children
witnesses Joseph Booth - Marshe Dickenson.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 9 Nov 1669
Caleb Banks of Maidstone, gentleman, will dated 15 Sep 1669
nephew John Banks
lands in Hinxhill & Wilborough late of my sister Margaret Andrew, widow & now occupied by Mr Thomas Edolph
lands in Headcorn occupied by William Clegate
son Sir John Banks, Baronet - executor
lands in Isle of Sheppey & lands in the Manor of Rushenden, Boxley & Maidstone purchased from William Stanley, occupied by Mr John Cripps
land in Lydd purchased from Mr John Bateman & Mr Raworth
land in Maidstone purchased from Mr Upton
Rectory or Parsonage at Northfleet purchased from Sir John Sedley
property in East Peckham
Mr Calte of Ashford
sisters Elizabeth Radford, Lydia Banks, M'ris Mary Weekes & Priscilla
tenant Mr Wright
Sir John Dethicke & his Lady, Mr Edward Rudge & his wife, Mr Benjamin Dethicke
son Mr Willett & his wife
grandchildren Caleb, Martha, Elizabeth & Mary Banks, children of said son Sir John
Mr Tilson & his wife, Elizabeth Parker, Mr Manton
cousin Mr Henry Fisher
Anne Knight of Canterbury, M'ris Crumpe & M'ris Wilson
witnesses Tho. Bennett - Jo. Viney.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 2 Dec 1595
John Balser of Maidstone, will dated 6 Mar 1694/5 & 8 Apr 1595
to be buried near father & first wife
4th son James, executor
daughter Mary wife of Edward Forte
Maister Filmer
George Grigge/Srigge? of Middle Temple, Esq.
daughters Margaret & Alice <20
servants John ____ George & Robert Filpott, Elizabeth, Mary & Mildred
Francis Kelsam, gentleman, Mr Thomas Henly, Sir John Roper, Knight
tenants Simon Wood, William Trayer
heirs of Dongate, heirs of Batterst
sons Thomas & John
William Balser
John Sprott
friend Maister William Dutson
eldest son Leven
wife Katherine
Thomas Goslyn & his wife, John Jackson
properties at Maidstone, Loose & Boxley
youngest son Ralphe
Walter Fisher, gentleman & William Coveney, clothier
children of my wife by William Downe her first husband
Right Worshipfull Leven Buskin, Esquire - overseer
no witnesses.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 25 Nov 1597
Katherine Balser of Maidstone, widow, will dated 17 Nov 1597
poor of Maidstone & St. Clement, London (where I now remain)
daughter Katherine Harryson
daughters Susanne, Joyce & Rabege Downe <20
sons John & William Downe
goddaughter Jane Fisher
son Thomas Downe of the City of London - executor
Edward Maplisden & Walter Fisher of Maidstone, gentlemen - overseers
witnesses Ellyn Andrewes & Walter Fisher.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 3 Aug 1849
William Balston of Maidstone, paper manufacturer, will dated 22 Feb 1845
wife Catherine, executrix [nee Vallance, married 1806]
our children - William, Richard Elliston Phillips, Charles, Edward, Francis, Thomas & Catherine Susan the widow of John Kyffin Lloyd deceased
witnesses Chas. Scudamore, Sol'r Maidstone - Thos. Humphry, gardener to Mr Balston.
[William Balston aged 89 of Springfield was buried 12 Jun 1849 at Maidstone, All Saints.]
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 25 Nov 1852
Mary Bane of the Palace, Maidstone, spinster, will dated 10 Jan 1848
nephew William Bane of New York, USA
nephew Thomas Adams, currier (son of Thomas & catherine Adams formerly of Cowgate, Edinburgh both deceased)
niece .... wife of Frederick Fowle employed in the Excise at Glasgow
niece Louisa wife of Walter Gibson of ... near Newcastle upon Tyne, carpenter
niece Barbara Bane of Lander, Berwickshire, widow of John Bane of Thirkscane deceased
Sir Walter Buchanan Riddell, Baronet & Reverend John Charles Buchanan Riddell - executors
witnesses Jane B. Riddell of the Palace Maidstone & Charlotte B. Riddell of the Palace, Maidstone
19 Nov 1852 appeared personally Sir Walter Buchanan Riddell of No. 13 Old Square, Lincilns Inn, Middlesex, baronet
deceased died 10 August.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 5 May 1686
Jane Barefoote of Maidstone, spinster, will dated 28 Mar 1686
cousin William Darby
sister Susan wife of Edward Baker
Anthony son of late brother William Barefoote deceased
cousins Mrs Jane Drayton, widow & Mrs Susan Carey
sister Mary wife of Joseph Mason of Maidstone, maultster
said Joseph Mason - executor
witnesses Nicholas Simons - Mary Golding her mark - Edw. Rose.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 12 Jun 1776
Reverend John Banson of Maidstone, clerk & Fellow of Trinity Hall, Cambridge LLB, will dated 25 Sep 1775
only daughter Mary Ann Banson - executrix
wife Mary - executrix
witnesses S. Houghton - John Cosens.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 8 Sep 1582
Richard Barham of Maidstone, Jurate, will dated 25 Jul 1582
cousin Thomas Beale
wife Alice
daughter Margaret wife of Jessey Collyer & her husband
daughter Mary wife of Francis Kelsham
sisters Elizabeth Franckelyn & Margaret Beale
son in law Francis Kelsham - executor
tenant Jenkyn
witnesses Jervis Mapesten - William Symons.
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury PRC/17/80/393a, Probate 26 Oct 1706
Joseph How of Smarden, taylor, will dated 14 Oct 1706
son John
wife Susanna, executrix
witnesses Mary Haffenden - Thomas Weston - Will. Poune.
buried 23 Oct 1706, married Susanna Summers 31 Dec 1702 Smarden.
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury PRC/17/80/393b, Probate 1706
William Hill of Leeds, bricklayer, will dated 16 Oct 1706
wife Margaret
sons John, Thomas & William
grandsons John & William Hill, sons of John
tenant John Rowland
[first page only]
Source: Rochester Consistory Court Vol.23 f.59, Probate 5 Mar 1646/7
Edward Halterup of Cuxton, will dated 6 Jan 1640/1
eldest son William <20
sons Edward & Thomas
properties in Cobham occupied by William .... & John Kitcheman
eldest daughter Elizabeth <20
youngest daughter Joane
wife Dennis, executrix
witnesses Richard Coopus - mark of Robert George.
Source: Rochester Consistory Court 12.69(5), Probate 21 Jan 1556/7
John Hodsell of West Malling, will dated 3 Dec 1556
eldest son John <18
son William
daughters Alice, Joane, Elizabeth & Margaret <18
provision for unborn child
wife Alice, executrix
witnesses Thomas Ayerst - Richard Branche the elder.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 14 Jun 1600
Anthony Hodropp of Tudeley, yeoman, nuncupative codicil dated (on day of death) Aug 1598
Marten Raynes
servants Dorothie Burges & Anne Fyshenden
Master George Roberts
William Lorkin, steward of Badsell
witnesses Martin Raynes & Jane Bates.
Note: sentences re codicil 14 Jun 1600 & 2 Dec 1600, dispute between Dorothie Burges & Anne Fyshenden & executors George Roberts & Thomas Collins.
Source: Rochester Consistory Court Vol.12 folio 16, Probate 9 Nov 1556
Thomas Hodsoll of Ashe, yeoman, will dated 4 Apr 1556
daughters Alice, Sybill & Anne
wife Johan, executrix
James Lance, overseer
witnesses Thomas Maxefelde, parson - Willm. Warren the elder - Willm. Rowffe with others.
Source: Rochester Consistory Court Vol.12 folio 17, Probate 9 Nov 1556
Thomas Averell of Ridley, will dated 11 Sep 1556
son Nicholas
properties in Ashe, Stansted, Meopham & Hartley
tenants Thomas Sparrowe, Thomas Bette & Thomas Randall
John Prancke?
ref to will of father James Averell deceased
sons Robert, John & William
wife Alice, executrix
witnesses Henry Denton Clarke Parson of Ridley - Edward Walshe with others.
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury PRC 17/9/52, Probate 7 May 1505
John Mayewe of Marden, will dated 14 Feb 1501?
Testament in Latin, Will in English
wife Elizabeth & son John, executors
Feoffes John Copping, William Alard?, John Afeld & Roger Marshe
daughter Johanne <20
son William
witnesses Johe Ure? of Marden - Johne Walchar - Will. Bigge & others.
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury Vol.101 f.360, Probate 20 Jul 1789
John Apsley of Ashford, carpenter, will dated 28 May 1773
wife Jane, executrix
witnesses Mark Wanstall - Marget Claringbould - Elizabeth Cavil.
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury Vol.101 f.360, Probate 2 Dec 1789
John Bates of Eastling, victualler, will dated 27 Sep 1789
wife Ann, executrix
son Stanley
witnesses Charles Ely - John Sills - Anthony Rayner.
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury Vol.95 f.263, Probate 16 Jul 1757
James Bates of Ulcombe, yeoman, will dated 17 Nov 1753
son John & his wife Mary
tenants William Joy, John Sedgwick
grandson James Bates, son of my son Maximilian
grandchildren Sarah, Mathew, Susannah, Ann & James Bates <21, children of my son Peter
sons Maximilian & Peter
daughter Elizabeth Clapson, widow
children of my late daughter Sarah Hollands
daughter Mary wife of Christmas Butcher, & her daughter Mary
2 children of my late daughter Susan York
daughter Bethsheba wife of James Hope
son James, residue, executor
witnesses Thos Stunt - James Wickens - Thos Punnett.
Source: Consistory Court of Canterbury PRC 32/62/469, Probate 15 Nov 1746
Josias Bates of Tonge, yeoman, will dated 22 Oct 1746
grandsons Josias Tilden & James Tilden <21
son in law James Tilden of Milton, carpenter
daughter Margaret Whitnall & her husband Richard Whitnall of Tonge, husbandman - executors
witnesses Tho. Barling - Theodor Beaton - Jonas Botting.
Source: Consistory Court of Canterbury PRC 32/62/470, Probate 27 Mar 1746
Benjamin Barber of Dover, pilot, will dated 20 Mar 1742
wife Hannah, executrix
her sister Elizabeth wife of Thomas Selvy of Dover, butcher & their children
cousin Robert Barber
cousin Simon Coxes children
son in law Thomas Stalkart of Dover, mariner
witnesses William Hodgcock - Elizabeth Joyner - Wm Waddell.
Source: Consistory Court of Canterbury PRC 32/62/471, Probate 4 Nov 1746 to Henry Baker
Peter Baker (late of Canterbury & belonging to HMS Pembrooke), will dated 9 Feb 1743/4
brothers Thomas, Henry & Nicholas Baker of Canterbury
witnesses John Bally, Purser - Peter Fury.
Source: Consistory Court of Canterbury PRC 32/62/472, Probate 26 Oct 1746
Samuel Curteis the elder of Tenterden, gentleman, will dated 23 Apr 1736
indenture dated 28 Jan 1728 between:
1. myself & Sarah my now wife
2. Samuel & Sarah Curteis, my children by Mary, my first wife
3. Jeremiah Curteis of Tenterden, gentleman & Francis Taylor of Biddenden, gentleman
re various properties including:
Cole Farm occupied by myself & John Glazier
properties in Winchelsea & East Guildford, Sussex, occupied by Robert Austen (now deceased), then Jeremiah Curteis & Christopher Dive
wife Sarah
said daughter Sarah
son Edward & daughter Philadelphia Curteis by my wife Sarah
sons Jeremiah, Samuel & Felix Kadwell Curteis by my first wife Mary
land in Tenterden purchased from Robert Stace of Tenterden, gentleman
brothers Jeremiah & Edward Curteis - executors
witnesses Katherine Hammond - Fra. Johnson - Wm Russell.
Codicil dated Dec 1740, no witnesses.
Source: Consistory Court of Canterbury PRC 32/62/477, Probate 1746
Drue Astley Cressener, Vicar of Eastry & Worth, will dated 1739
housekeeper Elizabeth Lawson
late aged aunt Mrs. Isabella Cressener
property in Elham occupied by Daniel Downe
nephew Robert Cressener
Elizabeth widow of Robert Bream late of Suffolk, farmer, & daughter of my sister Gittens Oriana by her first husband Eleazar Dawson
children of my said sister Gittens Oriana by her second husband Samuel Hudson
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Source: Consistory Court of Canterbury PRC 32/66/360, Probate 17 Apr 1785 to son James
Peter Bates of Egerton, yeoman, will dated 20 May 1779
wife Ann
daughter Ann wife of William Iggulden
daughter Susanna wife of William Foster
daughter Elizabeth wife of John Jennings
daughter Margaret Bates <21
sons James (executor), Peter & John
brother James Bates of Ulcomb, yeoman, executor
witnesses Geo. Burr - Henry Mills.
Source: Consistory Court of Canterbury PRC 32/66/360, Probate 15 Oct 1785
William Bear of Lyminge, cordwainer, will dated 22 Aug 1785
sons Thomas, John & Henry
daughter Susanna wife of Joseph Marsh
daughter Elizabeth Gambier
son in law Joseph Marsh
Richard Inge of Folkestone & Susanna his wife
grandson William Marsh
late son David, deceased
James Preble of Lyminge, executor
witnesses Susanner Fordred - Elizabeth Fordred - Wm Band.
Source: Consistory Court of Canterbury PRC 32/66/361, Probate 1785
John Busain the elder of Egerton, yeoman, will dated 14 Dec 1784
son John of Town Malling
son Charles of Lingstead [Lynsted]
daughter Ann wife of John Cheesman of Bapchild
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Source: Consistory Court of Canterbury PRC 32/66/359, Probate 27 Jun 1785
William Brislee of Maidstone, blacksmith, will dated 29 Jan 1778
wife Catherine, executrix
children William, James & George
witnesses Jno. Reader - Thos. Paris -Jno. Roffe.
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury PRC 17/80/336, Probate 6 Jun 1705
Samuel Bates of Hawkhurst, yeoman, will dated 9 May 1705
Thomas Mercer of Hawkhurst, tanner & Thomas Morlen of Cranbrook, clothier - trustees
property in Bethersden occupied by John Barten
land in Horsemonhurst, Sussex occupied by John Allen
land in Ason, Sussex occupied by John Lades
property in Cranbrook occupied by Theophilus Fowle
wife Elizabeth - executrix
Richard, John, Susanna, Elizabeth, Lydia & Sarah, children of my said wife by Richard Stunt deceased, her former husband
daughter Mary Bates <16
daughters Elizabeth & Barbara <21
witnesses Thomas Reignolds his mark - John Lake? - John Sibly
Codicil dated 12 May 1705
witnesses John Bolden - Richard Cruttenden his mark - John Sibly.
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury PRC 17/83/46, Probate 22 Oct 1719
Samuel Bates of Sandhurst, yeoman, will dated 2 Aug 1719
eldest son John <21
sons Samuel & William
daughter Lydia <21
wife Mercy, executrix
brothers Thomas Bates & Richard Chamberlain - trustees
witneesses mark of Thomas Bates- Will. Bates - Jno. Fox.
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury PRC 17/83/46, Probate 1 Sep 1719
Isaac Barling of Brookland, victualler, will dated 14 Aug 1719
now wife Mary
daughter Mary Barling
son David
son Isaac, executor
witnesses Jno. Parker - Jno. Fowle Jun.
Source: Consistory Court of Canterbury PRC 32/61/862, Probate 24 Jul 1736
Thomas Brown of Hernhill, will dated 13 May 1736
daughter Mary wife of Thomas Willis
sons Thomas, Robert & John
wife Mary, executrix
youngest children George, William, Edward & Stephen
witnesses Ann Knight her mark - Ja. Morgan.
Source: Consistory Court of Canterbury PRC 32/61/863, Probate 8 Jun 1736
William Bates of Wittersham, Isle of Oxney, gentleman, will dated 28 Jul 1731
grandson William, son of my son in law Thomas Sacre of Tenterden, yeoman - executor
neighbour Leonard Jenner
daughter in law Ann wife of the said Thomas Sacre
tenants Thomas Baker, James Beal
sister Elizabeth now wife of Peter Brigland of Goudhurst, carpenter
property in Peasmarsh & Bickley, Sussex
sister Ann Bates
brother John, his son William & a new born child
granddaughters in law Elizabeth, Anne, Hannah & Sarah Sacre <18
mother in law Anne Bates
friend James Martin of Peasmarsh, Sussex
said Thomas Sacre - overseer
witnesses George Hillary - Robt Maynard - Edward Christmas.
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury PRC 17/92/105, Probate 9 May 1746, admin to wife Mary
William Bates of Tenterden, yeoman, will dated 4 Oct 1745
wife Mary
witnesses Thomas Ballard - Thomas Barnard.
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury PRC 17/92/105, Probate 14 May 1746
John Dane of Lynsted, victualler, will dated 30 Oct 1745
wife Sarah, executrix
brothers Edward, James & Thomas Dane
John & Ann Heritage, children of my brother in law Thomas Heritage of Lynsted, yeoman
witnesses William Johnson - Tho. Barling - Jonas Botting.
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury PRC 17/92/105, Probate 1746
John Goldfinch of Sandwich, miller, will dated 26 Mar 1746
wife Sarah, executrix
sister Catherine & her husband Ralph Goodchild (executor)
[witnesses and date of probate are on next page]
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury PRC 17/77/80, Probate 20 Jun 1688
John Effell of Leeds, will dated 29 Aug 1687
sister Elizabeth Kidder
nephew William Saxby
James Kidder
nephew Thomas Kidder
wife Elizabeth, executrix
witnesses John Rowse - Simon Rowse - Arth. Lake.
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury PRC 17/77/81, Probate 26 Apr 1688
Richard Hunt of Bethersden, clothier, will dated 29 Jul 1687
wife Mary, executrix
property called Bottenden in Bethersden occupied by Richard Baker the elder
son Richard
son Simon <21
daughters Elizabeth & Martha <21
kinsman Richard Henly of Reddinge, Kent, yeoman - overseer
witnesses Robert Reason - Martha Reason her mark - Pollard Crosswell.
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury PRC 16/257/H/4 (original), Probate 18 Apr 1648
Richard Hunt of Bethersden, nuncupative will made 2 weeks before death
children Martha & Sara <21
son Richard
daughter Mary Hunt
wife Martha, executrix (present but didn't sign)
Laurence Fishenden of Rolvenden, overseer (the writer?, present but didn't sign).
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury PRC 17/53/99, Probate 3 Feb 1603 to Mr Alexander Norwood, Notary Public
John Hunt of Bethersden, carpenter, will dated 1 Jan
son John <16
daughter Phillip <16
wife Catherine, executrix
witnesses Thomas Sampson his mark - Stephen Hunte his mark.
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury PRC/17/8/290b, Probate 7? Nov 1503 to John Walchar & Thomas Bocher
Thomas Mayhugh of Marden, will dated 1503
First part in Latin
wife Johanna/Johane
son Thomas
daughters Kateryn & unnamed
John Walchar
witnesses Gilbert Gartford - Thomas Bocher - Ric. Maramet?
feoffees Edmund Hunt, Robert Frenche & Roger Nasshe.
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury PRC/17/8/292, Probate 1503
Julian Tannar of Lenham, widow, will dated 18 Aug 1503
daughter Agnes, executor
Robert AtWater, overseer
witnesses John Bestey? - Walter? Spice - Robert Atwater - Thomas Pollehatt? - John May
feoffees Waltier Spice, John Atwater the elder & John Atwater the younger
property in Wichling & Lenham purchased by William Tannar my last husband & I from John Marise my son
my daughter Agnes to keep my said son for life.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 23 Oct 1646
Sir Francis Barnham of Maidstone, Knight, will dated 4 Apr 1642
son Francis
son Robert, executor
sons William, Dudley & John
Sir John Culpeper, Knight
servant Joane Deane
daughter Lady Wildgoose
cousin Mr James Rudston
poor of Boughton & Bilsington
servants John Custard, Augustine Ludlow, John Martin, Mary Rows?
John Gibbons
to be buried at Boughton or where I die
witnesses John Davy - Richard Thomas - Thomas Custard ...
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 26 Jul 1704
Frances Barnham of Maidstone, spinster, will dated 6 May 1704
sister Margaret wife of Henry Parsley, clerk, Rector of Smarden
sister Grace Barnham of Maidstone, spinster
witnesses J. Fuller - Ann Bell - Ann Hatch
7 Aug 1796? power granted to William Rider, Esq. ....
Frances was buried 21 May 1704 & her sister Grace 1 Jan 1719/20, both at Maidstone.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 8 Jul 1830
Robert Barnard of Maidstone, tailor, will dated 16 Nov 1821
wife Mary, executrix
tenants William Mead & William Pettitt
children Robert & Mary <21
John Day of Maidstone, Dr in Medicine, executor (deceased by 1830)
wife's sister Elizabeth Goldsmith, spinster, executrix
witnesses Jno. Jas. Cooke, Sol'r Maidstone - Walter Hills & John Bunyard his clerks.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 1 Jul 1852
Mary Barnard of Maidstone, widow, will dated 27 Nov 1843
sister Elizabeth Gouldsmith, spinster, executrix (deceased by 1852)
son Robert, executor
friend Walter Hills of Maidstone, draper, executor
daughter Mary Barnard
witnesses William Beale - Thos. Pearce his clerk.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 3 Sep 1836 to William Dann
Robert Barling of Maidstone, gentleman, will dated 29 Jul 1834
son Robert Barling of Langley, husbandman
son Isaac Barling of Staplehurst, farmer
daughter Sarah Ann wife of William Dann of Maidstone, clock & watch maker [married 29 May 1814 at Chatham]
son in law William Dann & George Chittenden of Maidstone, upholsterer - executors
witnesses S. Silling? - Willm Taylor.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 9 Jan 1699/1700
Robert Barrett the elder of Maidstone, threadtwister, will dated 24 Apr 1699
wife Mary
daughter Elizabeth Barrett
tenant Dorothy Cripps, widow at Week Street, Maidstone
son Robert - executor
property at Folkestone
tenant Anne Boswell, widow at Kings Arms, Boxley
tenant John Woollett at Willington Street, Maidstone
tenant Simon Bates at East Sutton
tenant John Love at Headcorn
son John
witnesses Tho. Cooper - Edw. Rose - George Nichols.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 17 Sep 1764
John Barrett late of Maidstone, now HMS the Torbay, mariner, will dated 12 Feb 1755
mother Ann Barrett of Ashford, widow, executrix
witnesses Sam'l Stevenson, Mayor - Tho. Willard
Admon of the goods Etc. of John Barrett late of HMS Torbay & Trident but on board HM Frigate the Diana, seaman in pay of HM Navy, bachelor deceased
was granted to Edward Barrett the son & one of the executors of the will of Ann Barrett, widow deceased who survived the testator without
executing the will.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 5 Sep 1763
Ann Barrett of Ashford, widow, will dated 14 Mar 1763
son Edward Barrett of Ashford, taylor - executor
daughter Mary Barrett now of Lewes, Sussex, spinster - executrix
witnesses Rich'd Lowis - Mary Gregory - T Gellibrand.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 11 Dec 1779
Hester Barrett of Maidstone, spinster, will dated 12 Jan 1771
kinsman Christopher Fullagar the elder of Leadenhall St. London, surgeon
Rebecca wife of Mr. Edward Watkins of Maidstone, yeoman
servant Elizabeth Waller
tenants Thomas Holdcraft, James Elgar & Edward Morris
kinsman Christopher Fullagar of Maidstone, gentleman - executor
witnesses Rich'd Gammon - Tho's Willson - Edw'd Southons? of Maidstone, Attorney at Law.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 7 Sep 1852
Thomas Barrow of Maidstone, will dated 22 Oct 1850
son John - trustee & executor
son in law Philip Detillin Piper - trustee & executor
son Thomas Barrow otherwise Carpenter
sons Richard Barrow & Benjamin Barrow
daughter Elizabeth wife of said Philip Detillin Piper
children of my late daughter Sarah wife of Thomas Woollett <21
witnesses Thomas Townsend - John Sole.
31 Aug 1852 appeared personally John Sole of Maidstone, gentleman.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 1 Dec 1826
Richard Gaston of Old Charlton, will dated 26 Apr 1826
daughter Elizabeth Liggins (wife of Joseph)
son in law William Taylor (husband of deceased daughter Ann)
daughter Harriet Manning (wife of John)
grandson William Collins
granddaughters Elizabeth wife of Joseph Bayins of Bermondsey & Sarah Collins, children of my late daughter Ann by her first husband James Collins
Mr William Taylor of Bermondsey Street, wine merchant - executor
Mr William Judd of Hertford Road, Kingsland Road, printer - executor
witnesses William Taylor - Robert Bain.
30 Nov 1826 appeared personally John Davey of 2 White Hart Court, Bermondsey Street, Southwark, carpenter ...
12 Sep 1829 executors now deceased, admon granted to Harriet wife of John Manning
3 May 1850 Harriet Manning, widow now deceased, admon granted to her administrator William Collins.
William Judd survived his co-executor, Elizabeth Liggins is also deceased.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 19 Jun 1827 to widow Sarah
William Judd of Powis Street, Woolwich, will dated 30 Mar 1827
sister Frances Venning?, widow & her daughters Eliza, Mary & H.... of Bermondsey
wife Sarah [married Woolwich 11 Jan 1782, nee Taylor]
sons John, Henry & Robert
daughter Sarah wife of Charles Sargent, High Street, Woolwich
son William living in London
my birthday 20 Feb
no witnesses
15 Jun 1827 appeared personally John Judd of Powis Street, Woolwich, ropemaker, Ann Thomlinson of Norwood, Surrey, widow & Edward Sargent of High
Street, Woolwich, baker ... deceased died 19 May.
24 Dec 1827 admon to son John Judd, Sarah Judd the widow now deceased.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 7 Aug 1660
Henry Poyle of Marden, farmer, will dated 22 May 1660
son Henry [bapt. at Goudhurst 4 Oct 1646]
wife Avice, executrix [married at Goudhurst 24 Nov 1634 Avis Heles, buried at Marden 23 Nov 1672]
daughter Anne [married John Birch of Marden by licence at Canterbury 1664]
William son of Alexander Poyle of Goudhurst
Elizabeth Baker daughter of Thomas Baker of Lamberhurst by Alice Poyle
Robert & John, sons of Robert Phillipps of Goudhurst
friends John Nash & John Wudyn? - overseers.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 8 Feb 1681/2
Gervase Maplisden the elder of Shorne, gentleman, will dated 19 Dec 1681
sons Richard & Thomas - executors
daughter Elizabeth <18
wife Elizabeth
sons Gervase & Edward <21
daughter Katherine <18
son George
properties in Cobham, Shorne Ifield, Shorne Ridgway, Higham, Milton next Sittingbourne, Iwade, Bobbing, Boughton Monchelsea, Gillingham & Cuxton
brother George
John Rumney of Cobham, yeoman & his wife
mother Margaret Maplisden, widow at Higham
George Woodyeare, gentleman deceased
William Carnell
tenant Christopher Pannell at Gillingham
tenant John Kettle at Cuxton
witnesses Thos. Ayerst - William Curnell his mark - Elizabeth Ayerst - Wa.? Brook.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 18 Nov 1689
Thomas Maplesden of Shorne, gentleman, will dated 29 Oct 1689
wife Sarah, executrix & children
brothers Jarvase, Richard & George
mother in law Sarah Ruffett - trustee
witnesses Will. Belcher - Jo. Swinden - Jno. Fawler?
Thomas Maplesden of Shorne married Sarah Rufhead of Chatham 28 Aug 1684 at Shorne.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 21 Feb 1716/7
Jarvis Maplesden of Shorne, gentleman, will dated 26 Apr 1711
property in Shorne that was my mother's jointure
lands in Shorne purchased by my father from Mrs Martha Woodyear of Shorne, widow & William Woodyear Esq.
wife Jane (with child) - executrix
sons Jarvis & John <21
mother in law Elizabeth Maplesden
property purchased by my father from Christopher Allanson Esq. now deceased
Jarvis, George & John sons of my Uncle Richard Maplesden late of Cobham, gentleman deceased
Katherine & Elizabeth Maplesden daughters of said uncle Richard
witnesses Julius Caesar - August. Caesar - Tho. Rogers - Hen. Elwood.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 19 Sep 1654
John Maplesden of Linton, gentleman, will dated 22 Feb 1633/4
brother Richard of Egerton, gentleman
brothers Francis, Edward & George
sister Suzan Watts of Biddenden
sisters Mary Ennott?, Elizabeth Watts & Phebe Driver
friend Mr Francis Skinner of Tutsham Hall in Kent
friend Mr William Skinner
wife Amy - executrix
property in Boughton Monchelsea occupied by Caleb Cutbush, labourer
property near Middle Row, Maidstone occupied by Robert Brooke, mercer & my brother George (to George after death of Amy)
witnesses William Skinner - Richard Walke.. - ........
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 2 May 1781 to Robert Parker
Jarvis Maplesden, Esq., Lieu. Governor of HM Royal Hospital for Seamen at Greenwich, will dated 8 Feb 1781
to be buried near my wife at Shorne in the same manner as Mrs. Boys
undertaker Mr Shepherd
Pearson Boys, Lieutenant in the Royal Navy
property in Huntingdon
Edward Parker Maplesden of Bermondsey, Surrey, lighterman - executor
Mrs Rachael Maplesden (executrix), widow of Jarvis Maplesden, Esq. of Shorne, & her daughters Anna & Charlotte
Thomas Nokes of Shorne, yeoman & his sons Thomas & Jarvis
Mary wife of William Fairman of Gould Square, London
Sarah wife of John Smith of faversham, drudgerman
servant Ann Bodkin
relation Mr Robert Parker of Maidstone - executor
Mrs Batty deceased
witnesses John Samworth? - Will'm Ball - Martin Mallaratt.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 8 Apr 1767
Elizabeth Maplesden of Shorne, spinster, will dated 6 Feb 1767
to be buried at Cobham
brother George
Mrs Elizabeth Garth [of Hoxton Square, Shoreditch]
Thomas Noakes senior [of Shorne, yeoman]
Mary wife of Thomas Noakes
Thomas, William, Mary, Richard, Jarvis & Robert - <21 children of Thomas Noakes senior
Mrs Rachael wife of Jarvis Maplesden of Shorne, gentleman & children Mary Ann & Charlotte
Mr William Pemble & his wife Rachael
Mr Jarvis Maplesden of Town Malling & his wife
Captain Jarvis Maplesden
Mrs Catherine Frencham
Elizabeth wife of William Jones of Shorne
said Jarvis Maplesden of Shorne, gentleman - executor
witnesses James Day - Geo. Geates.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 22 Sep 1742
George Maplesden of Marden, Esq., will dated 11 Jun 1720
brother Edward of Middle Temple, London, Esq. - executor
witnesses Will. Haines - Thos. Brattle - John Brattle.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 5 Oct 1648
Thomas Maplesden of Lydd, yeoman, will dated 24 Feb 1647/8
nephew Peeter, son of my brother Peeter Maplesden of Lydd deceased, & his mother & sister
wife Margaret - executrix
witnesses Daniell Duke - John Banckes - Elizabeth Maplesden her mark.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 13 Feb 1824
Ann Bartholomew of Maidstone, widow (formerly of Bridge Yard, Southwark, Surrey), will dated 12 Nov 1822
granddaughter Elizabeth Margaret Tennent now residing with me
granddaughter Ann Boswell Tennent
daughter Ann Tennent, widow residing with me
daughter Frances wife of William James Miller Esq. of Philadelphia, USA
son Robert Henry Bartholomew of New Inn, London, gentleman - executor
witnesses John Allen j'r, builder Maidstone - Thomas Allen, builder Maidstone.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 5 Sep 1849
Franklin Bartlett of Week Street, Maidstone, grocer, will dated 11 Jun 1849
5 siblings Samuel John, Daniel, Elizabeth, Phoebe & Sarah Bartlett <21
father Samuel of 89 Week Street - executor
witnesses William Hammerton, grocer Maidstone - John Davey, watchmaker Maidstone.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 7 Dec 1772
Thomas Bartram of Maidstone, upholder, will dated 9 Jan 1772
George Ridsdale of Clements Lane, Lombard Street, London, upholder - trustee
brother in law Joseph Nash of Buckland near Reigate, Surrey, farmer - trustee
wife Catherine - executrix
provision for children
brothers Richard & Robert
sister Mary wife of said Joseph Nash
sister Margaret Martin
witnesses Jane Punnett - Durrant Punnett.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 6 Oct 1789 to Catherine Argles
Catherine Bartram of Maidstone, widow, will dated 6 Sep 1787
daughter Catherine wife of Edward Argles of Maidstone, upholsterer - executrix
daughter Cordelia Margaret Bartram, spinster <21 - executrix
friend Flint Stacey of Maidstone, brewer - guardian & trustee
son in law Edward Argles - guardian & trustee
witnesses Rob't Monypenny - N. Parker - Tho's Nicholson.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 18 Dec 1838 to William Jury
George Bassage the elder of Moat Road, Maidstone, cowkeeper, will dated 4 Jan 1817
son George of Maidstone, wheelwright - trustee & executor [deceased before probate]
William Jury of Maidstone, plumber & glazier - trustee & executor
wife Ann, executrix [deceased before probate]
sons James William Henry Jesse & Thomas Alfred
daughters Elizabeth Harriet Elinor Rose & Ann Maria
witnesses Will'm Reader of Maidstone, victualler - Tho's Mitchell of Maidstone, corn chandler - Jn. Lockwood, Attorney at Law, Rochester.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 8 Feb 1658/9
William Bassock the elder of Maidstone, yeoman, will dated 19 Nov 1658
4 children of James Newman my son at Law
eldest son William & his children
son Richard
daughters Mary wife of Michael Bishopp & Margaret Bassock
John Saunders, gentleman & William Hoad the elder - executors
witnesses Mary Bishopp her mark - James Savys.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 15 Feb 1658/9 to daugther Anne (Amy?)
William Cooper of Maidstone, Esq., will dated 18 Nov 1658
sister Mrs Mary Francklyn
daughters Amy (executrix) & Elizabeth
son John <24
daughters Sarah & Alicia <18
sons Walter, Charles & Francis <21
son Thomas, executor
property at Wye, Godmersham & Crunditt purchased from John Thomas & Arthur Francklyn
Amie widow of Thomas Carkaredge of Maidstone deceased
brother Walter Francklyn of Maidstone, Esq. - overseer
cousin Thomas Lake of Goudhurst, Esq. - overseer
son William <24
witnesses Richard Marsh - James? Tanner.
Codicil undated
witnesses Richard Marsh - Geo. Manley.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 23 Aug 1660
Elizabeth Bathurst of Maidstone, widow, will dated 10 Aug 1660
Mr John Cromp, Minister of Maidstone
cozen Ann Lambe of Staplehurst, widow & her sons James of Maidstone & Thomas of Staplehurst
cozen Thomas Butcher & his wife Mary
cozen William Butcher son of John of Dooune? & his sister Elizabeth
cozen Henry Vousden of Sittingbourne & his brother John Vousden of Strood
cozen Barbara Vousden
house in Newington
cousin John Vousden of Goudhurst
cousin John Vousden son of John of Marden
Thomas Marden of Staplehurst
cousin Elizabeth Jetter & her son Isaac Jetter
kinswoman Mary Vousden - executrix
2 houses in Stone Street, Maidstone
witnesses Jane Godfrey her mark - William Broad - Hen. Pierce.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 5 Dec 1770
Elizabeth Bayliff of Maidstone, widow, will dated 21 Apr 1770
Francis Molloy the elder of Maidstone, gentleman, his wife Agnis & his sons Francis & Featherstone Molloy
goddaughter Elizabeth Bromley, daughter of George Bromley late of Newhead deceased
servant Elizabeth Bowlding
niece Mary Hall wife of Morgan Apsley Hall of Romford, Essex, surgeon & apothecary - executrix
witnesses Edw'd Southouse of Maidstone, Attorney at Law - Thos. Watts of Town Malling, gentleman.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 22 Jun 1762
Thomas Baytop of Maidstone, grocer, will dated 18 Jun 1761
wife Jane, executrix
tenants John Marsh, John Hearnden & Richard Court at East Farleigh
sister Elizabeth Weldish, widow
tenants John Judd & Charles Susan at Maidstone
leasehold at Boxley occupied by John Holloway & John Bennett
son James & daughter Jane Baytop
son Thomas & his wife Elizabeth
niece Elizabeth Sweeting, daughter of said sister Elizabeth Weldish
brother in law John Rawlings of Maidstone, bricklayer & his wife Mary my sister in law
witnesses Joseph Durrant - Edw'd Prentis - Tho. Hillard
Codicil dated 21 Jun 1761
son Thomas, executor with wife
witnesses Edw'd Prentis - Tho. Hillard.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 24 Sep 1844
Angelina Bayley (otherwise Angela) of Maidstone, Domestic servant, will dated 20 Jul 1844
2 natural children Mary Court, widow & Thomas Bayley - executors
witnesses Rich'd Hart, solicitor Maidstone - Amy Steadman.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 3 Jan 1794
Joseph Beach of Maidstone, taylor, will dated 1 Oct 1793
brother John & his daughter Mercy, wife of a Private Soldier in East Kent Militia
half brother Stephen Beach of Kennardington, farmer
John Mills of Maidstone, bricklayer & Ann his wife
Mr John Elvy the younger of Maidstone, draper - executor
witnesses Sarah Katte - Edw'd Katte, Attorney Maidstone.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 24 May 1755
Robert Beale of Maidstone, gentleman, will dated 14 Jun 1746
Minister of Presbyterian Congregation in Maidstone where I am a member
grandson Beale Borman, executor
property at Rocky Hill, Maidstone purchased from Christopher Harris
property at Brenset & Brookland purchased from William Curteis. gentleman
grandsons Richard & Robert Borman
property at Gabriells Hill, Maidstone purchased from Mrs Jane Mason
property at Staplehurst purchased from William Cage & Catherine Edmet
property at Marden purchased from John Walter & Henry Walter
property at Maidstone purchased from Farnham Aldersey
friends Edward Hunter of Maidstone, mercer & Henry Wise of Maidstone, yeoman - trustees
property near Middle Row, Maidstone purchased from Mr John Harris
granddaughter Sibilla Borman, executrix [wife of Rev'd John Sheldon at probate]
son in law Richard Borman
cousin Catherine Brichens & her 3 children
witnesses Tho. Elgar -- Tho's Edwards - John Mason.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 25 Aug 1830
John Delap Beaumont of Maidstone, brazier, will dated 5 Mar 1830
wife Charlotte, executrix
tenant Alfred Lashmer
witnesses Jno. Moncton, Solicitor Maidstone - Edw'd Barker, clerk to Mr Monckton.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 30 Mar 1842
Charlotte Beaumont of Bank Street, Maidstone, widow of John Delap Beaumont, will dated 23 Dec 1841
daughters Charlotte Elizabeth (executrix), Frances Ann, Eliza Susannah & Louisa (executrix)
Attorney John Monckton of Maidstone, gentleman
witnesses Hy Sears & James ____? both of Maidstone.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 2 Jan 1783
John Beavan of Maidstone, paper maker, will dated 25 April 1778
wife Catherine, executrix
daughter Elizabeth Bull
witnesses John Chittenden - Benj'n Grist - W. L? Williams.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 3 Feb 1728/9
Edward Bedwell of Maidstone, carpenter, will dated 12 Oct 1728
wife Sarah, executrix & children
son in law John Law
Mr John Smith of Maidstone
witnesses Mary Marter - Elizabeth Ball - John Mason.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 9 Mar 1811
John Beeching of Tovil, Maidstone, salesman, draper & pawnbroker, will dated 13 Sep 1808
wife Mary
brother Thomas Beeching of Tonbridge, salesman & draper - trustee & executor
friend John Pine of Maidstone, paper manufacturer - trustee & executor
friend George Davies of Chatham, leather cutter - trustee & executor
son John Ebenezer Beeching <21
William Edmett (partner of business in the High Street)
daughters Jane & Elizabeth <21
brother in law Reverend Joseph Dawson of Lyme Regis, Dorset, Dissenting Minister & Elizabeth his wife
witnesses Tho. Wildes - Tho. Stew. Wildes - Edw'd Wildes.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 11 Aug 1826 to Thomas
Mary Beeching of Tovil, Maidstone, widow, will dated 6 May 1825
to be buried at the Baptist Burial Ground at Tovil with late husband John Beeching
brother Thomas Beeching of Tunbridge Wells, banker - trustee & executor
George Davies of Chatham, gentleman - trustee & executor
sister Elizabeth wife of said Thomas Beeching
brother Joseph Dawson of Lyme, Dorset, Minister of the Gospel
friend Mary wife of said George Davies
Mary wife of James Skirrow of Southwark, merchant
Jenny Skirrow, sister of said James Skirrow
William Edmett of Maidstone, draper & his wife
Reverend William Grooer? Baptist Minister of Maidstone
servant Celia Elvey
son John Ebenezer Beeching
daughters Jane & Elizabeth Beeching <21
Elizabeth Boorne, widow
Mary Edmett daughter of late Samuel Edmett of Gould's Court near Maidstone
Elizabeth Hickmot, former servant to my father
witnesses Henry Ranger - Thos. Eley
17 Feb 1844 admon granted to John Ebenezer Beeching.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 6 Feb 1640/1
Richard Beeston, M'r of Arts & Minister & preacher of Maidstone, will dated 31 Mar 1640
poor of Yalding
cozen Mr William Beeston of Humbothy, gentleman
nieces Sare Bickman & Mary Symons
wife Elizabeth, executrix
sons John (b.17 Sep 1628), Richard (b.5 Oct 1632), Nicholas (b.27 Oct 1633) & Paule (b.20 Mar 1635)
daughters Alice (b.28 May 1630) & Elizabeth (b.8 Jan 1634)
Thomas Turner, gentleman of Loddington, Maidstone
tenant Thomas Brooke, mercer
heirs of Daniel Bickmans
Alice Lady Sackvile
Norton Cheny, gentleman
Mr John Paule my wife's father - overseer
no witnesses
16 Nov 1655 admon granted to Elizabeth Gerrard the daughter. Elizabeth Beeston, relict & executrix now deceased.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 11 Jul 1741 to Anne
Anne Bell of Maidstone, widow, will dated 10 Nov 1736
son in law Robert Hammond
daughters Anne Bell & Martha Bell, executrices
tenants Mr Oar, Mr Hunt, Mr Daniel Pointer, Thomas Russell, William Post, Widow Bassett, at East Lane, Maidstone
late husband William Bell, gentleman deceased
son John Bell
daughter Barbara Harris
witnesses Joh Petty? - Hen. Nurse? Cliffords Inn - David Petty? ......
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 8 Jun 1822
Ann Bell of Maidstone, late of Arlington St., Middlesex, spinster in service of the Earl of Romney, will dated 20 Apr 1818
niece Ann Fuller daughter of my sister Mary Fuller, widow deceased - trustee & executrix
nephew George Bell son of my brother Robert
property in Carlisle, Cumberland occupied by said nephew
William Bradshaw of Boxley, also in service to the Earl of Romney - trustee
brother Thomas Bell, smith at Artillery Barracks, Newcastle upon Tyne
nieces Jane Bell & Ann Bell daughters of brother Robert
witnesses Chas. Topping - Sarah Grover - Elizabeth Pittard.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 29 Jun 1659
Ann Bennett of Maidstone, spinster, will dated 18 Aug 1656
brother Nicholas Bennett & his sons Nicholas & Thomas, & daughter Bennett Bennett
sister [Mary] Young, executrix
Anne Boteler & Jane Boteler
godson John Bennett
goddaughter Ann Young
John Young, Nicholas Young & William Young
witnesses William Barrett - Robert Saunders.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 12 Apr 1843
William Bennett the elder of Maidstone, late innkeeper, will dated 25 Nov 1830
friend William Simmons of the Queens Head Inn, Maidstone - executor
witnesses Chas. Coleman - Jno. Monckton.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 26 Feb 1791
Mark Bennett of Maidstone, fruiterer, will dated 9 Jun 1790
wife Sarah - executrix
witnesses Fra? Tayntor - Rich'd Gullen?
Admon to William Homewood a creditor. Wife Sarah died intestate without executing the will & Charles Noff? & Susanna wife of William Warner
(brother & sister & only next of kin of Sarah Bennett deceased) renounced.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 16 Jul 1824
Alice Bennett of Maidstone, spinster, will dated 22 Aug 1823
James Collings of Maidstone, wine merchant - trustee & executor
niece Alice Bennett Pratt wife of Walter Pratt of Maidstone, cordwainer - trustee & executrix
to be buried at Boughton Monchelsea
nephew James Wickenden of Frindsbury, shipwright
Alice Pratt & Hannah Pratt <21 children of said Alice
nephew William Wickenden <21
William Sisley the elder of Boughton Monchelsea, thatcher
Mary Larking wife of Richard Larking of Loose, paper maker
Susannah wife of John Sheppard of Thurnham, labourer
William Cullen of Chislet Park, labourer
witnesses Step'n Lamprey, Att'y at Law Maidstone - S. G. Reader.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 2 Sep 1829
William Bennett the younger of Maidstone, innkeeper, will dated 20 Jul 1829
wife Anne, executrix
Joseph Morgan of Maidstone, harness maker - executor
father William Bennett the elder
The Queens Head, High Street, Maidstone formerly occupied by John Ward, then Phebe Cutbush widow, then Richard Cutbush, then Jemima Cutbush his widow, late my
father from whom I purchased the same
witnesses Jno. Monckton, Solicitor Maidstone - John Kemp & J B Jude, Clerks to Mr Monckton.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 20 Feb 1655/6
Mary Bennet of Maidstone, widow, will dated 14 Oct 1648?
daughter Anne Bennet, executrix
grandchildren Anne Boteler & Jane Boteler
Marie Young & Anne Young
my daughter Young's 3 children John, Nicholas & William
son Nicholas & his son Nicholas & daughter Bennet Bennet
witnesses Wm. Barret - Mich. Beaver.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 6 Sep 1827 to J. C.
William Bensted of Maidstone, hoyman, will dated 17 Mar 1827
James Collings of Maidstone, gentleman (late wine merchant) - trustee & executor
Henry Cutbush of Maidstone, builder - trustee & executor
son William Harding Bensted
son Joseph
daughter Mary Ann Bensted
niece Elizabeth Cutbush, daughter of my sister Mary Cutbush of Maidstone, widow
brother & business partner Joseph Bensted, hoyman
witnesses Wm. Seagwick, surgeon - Wm. Xtp. Young - W. A. Dunning, Att'y Maidstone - Will'm Taylor his clerk.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 26 May 1824
George Bentlif the younger of Maidstone, shoemaker, will dated 30 Sep 1818
wife Sarah, executrix
friend William Edmett of Maidstone, draper - executor
[friend Daniel Jarman of Boxley, gentleman - executor] - all mentions erased
father George the elder
brother John
2 Cotton Mills at Wiln, Derbyshire & Fiskerton, Nottinghamshire
minor children unnamed
witnesses Edw'd Jinkings - John Palmer - Sarah Feness.
6 May 1824 Appeared personally George Bentlif of Maidstone, gent. the father re erasures of Daniel Jarman.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 21 May 1825
George Bentlif of Maidstone, cordwainer, will dated 7 Jul 1818
son George, High Street, Maidstone - trustee & executor
son in law James Stanger of Maidstone, ironmanger - trustee & executor
friend George Hawkins of Maidstone, stationer? - trustee & executor
wife Elizabeth
son David
sister Jane Dalton, widow
wife's sister Ann Dudding, widow
unmarried daughters Harriett & Frances
daughter Margaret Byram?
witnesses Eliza Lamprey - Elizabeth Brooker - Step'n Lamprey, Solicitor Maidstone.
Children now living: Margaret Byram, George, David, John, Sarah Stanger, Harriett, Frances, James.
Codicil dated 24 Apr 1824
son George now deceased
daughter in law Sarah Bentlif widow of son George
Sarah daughter of son David
son James to be executor instead of George
witnesses James Steer - John Payne.
Codicil dated 27 Apr 1824
confirming son James Bentlif of Maidstone, cordwainer as executor
witnesses John .... - A Payne - Step.n Lamprey, Solicitor Maidstone.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 13 Oct 1825
John Alchin of Green Street Green, Darenth, gentleman, will dated 27 Jul 1822
son Thomas - executor
son in law William Best - executor
grandsons John Sills Charlton <21 & Thomas Charlton, sons of my daughter Ann widow of John [Sills] Charlton
Green Man in Longfield occupied by William Lynds
tenants at Longfield Thomas Treadwell, John Cuckoo & William Best
tenant at Darenth John Swaisland
Blacksmith's forge at Horton Kirby occupied by Hall
The Bull at Crayford leased to Cox, a brewer in London
tenant at Crayford - Sevenoaks a glazier
land on Bexley Heath occupied by Reddale
William Muggeridge & John Muggeridge of Horton, gentlemen - trustees
tenants in Meopham George French, John Figges, Widow Lane, Ann Charlton & William Best
property in Cliffe
daughters Sarah Alchin, Mary wife of said William Best & Ann Charlton
Mary Ann Best <21 daughter of said Mary Best
witnesses Martha Bedingfield - Christ. Bedingfield - Chas. Pearson, Gravesend.
Codicil dated 23 Jul 1823
witnesses John Verrier & Tho. Tanner, clerks to Mr Fooks, Dartford.
Notes: John Sills Charlton, ba & Ann Alchin, spr botp, by banns married 17 Feb 1807 at Shoreditch St Leonard, Middlesex.
Their son John Sills Charlton was born 17 Oct 1808 & baptised 16 Nov at Cliffe at Hoo.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 29 Mar 1853
John Benzie of Maidstone, gentleman, will dated 3 Jul 1841
wife Frances, executrix
son Robert Hammond Benzie of Maidstone, ironmonger - trustee & executor
son Simpson Benzie of Tonbridge, perfumer - trustee & executor
children of my late daughter Charlotte wife of John Ashdown
witnesses Thomas Honey - George Samuel Tonkin.
Codicil dated 5 Jan 1850
wife Frances having died
daughter Betty wife of William Packham
witnesses Robert Gross, ironmonger Maidstone - John Cleaver, tailor Maidstone.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 13 May 1571 & 28 Jun 1571?
Walter Buckmere of Maidstone, nuncupative will dated Feb 1570/1
wife Alice
daughter & only child Faith Buckmere
brother John & his children
Thomas Haselome & John Halsar
witnesses Jeane Lutwickes - Thomas Haselome - John Bellfar?
11 Oct 1574 Administration.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 23 May 1655
Thomas Besbeech of Maidstone, grocer, will dated 24 Mar 1654/5
son Daniel - executor
son in law William Charlton - executor
granddaughter Margaret Besbeech <18
children of my 3 daughters Elizabeth Peirce, Sarah Peirce & Mary Charlton
tenants at Pudding lane - Richard Walker, George Greene
tenants at Westree - Thomas Masters, Robert Couchman, John Bromefeild & John Lawes
tenants John Willmott, Mathewe Brooke, widow Beecher, Robert Creswell, John Beard, widow Whitehouse & Henry Howse
witnesses Richard Walker - Anne Woodgate her mark - Robert Richardson.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 29 Dec 1842 to James John Best
Frances Julia Best of Maidstone, spinster, will dated 18 Nov 1837
brother James Best, his wife Harriet & 5 children
nephews William Mawdesley Best & James John Best - sons of late brother Captain Thomas Best, 26th Regiment
sisters Elizabeth Charlotte Best & Dorothy Best
inheritance from late Uncle James Best Esq. of Chatham
no witnesses
24 Dec 1842 appeared personally Samuel Dendy of Breams Buildings, Chancery Lane, Middlesex, gentleman, George Sloman of Maidstone, footman
and James John Best of Maidstone, Major in HM 34th Regiment of Foot.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 9 Feb 1526/7
John Bewley of Maidstone, will dated 21 Sep 1526
daughters Dorothy & Margaret Bewley
wife Margaret, executrix
son John, apprentice in London
son Thomas
Edward Asshe, overseer
witnesses Thomas Nightingale, Curate of Maidstone - William Dey - William Case - Walter Davys - Henry Camberleyn
property in Wouldham, Burgham & Aylesford
feoffees - John Culpeper, gentleman, Edward Asshe, gent. & William Norman
properties in Halling late Roger Baker's & Roger Cook's
lands in Snodland bought from Water Luke, John Holywell & John Lylly
land in Birling late John Walleis
John Potkyn, Roger At Mede.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 9 Feb 1526/7
Margaret Bewley of Maidstone, widow, will dated 10 Dec 1526
all sons of my married daughters
daughters Dorothy & Margaret Bewley
son John the elder - executor
sons John the younger & Thomas
witnesses John Bowys my goostly father, Thomas Metcalf.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 3 Apr 1759
Mary Bishop of Maidstone, widow, will dated 26 Jun 1758
son William, Naval surgeon now abroad
son James <24
sisters Elizabeth Virrell & Susannah May
eldest son George, executor
witnesses William Elgar, John Roffe.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 22 Oct 1791
Robert Bishop of Willington Street, Maidstone, yeoman, will dated 10 Apr 1791
sons Robert & Edward, executors
daughter Sarah wife of William Wheatley of Maidstone, carrier
Sarah Peirce & Elizabeth Peirce <21, daughters of said Sarah Wheatley by her former husband Edward Peirce
witnesses Jno. Roffe - Thos Parks.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 29 Jan 1840 to brother James (wife pre-deceased him)
William Bishop of West Borough, Maidstone, bargeman, will dated 19 Jul 1834
wife Sarah, executrix
witnesses Jno. Monckton, solicitor Maidstone - Will'm Faucett, WH? Pope, clerks to Mr Monckton.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 29 Apr 1793
George Bishop of Maidstone, Distiller, will dated 21 Mar 1793
Sarah Bishop, widow of my late brother James
nieces Lucy Bishop & Mary Bishop, <25 daughters of said Sarah
nephew George, son of my late brother James - executor
Argles Bishop, son of James Bishop of East Malling, hairdresser
brother Sir William Bishop, executor
witnesses Eliz'th Burton - Jno. Roffe - Jno. Slatter.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 22 Feb 1817
Sir William Bishop of Maidstone, Knight, will dated 28 Nov 1814
nephew George Bishop of Maidstone, distiller - trustee & executor
friend Samuel Godding of Sutton Valence, gentleman - trustee & executor (renounced)
Gabriel Allen of Smarden, surgeon
niece Mary Bewley
Israel Lewis of Hampstead, Esq. (landlord, Stone Street)
servant Mary Russell
gardener James White
friend Mrs Hester Milner of Islington (reference to will of her brother Thomas Milner)
friend James Jaconson, Esq.
Mrs Warde of Yalding & her sister Mrs Acres
Maidstone Distillery (part share)
niece Lucy wife of James Rixon now or late of Clonmell? Ireland, brewer
witnesses Thomas Pomfrett, clerk to Sir William Bishop, Larking Hughes & Co. Bankers, Maidstone - Barnabus Russell of Maidstone, baker -
Rebecca Woodford, daughter of Thomas Woodford, Esq. of Barnstable, Devon.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 11 Nov 1846
Alexander Black of the Cavalry Depot, Maidstone, Esq., will dated 9 Dec 1839
wife Elizabeth Easter Black, executrix
witnesses John Swindley, Quarter Master to Cavalry Depot - John Caw? MD Staff Assist't Surgeon.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 7 Apr 1814
John Blake of Maidstone, wine merchant, will dated 11 Jun 1807
friend Joseph Martin of Maidstone, tailor & draper - trustee & executor (renounced)
friend William Archer of Maidstone, cornfactor - trustee & executor (renounced)
to be buried at Maidstone with late wife Peggy
Mess'rs James Poole & son of Maidstone, drapers to conduct funeral
grand nephews & grand niece John Baily, Charles Baily & Peggy Baily, <21 children of niece Elizabeth Baily deceased
witnesses Jno. Land - Chas. Topping.
7 Apr 1814 admon granted to Christopher Smith Esq., creditor by bond. Executors having renounced.
William Baily the uncle, next of kin & guardian of the Baily children also renounced.
21 Jun 1836 admon granted to Sebastian Smith Esq. one of the executors of the will of Christopher Smith deceased.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 30 Aug 1849 admon to Thomas Thompson Ponsonby
Henry Burton Blanchard of Albion Place, Maidstone, gentleman, will dated 13 Jul 1849
to be buried at Maidstone with late wife & her mother Catherine Purser
Robert Kearsley Dawson of Vale Place, Blackheath - trustee & executor (renounced)
Maria Parish widow of Edward Parish & her children
Mrs Catherine Snelling, widow of Hampton Place, Brighton, Sussex
Elizabeth wife of John Salmon of Ashford, & daughter of late Thomas Homewood of Wallingford, Berkshire
children of late Mrs Ann Stoakes, widow of Belmont Terrace, Lewisham
Eliza Homewood, widow of Sprigg Homewood of Town Malling
Maria Parish, widow of Balham Terrace near Clapham, Surrey
Henry Homewood of Ormond Place Kent Road
Mary wife of George Russell, painter of Maidstone
Thomas Thompson Ponsonby & Ann Eleanor Ponsonby, son & daughter of my sister Ann Maria Ponsonby, widow
witnesses Edw'd Briggs, Ashford Road maidstone - Wm Headford, hatter King Street Maidstone.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 20 Nov 1840
Robert Blinkhorn the elder of Maidstone, miller, will dated 26 May 1838
son John of Thurnham, miller - trustee & executor
son in law Richard Dawson of Stockbury, farmer - trustee & executor
friend Thomas Sweetlove of Maidstone, gentleman - trustee & executor
friend Alexander Randall of Maidstone, gentleman - trustee & executor
leasehold mill at Sandling in Boxley
sons said John, Thomas, George and Robert
daughter Mary Ann wife of John Heaps of London, victualler
daughter Harriet wife of said Richard Dawson
daughter Maria wife of Frederick Cobb of Canterbury, grocer
daughter Louisa Blinkhorn
property in East Lane, Maidstone formerly occupied by Robert Collens, now John Haynes & Thomas Thomas
property in Stone St, Maidstone occupied by John Edwards & ___ James
daughter Charlotte wife of Edward Bellingham
daughter Eliza wife of William Bensted of Maidstone, hoyman
witnesses Chas. Topping - John Scoons - Mary Ann Calland.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 4 Dec 1721
Thomas Bliss of Maidstone, Esq., will dated 17 Aug 1721
kinsmen Thomas Obey, William Obey & Stephen Obey & their 4 sisters
sister Crew & her 2 sons & 2 daughters
Ann Gray
John Fuller, Joseph Smalvell & Robert Dawson
wife Elizabeth, executrix
witnesses E Finch - Solomon Brice - D Fuller.
2nd grant Nov 1730 (in Latin)
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 16 Jun 1848
Stephen Bluet of Maidstone, coachman, will dated 20 Aug 1847
wife Mary, executrix
witnesses Knowles King, Solicitor of Maidstone - George Loder, Maidstone.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 23 Apr 1832
Richard Blundell of Maidstone, Flaxdresser, linen weaver & rope maker, will dated 11 Apr 1828
nephew James Clifford of Maidstone, rope maker, executor
niece Mary Diprose, widow
nephew William Clifford of Broomfield, farmer
sister Elizabeth Clifford
niece Frances wife of Aaron Knell
Louisa Beaumont daughter of John Delap Beaumont & Charlotte his wife (& niece of said Mary Diprose)
witnesses Jno. Monckton, Solicitor of Maidstone - John Kemp & J B Jude? his clerks.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 19 Oct 1738
John Blunt of Maidstone, apothecary, will dated 26 Oct 1731
wife Elizabeth
property called Savage in Hunton & Linton late occupied by Andrew Gull, now by ___ Robertson
cousin John Harris, engraver, 2nd son of Thomas Harris late of London, brasier by my sister Sarah his wife deceased - executor
cousin William King, son of my niece Sarah King (who was daughter of said Thomas Harris & my sister)
property in Bullock Lane, Maidstone occupied by Lydia Hawkins, purchased from Lady Taylor alias Milner & Dr. Milner
The White Lion, Stone Street, Maidstone occupied by Joseph Smavel, brewer or his undertenant Mrs Webb, widow
properties near the great Bridge, Maidstone occupied by Widow Wallis & ___ Barling Senior, waterman & Jud, shoemaker, purchased from George Walker,
brewer deceased
son in law Mr John Rogers, apothecary & son of my first wife Alicia Rogers
Mr Joseph Hall, druggist in Bishopsgate Street, London
Mr Jonathan Rogers, Attorney at Law & son of my first wife Alicia Rogers
Mr William Rogers, brasier & son of my first wife Alicia Rogers
sister Elizabeth, widow of Mr How late of London or Westminster
cousin Sarah King, widow & daughter of my sister Sarah Harris
cousin Twelves, widow & daughter of my sister Sarah Harris
William Harris, eldest son of said Thomas & Sarah Harris
witnesses Rich'd Mussay - Tho. Pope jun'r - Wm. Green.
Codicil dated 4 Jun 1738
property purchased from William Horsmonden Turner Esq. near High Street, late occupied by Daniel Whetland deceased
now my dwelling house is on Gabriels Hill
Widow Post
witnesses Jonathan Rogers - Sam'l Stevenson - John Mason.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 26 Mar 1651
Thomas Bodle of Maidstone, yeoman, will dated 16 Aug 1646
wife Margaret [not the mother of William]
daughter Elizabeth wife of John Smith & her husband
grandchildren unnamed
son William, executor
property in Roundhurst (Kent) occupied by Alexander Vinshurst? & ___ Girdler
witnesses Francis Crispe - Robert Brooke - Andrew Broughton.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 11 Nov 1747
Samuel Bond of Maidstone, tanner, will dated 4 Feb 1740
indenture dated April 1725 with Elizabeth Hurt of Maidstone, spinster, since deceased, one of my sisters by my mother,
and James Swann of Deptford, gentleman & Mary his wife, another of my sisters by my mother, regarding Bonds Farm, Rodmersham
sister in law Jane Pawley, widow & her daughter Mary
niece Mary wife of Samuel Tipp of London, baker
sister Mary wife of James Swann - executrix
witnesses Mary Stonehouse - James Stonehouse - Thos. Baytop.
Codicil undated
brother Arthur Hurt, sister Jane Pawley & niece Mary Pawley are now deceased
nephew Thomas Pawley
witnesses Ann Horsley - Thomas Mills - Elizabeth Tindale.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 15 Oct 1844
Harriet Bonny wife of James Bonny, butcher, Week Street, Maidstone, will dated 16 Jun 1841
properties in Gabriels Hill & King Street leased by John Stubbersfield
property in Brewer Street leased by William Salmon
Mr John Springett, Mrs Mary Springett
Henry Burton Blanchard
brother Peter Anderson of Spalding, Lincolnshire, gardener
sister Sarah wife of George Wade, Excise Officer, Alford, Lincolnshire
William Kentish of Maidstone, gentleman - executor
James Hall of Maidstone, salesman - executor
witnesses H B Blanchard, Maidstone, gentleman - .. Bonny, butcher of Maidstone.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 17 Oct 1846
Thomas Bovis of Maidstone, yeoman, will dated 23 Feb 1843
wife Sarah
sons Thomas & Henry
daughter Sarah wife of William Harden
daughter in law Jemima Bovis
friend William John Haffenden of Maidstone, grocer - trustee & executor
witnesses Frederick Scudamore, solicitor, Maidstone - Thomas Evenden, bricklayer, Maidstone.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 17 Dec 1823
John Boys of Maidstone, surveyor, will dated 28 Mar 1823
wife Charlotte, executrix
property in Maidstone & Barming
witnesses Thomas Boys, Chatham - Benj'n Boys, Wrotham - H Stephens, solicitor, Maidstone.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 4 Nov 1773
Thomas Bradshaw of Maidstone, Park keeper, will dated 2 May 1769
wife Mary
grandsons Thomas, John & William Bradshaw
granddaughters Mary & Elizabeth Bradshaw
son Watson - trustee & executor
son John
friend Thomas Stevenson of Maidstone, distiller - trustee & executor
witnesses Sackv'a Roffe - John Roffe.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 2 Mar 1810
Watson Bradshaw of Maidstone, yeoman, will dated 3 Feb 1798
wife Ann, executrix
property in E. Farleigh occupied by John Relph, __ Harris & ___ Webb
property in Hunton occupied by ___ White & ____
sons John & William, executors
grandson Watson son of son John
grandson John son of son Thomas deceased
granddaughter Juliana Bradshaw daughter of son Thomas
witnesses Bridget Roffe - Thos. Paris - Jno. Roffe.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 28 Nov 1846
John Bradshaw of Loose Road, Maidstone, yeoman, will dated 27 May 1836
Eliza Jane wife of William Stone of Harrietsham, labourer
wife Elizabeth
brother William Bradshaw of Boxley, yeoman - trustee & executor
Thomas Green of East Farleigh, shopkeeper - trustee & executor
son Watson
witnesses Richard Hills, victualler - John Bigg, farmer - Step'n Lamprey, Att'y at Law - all of Maidstone.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 9 Jan 1854
William Bradshaw of Maidstone, will dated 16 Jul 1835
properties at Maidstone, East Farleigh & Hunton
nephew Watson Bradshaw, son of brother John & his wife Mary - executor
Mary Park of Weavering Street, Boxley, widow
nephew John Bradshaw, son of brother Thomas
Thomas Green of East Farleigh, grocer - executor
witnesses Sally Sims - C H Sims - Wm. Hanse? of 8 Great Carter Lane, Dr's Commons.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 11 Feb 1653/4
Israel Beale of Maidstone, gentleman, will dated 8 Dec 1653
brother John Beale - executor & guardian of children
daughter Dorothy
witnesses mark of Mary Beale - Rebeke Beale - mark of Anne Wilcocks - Mich. Beaver - mark of Alice Tilden.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 29 Nov 1852
James Brazier of Maidstone, gentleman, will dated 28 Mar 1850
trustee for Mary Horn
wife Ann, executrix
witnesses Charles Morgan, solicitor, Maidstone - William Clinton, clerk to Mr Morgan.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 5 Mar 1787
Sackvilia Roffe of Maidstone, spinster, will dated 18 Nov 1768
brother William Roffe
godson William son of Samuel Chambers of Maidstone
brother John Roffe, executor
witnesses Wm. H Coast - Tho. Willard.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 13 May 1512
Richard Brekenden the elder of Maidstone, yeoman, will dated 14 Mar 1511/2
brother Dane William Brekenden - overseer
Ayas Waterman
Richard Herenden, gentleman - executor
Antony Borough - executor
witnesses Gyles Reed, submaster of the College of Maidstone - John Netter - Michaell Afeld - Thomas Byng.
sons John, Symonde, Thomas, Richard & Stephen
wife Benett
nephews Robert & William Brekenden
daughters Katherine, Joane & Elizabeth
Richard Bygg of Cranbrook
Mathew Hertrige.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 23 Jan 1836
John Bridges late of Maidstone, now of Lambeth, Surrey, barge owner, will dated 12 Jul 1816
sons Thomas & John [died before probate]- executors
niece Ann Bridges, daughter of late brother Thomas - trustee & executrix
Thomas Best of Westminster Bridge Road, victualler - trustee & executor
daughter Charlotte wife of Timothy Piper of Maidstone, millwright
daughter Sophia Bridges of Maidstone, spinster
daughter Ann wife of James Wale of Chatham, blacksmith
daughter Eleanor Bridges of Maidstone, spinster
witnesses Rich'd Pittman, Symonds Inn, Chancery Lane - W A Covington, his clerk.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 4 Oct 1854
Edward Briggs of Ashford Road, Maidstone, gentleman, will dated 15 Oct 1853
Ann Chalk, widow, sister of late wife
& her daughters Alice Colquhorn wife of John of Park Road, Toxteth Park near Liverpool, Lancashire & Ann Keen, widow
Clara Corban Wheeler wife of Francis Wheeler of Leicester, stationer
Catherine Edridge, widow of William of Rotherhithe, Surrey
nephew William Bradford of Maidstone & Sarah his wife
niece Elizabeth wife of Charles Knight of Maidstone, brushmaker
niece Jane Walton
nephew Henry Briggs
niece Mary Foreman
nephews Joseph, William & James Luxford
servant Eliza Mills
Robert Styles of Rochester, gentleman - trustee & executor
James Busby of Maidstone, gentleman - trustee & executor
nephew Edward Briggs of Rochdale, Lancashire, silk spinner
witnesses Samuel Robinson, gentleman & Caroline Bentlif, both of Maidstone.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 12 Jul 1850
Robert Brissenden of Union Street, Maidstone, formerly Surveyor of Highways & Collector, will dated 16 Apr 1845
John Mares [deceased before probate] & Alexander Randall, both of Maidstone, Esquires - trustees & executors
grandson Robert Pearson - trustee & executor
wife Sarah
property in Union Street where I have resided 20 years, purchased of assignees of Stephen Page Seager
grandchildren Robert Pearson, Sarah Ann Pearson, Ann Maria Pearson, Caroline Pearson, Emma Pearson & Frederick Box
witnesses Jno. Monckton, solicitor - Thomas Standen, grocer - both of Maidstone.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 30 sep 1825
John Bristed of Maidstone, carpenter, will dated 23 Aug 1823
properties in Week Street< Maidstone occupied by James Whatman, myself, William Dann, Robert Brisley, George Bowles, Oliver Davis & John Henty
wife Mary, executrix
son William & daughter Mary Ann Bristed
brother Richard, executor
friend Mr William Moore the elder of Maidstone, ironfounder - executor [deceased before probate]
witnesses George Moore - Henry Wickham - Clem T? Smythe, solicitor, Maidstone.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 4 Mar 1695/6
William Bromly of Maidstone, victualler, will dated 24 Apr 1694
Hester, Thomas, John & Anne, children of my brother Thomas deceased
wife Frances, executrix
witnesses John Bromly - Edw. Rose - Luke Spenser.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 15 Apr 1847
William Brooke the elder of Maidstone, gentleman, will dated 30 Mar 1844
friend William Goodwin of Maidstone, poulterer - trustee & executor
friend Gregory Page of Maidstone, schoolmaster - trustee & executor
Hannah Roberts, servant to Mrs Horne of King Street, Maidstone
nephew William son of brother Thomas Brooke
servant Elizabeth Butler
sisters Elizabeth Brooke & Ann Brooke
William Roberts <21, son of William Brooke Roberts
tenants Gale, Martin, George Burgess, Samuel Birch
Samuel Cornford
natural son William Brooke Roberts otherwise William Brooke of Maidstone, bricklayer, who was baptised at Maidstone 22 Apr 1804 in the name of
William son of William & Hannah Roberts
Mary wife of said William Brooke Roberts & their children
witnesses Charles Laplain - Jno. Case, solicitor, Maidstone
Codicil dated 11 Nov 1844, same witnesses.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 10 Sep 1764
William Brooke of Maidstone, bricklayer, will dated 18 Nov 1758
wife Susanna, executrix
sons William & James
witnesses William Walter - Thomas Loudwell - May Walter.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 11 Oct 1700 to Thomas Johnson
Nicholas Brooke of Maidstone, smith, will dated 18 Nov 1697
wife Anne
house purchased from Mr Godding
niece Sarah wife of Edward Bedwell & her daughter Elizabeth Bedwell <21
son in law Joseph Clarke
sister Martha Brooker
brother in law Thomas Johnson (executor) & his wife Mary my sister
sister Margaret Jarrett
brother Walter Brooke - executor
nephew Nicholas Brooker
cousins George Jarrett, Thomas Jarrett & Elizabeth Jarrett
Nicholas & Mary <21 children of nephew Thomas Brooke
nephews William Eastland & Edward Scoones (<21)
cousin Elizabeth Stockwell the elder
friends Mr Anthony Brunton & Mr Joseph Walker
properties in Linton purchased from Mr Lipson & Mr Gull
nephew Thomas Brooke
niece Mary Johnson
Elizabeth Slaughter, George Hampton
cousin William Waggoner & his wife
cousin John Wilkes & his wife
servants Ellenor, Isabella Jones, Thomas Haynes
Elizabeth Thornton, widow
witnesses Rob't Burges, scr. - Ri. Turner & Nath'll Dyer his servants.
Sentence [Latin marginal notes]
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 24 Nov 1800
William Brooke of Maidstone, bricklayer, will dated 23 Sep 1799
wife Amey (pregnant)
sons William & John
daughters Elizabeth & Susanna Brooke
friend John Cooke of Maidstone, schoolmaster - executor & guardian
friend Flint Stacey of Maidstone, Esquire - executor & guardian
witnesses Tho. Wildes - Tho. Steward Wildes - John Hopkins.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 13 Jan 1842
Edward Brooker of Maidstone, carter, will dated 6 Mar 1841
wife Margaret, executrix
witnesses Hy Sears & A. Jos. Ruck, Clerks to Mr Monckton, solicitor, Maidstone.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 8 May 1745
John Broughton of Maidstone, Esquire, will dated 8 Dec 1742
daughter Mary Broughton <21
wife Mary, executrix
witnesses Joseph Smalvell - W. ? Manser - John Mason.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 7 Feb 1786
Judith Brown of Maidstone, widow, will dated 25 Dec 1785
John Cooper of Maidstone, taylor - trustee, executor & Guardian
son William
witnesses Geo. Burr - Step'n Lamprey.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate (Admin) 27 Jan 1835 to Joseph Brown
Valentine Brown of Union Street, Maidstone, will dated 18 Jun 1834
3 nephews Richard Record of Lenham, Joseph Brown of Maidstone & Joseph Drawbridge of London
sister Sarah Record & her grandchildren
witnesses Wm. Woodman - Wm. Holloway - Tho's Lepper
11 Aug 1834 appeared personally William Woodman of Union St., Maidstone, carpenter.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 24 Sep 1851
Valentine Brown of Maidstone, accountant, will dated 22 Feb 1851
wife Ann, executrix
daughter Frances Brown <21
witnesses Geo'e? Morrony - Edw'd Bonner.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 14 Mar 1659/60
William Browne of Maidstone, labourer, will dated 20 Feb 1659/60
3 children of brother George deceased
3 children of cousin William Oliver
Nicholas Rawlins & his wife Alice my sister - executors
property in Hoo
sister Mary wife of Thomas Landen
witnesses Thomas King - Henry Ayrst his mark - James Sarys.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 17 Jun 1830
William Browne of Maidstone, gentleman, will dated 1 Jun 1825
wife Ann, executrix
brother Edward Wright Browne of Northiam, Sussex, Esquire - trustee & executor [renounced]
friend Charles Topping of Maidstone, gentleman - trustee & executor [renounced]
wife's father William Addison deceased
property in Stone Street, Maidstone occupied by Mr Thomas William Carter & purchased from Finch Hollingworth Esq. & his wife Ann
tenants Peters & Walter
grandchildren William, Mary Jane, Ellen & John Henry Mares (4 infant children of daughter Jane deceased, late wife of John Mares of Maidstone,
chemist & druggist)
daughter Mary Ann wife of Richard Adams of Thurnham, yeoman
daughter Frances Margaret wife of Francis Barham Elvy of Maidstone, cornfactor
daughters Harriet, Catherine & Ann Browne
witnesses John Scoons - Elizabeth Ashdown - Mary Ann Taylor.
Codicil dated 4 Jan 1828
witnesses John Scoones - Will'm Brooke - Wm. Brooke Roberts.
27 May 1841 widow Ann now deceased, admon granted to the daughters:
Frances Margaret wife of Francis Barham Elvy, Harriet wife of the Reverend William Thorpe & Catherine wife of Henry Argles.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 10 Feb 1693/4
Thomas Browne of Maidstone, yeoman, will dated 15? Mar 1692/3
sons Thomas, George, James, Daniell, David & Peter
daughter Mary wife of Stephen Chittenden of Rolvenden
daughter Elizabeth wife of Francis Carpenter of Shoram, Kent
lands in Sutton Valence purchased from William Rayner deceased, occupied by Thomas Enees/Sneed?
wife Mary, executrix
William Rouse of Lenham
witnesses Martha Browne - Mary Bowell - Robert Edmondes.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 10 Feb 1693/4
Daniell Browne of Maidstone, salter, will dated 9 Apr 1689
father Thomas Browne, overseer
William Maddocks of Maidstone, yeoman
properties on Isle of Sheppey occupied by Solomon Dawson & William Salmon
property in Sittingbourne
legacies of Uncle Daniell Baker of Queenborough, mariner deceased
wife Elizabeth, executrix
father Edward Moorecocke, overseer
brother James
witnesses James Browne - Samuell Jutt - Joseph Collier - Wm. Maddocks.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 12 Dec 1696
John Bromley/Brumley of Maidstone, innholder, will dated 2 Dec 1696
wife Frances
daughters Ann Minty & Sarah Bromley
son John Bromley, executor
witnesses David Browne - Richard Collins - John Maplisden.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 3 Feb 1812
John Brunger of Maidstone, paper maker, will dated 4 Feb 1811
to be buried at Maidstone near Morlands family
nephews John Sales of Sevenoaks, carpenter & George Sales of London, wheelwright
executors of Flint Stacey, Esquire deceased
housekeeper Ann Bassack, widow
Stephen French of Maidstone, ironmonger - executor
witnesses William Head & Simon Rouse, both of Maidstone, Clerks.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 6 Oct 1808
John Bubbers of Maidstone, tanner, will dated 6 Sep 1808
son John Peter Bubbers - trustee & executor
friend John Springet of Maidstone, banker - trustee & executor
friend John Gilman of Mincing Lane, Fenchurch Street, London, merchant - trustee & executor
daughters Susanna Bubbers & Mary wife of Thomas Mather
witnesses Thos Day MD - William Green senior - Charles Hoar.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 10 Jan 1706/7
Thomas Bunce of Maidstone, gentleman, will dated 12 Jul 1703
friends Sir Martin Lumley & his wife of Great Bardfield, Essex, Baronet
property in Gracious Street, Grace Church Street, London
property in Farningham, Kent occupied by Jorden
property in Maidstone occupied by Edward Baldock
Mansion House in Ottenden
nephew James Bunce, son of brother Sir James Bunce, barron
kinswoman Williamena Bunce
kinswoman Rebecca Chamberlaine, executrix
witnesses Elizabeth Rawlinson - Thomas Ereth - Sam. Wright.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 4 Mar 1845
James Bunyard of Maidstone, nurseryman, will dated 23 Jan 1830
wife Lucy, executrix [died before probate]
children Charles, Thomas, Lucy wife of James Tassell of Maidstone grocer, Mary Bunyard & James
John Thomas Dennett of Cranbrook, stationer - trustee & executor
Alexander Randall of Maidstone, gentleman - trustee & executor
witnesses James Harrington - Step'n Lamprey, solicitor, Maidstone - Step'n Chas. Lamprey.
Probate to Alexander Randall Esq. Power reserved to John Thomas Dennett Esq.
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Rochester DRa/PW19, Probate 30 Oct 1857 <£100
Jane Frances Garrett formerly Tucker of Chatham, widow, will dated 5 Oct 1857
daughter Jane Frances Garrett <21 [baptised 1848]
Ship Inn, High Street, Chatham
William Robert Ellington of Chatham, sawyer - executor & guardian
sister Elizabeth wife of James Thomas Rule [victualler]
James Thomas Rule - executor (renounced)
Miss Bond, teacher at Chatham
sister Harriet wife of William Mills Austin
witnesses Matthias Charles Garrett - John Tucker.
Testator died 14 Oct [buried 21 Oct 1857 aged 32]
25 Apr 1862 Mr Rule (the surviving executor) retracted his renounciation. Principal Registry 14 June 1862.
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury PRC17/65/239, Probate 9 Dec 1625
John Hyder of Blean, will dated 5 Sep 1625
sons in law William Tiball & Thomas Purver
Richard Teball, my wife's grandchild
grandchild John Kevell
Thomas Fox, Elizabeth Hancock
wife Susan, executrix
daughter Elizabeth Kevell, executrix
witnesses Edward Coyfe his mark - Daniel Stone his mark.
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury PRC17/65/239, Probate 17 Jan 1625/6
Caleb Hider of Bilsington, shoemaker, will dated 9 Oct 1621
sons John, Joshua, Richard, Samuel & Edward <21
friend William Belsey of Ashford, malster
wife Susanna, executrix
friend John Knight of Allington, yeoman
witnesses John Howse - John Lothroppe - William Belsey.
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury Vol.85 f.44h, Probate 31 Jan 1721/2
John Searles of Wye, tilemaker, will dated 31 May 1721
wife Patience, executrix
son Samuel <21
property in Woodchurch occuppied by son John
daughter Mary Robbins
eldest son Thomas, of Bethersden
son Edward
property in Wye occupied by John Terry
Sampson Peirce of Ashford, grocer & Abraham Flint of Ashford, brasier - trustees & overseers
John Latter & Thomas Petter - overseers
witnesses Hannah Wright - John Burchet - John Clooke.
Codicil dated same day, same witnesses
Congregation of believers baptised upon the Confession of their Faith, with whom I am a member [Baptists]
Codicil dated same day, same witnesses
poor of the Borough of Branford, Wye & other parts of Wye.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 21 Nov 1816
Edwin Burgess of Maidstone, cornfactor, will dated 16 Dec 1815
son Edwin, executor
brother John Burgess of Milton next Sittingbourne, cornfactor - executor
wife Susannah
sons George & William <21
daughters Susannah & Ann Burgess <24
witnesses Cha. Topping - Alexander Sancton - William Swan.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 26 Apr 1826
George Burr the elder of Maidstone, gentleman, will dated 27 Feb 1821
friend John Brenchley of Maidstone, Esquire - trustee & executor
friend John Day of Maidstone, Doctor of Physic - trustee & executor
friend John Miller of Borehill, Yalding, Esquire - trustee & executor
son George
daughters Frances Ann Burr, Mary Ann Burr & Elizabeth Burr
sister Gertrude Wilson of Maidstone, widow
witnesses J. Barton - Sam'l Woodgate Durrant - Jno. Marchant.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 14 Dec 1848
George Butcher of Gabriels Hill, Maidstone, formerly of Chatham, widower, will dated 17 Apr 1844
9 children George, Elizabeth wife of James Purcell, Sarah wife of William Watchurst, Mary Ann wife of John Smith, Matilda wife of John Elmore,
Lydia wife of George Cornell, John, Robert & Edward
son George & John Elmore - executors
witnesses Wm. Woods Temple 4 Bloomfield St, City, solicitor - Geo. Defriez his clerk.
Codicil dated 27 Aug 1847
witnesses Charles Jeffery of Week Street, Maidstone clerk to Mr Campbell, solicitor - James Jeffery of same.
11 Dec 1848 Appeared personally James Jeffery of New Brompton Gillingham, gentleman.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 5 Aug 1850
Charles Buttanshaw of Maidstone, gentleman, will dated 26 Jun 1850
brother John Buttanshaw of Tunbridge Wells, Esq. - trustee & executor
brother Reverend Francis Buttanshaw of Maidstone, clerk - trustee & executor
Mary wife of Thomas Geer of West Peckham, labourer, now in my employ
sister Sarah wife of Captain Henry Hosmer
nephew Arthur Henry Hosmer
nephew William Henry Buttanshaw son of my brother Major William Buttanshaw deceased, <21
nephews Thomas & Henry Reginald & niece Margaret Buttanshaw, <21 children of my brother Lieutenant Thomas Buttanshaw deceased
witnesses Frederick Scudamore, solicitor Maidstone - J H Turner his clerk.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 24 May 1758
Deodatus Bye of Maidstone, clerk, will dated 25 Oct 1742
wife Mary, executrix
witnesses Martha Bishop - Sam'l Eastchurch.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 1 Jun 1742
John Callant of Maidstone, gentleman, will dated 17 Aug 1737
sister Mrs Martha Callant, my brother Henry's widow
brother Mr John Mason & my sister Mary his wife
mother Mary Callant, widow of Mr. John Callant, executrix
witnesses Rob't Lacy - Ann Chapman - Jo. Collinson.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 9 Feb 1692 to Maria Callant, relict
Sylam Callant of Maidstone, gentleman, will dated 20 Apr 1675
wife unnamed, executrix & her children
son Robert
brothers Mr George Petty & Mr Robert Petty jun'r - executors
witnesses mark of Judith Clarke.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 18 Jan 1748
George Campbell of Maidstone, gentleman, will dated 7 Jul 1743
friend James Campbell of St Martin in the Fields, Middlesex, orange merchant - executor
friend Thomas Bradshaw of Maidstone, Keeper of Lord Romney's Park - executor
debt due from Right Honourable Robert Lord Romney
wife Rose, executrix
nephew George Patrick now in the King's Service abroad
brother Hugh Campbell of Heymouth, Ayr, Scotland
brother Henry Campbell of Cambleton, Argyle, Scotland
children of Alexander Hutchinson of Ganston, Ayr
sister Jane Campbell otherwise Hunter
witnesses Edw'd Argles - John Mason.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 5 May 1757
James Carey late of Maidstone, now in London, gardener, will dated 29 Dec 1753
William Bincks? of Thanes Street, London, seedsman - executor
Daniel Harris of Gracechurch Street, London, tinplate worker
Samuel Hewet of Brompton near Kensington, Middlesex, nursery man
Ford Beauchamp of Bishopsgate Street, London, vintner
Thomas Upton of Little Winchester Street, London, gentleman - executor
James Burr of Maidstone, tinman
George May of Maidstone, brewer
Susannah Upton of Maidstone, spinster
Abraham Cherry of Maidstone, peruke maker & his daughters Mary & Susannah Cherry
nephew James Brinckley son of my late sister Margaret Brinckley
witnesses Abr'm Haigh - Wm. Nuttall.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 2 Aug 1787
William Carey of Maidstone, gentleman, will dated 11 Sep 1786
friend Robert Parker of Maidstone, gentleman - trustee & executor
friend Stephen Reed of Maidstone, gentleman - trustee & executor
friend Henry Cutbush the elder of Maidstone, carpenter - trustee & executor
Thomas Milner M.D.
Mrs Mary Cherry, Ann Davis of Bullock Lane & Mary Fidge
Nicholas Scott, silversmith
Thomas son of Thomas Goffe
John Steward of Maidstone, shopkeeper
Barbara Peaty, widow living with me
Thomas Goffe the elder of East Malling
my only son William having been absent many years
Christopher Fidge of Maidstone, baker
Elizabeth Gray
James Carey son of James Carey of Reading, Berkshire, taylor
Thomas son of Thomas West of Chart Sutton, papermaker
William son of Edward Blackwell of Hawkhurst, papermaker
Mary Wife of George Smith of Greenwich, gardener
Thomas son of Thomas Curry of Wokingham, Berkshire
Christopher, John, Mary & George, children of said Christopher Fidge, baker
Martha wife of said John Steward
tenant William Adams
Richard Russell, groom to Rt. Hon. Lord Romney
witnesses Rich'd Tyrell - F? Nicholson - J. Pryor.
Codicil dated 13 Sep 1786 (no witnesses)
Mr Edward & Henry Ellis
Codicil dated 8 Dec 1786 (no witnesses)
niece Elizabeth Gay
19 Jul 1787 Appeared George May the elder of Maidstone, sawyer & Thomas Kennard of Maidstone, brazier re handwriting in codicils.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 15 May 1781
Samuel Carpenter of Maidstone, salesman, will dated 24 Feb 1778
nephews John, Thomas, Francis & James Carpenter, sons of my late brother John, deceased
farm in Benenden occupied by Alexander Weller
nephew Jonathan Austen, son of my late sister Ann Austen, deceased - executor
property in Biddenden occupied by Samuel Flint
servant Ann Miller
witnesses Sackv'a Roffe - Wm. Lavender - John Roffe.
Codicil dated 9 Jul 1779 re Ann Miller
witnesses Wm Lavender - John Roffe
Codicil dated 10 Jun 1780 (same witnesses)
Mrs Elizabeth Turner leased a property in Stone Street to testator.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 29 Mar 1833
James Carroway of Maidstone, cordwainer, will dated 13 Oct 1832
property in Staplehurst purchased from brother in law James Buss, carpenter
wife Elizabeth, executrix
nephew William & niece Elizabeth Carroway, children of brother Jeremiah of New Gravel Lane, London, cordwainer
William Toomer of Chatham, victualler - executor
witnesses John Scoons - Richard Scoons - John Wager.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 6 Feb 1800
John Carter of Maidstone, barber, will dated 1 Dec 1789
son James (one shilling)
wife Mary, executrix
witnesses Thos Malling - Thos Bailey - Will'm Malling.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 20 Oct 1838
Thomas William Carter of Maidstone, Auctioneer & surveyor, will dated 4 Sep 1838
wife Mary, executrix
Alexander Randall of Maidstone, gentleman, executor
witnesses Jno. Monkton, solicitor, Maidstone & Chas. Lee Pope, his clerk.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 6 Jun 1770
Robert Castleden of Maidstone, husbandman, will dated 4 Mar 1768
son in law George Luck of Ditton, yeoman - trustee & executor
wife Elizabeth - executrix
daughter Sarah wife of Robert Osbourne
grandsons Samuel & William Osbourne
granddaughters Sarah wife of said George Luck & Martha Osbourne
witnesses Thomas Beech - John Beech - Tho. Willard.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 31 Jan 1849
Richard Eaton of Maidstone, will dated 29 Dec 1847?
daughters Frances, Harriet, Amy, Mary Anne & Alice
sons Richard & Edward - executors
witnesses Alfred Harris & W. Rowe, both of Maidstone.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 17 Dec 1857
Thomas Chambers of Medway Terrace, Maidstone, malster, will dated 18 Nov 1857
son James Cook Chambers of Sidney Street, Commercial Road, East London
son John, now sailing abroad
son George of Maidstone, malster - executor
daughter Frances wife of William Henry Swain of Maidstone, bargeman
witnesses Wm Hy Gibbons, Waterside, Maidstone, gentleman - Martha Smith wife of Oliver Smith of Maidstone, bargeman.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 16 Aug 1787
Samuel Chambers of Maidstone, cornfactor, will dated 13 Mar 1779
sons Thomas & William <21
son Samuel
properties in Maidstone, Rochester St Nicholas, Isle of Grain, Boxley, Biddenden, Milton next Sittingbourne & Appledore
wife Mary, executrix
witnesses Sackv. Roffe - John Hick - John Roffe.
26 Jun 1805 Mary Chambers, widow died intestate. Admon to son Samuel Chambers.
29 Apr 1823 Admon to William Scudamore of Maidstone, gentleman on behalf of John Springet, William Coleman & James Potter
re a property in East Malling.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 27 Jul 1770
Nicholas Chandler of Maidstone, victualler, will dated 18 May 1770
sister in law Jemima Ledger of Maidstone, spinster
friend John Brenchley of Maidstone, brewer - Guardian, trustee & executor
brother Edward Chandler of Goudhurst & his wife Mary
daughters Elizabeth & Mary <21
brother Thomas
witnesses Wm. St. Coast - Tho. Willard.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 20 Dec 1735
Mathew Chandler of Maidstone, Esquire, will dated 1 Mar 1733
ref to marriage settlement with now wife Catherine, daughter of Sir Peter Eaton, Knight
friend Richard Chandler Esq., eldest son of Rt. Rev'd Edward Chandler Bishop of Durham - executor
kinsman Thomas Nightingale of Maidstone, gentleman - trustee
Josiah Peche of Headcorn, gentleman - trustee
sister Mary wife of John Greenhill of Maidstone, gentleman & her daughter Mary
Mathew youngest son of William Chandler the elder of Sittingbourne, cordwainer
kinswoman Deborah Tupper daughter of John Tupper late of Maidstone, grocer deceased
Uncle Mathew Peche late of Headcorn, gentleman
William eldest son of Edmund Peche of Headcorn, gentleman
Edmund eldest son of John Peche of Headcorn, gentleman
William eldest son of said William Chandler the elder
wife Catherine
Edmund Peche the elder - trustee
James Baxter of Maidstone, bricklayer - trustee
William Peche the elder
Mrs Peche, widow of my grandfather William Peche of Headcorn, gentleman deceased
Elizabeth Tupper, widow of said John Tupper deceased
Judith & Mary Thorne daughters of James Thorne of Maidstone, grocer
__ Upton daughter of said William Chandler the elder
William Tupper of Maidstone, brazier
children of said John Peche the elder
witnesses Nicho. Toke - Edward Gossling - E. Finch.
Codicil dated 6 Mar 1733/4 (no witnesses)
Uncle Mr Mathew Peachy.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 20 Mar 1829
Charles Chapman, late of Maidstone but now of London, will dated 26 Feb 1811
sister Elizabeth Morgan of Selling
brother William of Badlesmere, executor
sisters Mary Girand of Faversham, Eleanor Murton of Harrietsham & Dorothy Chapman of Faversham
Thomas Greenaway junior of Bishopsgate St. London
witness Thomas Greenaway jun'r.
Codicils dated Apr 1824 & 1 Jan 1826 (no witnesses)
18 Mar 1829 appeared personally Thomas Greenaway jun'r of Bishopsgate St., London, hatter re testator late of Sheldwich, gentleman deceased
13 Mar 1829 appeared personally William Chapman Morgan of Faversham, gentleman & Giles Hilton of Lords, Sheldwich, Esquire.
Testator died 15 Feb 1829.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 12 Feb 1705/6 to Thomas Sabb & 22 Aug 1707 to Charles Chapman
Mary Chapman, late of Bishopsgate, London now of Maidstone, widow, will dated 4 dec 1705
son Charles (now or late on the Seas) - executor
property in Maidstone purchased from Samuel Marwood, gentleman
sister Elizabeth Okram, widow
brother Robert Sabb & his children Thomas, Elizabeth & Anne <21
brother Thomas Sabb of Maidstone - executor
mother in law Mrs Joane Chapman, widow
John & Lidea <21 children of said brother Thomas
goddaughter Mary Allen
friend Elizabeth Hurt, spinster
friends Mr Henry Alland (overseer) & Hannah his wife
wives of Mr Jonathan James, Mr Samuel James, Mr John Mumford & Mr Edward White (overseer)
Mrs Mary Hurt, widow, Mrs Newman & Mrs Reeves
Mr John Smith of Bishopsgate
witnesses George Charlton - John Lands - Anne Wall her mark - Edw. Rose.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 6 Oct 1857
Susannah Charles of Maidstone, widow, will dated 27 Dec 1855
Alexander Randall of Maidstone, banker - trustee & executor
George Archer Pain of Bank of England, Esq. - trustee & executor
Evan Hare of Mitre Court, Temple, Esq. - trustee & executor
Harriet wife of Joseph Horrocks
niece Clara wife of Mr John Bosworth
Emma Dixon widow of nephew John Kennedy Dixon
friend Mr John Monckton of Maidstone
friend Rebecca Prentis of Maidstone, spinster
niece Katherine Dorothea Pain wife of said George Archer Pain
sisters Katherine Morris widow of Evan Morris & Martha Dixon widow of John Dixon
Mr Joseph Arrowsmith of Lyons Inn, Strand
Archer Charles Dixon <21, son of late nephew John Kennedy Dixon
witnesses Henry Standhaft, 20 Harmer St., Gravesend - Susan Warren his servant.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 27 May 1840
William Charles of Maidstone, gentleman, will dated 10 Jan 1840
Susannah Charles, widow of brother Lieutenant John Charles
brother Thomas, executor
Jane Rugg daughter of the late Robert Rugg of Debtling
Frances & Clarissa Cook daughters of the late John Cook of Maidstone, Attorney at Law
Clement Taylor Smythe of Maidstone
Alexander Randall of Maidstone, banker
property at Boxley
Lucy, Kate, Anna & Fanny Wise daughters of friend Bidingfield Wise of Thurnham
witnesses Jno. Monckton, solicitor, Maidstone - Hy Sears his clerk.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 7 Jun 1855
Thomas Charles of Maidstone, gentleman, will dated 10 Jan 1840
Susannah Charles, widow of brother Lieutenant John Charles (alternative executor)
brother William, executor
Robert Rugg of Romney Place, Maidstone
Clement Taylor Smythe of Maidstone, solicitor
Owen Charles Wise son of Bidingfield Wise of Thurnham
friend Edward Pretty of Northampton
Frances & Clarissa Cook daughters of the late John Cook of Maidstone, Attorney at Law
Alexander Randall of Maidstone, banker (alternate executor)
property at Boxley
Lucy, Kate, Anna & Fanny Wise daughters of said Bidingfield Wise of Thurnham
witnesses Jno. Monckton, solicitor, Maidstone - Hy Sears his clerk.
Codicil dated 1 Dec 1853
brother Thomas Charles, Clement Taylor Smythe & Owen Charles Wise now deceased
servants Naomi Hewlett, Mary Ann Baker & Joseph Brown
friend Godfrey Sanders, surgeon
old servant Francis Appleby
friend Jacob Jacobson Esq.
Susannah Charles & Alexander Randall - trustees & executors
re museum collection & charities
witnesses Jno. Monckton, solicitor, Maidstone - Jno. B. Monckton his clerk.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 10 Mar 1826
Thomas Charlton of Maidstone, baker, will dated 11 Nov 1825
indenture dated 28 May 1816 between me, my wife then Martha Beckett widow & William Salmon & Thomas Collins
Ann Miles widow, mother of my wife, since deceased
Martha Charlton Beckett, a child of mine by my wife before our marriage
children Elizabeth & Edward by wife Martha
children by my first wife formerly Ann Weller - Anne & Thomas Charlton
wife Martha afflicted by derangement of mind and is now away from the family
friends William Wright of Maidstone, baker & Alexander Randall of Maidstone, gentleman - trustees, guardians & executors
brother George Charlton of Maidstone, victualler - trustee, guardian & executor
nephew Charles Charlton son of my sister Elizabeth Russell
niece Charlotte Charlton daughter of brother George
witnesses H? Stephens, solicitor, Maidstone - Edw'd Watts & Rich'd Hart his clerks.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 15 Oct 1677
Edward Cheeseman of Maidstone, yeoman, will dated 5 Mar 1674/5
Peter Harrison the younger of Maidstone, upholster
Thomas Weller son of my sister Margaret deceased
Anne wife of William Waghorne & daughter of said sister
Dorcas wife of Walter Hilder & daughter of said sister
wife Rose, executrix
property in Rotherfield, Sussex occupied by John Ashdowne
brother John & his son Samuel
godson Edward son of said brother John
witnesses Peter Harrison ... - William Steede - John Whitehead.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 18 Jul 1653 to Rowland Lawrence
John Chewninge of Maidstone, mercer, will date not found
wife Damaris now pregnant, executrix
friend Rowland Lawrence of Maidstone (alternate executor if wife remarries)
daughter Damaris <18
sister Mary Chewninge
servant Mary Bassocke
Uncle Mr Thomas Taylor & friend Mr John Wilke, both of Maidstone to be overseers
witnesses Lambard Godfrey - Thomas Walter - Christopher Allen.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 30 Jun 1847
George Chittenden of Maidstone, tailor, will dated 18 Jul 1846
wife Nancy, executrix
children George Edwards Chittenden, Charlotte Chittenden, Elizabeth Ann Goodwin & Mary Ann Chittenden
witnesses Jno. Monckton, solicitor Maidstone - Will'm Few his clerk.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 6 Nov 1810
Thomas Chittenden of Maidstone, pastry cook & confectioner, will dated 3 Jul 1800
wife Frances, executrix
witnesses John Down - Stephen Lamprey, Attorney at Law, Maidstone.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 15 Nov 1839 to Thomas Dell the surviving executor
John Chittenden of Maidstone, gentleman, will dated 18 Mar 1835
son in law Thomas Dell of Maidstone, victualler - trustee & executor
Richard Williams of Maidstone, broker - trustee & executor
daughters Sarah Dell & Maria Pattenden wife of Robert Pattenden
wife Susannah
property in Wheeler Street purchased from John Laker, occupied by William woollett & Samuel Bottom
property in East Lane purchased from said Richard Williams, occupied by Sarah Bonner
blacksmith's forge etc. in George Street purchased from Johnston Sancto the elder, occupied by Samuel Pearson
property purchased from heirs of Robert & Thomas Tassells, occupied by Charles Bowsey & Henry Parks
property purchased from William Cleaver, occupied by Thomas Patterson
property purchased from Richard Williams the elder, occupied by testator
witnesses D J Sweetlove, Attorney at Law Maidstone - Nursnall? Ja's Field - Thomas Winder.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 8 Dec 1849
Friend Edwards Chittenden of Maidstone, tailor, will dated 9 Aug 1849
friends James Ruck of Maidstone, cordwainer & John Reader the younger of Maidstone, currier - executors
children unnamed
witnesses S G Reader - Hy Binskin, both of Maidstone.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 30 Sep 1813
James Chittenden of Maidstone, tailor, will dated 4 May 1812
John Springett of Maidstone, draper & Robert Hazell of Maidstone, draper - guardians, trustees & executors
wife Mary - guardian & executrix
sons George, Friend Edwards Chittenden, James, Thomas & John <21
daughters Charles(!), Elizabeth Ann & Maria <21
witnesses Jno. Ja's cook, Attorney Maidstone & Wm Giles his clerk.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 23 Jun 1856
John Chittenden of Stone Street, Maidstone, carpenter, will dated 7 Jul 1855
sons William & Charles
sister in law Sarah Masters - executrix [power reserved to Sarah Parr wife of Thomas Parr, formerly Sarah Masters, spinster]
Stephen Stonham, Relieving Officer - executor
witnesses Johnston Sancto - Charles Brissenden - Edward Dray 21 Jul 1855.
17 Jun 1856 Appeared personally Edward Dray of Maidstone, tea dealer re date of witnessing.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 27 Oct 1760
John Clagget of Maidstone, salesman, will dated 18 Jan 1760
brother James, his wife Elizabeth & sons James & John
nieces Elizabeth Crutenden & Catherine Clagget, daughters of said brother John
properties in Ulcomb, Loose, Maidstone & Wadhurst Sussex
Godward Crutenden
Jane wife of Thomas Hook of Marden
Ann Clagget, widow of brother Thomas of Chatham & her son Thomas
lands in Pembury
nephew Thomas Clagget of Barsted, Kent
Sarah Gower daughter of Peter Martin of Brenchley
Edward Russell, paper maker & his sons Hilier Russell & John Russell
John Russell of Allington
Mr Henry Smith, Master joiner in Chatham Dock & his niece Catherine Graham
servants Hannah Cutbush, widow & Elizabeth Letchford
Thomas Bayton, Joseph Durrant
foreman John Elvy, executor
witnesses Rich'd Wicking - George West - George Saunder?
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 31 Mar 1837
James Clapson of the Bell Public House, Meadway, Maidstone, victualler, will dated 8 Apr 1834
son James Clapson of London, police constable
wife Elizabeth, executrix
son George, executor
grandson James son of George & Elizabeth
witnesses Ja's Rayner - James Betts.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 3 Aug 1839
John Clapson of Maidstone, will dated 9 Feb 1838
wife Sarah, executrix
Mary Lambert of Chatham, widow of my son George Frederic Clapson deceased
friends William Bishop & William Pike of Maidstone - executors
witnesses William Sherley - John Baily - Thomas Henty.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 28 Jul 1853
William Cooper Clarke of Maidstone, ironmonger, will dated 5 Jan 1853
wife Sophia, executrix
children Alfred (executor), Maria Clarke, Charles & Sophia Clarke
witnesses James J Pavel - Charles Ellis.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 27 Feb 1821
William Clemmenson of Maidstone, gentleman, will dated 11 Oct 1819
tenant John Colvin
John Clemmenson of St Margaret's Bank next Rochester, mariner - executor
Ann wife of James Rainy of St Margaret's Bank, cooper - executrix
witnesses Tho's Church - John Bowman - Sarah Church.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 21 Feb 1850
James Clifford of Maidstone, Troine? spinner, will dated 13 Nov 1837
John Beadle of Yalding, yeoman - trustee & executor
wife Maria - trustee & executrix
son James - trustee & executor
other children
witnesses Jno. Monckton, solicitor Maidstone - A Jos. Ruck & Wm Fancett his clerks.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 11 Mar 1840
Robert Clifford of Union Street, Maidstone, blacksmith, will dated 9 Sep 1839
Henry Young of Week Street, Maidstone, broker & Henry Ballard of Week Street, grocer - executors
eldest daughter Elizabeth wife of Richard Taylor, baker of Gravesend
2nd daughter Jane wife of William Wright, baker of Bank Street Maidstone
grandsons Robert & Charles Clifford, blacksmiths
daughter in law Ann Stanford Clifford, widow of son Robert
grandson John Clifford
witnesses John Cleaver - Frederick Wm Young - ... Young.
Codicil dated 12 Oct 1839
witnesses John Baker - William Ladhams.
6 Mar 1840 Appeared personally John Baker of 36a King Street, Maidstone, blacksmith.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 21 Sep 1848
Henry Cockrell of Maidstone, Serjeant in West Kent Milita, will dated 7 Feb 1848
wife Elizabeth, executrix
witnesses Eleanor Booney - J G Reader, solicitor, Maidstone
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 15 Jun 1849
William Cogger of 51 Marsham Street, Maidstone, gentleman, will dated 18 Jan 1848
bond with Alexander Pankhurst & Thomas M.... both of Maidstone, whitesmiths
wife Thomazin, executrix
daughter Mary Ann Selena Cogger
witnesses Jno. Watts, 50 Marsham Street. Maidstone & Lucy Watts, his wife.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 25 Feb 1828 to Filmer & Allchin, surviving executors
Thomas Cogger of Barming Heath, Maidstone, husbandman, will dated 21 Feb 1826
son Thomas, executor
reference to will of his father Nicholas Cogger late of Fant, Maidstone, yeoman
Robert Filmer of Barming, shoemaker - trustee & executor
Charles Allchin of Langley, husbandman - trustee & executor
7 daughters: Mary Ann wife of said Charles Allchin; Sarah wife of William Smith, huntsman to Earl of Yarborough; Martha Scoones, widow;
Jane Cogger; Susanna wife of Edward Gibbon of Milton next Sittingbourne, tallow chandler; Sophia wife of said Robert Filmer; & Charlotte Cogger
witnesses H A Wildes, Maidstone - wm White & Wm Woodman his clerks.
Codicil dated same day, same witnesses
Codicil dated 3 Sep 1827, unsigned
(very ill) Mr Scudamore, Allchin & Filmer to be executors.
27 Dec 1827 appeared personally John Watson of Maidstone, gentleman & William Woodman of Maidstone, gentleman.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 28 Mar 1816
Nicholas Cogger of Maidstone, yeoman, will dated 24 Dec 1811
son Robert, executor
son Thomas
daughter Mary Judges & son in law James Judges
witnesses Horatio Cope of Fant - Wm. Scudamore of Maidstone & George Curteis his clerk.
Codicil dated 16 Nov 1814
land in Maidstone adjoining land of William Hartnup
witnesses Horatio Cope of Fant - F? Morley & J S Burn clerks to Mr Scudamore, solicitor, Maidstone.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 17 Aug 1822
Robert Cogger of Frant, Maidstone, yeoman, will dated 8 Nov 1821
wife Ann, executrix
witnesses W A Dunning, Att'y Maidstone - Wm Taylor his clerk - Walter Rowles, ironmonger, Maidstone.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 6 Jan 1831
James Cole of Maidstone, confectioner, will dated 17 Apr 1830
wife Ann (formerly Ann Lepper, widow), executrix
sisters Elizabeth Baker & Ann Owen
nephew William Cole son of my brother Joseph
witnesses John Eley, Captain & Adjutant, W.K.M. - John Langridge of Maidstone, chemist - Jno. Monckton, solicitor, Maidstone.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 24 Jul 1797
Samuel Cole of Maidstone, cork cutter, will dated 9 May 1797
niece Ann Cole who lives with me, executrix
witnesses Wm Charles - Jno. Roffe
Codicil dated 11 Jun 1797
Joseph Medley & Marget Whitehead
& Thomas Brewer's daughter, cousin to the above Joseph Medley & Marget Whitehead, now living at Newland near Hull, Yorkshire - my late wife's relatives
my nieces and nephews John Cole, Mary Wadworth, Thomas Cole, Margaret Cole, Thomas Rodes & John Brookes?
witnesses Wm. Charles - Robert Hills.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 2 Jul 1830
Abraham Collens of Maidstone, tailor, will dated 23 Jul 1827
wife Jane, executrix
son James, executor
daughter Catherine wife of John Plum
tenants William Hoadly, Cordell, Simon Rouse, widow George, widow Parsons, William Francis Hackett
daughter Jane Collens, spinster
grandson George Collens son of daughter Jane
property in Week Street purchased from Thomas Edmett, where I now reside
witnesses Jno. Monckton, solicitor, Maidstone - John Kemp & J B Jude his clerks.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 26 Jun 1828
James Collings of Maidstone, wine merchant, will dated 27 Aug 1825
brother Thomas Collings of West Malling, linen draper - trustee & executor
Thomas Hedgcock of St Margaret Rochester, grocer - trustee & executor
son in law Richard Read Spencer
wife Sarah
children Sarah, Sophia, Richard John, Frances, Ann Isabella Collings & Harriott wife of said Richard Read Spencer
witnesses Ja's Selby - Silas Norton.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 2 Nov 1699
Richard Collins of Maidstone, innkeeper, will dated 21 Oct 1699
brother John
wife Frances, executrix
witnesses Daniel Purlis - Richard Pemberton - Sam. Crispe.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 25 Jan 1644/5
John Collins of Maidstone, gentleman, will dated 2 Dec 1644
daughter Grizell Collins
property in Linton occupied by Widow Burford
grandson Thomas Collett son of Thomas Collett of Gravesend, deceased
daughter Alice Collins
sons Daniel (executor), William & John
property in Boxley, Gravesend and Milton
tenants in Maidstone: Thomas Stonestreate, Robert Osborne, Widow Carey
wife Alice, executrix
witnesses Raph Ward - James Sarys, scr.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 20 dec 1853
James Collens of Maidstone, farmer, will dated 6 Jul 1853
Charles Laplain of Maidstone, printer - trustee & executor
William White of Maidstone, gentleman - trustee & executor
Mary Ann Collens, daughter of Robert, deceased - who now resides at the Lunatic Asylum at West Malling
Eliza wife of Charles Pearce, daughter of Thomas Collens, deceased
Elizabeth wife of Edward Newing, Charles Collens who now resides at Bristol & Emily Collens, children of Thomas Collens deceased
William & John Collens, children of said Thomas deceased, who now live with me
Ann wife of James Swan of Maidstone, labourer
Elizabeth wife of William Fleming of Maidstone, mariner
Isabella wife of Edward Hobbs of North Street, Brighton, Sussex, ironmonger
Richard Boorman of Brighton, Sussex, carpenter (brother of said Isabella Hobbs)
Elizabeth wife of John Shoebridge of Maidstone, labourer
Mary Ann Collins & Jane Collins, children of said Thomas deceased, who now live with me
sister Catherine wife of John Plum of West Malling, tailor
tenants late John Sills now ___ Smith, Widow Wood, Dickenson, Epps, Johnson, Brown, Sharp, Hunt, Wilson, John Kirkby, Edwin Poolly, Lassiter,
Newman, Randall, Binskin, Stephens, Down, Ganey, Lucas, Underdown, Gooderwrigh, Hawker, executors of John Mares Esq. deceased
Ann wife of Edmund Curtis of Toms Coffee House, Cornhill, London, innkeeper
Edmund & William Curtis sons of said Ann
Harriet wife of John George Wingrove of Lambeth, Surrey, waiter (another daughter of said Thomas Collens deceased)
tenants James Godfrey, Relf, Pile, Mills, Saveall, Hills, William Collens, Widow Caney, John Stubbersfield, Henry Argles, Henty
George Collens of Hastings, Sussex, cabinet maker & his daughters Catherine & Jane Collens
witnesses William White jun'r, grocer, Maidstone - H Baldwin clerk to Messrs Wildes & Son.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 15 Sep 1838
Henry Collis of Maidstone, builder, will dated 30 Jan 1838
wife Mary, executrix
witnesses John Goodwin Welch MD - H A Wildes.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 27 Oct 1675
Edmond Colvill of Maidstone, salter, will dated 20 Sep 1675
wife Elizabeth
tenant John Paul
daughter the wife of Mr John Momford of London & her son Edmond
brother Thomas Colvill of Seale
brother Josias Colvill of Cranbrook
sister Bigg
sons in law Mr John Ayerst of the City of London & William Ayerst of Maidstone
Elizabeth Colvill daughter of brother Josias
son Edmond, executor
property in Boughton Malherbe, Seale, St Margaret Rochester & Maidstone
witnesses Judith Ames - John Thatcher.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 21 Jun 1684
Edmond Colvill of Maidstone, salter, will dated 10 Jun 1684
friend Samuel Burford of Maidstone, gentleman
kinsman & servant Daniel Baytop, mercer
friends (all of Maidstone): Farnham Aldersey, gent.; Brett Netter, gent.; John Troughton, grocer; James Woolball, grocer; William Finch, apothecary;
John Callant, threadtwister; William Charleton the younger, hatter; Thomas Willard, cordwainer; Mr John Thatcher & John Lambe, gent.
cousins Elizabeth Colvill, Mary Colvill & ___ Colvill, <21 daughters of Uncle Thomas deceased
cousin Josias Colvill <21 son of said uncle Thomas
cousins Thomas Bigg, Anne Bigg & ___ (f) Bigg, children of Elizabeth wife of Edward Bigg of Ulcomb deceased
niece Elizabeth Colvill daughter of Uncle Josias of Cranbrook, clothier
said uncle Josias Colvill
half brother John Ayerst, citizen & haberdasher of London (to be overseer) & his wife Martha
half brother William Ayerst of Maidstone, grocer & Jane his wife
sister Mary Mumford wife of John Mumford, citizen & grocer of London & their children
brother in law John Amherst of East Farleigh, gentleman (to be overseer) & Susanna his wife
wife Katherine (with child) - executrix
daughter Elizabeth <21
brother Nicholas Amherst of East Farleigh, gentleman
brother Daniel Norten? & Elizabeth his wife
brother Nicholas Brekridge & Ellen his wife
tenants Robert Pangborne?, John Lambe, gent., Edward Fawlkner & widow Sabbs
properties in Seale & Sevenoaks occupied by Robert Pope & Henry French
property in Boughton Malherbe occupied by Judith Elson, Philipa Elson & Robert Allen
property in Rochester occupied by Francis Byfleet
nephews Edward, John & Augustine Mumford, sons of said sister Mary
propert in Egerton occupied by John Newman
property in East Sutton occupied by Clement Padee?
brother in law John Mumford, executor
witnesses Peter Woolball - Daniel Browne - Wm Maddocks.
11 Apr 1717 2nd probate (in Latin) William Kiffin adm'r to Elizabeth Kiffen alias Colvill, residuary legatee deceased (the daughter m.1703)
25 Oct 1738 3rd probate (English but faint) Thomas Martin adm'r to Elizabeth Kiffin (& executor to William Kiffin - PCC will 1737).
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 21 Oct 1701 to Joseph Duke
Edmund Colvill of Maidstone, grocer, will dated 26 Jul 1701
sister Mary wife of John Seymour
brothers Josiah & John
cousin William Ayerst senior
farm occupied by Edward Wennam
mother
Mr Perrott & Mr Durrant, Ministers
cousins John, Jane, Mary, Sarah & William & Martha Ayerst
servant Martha Adams
brother & sister Joseph & Judith Duke - executors
witnesses Edw. Deare - Judeth Colvill - Martha Adams.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 13 Oct 1750
Josias Colvill of Maidstone, grocer, will dated 28 Dec 1736
children Judith Colvill, John & Mary Colvill
brother Mr John Colvill of London - executor
sister Mrs Judeth Duke
Mr Joseph Durrant, my partner in trade
witnesses Joseph Durrant - John Chaplen - Elizabeth Humphries.
Administration to son John. The brother John survived the testator but died before executing the will.
Josias Colvill was buried at Maidstone 14 Sep 1739.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 21 May 1652
William Comber of Maidstone, yeoman, will dated 15 May 1651
John, William & Jone Comber, children of my brother Nicholas
Thomas & Elizabeth Comber, children of my brother Thomas deceased
William & George Comber, children of my brother James deceased
wife Elizabeth, executrix
witnesses Stephen Fowle & Jo. Viney.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 15 Jun 1802
Daniel Comber of Maidstone, hoyman, will dated 20 Jul 1778
wife Mary, executrix
daughter Elizabeth
witnesses Charles Marles & Martha Mason.
Proved by Mary Finnis, widow formerly Comber the relict.
Daniel Comber was buried 1 Aug 1778 at Maidstone. Mary Comber married William Finnis 1 May 1780 at Maidstone.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 31 Jan 1804 to widow
William Finnis of Maidstone, victualler, will dated 21 Dec 1786
wife Mary
children William, Mary Ann, Sophia & Frances <21
friend Stephen Page Seager of Maidstone, brewer - trustee & executor (renounced)
friend James Smith of Maidstone, wine merchant - trustee & executor (renounced)
witnesses James Montagn - Ham. Macket - mark of William Fowler.
William Finnis was buried at Maidstone 22 Jan 1797
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 23 May 1832
Mary Finnis of Pleasant Row, Maidstone, widow, will dated 28 Aug 1821
granddaughter Sarah Eliza Jones, executrix
witnesses Richard Evans, Holland Cottage, Maidstone - C R Newman, Lieut. 14th Foot, Maidstone - Fanna Ruck, Maidstone.
Mary Finnis age 82 of Sandling Road was buried 18 May 1832 at Maidstone.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 25 Jun 1851
Elizabeth Cooper of Maidstone, spinster, will dated 12 Jan 1847
brother Robert Cooper of Maidstone, Esq. - executor
brother George Cooper of Reading, Berkshire, chemist - executor
sister Sarah Seaton, widow & her daughter Jane Seaton
sister Mrs Ann Green, widow
Mrs Anna Cooper wife of said brother Robert
Mrs Elizabeth Taylor formerly wife of brother Leyson Cooper deceased
widow of late brother Lewis Cooper
nephews John Love Seaton & George Seaton
niece Jane wife of Edward Norton Esq.
nieces Louise Cooper & Maria Cooper, daughters of late brother David
niece Mary wife of Thomas Lombe? Taylor Esq., daughter of said David
nieces Caroline wife of Israel Lewis Esq. & Emily Cooper, daughters of late brother Lewis
Mr John Francis of Marden
witnesses J C Stephens of Maidstone & J B Stephens his clerk.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 24 Nov 1849
William Cooper of Bower Lane, Maidstone, gentleman, will dated 27 Dec 1848
wife Elizabeth, executrix
witnesses Edw'd Crispe, gent. & Jno. Cogger, gent., both of Maidstone.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 3 Jul 1826
Thomas Cooper of Maidstone, gentleman, will dated 18 Oct 1821
property in Hammersmith, Fulham & Edgeware, Middlesex
Indenture made 1774 between Jane Lewis of Maidstone, widow, her daughter Jane Lewis, myself, Israel Lewis of Fleet Street, London, upholster &
David Lewis of the Minories, London, linen draper - being a marriage settlement for myself and said Jane Lewis
reference to Will of brother in law Israel Lewis of Hamstead, Mdx, Esq. dated 1805
property in Monmouth inherited from Mrs Mary Jefferies formerly Hayley
reference to Will of sister Elizabeth Storke Cooper
4 sons Lewis, David, Robert & George - trustees & executors
wife Jane
daughters Ann wife of William Green of Chart Sutton, Elizabeth Cooper of Maidstone & Sarah wife of Benjamin Seaton of Chatham, upholsterer
witnesses Wm Tozer of Chatham - Thomas Bury? of Chatham - J Venning, Little Hermitage near Rochester
Codicil dated 2 Jun 1825
son Lewis Cooper of Norwich, bombazine manufacturer
son Robert Cooper of Maidstone, gent.
son David Cooper of Norwich, bombazine manufacturer, now deceased & his widow Louisa & children
son George Cooper of Reading, chemist
witnesses Thos Chantler, Maidstone, victualler - ? A Dunning, Att'y Maidstone - Will'm Taylor his clerk.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 25 Nov 1842
Lewis Cooper of Maidstone, Esq., will dated 9 Mar 1841
son in law Israel Harris Lewis of East Farleigh, Esq. - executor
property in Edgeware, Mdx occupied by Mr Matthew Ledger & late by Mr Milton Harsent
property in Fleet Street, London purchased from Mrs Elizabeth Foster
property in maidstone occupied by __ Green & purchased from Mr John Laker
daughter Caroline wife of said Israel Harris Lewis
daughter Emily Cooper
wife Matilda, executrix
witnesses Jno. Case, solicitor, Maidstone - J S White his clerk.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 10 Mar 1578/9
James Goorley of Maidstone, yeoman, will dated 20 Oct 1578
sons John (executor) & James
George Cortope, son in law?
son in law Robert Dobes & his <16 sons William, James & Richard
daughter Priscilla
Richard Tanner & Ellis Bingham - overseers
witnesses George Russell the writer hereof - John Organey, port reve - James Goorley's mark - Nicholas Bennett's mark.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 15 Jun 1731 to daughter Lucy
John Coppin of Maidstone, gentleman, will dated 26 Apr 1731
son in law Joseph Settle of London, peruke maker - executor
sister Lucy Coppin of Bearsted, spinster - executrix
daughters Elizabeth Coppin & Lucy Coppin - executices
tenant Henry Wise
Rt. Hon. Robert, Lord Romney deceased
daughter Ann Coppin
son & daughter Settle & their children Joseph, John & Cecilia Settle
son & daughter Fielder & their daughter Winifrid
son & daughter Argles & their son Thomas
son & daughter Atkinson & their daughter Lucy
witnesses Ann Fullagar - Anna Maria Fullagar - Sam'l Fullagar.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 11 Jun 1840
Philip Corrall of Maidstone, banker, will dated 22 Nov 1839
friends & co-partners John Mercer, Esq. & Alexander Randall, Esq., both of Maidstone - executors
sister Ann Carter
farm in Aylesford & Burham purchased from Mr. Burke
John Mercer junior, bank clerk of Maidstone
godson Frederick Thomas Mercer
witnesses Ja's Tadman, gent. of Bank Street, Maidstone - Geo. Rich'd Streatfield, gent. of Romney Place, Maidstone.
Codicil dated 1 Apr 1840 (same witnesses)
Kentish Bank
bailiff James Cole
Codicil dated 9 Apr 1840
friends Thomas Day, Esq. & Mr. John Hall, salesman
Mr. Stephen Link Hazell
witnesses Charles Stone, servant to P. Corrall Esq. - Mary Pope, College, Maidstone.
5 Jun 1840 appeared personally James Tadman, gent.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 15 Aug 1783
Robert Corrall of Maidstone, gentleman, will dated 12 Jun 1783
confirms marriage settlement with wife Hannah
children John (executor & guardian), Charles, Philip, Ann, Elizabeth & Frances
Thomas Turner of Hunton & Thomas Durrant Punnett of Maidstone - executors & guardians to 4 infant children
witnesses Tho's Milner - Tho's Day - Geo. Burr.
Codicil dated 12 Jun 1783
household goods to wife Hannah
witnesses Tho's Milner - Tho's Day.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 19 May 1791
John Corrall of Maidstone, gentleman, will dated 18 Jan 1791
confirms marriage settlement with wife Mary
Thomas Turner of Hunton, gentleman - trustee
Sir William Bishop of Maidstone, Knight - trustee
mother Hannah
brothers & sisters Charles, Philip, Ann wife of Arnold Carter surgeon & Elizabeth wife of James Mingay of Inner Temple, Esq.
property in Hampshire
wife Mary, executrix
witnesses Geo. Burr - Geo. L. Elliott - Jno. Brown.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 12 Sep 1789
Richard Cox of the Mote, Maidstone, will dated 20 Apr 1787
wife Ann, executrix
witnesses George Cooper - Thomas Cooper.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 25 Feb 1779
John Cox of Maidstone, mercer, will dated 30 Jan 1779
sister Frances Cox
apprentice John Richard Buckhurst
servant John Baker
John Brenchley of Maidstone, brewer & Thomas Brenchley of East Peckham, yeoman - trustees & executors
mother Elizabeth Cox, widow
witnesses Edw. Penfold - Hen'y Mills.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 13 Nov 1632
Dame Anne Covert, widow of Sir Walter Covert, Knight of Maidstone, will dated 20 Sep 1632
sons Thomas & John <21
cosens Francklyn & his wife and Carkoredy? & his wife
father Mr William Covert Esq. deceased
daughters Elizabeth Covert & Anne Covert, executrices
friends & kinsmen Sir Francis Barneham, knight, Sir Thomas Colepeper, knight my uncle & James Francklyn Esq. - to see to sons wardships
witnesses Edw. Duke - Rob't Cooper - Fran. Seyar? - Nich. Beaver.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 18 Mar 1825
Robert Crew of Maidstone, Esq., will dated 7 May 1824
now residing in the house of George Robinson
wife Eleanor, executrix
farm sold to Sir John Filmer
friend Boyd Miller Esq. of Colliers Wood, Surrey - executor
witnesses Martha wife of George Robinson - Lydia Town & Rebecca Wilson, servants.
Codicil dated 3 Jan 1825
Gammon?
witnesses James Prance? of Maidstone, surgeon - Lydia Town - Rebecca Wilson.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 10 Aug 1699
John Cripps of Maidstone, gentleman, will dated 11 Apr 1698
only son John <21
brother Nicholas Cripps, Citizen & draper of London - guardian & executor
nephew Nicholas Cripps
James Bix of Canterbury, gentleman & Thomas Young of Ashford, gentleman
witnesses Lance. Tolson - John Beza at the Starr Tavern, Cornhill - John Sandy his servant.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 21 Mar 1647/8
Richard Crispe of Maidstone, gentleman, will dated 2 Oct 1646
to be buried at Aylesford with father Henry Crispe, Esq., 4th son of Sir Henry Crispe late of Queeks, Isle of Thanet, Knight deceased, and near
the tomb of Sir Thomas Colepeper
cozens Thomas Denne of Canterbury, Esq. & Mrs Ellen Ann of Queekes
wife Elizabeth, executrix
son & heir Richard <21
tenant Sir John Garrett, baronet
friends Richard Beale of Loose Esq., Lambert Godfrey & George Hall of Maidstone Esquires - executors
Sir Walter Roberts, knight & baronet
Mrs Thomazine Rogers, widow
John Blaxland, yeoman, partner in Alland Grange
nephew Sir Nicholas Crispe, knight, son of brother Henry Crispe of Queeks in Thanet Esq.
Robert Swynoke & James Ruse? of Maidstone, gentlemen & James Allen of Hunton, clothier - overseers
witnesses Rowland Lawrence - William Hoad - William Hoad the younger - Robert Richardson.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 9 Feb 1836 to his sons
William Crispe of Maidstone, butcher, will dated 26 Jan 1835
John West of Faversham, timber merchant - trustee & executor [renounced]
Thomas Edmett of Maidstone, upholsterer & auctioneer - trustee & executor [renounced]
wife Mary
sister Catherine Crispe of Maidstone, spinster
sister Anne Crispe, widow of my brother Thomas Crispe late of East malling, butcher
sons Henry & John
witnesses Cha. Topping - George Roberts - John Scoons.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 10 Jul 1827
Henrietta Ann Cross of Maidstone, spinster, will dated 27 Jun 1826
Reverend Thomas Pearce of Folkestone, clerk - executor
friend Catherine Hester of Maidstone, widow
Maria Hester, widow (relict of said catherine's son Theod.. John Hester deceased)
Frances Fuggle of Maidstone, spinster, (now servant to said Catherine Hester)
friend Elizabeth Day the elder of Maidstone, widow & her daughter Elizabeth Day
Emily wife of said Thomas Pearce
witnesses James Reeve, Minister of Maidstone - Wm. Scudamore, solicitor Maidstone & Geo. Langridge his clerk.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 8 May 1833
John Cutbush of King Street, Maidstone, builder, will dated 5 Sep 1832
friend Joseph Brown of Week Street, Maidstone, stationer - trustee & executor
sister Mary Cutbush & brother George Cutbush - trustees & executors
mother Mary Cutbush, widow
property in Albion Place, Maidstone purchased from Mess'rs Robert & Thomas Tassell
sister Elizabeth wife of Joseph Martin the younger
witnesses Jno. Monckton, solicitor Maidstone - J B Jude & Will'm Fancett his clerks.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 12 Jan 1799
George Cutbush of Maidstone, taylor, will dated 18 Aug 1798
daughter Mary wife of Thomas Bennett of Hollingbourne, wheeler
Stephen Catt of Detling
wife Elizabeth, executrix
witnesses Geo. Burr - Geo. Catt.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 25 Sep 1834 to widow Ann
Thomas Cutbush of High street, Maidstone, plumber, glazier & painter, will dated 14 Apr 1834
Alexander Randall of Maidstone, gentleman - trustee & executor [renounced]
John Cutbush of Stone Street, Maidstone, builder - trustee & executor [renounced]
wife Ann
4 sisters Sarah Goble, Susanna Baker, Ann Upton & Harriet Cooper
4 children Thomas, Robert, William & Ann Sophia <21
witnesses Jno. Monckton, solicitor Maidstone - Wm. Hy. Wickstead of Maidstone, gent. - Hy. Sears of Maidstone.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 25 Sep 1834 to Richard Keat the surviving executor
John Cronk of Brasted, will dated 30 Nov 1826
Mary wife of William Pring of Dry Hill, Sundridge
John & William sons of my daughter Sarah Cronk
daughter Sarah Cronk of Brasted
daughter Ann wife of William Russell of Brasted
daughter Elizabeth wife of William Wadmore of Wardour Street, Soho, London
daughter Charlotte wife of James Jarrett of Brasted
witnesses Thos. Collett - Rich'd West.
Codicil undated & unsigned
Richard Keat of Carnaby Street, London, rag merchant - executor
James Cronk of Beckenham, publican - executor
25 Sep 1834 appeared personally Thomas Collett of 4 Clements Inn, Middlesex, gentleman & William Winwood of 7 Milford Lane, Strand, Middlesex,
eating house keeper re handwriting on codicil.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 27 Aug 1856
George Cutbush of Maidstone, malster, will dated 24 Mar 1841
sister Mary Cutbush of Maidstone, spinster, executrix
witnesses Hy. Sears & A. Jos. Ruck, clerks to Mr Monckton, solicitor.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 22 Jan 1819
William Cutbush of King Street, Maidstone, Keeper of HM Gaol, will dated 15 Aug 1815 to John Weeks the surviving executor
property at Gabriel's Hill, Maidstone occupied by William Cogger
wife Frances - trustee & executrix
daughters Fanny & Mary Cutbush
nephew John Weeks of Chatham, plumber - trustee & executor
witnesses Cha's Hoar - Geo. Burr jun'r - Edw'd Geo. Budds.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 28 Mar 1648
Edward Cutbush of Maidstone, locksmith, will dated 27 Sep 1647
eldest son John & second son Thomas
youngest son Robert - executor
daughters Sarah & Jane Cutbush
friend William Hoads of Maidstone, blacksmith - overseer
witnesses Thomas Peck - Nicholas Seyard.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 26 Nov 1811
Richard Cutbush of the Queens Head, High Street, Maidstone, victualler, will dated 14 Mar 1810
wife Jemima - executrix
Thomas Cutbush of Maidstone, plumber & glazier - trustee & executor
John Springet of Maidstone, banker - trustee & executor
children Phoebe Cutbush & Richard James Cutbush <21
witnesses Geo. Burr - Robert Matson - Geo. Burr jun'r.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 5 Feb 1799
Elizabeth Cutbush of Maidstone, widow of George Cutbush, taylor, will dated 27 Dec 1798
friend John Baily of Maidstone, peruke maker - trustee & executor
friend Samuel Pettitt of Maidstone, victualler - trustee & executor
brothers Francis Exeter of Tonbridge & Thomas Exeter of West Malling
niece Mary wife of Richard Holmes, Marine in the Chatham division
niece Mary wife of William Hall of Maidstone, gardener
James Cutbush of Chatham, labourer
children of Thomas Bennett of Hollingbourne, wheelwright
witnesses Geo. Burr - Rob't Pope jun'r.
Testator died 28 Jan 1799.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 28 Dec 1854
Robert Cutbush of Maidstone, plumber & glazier, will dated 14 Sep 1852
brother Thomas Robert Cutbush - executor
witnesses Thomas Kipping, solicitor Maidstone - John Hyde Hills, tailor, Week Street Maidstone.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 30 Apr 1834
Timothy Davies of Maidstone, sadler & harness maker, will dated 19 Sep 1828
sister Sarah Davies of Stone Street, Llandovery, Carmarthon, Wales, spinster - executrix
properties in Maidstone occupied by W Guildasleeves, Richard Jennings, John Norman, Thomas Torrington, Widow Ironmonger & Luckhurst
and purchased from Sloman & Robert James Mann
property in Frindsbury occupied by Sarah Ayers, widow & purchased from Lieutenant Baker
younger sister Esther Davies
nephew William Hallis Miller of St John's College, Cambridge, son of late sister Ann the wife of Captain Miller
witnesses Jno. Monckton, solicitor Maidstone - Edw'd J Barker & John Kemp his clerks.
Codicil dated 30 Aug 1830
property occupied late by James Dadswell, since by Wakeford & now Christopher Harris, linen draper
solicitor John Monckton of Maidstone, gent. - trustee
friend Thomas Hall Durrant of Maidstone, grocer - trustee
Richard Lewis Davies Tiesdale, now 11 months old, illagitimate child of Ann Tiesdale of Maidstone, spinster
witnesses Edw'd J Barker, John Kemp & J B Jude, clerks to Mr Monckton.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 14 Nov 1838
Robert Davis of Union Street, Maidstone, draper, will dated 27 Apr 1836
son Robert of Canterbury, shopkeeper - trustee & executor
son in law John Cruttenden of Maidstone, plumber & glazier - trustee & executor
wife Rebecca
property purchased from William Cobb of Maidstone, builder
son James
witnesses Wm. White - C H Ashbury - R't W'm Parsons clerk to Mr Wildes, solicitor, Maidstone.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 22 Jan 1761
William Davis of Maidstone, distiller, will dated 2 Jun 1759
wife Elizabeth, executrix
daughter in law Elizabeth Godden
brother Lewis Davis
witnesses Simon Rowse - W. Roffe - John Roffe.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 24 Apr 1843
Ann Davis of Union Street, Maidstone, widow, will dated 28 Aug 1826
daughter Frances Golding Davis of Islington, Middlesex, spinster - executrix
to be buried at West Malling near late husband
Elizabeth Davis <21, daughter of my son Oliver Saxby Davis of Maidstone, cooper (by his first wife)
son Bartolomew Davis of Maidstone, basket maker
said son Oliver Saxby Davis
son Thomas Town Davis of Gravesend, basket maker
witnesses Step'n Lamprey - Margaret Davis - Charlotte Richards.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 25 Feb 1786
Bartholomew Davis of Maidstone, will undated
property at Reading, Berkshire occupied by Thomas Watson
sons Bartholomew, William and John (executor)
wife Alice
daughters Frances, Alice (executrix), Jane & Margaret
[unsigned]
22 Feb 1786 appeared personally Alexander Peters, linen draper & Rees Price, hop factor, both of St saviour's Southwark, Surrey.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 27 Feb 1798
Bartholomew Davis of Maidstone, music master, will dated 16 Nov 1787
wife Ann, executrix
witnesses Will'm Baker - Edw'd Sanders.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 13 Nov 1850
William Day the elder of Maidstone, cornfactor, will dated 5 Aug 1850
7 children: Margaret Day of East Acton, Mdx; Greenhill Thomas Day of Ely, Cambridgeshire, plumber, painter & glazier; William Day of Maidstone,
cornfactor (Executor); John Day of King Street, Soho Square, Mdx, eating house keeper; Sarah Day of Maidstone; Elizabeth Day of Maidstone
(Executrix); & Matilda wife of John Edseil of Walworth, Surrey, writing clerk
witnesses Charles Morgan, solicitor Maidstone - William Hughs his clerk.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 31 Mar 1847
Elizabeth Day of Maidstone, spinster, will dated 24 Feb 1844
brother Thomas Day of Maidstone, surgeon - executor
brother in law Reverend Thomas Pearce of Folkestone, clerk - executor
niece Elizabeth wife of Edward Scott Esq.
old servants Mary Hearsay late Mary Dean & Harriet Giles late Harriet Smith
sister Susanna wife of William Ruse
Frances Fuggle of Ashford, spinster
reference to Will of Henrietta Ann Cross late of Maidstone, spinster
sister Emily wife of said Thomas Pearce & her daughter Emily wife of Reverend Peter Spencer, clerk
Martha wife of said Thomas Day & her daughter Martha Day
reference to Will of her father Thomas Day, late of Maidstone, Doctor of Physic
witnesses Alex'r Randall & Frederick Scudamore, solicitor, both of Maidstone.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 8 May 1818
Thomas Day of Maidstone, Doctor of Physic, will dated 27 Aug 1810
George May of Hearn, Esq. - trustee & executor
friend Robert Stone of Loddington, gentleman - trustee & executor
son John Day of Maidstone, surgeon - trustee & executor
sister Elizabeth wife of Thomas Robinson of Trottiscliffe, farmer
wife Elizabeth
daughter Emily wife of Reverend Thomas Pearce, MA
children Mary, Elizabeth, Susanna & Thomas Day <21
witnesses Eliza S Lamprey - Tho's Burr - Step'n Lamprey.
Codicil dated 5 Jan 1811
witnesses Eliza S Lamprey - Step'n Lamprey - Step'n Crawle.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 15 Feb 1844 to Edward, the surviving executor
Charles Day of Maidstone, Esq., will dated 28 Aug 1841
brothers Edward (executor), James (executor), John & George
witnesses ... Mordaunt, solicitor 5 Clifford Street, London - Tho's Wiltshire of the Star Hotel, Maidstone.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 13 Jun 1828 to widow
John day of Maidstone, surgeon, will dated 29 Jun 1816
brother Thomas Day of Maidstone, surgeon - executor [renounced]
brother in law Reverend Thomas Pearce of Sittingbourne, clerk - executor [renounced]
Daniel Martin of Yalding, farmer (wife's cousin)
wife Elizabeth
Manor of Bockingfield in Brenchley, Horsmonden & Yalding
sisters Mary Day, Elizabeth Day & Susan Day
tenant in Maidstone Thomas Jones
witnesses Judith Topping - Cha's Topping - Jno. Scoons.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 10 Apr 1800
Reverend John Denne, clerk, will dated 29 Dec 1799
sister Susanna Denne
kinsman Samuel Hawkins of Pall Mall, Westminster, Esq. - executor
godson Bradford Denne Hawkins son of said Samuel, <21
Rt. Hon. Charles, Lord Romney
friend Mrs Elizabeth Herring of Canterbury (sister of late wife Mary)
friend & relation Isaac Bargrave of Eastry Court, Esq.
William Neville who resides with me
servants Elizabeth Chapman & Ann Couchman
witnesses Jno. Roffe - Tho's Day - Rich'd Peale - Rich'd Tyrell.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 7 Jan 1817
Ann Detillin of Maidstone, spinster, will dated 10 May 1816
to be buried at Plaxtol with parents
friend Henry Sheppard of Castle Street, Reading, Berkshire, gentleman - trustee & executor
friend William Buss of Ludgate Hill, London, cheesemonger - trustee & executor
friend John Wilkins Buss of Plaxtol, schoolmaster - trustee & executor
Mary wife of John Collison
nieces Jane Piper <21, Felicia & Maria Piper, daughters of George Piper of Maidstone, millwright
nephews Philip Detillin Piper, Silvester & Alfred, sons of said George Piper
tenants Mrs Bryant, Misses Vigor, Miss Chapple, Leppard, Tanner, Hubbard & Bristow
suit in Chancery for many years
witnesses Sarah Bryant - Mary Ann Baker - William Bonny.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 30 Dec 1783
Mary Dixon of Maidstone, widow, will dated 25 Jul 1783
brother John Chapman & his son Thomas - executors
brother William Chapman
sister Rose late the wife of William Craps
(great)niece Mary Chapman, daughter of said Thomas Chapman
James & Elizabeth Bennett, children of my late sister Elizabeth Bennett
friend John Russell of Maidstone, grocer
Reverend Harris, Minister of the Presbyterian Congregation in Maidstone
John & Mary Chapman, children of my late brother Edward deceased
Widow Bridgland living in Dukes Court, East Lane, Maidstone
Elizabeth Hernden widow, living in the Mitre Yard, Maidstone
Susannah Highsted of Maidstone, widow
witnesses John Bellingham, carpenter & Jno. Roffe, Attorney, both of Maidstone.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 28 Apr 1790
Elizabeth Dorrington of Maidstone, widow, will dated 28 Apr 1787
Reverend Benjamin Waterhouse of Maidstone, clerk
cousin Elizabeth wife of George Sayer of Sandwich, gentleman
servant Mary Verrall, spinster
Thomas Lyng of Yalding, gentleman - trustee
sister Mary Sawkins of Maidstone, spinster - executrix
Mary wife of Mr Fitzgerald of Deal, surgeon
Mary Sawkins daughter of Jacob Sawkins of Lyminge, gentleman
Hester Gregory & John Gregory, children of Reverend Francis Gregory, clerk, one of the Minor Canons at Canterbury Cathedral
Charles son of John Sawkins of Canterbury, gentleman deceased
William Lyng of Sheerness, Isle of Sheppey, gentleman & brother of the said Thomas Lyng
Theophilus Dorrington son of my brother in law Theophilus deceased
witnesses Geo. Burr - Step'n Lamprey.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 22 Nov 1777
Elizabeth Douglas of Maidstone, widow, will dated 6 Nov 1777
to be buried at West Malling
grandson John Barber Sutherland <21, son of Captain John Sutherland
John Douglas, brother of my late husband Captain Stephen Douglas
Susannah Davey, granddaughter of Mary Davey
Mary Laughton Williams of Maidstone, spinster
Ivett? Pankhurst of Brompton near Chatham
Mr Benjamin Sutherland of Marys Buildings, London, taylor - trustee & executor
Mr Alexander Dow of Marys Buildings, London, stay & habitmaker - trustee & executor
Mrs Jennet Joyner of Marys Buildings, London, widow - trustee & executor
Elizabeth Stace, Ann Grantham & Mary Davey - sisters of my late husband
witnesses Tho. Jones - W. T? Williams
Codicil undated
Mrs Savage, Mrs Mary Williams, Maria Williams
witnesses Sarah Mercer - Tho's Jones.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 13 Mar 1844
Elizabeth Downer of Rocky Hill, Maidstone, widow, will dated 18 Apr 1842
daughters Mary Eliza Downer & Isabella Downer
(2nd) son Campbell James Downer - trustee & executor
Samuel Downer of London, ironmonger - trustee & executor
Leonard Hopwood Hicks of Grays Inn, Middlesex, gentleman - trustee & executor
sons Henry Oliphant Downer, Frederick & Horace Charles Downer
witnesses Leo. Hicks, Grays Inn - J. Towne Dawson his clerk.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 22 Dec 1789
Jane Downham of Maidstone, widow, will dated 4 Jun 1785
Lucy wife of John Towner of Great Peckham, labourer
Richard Hodge, apprentice in Boxley
John Rogers, blacksmith
Samuel Hodge of Yalding, tailor
John Hodge of Yalding, labourer
Thomas Rawlings of Maidstone, labourer
Susan Rawlings of Maidstone, spinster
Frances Rawlings of Maidstone, widow
Susan Cockall of the City of London, widow
Mary Crawford of the City of London, widow
children of Arthur Manclark of Chatham, widower
Mary Payne of Rochester, widow
Jane Manclark of Rochester, widow
Mary Brattle of Great Peckham, widow
(niece) Jane wife of James Gorham of West Farleigh, labourer - executrix
witnesses Daniel Mannooch - Tho's Neale - Thomas Hall.
18 Apr 1829 limited administration granted to James Gorham of Maidstone, shoemaker
one of the children of the executrix, along with Stephen Gorham & Mary Boxall, widow.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 11 May 1808
John Down of Maidstone, Keeper of HM House of Correction, will dated 9 Jan 1794
wife Mary, executrix
witnesses Thomas Chittenden - Step'n Lamprey.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 19 Apr 1597
Gabriell Downes, son of William Downes of Maidstone deceased, will dated 6 Jun 1590
brother in law Thomas Parker of Maidstone & his wife Elizabeth my sister - executor & executrix
witness George Samwell, Notary Public in Lombard Street, London.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 11 Feb 1650/1
Dame Marie Drury of Maidstone, widow, will dated 10 Nov 1647
relict of Sir Drue Drury late of Ridlesworth, Norfolk, baronet deceased
Lady Dame Alice Sackville, widow of Maidstone - executrix
only daughter Margaret Reynolds <21
witnesses John Lambe - James Browne - Mary Browne - John Paye.
Note: Sir Drew Drury of Reddlesworth married Mary Reynolds, widow (of Rowland) at Maidstone 7 Aug 1641
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 9 Aug 1653
Jane Duke of Maidstone, widow of Sir Edward Duke, Knight, will dated 12 Mar 1649
to be buried at Aylesford with husband or in London St Martins near son Edward
only daughter Jane wife of Henry Wyatt, Esq. - executrix
niece Jane Haggett
witnesses John Cage - Fra. Bourne - Jo. Best.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 4 May 1750 to nephew Josiah Colvill
Judith Duke of Maidstone, widower, will dated 14 Jul 1741
cousin Judith Seynour
cousin Judith Peen (wife of Rayner Peen)
cousins John, Judith & Mary Colvill - children of my brother Josias Colvill
cousins Josias Seymour, William Peen, Robert Peen
cousins Elizabeth Waterman & Josias Colvill - children of my brother John Colvill
Reverend ... Mills & his wife
Goody Michel
brother John Colvill, executor [died in the lifetime of testatrix]
witnesses Joseph Durrant - Edward Pierce - John Chaplen.
2 May 1750 appeared personally Edward Peirce of Maidstone, pattern maker & William Peene of Loose, tanner.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 13 Jan 1657/8 to John Sanders
Rose Duninge of Maidstone, widow, will dated 3 Jul 1655
grandson William son of my son Ma'y? Duninge - executor
granddaughters Rose & Elizabeth daughters of said son
Elizabeth, Margaret, Alice & Anne <18, daughters of Packham Mustard
daughter Anne wife of Thomas Post & their 7 children, including William & Rose
son John Duninge & his children Thomas & Elizabeth
Mrs Martha Sanders
friend Mr Robert Sanders
friend John Sanders of Maidstone, gentleman - executor
witnesses James Sarys - Robert Sanders.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 27 Nov 1767
Joseph Durrant of Maidstone, grocer, will dated 23 May 1767
properties at Mayfield, East Goadly & Waldron, Sussex
wife Judith, executrix
friend Richard Wicking of Maidstone, gentleman
son Joseph <21
sister Mary Durrant, spinster
property in Cranbrook
witnesses Thomas Hall - Joseph ...tup - Tho. Hilliard.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 28 Mar 1820
Joseph Durrant of Maidstone, grocer, will dated 23 Apr 1812
wife Mary - trustee & executrix
Michael Booth of Chatham, tallow chandler - trustee & executor
son Thomas Hall Durrant of Maidstone, grocer - trustee & executor
son Joseph Hall Durrant
reference to the Will of Thomas Hall of Maidstone, gentleman
daughter Elizabeth Durrant
daughter Mary Augusta Durrant <21
witnesses Jo's Dadswell - Sarah Whitehead - Step'n Lamprey.
Codicil dated 26 Mar 1815
witnesses Will'm Charles - Step'n Lamprey.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 7 nov 1834
Mary Eagles late of Sutton Valence, now of Maidstone, widow, will dated 19 Aug 1834
children of son William Barnfather Eagles
children of daughter Mary Crispe
Samuel Godding Reader of Maidstone, gentleman - executor
witnesses Samuel Robinson & Hannah Robinson both of Maidstone.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 29 Jul 1796
Catherine Earl of Maidstone, widow, will dated 25 Feb 1796
tenant George Cloat at Maidstone
property in Leeds & Langley occupied by Thomas Pearson
property in Otham occupied by James Cheesman
daughter Frances wife of Edward Argles of Maidstone, gentleman
said Edward Argles & Flint Stacey of Maidstone, Esquire - executors
witnesses Step'n Lamprey - Will'm Dunning - Edw'd Wickham.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 1 Oct 1823
Rose Eason of Maidstone, spinster, will dated 3 Mar 1814
to be buried near parents at Sutton Valence
Abraham Barham of Chipstead, land surveyor
(nephew) William Cook of Ulcomb, shopkeeper - executor
(grandniece) Sarah Ann Chittenden, wife of Thomas of Ashford, cabinet maker - executrix
George <21 son of Robert Eason late of Snargate, victualler deceased
witnesses R'd Wathurst - Mary Burton.
Codicil dated 8 Jun 1815 (same witnesses)
Robert Eason the other son of said Robert Eason deceased.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 18 Dec 1807
Judith Eaton of Maidstone, widow, will dated 7 Aug 1806
Richard Dennis & his wife Charlotte of Maidstone - executor & executrix
Elizabeth Saunders of Hunton, spinster daughter of Thomas Saunders
witnesses Rich'd Day - J'n Miller
Codicil dated 31 Oct 1806 (same witnesses).
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 19 Jul 1786
Samuel Edmett of Maidstone, yeoman, will dated 10 Jan 1786
son Thomas - trustee, guardian & executor
Thomas Dawson of Maidstone, currier - trustee, guardian & executor
property in Biddenden occupied by Baker
children William, Sarah, Mary & Hester Edmett <21
witnesses Step'n Lamprey - Geo. Thomson - Sarah Cartt?
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 4 Jul 1848
Thomas Clark Edmett of Maidstone, draper, will dated 30 Sep 1847
brother George Edmett - executor
friend John Barnaby of Maidstone, law writer - executor
friend John Laker junior of Maidstone, commercial clerk - executor
friend George Jennings of City of Oxford, draper
friend Samuel Bentlif now residing with his brother George Amat Bentlif of Maidstone, bootmaker
Edward Rowles now living with Mr John Laker of Maidstone, builder
witnesses Rob't Fulljames & Amos Fulljames, both of Maidstone, grocers.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 19 May 1845
William Edmett of Maidstone, draper, will dated 19 Mar 1845
sons George & Thomas Clark Edmett - trustees & executors
wife Ann - trustee & executrix
witnesses J V Stephens, solicitor, Maidstone & John Barnaby his clerk.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 20 Dec 1852
Thomas Edmett of Maidstone, upholsterer, will dated 9 Jan 1851
son Thomas, executor
witnesses Thomas Robert Cutbush, Yalding - Rob't Cutbush, Maidstone.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 31 Mar 1798
Robert Edmonds of Maidstone, gentleman, will dated 22 Dec 1796
friend George Ansell of John Street, Minories, London, sugar refiner - trustee & executor
friend John Harris of Beer Lane, London, cooper - trustee & executor
niece Mary wife of Bamfield Renno of St Martins in the Fields, Middlesex
John son of the said John Harris
witnesses Tho's Dutton - John Scott.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 23 Feb 1765
Thomas Edwards of Maidstone, currier, will dated 9 Sep 1762
daughters Mary Kettlewell, widow & Ann Wildes, widow - executrices
grandchildren Thomas Wildes & Mary Wildes <24
witnesses Henry Waterman - Fra. Lewis - Sam'l Eastchurch.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 28 Apr 1785
Eleanor Edwards of Maidstone, spinster, will dated 11 Mar 1780
sister Lucy Kent, widow - executrix
brothers Oliver Edwards, Esq. & Francis Edwards Esq.
witnesses Benj. Waterhouse - Tho's Poole - Tho. Durrant Punnett.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 16 May 1832
James Egerton of Maidstone, coach proprietor, will dated 21 Jun 1831
brother John - trustee, guardian & executor
children Alicia Lucretia, Mary Ann Eliza, James John & Elizabeth Caroline <21
witnesses J H Drawbridge, solicitor Maidstone & Geo. Marks his clerk.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 20 Sep 1832
George Wray Eldridge of Maidstone, gentleman, will dated 20 Dec 1831
friend Mr John Butcher of Knockholt, farmer - trustee, guardian & executor
friend Thomas Waghorne of ...stow, Kent, plumber & glazier - trustee, guardian & executor
son William Benjamin Eldridge <21
witnesses Sarah Kennard - .... King, solicitor, both of Maidstone.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 13 Aug 1802
John Elvy the elder of Maidstone, gentleman, will dated 8 Jan 1802
daughter Elizabeth wife of John Miller of Yalding, gentleman
daughter Eleanor Hosmer Ansell wife of George Ansell of London, sugar refiner
property in Linton, Charing (occupied by William Full), Maidstone, Loose & Chart Sutton
daughter Susan Elvy
son John & his wife Jane
grandsons John Russell Elvy, Francis Barham Elvy & George Elvy <21
John Miller & George Ansell - trustee, guardian of grandsons & executor
witnesses Will'm Archer - Martha? Bigg - Jno. Ja's Cooke, Attorney Maidstone
Codicil dated 19 Feb 1802.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 24 May 1754
Elizabeth Elvy of Maidstone, spinster, will dated 15 Jan 1742
nephews Thomas & William sons of Thomas Hoysted (late of East Malling, hoyman deceased) & my late sister Margaret his wife
niece Margaret Gransden of East Malling, spinster - executrix
& her sister Mary wife of ___ Martin
Edward Sedgwick of Langley, yeoman (trustee) & his wife Elizabeth & their 2 children Edward & Mary
William, John, Elizabeth & Mary Russell - children of Mr William Russell of Maidstone, gentleman
said William Russell the father
John Taylor of Maidstone, upholder deceased & his daughters Mary Taylor & Rebecca Taylor
Mr Edward Young of Ashford, grasier - trustee
witnesses Ann Fullagar - Sam'l Fullagar.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 19 Sep 1839
Susannah Elvy of Maidstone, spinster, will dated 7 Nov 1821
nephew John Miller of Yalding, gentleman - trustee & executor
nieces Elizabeth Jane wife of Thomas Marshall of Charing, gent. & Susan wife of Daniel Stratton of Pennenden Heath, gent.
Martha wife of Joseph Shore
nephew John Russell Elvy of Hackney, Middlesex, gent. - trustee & executor
sister Eleanor Hosmer Ansell wife of George Ansell of Hackney, sugar refiner
nephews Francis Barham Elvy & George Elvy, both of Maidstone, gentlemen
witnesses R Thomas, Fen Court, Fenchurch Street, Mdx & Hy Thomas his clerk.
Codicil dated 25 Oct 1834
nephew John Miller of Bowhill now deceased
Jane Elvy widow of brother John
servant Jane Hodgkins
witnesses John Insler - W'm Simmons.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 20 Aug 1651
Persis English of Bucklands, Maidstone, widow, will dated 16 Apr 1651
daughter Persis English
Sons Henry, Thomas (executor) & Edward (overseer)
brother John Lord
sister Anne Bennett
mother Mrs Persis Lord
cozen Joseph Bennet - overseer
witnesses Joseph Bennet - Thomas Bennet.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 14 Jan 1649/50
Henry English of Maidstone, gentleman, will dated 4 Oct 1649
poor of Maidstone & Salehurst
3 children of brother Thomas deceased
daughter wife of Mr Mildmay Maplisden
3 granddaughters Dorothy, Persis & Susan Maplisden <18
sons William, Thomas & Edward
2 younger daughters Ann & Persis English
wife Persis
son Henry - executor
friends Mr George Salter & Mr Edward Nunn of London, salters - overseers
witnesses Thomas Bennett - mark of Henry Kir - mark of Thomas Coake.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 17 May 1854 to son George Wells English
Mary English late of Maidstone, now Hawkhurst *, will dated 29 Nov 1844
sons George Wells English & William Pemble Wells English
brother William Pemble Wells of Cobham - executor (died before testator)
witnesses Elizabeth Shearman - David Shearman - Henry Walter Shearman.
9 May 1854 appeared personally David Shearman of Milton next Gravesend, gentleman ... re will of Mary English late of * Dartford, widow.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 24 Jan 1753 to Daniel Graham, Esq. a creditor
George Fage of Maidstone, gentleman *, will dated 31 May 1748
wife Ann, executrix [renounced]
son John <21
mother Elizabeth Fage, widow
property in Hunton occupied by Thomas Miller & Giles Parker (owned by his mother)
Daniel Graham Esq.
Mr Thomas Thomlinson & his wife Mary
witnesses Handasyd Charler - James Marshall - John Copley.
* at time of death - Captain Lieutenant in the Kings Regiment of Dragoons commanded by Rt. Hon. Lord Tyrawley.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 9 Jul 1755
Ann Fage of Maidstone, widow of George Fage, will dated 4 Apr 1755
sister Mary Thomlinson
son John <21
servant Sarah Maxstead
Aunt White & Aunt Lynch, deceased
father in law Daniel Graham, Esq. & his wife my mother Mary Graham -executors & guardians
witnesses Anne Punnett - Carolina Jones - Tho. Punnett.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 6 Mar 1770
Elizabeth Fage of Maidstone, widow, will dated 26 Jan 1753
to be buried at Hunton near late husband
son Edward & his wife
niece Ann wife of Mr Sayer
daughter in law Ann Fage & my grandson John
daughter Ann Mercer (widow) - executrix
witnesses Ann Fullagar - Anna Maria Fullagar - Sam'l Fullagar.
Codicil dated 29 Sep 1769
witnesses Mary Tootte? - Sam'l Fullagar - Chr. Fullagar.
27 Jun 1791 Admon to Dorothy Sp...love, widow, daughter of Ann Mercer deceased.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 11 Apr 1828
Stephen Faithorne of Maidstone, shopkeeper, will dated 21 dec 1822
wife Frances, executrix
tenants Mr William Holloway, Joseph Miller, Trice, widow Williams, Robert Mercer, William Martin
property purchased from James Gegan
sister Mary Witch of Sunbury, Middlesex, widow
nieces & nephews Sarah, Mary & John Faithorne, children of my brother Joshua deceased
witnesses J C Stephens, solicitor, Maidstone - Walter Hills & Geo. Shaw his clerks.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 9 Oct 1857
Frances Faithorne of Maidstone, widow, will dated 16 Apr 1855
friends Reverend Edmund Jinkings of Maidstone, Minister of the Gospel [died before probate] & William White of Maidstone, gentleman - executors
great nephew Stephen Barker
brothers Thomas & William Kidwell
friends Richard Smitherman of Maidstone, gent. & Henry Smitherman now foreman at Mr Muggeridges of Carshalton, Surrey, paper maker
niece Sarah wife of Henry Mead of Maidstone, baker
niece Avis wife of James Barker of Tovil, Maidstone, paper maker
tenants Eaton, Streeton, Peale & Springett
property purchased by my husband from William Holloway
witnesses William White, junior, grocer Maidstone - Edward Elsplice, tailor, Maidstone.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 6 feb 1836
Mary Ann Tanner of Maidstone, spinster, will dated 29 Aug 1835
to be buried at Barming [buried 23 Jan 1836 aged 56]
friend William Leader of Maidstone, Dissenting Minister - executor
William Pilcher of Maidstone, Dissenting Minister & his wife Sarah
Elizabeth Turner
Thomas George May of Union Street, Maidstone, cordwainer & Mary his wife & their children
witnesses E S Scoons - John Scoons.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 12 May 1846
Thomas Farmer of Maidstone, victualler, will dated 28 Dec 1844
wife Mary, executrix
James Turney of Westerham, builder - executor
witnesses Joseph Epps - John B Wattell.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 9 Jan 1837
Elizabeth Farrant wife of John Broom Leman Farrant, gentleman of Maidstone, will dated 12 Apr 1836
marriage settlement dated 22 May 1830, then Elizabeth Walker, spinster
said husband - executor
children Lydia Elizabeth, Julia Ann & Mary Louisa Farrant
witnesses Jno. Pine, Earl Street, Maidstone - .... Jones, Maidstone - Jane Baker, servant to Mr Farrant.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 14 May 1716
Sir Robert Faunce of Maidstone, Knight, will dated 28 Dec 1713
eldest son George, executor
properties in St Nicholas Rochester, Cliffe, Frindsbury, Newchurch in Romney Marsh, Stoke, St Maries, Alhallows & Higham
daughter Elizabeth faunce
son Duke Faunce
property in Aylesford occupied by Thomas Mead & Boxley
daughter Margaret Faunce
son Robert
brother Boyse deceased
son in law Mr Thomas Newland & Mary his wife
son in law Mr Robert Cart
witnesses Rob't Merritt - Chr. Fullagar - Sam'l Fullagar.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 5 Feb 1738/9
George Faunce of Maidstone, Esq., will dated 4 Nov 1738
to be buried at Aylesford
nephew George Newland of London, merchant - executor
sister Elizabeth Faunce
properties in Stoke, Alhallows Hoo, Aylesford & Boxley
property called Pickwoods & Butlers Marsh, Cliffe occupied by Mr John Proby
father Sir Robert Faunce deceased & mother Dame Elizabeth Faunce deceased (buried at Aylesford)
properties in St Nicholas Rochester, St Maries, Frindsbury & Higham
property in Aylesford occupied by William Craft & Searles Goatley Esq.
Thomas Borman of Maidstone, husbandman formerly servant to Marriot Pett, Esq. deceased
widow of nephew Edmund Newland & son George Newland
nephew Duke Newland & his daughter
friend Francis Bathurst Esq.
godson George Willford
cousin Mary Duke & her nephew my cousin Samuel White
representatives of Thomas Plastoe a former tenant & administrators of John Salmon deceased
Mr Ballard of Shoreham or Rotherfield
nephew Robert Willford & his wife
Mr Robert son of Mr Robert Carter deceased
nephew & niece Pooley
niece Lock
friend Ralph Palmer
cousin Walter Hooper
goddaughter Mrs Katherine Hooper
Mr james Filmer youngest son of Sir Edward Filmer, baronet
Samuel son of Mr Samuel Hollister
Robert son of Mr Robert Dixon
Christopher son of Mr Samuel Fullagar
servant maid Ann Edmonds & servant Thomas Reynolds
children of __ Woodyear deceased by his widow living at Gidds Pond, Boxley
poor of Maidstone, Aylesford, Cliffe, Higham, Stoke, Alhallows, St Nicholas Rochester, Frindsbury & St Maries
witnesses Ann Francklyn - Rob't Pope - Sam'l Faullagar.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 30 Aug 1756
Elizabeth Faunce of Maidstone, spinster, will dated 30 Aug 1749
nephew George Newland, eldest son of my sister Mary deceased - executor
estate of brother George Faunce. Esq. deceased
niece Mary Newland daughter of nephew Edmund Newland deceased
nephew George Newland the younger & his brother Edmund Newland
cousins Mary Duke & Samuel White
servant Ann Edmonds
witnesses Char. Hammond - William Powell - Sam'l Fullagar
Codicil dated 2 May 1755
additional servant Elizabeth Danes
witnesses Susanna Rugg - Sam'l Fullagar.
Source: Consistory Court of Rochester DRb/Pwr 40.350, Probate 15 Mar 1851 to Mary
Elizabeth Pope of Strood, widow, will dated 25 Mar 1829
daughter Mary Pope - executrix
brother in law James Kernan of Mitcham, Surrey, pawnbroker - executor
witnesses D B Lewis, solicitor Rochester - James Lewis his clerk
Testator died 8 Feb 1851. Under £600.
Source: Consistory Court of Rochester DRb/Pwr 40.350, Probate 1 May 1851
William Tucker of the Trumpet Inn, Chatham, licenced victualler, will dated 15 Apr 1851
wife Mary Ann - executrix
John Matthew Young of Chatham, cooper - executor
witnesses Richard William Martin, M.D. Chatham - Rich'd Prall j'r, clerk to Mr R'd Prall, solicitor, Rochester
Testator died 18 Apr 1851. Under £300.
Source: Consistory Court of Rochester DRb/Pwr 40.351, Probate 29 Jul 1851
Leonard Taylor of New Road, Chatham, Superannuated Boatswain in the Royal Navy, will dated 22 Mar 1850
Mr George Pemble as undertaker
friends Mr John Booker, Mr John Day, Mr James Boss & Mr Alexander Sullivan
son Matthew Leonard Taylor, carpenter in the Royal Navy
wife Jane - executrix
witnesses James Boss & Alexander Sullivan, resident householders of Chatham.
Testator died 17 Jul 1851. Under £100.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 19 Mar 1716/7
Thomas Field of Maidstone, house carpenter, will dated 23 Dec 1704
father Henry Field of Teston, bricklayer - executor (died before probate?)
sister Mary Field of Teston
brother Henry Field of Teston, bricklayer
witnesses John Kenner - John Carter.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 4 Mar 1856
Samuel Field of Tovil, Maidstone, builder, will dated 10 Feb 1854
son Samuel, executor
son in law William Wildes, executor
daughter Elizabeth wife of said William Wildes
witnesses Jn. Monckton, solicitor Maidstone & Edward Giles his clerk.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 16 Aug 1824
Elizabeth Finch of Maidstone, widow, will dated 11 Oct 1819
daughters Elizabeth Finch & Mary Finch, spinsters of Maidstone - executrices
witnesses Judith Topping - Cha's Topping - Jno. Scoons.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 27 Jan 1852
Elizabeth Finch of Maidstone, spinster, will dated 1 Jun 1848
friend Jonathan Worsley of Ryde, Isle of Wight, gentleman - executor & trustee
reference to will of sister Mary Finch
servants Ann Styles & Mary Ann Foster
George Finch Buck & his brother William Buck
Miss Frances May, Miss Sarah Wise, Mrs Bird & Mrs Topping
Mrs Elizabeth Ward & her four daughters
cousins Elizabeth Pinhorn, Sophia Worsley, Mary Stace Lawson & Martha Douglas Clarke
witnesses J C Prance, Maidstone surgeon - William Brooke, builder, Maidstone.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 6 Dec 1756
Michael Finch of Maidstone, gentleman, will dated 13 Oct 1756
Elizabeth Adams of Maidstone, spinster
poor of Maidstone & Milsted
property in East Sutton
Thomas Punnett of Maidstone, gentleman - executor
witnesses Wm Hervey - Wm Waller - Sam Eastchurch.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 3 Apr 1848
Mary Finch of Maidstone, spinster, will dated 7 Jul 1847
friend Richard Almack of Melford, Suffolk, gentleman - trustee & executor
friend Jonathan Worsley of Ryde, Isle of Wight, gentleman - trustee & executor
to be buried in the family vault at Tenterden
sister Elizabeth Finch, spinster
cousin Miss Elizabeth Pinhorn
friends Miss Joanna Fisher, Miss Frances Dray
servants Ann Styles & Mary Ann Foster
reference to 12 family portraits, family silver, arms of Finch, Stace & Douglas
cousin Mrs Sophia Worsley, widow of Ryde
friends Mrs Topping & the wife of Mr John Bird of Woodchurch
Stephen Lowveil, Esq. of Lewes
tenant Miss Elizabeth Sims
goddaughters Mary Ann Finch Almack & Elizabeth Baldwin
friends Edward Grantham of Lewes, Esq. & his brother Stephen
godson George Finch Buck & his brother William Buck
Mr James Connell Prance, my medical attendant
cousins Mrs Mary Stace Lawson, widow & Mrs Martha Douglas Clarke, widow
witnesses Cha's Hoar & Edward Hoar, solicitors of Maidstone.
Codicil dated 22 Oct 1847
witnesses Anne Maria Horn - Cha's R Prance.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 14 Feb 1856
John Fletcher of Maidstone, blacksmith, will dated 10 Nov 1854
wife Emily
sons Alfred Fletcher & George Cullen Fletcher
William Ayres of Maidstone, publican - executor
William Henry Swain of Maidstone, bargeman - executor
witnesses Henry Hughes, solicitor Maidstone & John Cullum j'r his clerk.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 26 Jun 1770
Mary Foote of Maidstone, widow, will dated 24 Mar 1752
to be buried at Hunton
daughter Mary Peirson
2nd son John
3rd son Francis Hender Foote
eldest son Benjamin Hatley Foote - executor
witnesses Mary Saunders - Lucy Coppin - Ann Salmon.
Codicil dated 30 Apr 1757 (no witnesses)
granddaughters Caroline Foote & Catherine Foote.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 14 May 1771
Eleanor Fowle of Maidstone, spinster, will dated 17 Mar 1758
brother John Fowle - executor
& his children Anne, Margaret and others unnamed
witnesses William Peaty - Sarah Wildish - Edw'd Ellis.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 12 Dec 1691
Stephen Fowle of Maidstone, maulster, will dated 14 Oct 1691
friend Robert Saunders the younger of Maidstone, gentleman - executor
property at Wateringbury
wife Ann & son John
witnesses John Blunt - Geo. Robertson - Tho. Mortimer.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 7 Dec 1855
Thomas Fowle of Marsham Street, Maidstone & of the Stock Exchange, London, gentleman, will dated 5 Dec 1851
friend Samuel Godding Reader of Maidstone, gentleman - trustee & executor
friend George Jennings of Morton in the Marsh, Gloucestershire, draper - trustee & executor
William son of said George Jennings
friend James Betts of Weavering Street, Boxley
niece Mary Ann wife of said George Jennings
niece Emily wife of Thomas Jennings of Church Hill, Oxfordshire, grocer & draper
niece Elizabeth Frances wife of Alfred Turner Israel Baker of London, Solicitor
nephew Read Epps of London, son of my half brother Read Epps of Tovil
nephews Read Epps & John Epps of Maidstone, sons of Francis Epps deceased
niece Sally wife of Richard Leeds of East Peckham [corrected to Sarah in Codicil]
niece Lucy Epps daughter of said Read Epps of Tovil
housekeeper Louisa Hills
property in East Street, Harrietsham occupied by John Boorman & William Bottle
witnesses Jno. Monckton, solicitor Maidstone & Edward Giles his clerk.
Codicil dated 7 Feb 1854
George Jennings now deceased
Jonathan Pollard Joslen of Maidstone, stationer - trustee & executor
witnesses Jno. Monckton - William Few his clerk.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 28 Jun 1754
Jane Francklyn, wife of Walter Francklyn of Maidstone, draper, will dated 20 Oct 1752
reference to will dated 27 Jun 1750 of sister Agnes Weekes of Maidstone, widow deceased
Edward Waldo Dorrington of Maidstone, apothecary
daughters Jane & Susanna Francklyn
sons Gilbert & Peter
husband Walter Francklyn - executor
witnesses Wm. Hervey - John Brenchly.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 28 Oct 1641 to Walter
James Francklyn of Maidstone, Esquire, will dated 29 Aug 1641
to be buried at Maidstone near my brother Carkaridge? & my child
wife unnamed - executrix
eldest son Walter - executor
brother Arthur
sisters Carkaridge & Nicholson
son Peirce
children, grandchildren, nephews, nieces & servants unnamed
Margaret Manneringe, Goodwife Mortimer
kinsman Michael Beaver
brother Courthope & his wife my sister
cozen Thomas Lake, Esq.
daughter Cooper
goddaughter & cozen Marshes wife & their son Richard
son Thomas
daughter Francklyn
property in Bethersden, Smarden, East Sutton, Maidstone, Shaddoxhurst, Woodchurch, Godmersham & the Parsonage of Ebony
daughter Manwood
witnesses Stephen Haltsnod - John Smith - Michaell Beaver - John Viney.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 11 Oct 1758 to Peter
Walter Francklyn of Maidstone, gentleman, will dated 16 May 1758
daughters Jane & Susanna Francklyn
sons Gilbert & Peter - executors
grandson James Weeks Francklyn <21
granddaughter Sarah Francklyn <21
Mrs Barbara Drover
Thomas Pope the elder of Maidstone, gentleman & George Post of Maidstone, distiller - trustees
maintenance of son Thomas for life
daughter in law Anne Francklyn
witnesses Rich'd Greenhill - Henry Waterman - Sam'l Eastchurch.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 16 Jul 1807 to Elizabeth the surviving executrix
Susanna Frank late of Loose, now of Maidstone, spinster, will dated 6 Jan 1807
sisters Christian Frank & Elizabeth Frank - executrices
coheir of the late Isaac Frank, Esquire
property in Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire & Kent
Edward Penfold of Loose, Esquire
cousin Mary wife of said Edward Penfold & their daughter Maria Penfold
friend John Barrow? of Clerkenwell Close, London, gentleman
goddaughter Mary Matson daughter of Robert Matson of Borden, gentleman
Mrs Elizabeth Ann Hunt of Linsted
Mary Ovenden of Borden, widow
Richard Harman of Borden, carpenter
witnesses Tho's Day of Maidstone, MD - John Day of Maidstone, Surgeon - Geo. Burr of Maidstone, Attorney at Law.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 16 Jul 1807
Christian Frank of Maidstone, spinster, will dated 8 Apr 1807
property in Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire & Kent
Thomas Day of Maidstone, Doctor of Physic & John Day of Maidstone, Surgeon - trustees & executors
sister Elizabeth Frank
cousin Mary wife of Edward Penfold of Loose Court, Loose, Esquire & their children
Ann Elizabeth wife of John Hunt of Linsted, gentleman
Edward Scoones of Borden, labourer
John Barrow of the Essay Office, Goldsmiths Hall, London, gentleman
Mary wife of Reverend Robert Woodward of Northampton, clerk & her daughters Mary, Sarah & Susanna Woodward <21
Edward Penfold - executor
witnesses Geo. Burr - Cha's Hoar - Rob't Matson.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 2 Apr 1817
Elizabeth Frank of Maidstone, spinster, will dated 3 Feb 1816
property in Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire & Kent
Thomas Day of Maidstone, Doctor of Physic & John Day of Maidstone, Surgeon - trustees & executors
cousin Mary wife of Edward Penfold of Loose Court, Loose, Esquire & their children
said Edward Penfold - executor
Ann Elizabeth wife of John Hunt of Linsted, gentleman
Frances Chapman of West Malling, spinster
Richard Harman of Borden, timber merchant
John Barrow of the Essay Office, Goldsmiths Hall, London, gentleman
Edward Scoones of Borden, labourer
cousin Mrs Elizabeth Rosewell now living with me
servants Elizabeth Fowler, Ann Wisenden & Diana Wisenden
witnesses Geo. Burr - Geo. Burr jun'r - Geo. Budds
29 Mar 1817 appeared personally George Burr the elder of Maidstone, Attorney at Law.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 30 Aug 1811
Katherine Frazer of Maidstone, widow, will dated 24 Dec 1804
niece Mary Tolhurst daughter of my brother John Tolhurst, <21
friend Samuel Pettitt of Maidstone, gentleman - trustee, guardian & executor
witnesses Tho. Wildes - Tho. Stew. Wildes - Edw'd Wildes.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 3 Apr 1852
John Freeman of Maidstone, victualler, will dated 3 Feb 1847
wife Mary (formerly Mary Streeton, spinster) - executrix
witnesses John Shelton Isaac - Mary Lawrence.
24 Mar 1852 appeared personally John Shelton Isaac of Maidstone, saddler.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 19 Jan 1831
George Weldish French of Maidstone, cutler, will dated 21 Dec 1830
to be buried at Loose
brother John French & sister Elizabeth Hinsen now living at Cowgate, Lincoln
John Brown of Maidstone, hardwareman & Daniel Sears of Maidstone, stonemason - executors
witnesses John Sewill - Ann Butler.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 20 Dec 1814
Stephen French of Maidstone, ironmonger, will dated 21 Oct 1814
Mr John Hunt of Gillingham & Mr John Tonge of Sittingbourne - trustees & executors
present wife Elizabeth French & her children Elizabeth, William & Stephen
witnesses Step'n Lamprey - Walter Rowles - John Brown.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 4 Jun 1828
Henry French of Maidstone, labourer, will dated 29 Apr 1828
brothers Charles, George (executor) & William
sister Elizabeth Green, widow
Sarah Higgins of Ulcomb
George Higgins of East Sutton, farmer
Hannah Higgins of Ulcomb
friend George Weldish French of Maidstone, cutler - executor
witnesses James Mitchell - Joseph Bushnell - Clem. T. Smythe, solicitor, Maidstone.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 10 Aug 1751
Sarah French of Maidstone, widow, will dated 16 Jun 1750
only daughter <16 of Richard Webb deceased, son of my nephew George Webb late of London, waterman deceased
George & Francis sons of said George Webb
Robert Rowley & Sarah Rowley, children of my niece Anne Rowley
Nicholas Fullam who married my late niece Hannah Webb
poor of the dissenting Congregation at Maidstone where Mr Lewis is now pastor
Beale (executor), Sibilla, Richard 7 Robert Borman, the 4 grandchildren of Robert Beale of Maidstone, gentleman
witnesses Elizabeth Pierce - Sam'l Eastchurch.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 23 Jun 1831
Charles French of Maidstone, victualler, will dated 3 Mar 1828
tenants Wood, Tye, Pain, Capon?, Anderson, Mason, Crouch, Dawson, Maynard, Kennard,Cleggand, Knox
wife Mary - executrix [died before probate]
sons George & Edward
John Mortimer of Maidstone, tailor & Thomas Hall Durrant of Maidstone, grocer - trustees & executors
witnesses Edward Pilbrow, carpenter, Maidstone - W. ? Dunning, Attorney at Law, Maidstone & Will'm Taylor his clerk.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 4 Mar 1851
Elizabeth Frostick of Mote Park, Maidstone, widow, will dated 1 Mar 1847
Watson Bradshaw the elder of Maidstone, carpenter - executor
witnesses Rich'd Holmes, Maidstone - Will'm Cooper, Mote Park.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 27 Nov 1845
William Frostick of Maidstone, yeoman, will dated 9 Apr 1838
friends Edward Pickard Hall, stationer & Richard Holmes, chinaman, both of Maidstone - trustees & executors
wife Elizabeth
tenants Mellish, Bellingham, Fuller
Watson Bradshaw of Maidstone, carpenter
John Beale of Boxley, labourer
niece Mary wife of Robert Wisenden of Pleasant Row, Maidstone, labourer
nephew Thomas Beale, shoemaker
nieces Elizabeth Beale of Boxley, spinster & Ann Smith of Maidstone, widow
niece Fanny Climson of Loose, widow
niece Mary wife of ___ Sharp of Otham, labourer
niece Fanny wife of ___ Beeching of Boxley, labourer
Reverend Edmund Jenkings, Minister of the Independent Chapel, Week Street
various charitable bequests
witnesses J. V? Hall & Charles Laplain, both of Maidstone.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 21 Jun 1837
Ann Friday of Maidstone, widow, will dated 13 Sep 1835
sons John & Henry - executors
daughters Sarah wife of George Neame of Canterbury, grocer; Elizabeth wife of William Coates of New Romney, grazier; & Mary Ann Friday
witnesses Jno. Mercer jun'r, solicitor, Ramsgate - Elizabeth Couter, Maidstone.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 12 Feb 1699/1700
Arthur Fullagar of Maidstone, threadtwister, will dated 24 Nov 1699
brother Christopher Fullagar of Maidstone, gentleman - trustee & guardian
property in Otham occupied by William Eastland
properties in Langley occupied by William Warren, Nicholas Parks & William Jarmain
Elizabeth & Anne Fullagar <21, daughters of brother Mr James Fullagar of Langley
property in Hollingbourne
brother Robert Barrett of Maidstone, threadtwister & Mary his wife
Uncle Walter Harris & his daughter Mary Harris
sister Sarah Fullagar - executrix
witnesses William Finch - Ann Hogbin - Edw. Barrington.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 23 Feb 1764
Anna Maria Fullagar of Maidstone, spinster, will dated 23 May 1763
Aunt Edmonds
brothers Samuel, Christopher & Jonathan
Mr Kneller & his wife
cousins Mary White & Hester Barrett
nephew Christopher Fullagar - executor
farm at Lenham
witnesses Ann Mercer - Edward Waldo Dorrington - Sam'l Fullagar.
31 Dec 1811 Admon to Kitty Kneller, spinster the administratrix of Christopher Fullagar deceased the executor named.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 20 Mar 1771
Samuel Fullagar of Maidstone, gentleman, will dated 8 Sep 1770
written in my own hand
charitable bequests
brother Christopher
son Christopher - executor
no witnesses
14 Mar 1771 Appeared personally John Kent of Maidstone, innholder & Thomas Willard of Maidstone, gentleman re handwriting
1 Jun 1808 Admon to Thomas Kirk of Symonds Inn, Middlesex, gentleman on behalf of Thomas Sellon of Smarden, staymaker limited to land in Thurnham ....
31 Dec 1827 Admon to William Wood of Newport, Isle of Wight, gentleman on behalf of Edward Wise of Mill Grove, Isle of Wight, Esquire re Padsole
Mills etc. Maidstone ....
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 16 Dec 1785 to Rebecca Kneller
Christopher Fullagar of Maidstone, gentleman, will dated 11 May 1774
Honourable Charles Marsham, Esquire, Reverend Mr John Denne, Reverend Mr William Polhill & Mr John Brenchley, all of Maidstone - re Charity School
Prudence Edmonds of Maidstone, spinster & her brother Robert Edmonds
servants Cordelia Price & Elizabeth Scoons
Mrs Hester Barret
John Titus of Maidstone
friend Mr John Kent
tenant Isaac Leeds
Godfrey Kneller, Esquire of ... Dorset - executor [died before testator] - & his wife Rebecca
witnesses Rich'd Gammon - Rob't Clifford - Wm. Roffe.
17 Dec 1811 Admon to Kitty Kneller, spinster the daughter & executrix of Rebecca Kneller deceased.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 22 May 1816
Winifred Fullagar of Maidstone, widow, will dated 22 Nov 1815
daughter Bennett Fullagar of Maidstone, spinster - executrix
witnesses A ...rokenshe? - Cha's Topping.
Probate to Bennett Hales (wife of John Hales) formerly Fullagar the daughter.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 30 Jul 1821
James Fuller of Wilmington Street, Maidstone, husbandman, will dated 21 Feb 1820
daughter Elizabeth wife of John Brown of Willmington Street, husbandman
son James
said John Brown - executor
witnesses John Bunyard & John Bovis, both of Maidstone.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 10 Feb 1813
Richard Gamon late of Maidstone but now of Grosvenor Square, Mdx, gentleman, will dated 11 Oct 1806
brother John of Aylesford, tanner
nephew Richard gamon of Maidstone, fellmonger - executor
nephew Benjamin Gamon of Aylesford, tanner - executor [died before probate]
nephew George Gamon of Rochester, baker
niece Ann Bushell at Chatham, wife of John Tarrand Bushell, purser of HMS Thesis
witnesses John Hodgson, Charles St., St. James Square - John Ewstace & Wm. Kightley, clerks to Mr. Hodgson.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 30 Dec 1825
Richard Gamon of Maidstone, gentleman, will dated 28 Jun 1821
wife Frances - trustee & executrix
Uncle Richard Gamon deceased
son Richard (& other children)
brother in law William Baker - trustee & executor
daughter Frances - executrix
daughter Harriet Gamon
son George - executor
witnesses D B Lewis, Attorney at Law, Chatham - V. Brown - J. Lewis.
Codicil dated 18 Dec 1823
witnesses D B Lewis, Attorney at Law, Rochester - John Laker - Samuel Avery.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 5 Jan 1813
John Spicer Gandy of Maidstone, yeoman, will dated 1 Nov 1812
wife Louisa - trustee & executrix
William Elgar of Maidstone, grocer - trustee & executor
9 children: John, Edward, George, Louisa, William, Edmund, Charles, Elizabeth & Jane
witnesses Edmund Higgins, plumber - Stephen Lamprey, solicitor, Maidstone.
buried at East Malling 22 Nov 1812.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 21 Jan 1794
Sarah Gifford of Maidstone, spinster, will dated 10 Dec 1783
cousin Hannah Stuert
Martha Anderson
Elizabeth Watts daughter of said Hannah Stuert
nephew William Wickin(g)s - executor
witnesses John Springet - Susanna Springet
20 Jan 1794 Appeared personally Ester Wickings wife of William Wickings of Maidstone. Testator died 24 Nov 1793.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 16 Nov 1655
Edward Giles of Maidstone, cordwainer, will dated 17 May 1655
sister Joane Giles
property in Hadow occupied by Richard Somers
sister Anne Mortimer
mother Frances Hilles
brother John Mortimer - executor
witnesses William Barrett - Robert Sanders.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 24 Oct 1826 to J.S.
James Giles of Maidstone, horsedealer, will dated 5 Apr 1815
Joseph Simmonds of Maidstone, innholder & George Palmer of West Malling, farmer - trustees, guardians & executors
wife Ann
mother Judith Giles, widow
children Ann Wallis Giles, Mary, James, Thomazin & Charlotte <21
witnesses Robert Blinkhorn - Step'n Lamprey - W. H. Land.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 13 Jun 1827
John Giles of Maidstone, gentleman, will dated 6 Jun 1823
wife Amelia, daughter of Mr Joseph Gazeley deceased - executrix
no witnesses
11 Jun 1827 Appeared personally Edward Giles & Robert James Munn, both of Maidstone, gentlemen
25 Sep 1840? Admon of goods left unadministered by Amelia Scott formerly Giles were granted to William? Scott, husband & administrator of Amelia.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 2 Feb 1846
Nicholas Giles of Maidstone, gentleman, will dated 7 Mar 1843
Walter Hills the elder of Clarendon Place, Maidstone, gentleman & George Jury of Maidstone, tailor - executors
son John Scott Giles
daughter Mary Cook
share in estate after the death of Sarah Giles, widow
tenants (East side of Mill Street): Johnson, John Diprose, William Charlton, said Sarah Giles & Joseph Stanger
grandson Nicholas Thomas John Cook
witnesses David Tanner Sweetlove, Attorney at Law - Henry Jury, innkeeper - Elizabeth Bedwell, widow (all of Maidstone).
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 24 Oct 1721
Hester Gill of Maidstone, daughter of George Gill of Maidstone, papermaker, will dated 10 Aug 1721
brother William Gill
sister Ann wife of Thomas Walter & her children
sister Elizabeth wife of William Tupper
niece Susannah Ramsay daughter of said Elizabeth Tupper
brother in law Thomas Walter of Ditton, husbandman - executor
witnesses Wm. Jacomb - mark of Mary Walter - Sam'l Fullagar.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 23 Mar 1797
John Godding of Maidstone, upholsterer, will dated 11 Mar 1793
son Samuel - executor
witnesses Mich'l Jno. Fitzpatrick - John Stafford - Eliz'th Horsnaill.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 19 Dec 1836
William Gorham of Maidstone, wheelwright, will dated 24 Sep 1836
son in law James Clifford of Maidstone, twine? spinner & John Beadle of Yalding, yeoman - trustees & executors
son John & Sarah his wife
tenants Widow French, Richard baker, Charles Asher then George Bunyard, Henry Bran, John Sales, William Bannister, Thomas Ratcliffe, George Archer
property in Wormshill occupied by Champion
4 daughters: Sukey wife of William Denne of Maidstone, cabinet maker; Elizabeth Sanders, widow; Maria wife of said James Clifford & Mary Gorham
witnesses Jno. Monckton, solicitor, Maidstone - Hy. Sears & Cha's Lee Pope his clerks.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 28 May 1857
Mary Gorham of Maidstone, spinster, will dated 3 May 1850
nephew James Clifford of Maidstone, twine spinner - trustee & executor
tenants Widow Baker, Charles Asher then George Bunyard then Beecher now Moreton
4 nieces Mary Jane, Elizabeth, Susan & Caroline Denne
sister Elizabeth Sanders, widow
property in Knightrider Street formerly occupied by my father William deceased, then George Archer, now Sarah Jefferys
sister Maria Clifford, widow of James Clifford the elder deceased
witnesses Jno. Monckton, solicitor, Maidstone & William Few his clerk.
Codicil dated 4 Oct 1853 (same witnesses)
sister Maria Clifford is now deceased
niece Maria Tadman, widow.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 2 Sep 1652
John Goslynge of Maidstone, Fustian weaver, will dated 24 Oct 1651
daughter Anne wife of John Lutwick & her children: John, Thomas, Anne & Jane Lutwick
grandchild Mary wife of Thomas Fetter
wife Rebecca - executrix
witnesses John Pope - John Evyns? - Rob't Daman?
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 13 Feb 1765
Mary Greenhill of Maidstone, widow, will dated 9 Jun 1760
son in law George Sayer, Esquire & my daughter Mary his wife - executors
grandson George Sayer <21
grandchildren Mary, Catherine, John & Frances Sayer <21
Reverend Francis Hender Foot of Boughton Malherb, clerk - trustee
John Nightingale of Lombard Street, London, banker - trustee
Mr Edward Waldo Dorrington of Maidstone, apothecary
witnesses Sam'l Fullagar - Chr. Fullagar.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 16 Jun 1720 to T. M.
Constant Grigson of Maidstone, widow, will dated 12 dec 1718
daughters Sarah & Elizabeth Grigson <21
Thomas Lake of Maidstone, upholsterer - trustee & overseer
daughter Mary Morley
sister's daughter Mary Jeyes
brother John Furby & son in law Thomas Morley - executors
John Ladd of Rochester, baker - overseer
witnesses John Reeve - John Ely - Sam. Crispe.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 17 Sep 1762
John Gromebridge of Maidstone, gentleman, will dated 18 Feb 1760
sister Frances formerly the wife of James Blundell
property in Tonbridge occupied by Charles Hartnup
niece Margaret Blundell, daughter of my said sister
Jonas Lulham of Maidstone, butcher
Mary Hollingsworth, daughter of John Hollingsworth of Maidstone, innholder
Thomas Landon of Tonbridge, gentleman
servant Mary Seagars
wife Mary - executrix
witnesses H. Steer, John Harrison & Wm. Burges, all of Tonbridge.
Codicil dated 27 Jul 1760
purchased property in Maidstone from Richard Tilby of Maidstone
witnesses Eliz. Steers of Tonbridge - John Honey of Maidstone - Wm. Burges of Tonbridge.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 1 Apr 1767
William Grundall of Maidstone, victualler, will dated 21 Jun 1766
wife Mary, executrix
witnesses W. Waller? - Joseph Jenner.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 22 Jun 1604
Thomas Gull of Maidstone, gentleman, nuncupative will dated 6 Jun 1604
brother William Gull
witnesses John Wall - Henry Hayfeld? - John Tanner, Notary Public.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 20 Jun 1855
William Guy of Maidstone, gentleman, will dated 17 Feb 1851
wife Sarah - executrix [died before probate]
William Foulkes Essell of Folkstone, Lieutenant in the Royal Navy - trustee & executor
tenants Harrison & William Bensted
property purchased from Miss Fanny Pettitt
Manor of Woultham, Kent (leased)
son William <21
witnesses H.A. Wildes & Tho's B. Fleetwood, solicitors, Maidstone.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 10 May 1813
Samuel Giles of Maidstone, bricklayer, will dated 15 May 1767
wife Elizabeth - guardian, trustee & executrix
sons Samuel & John <21
reference to Will of Uncle John Rawlins deceased
witnesses Sackv'a Roffe - John Roffe.
11 Dec 1819 Admon to Nicholas Giles the son & administrator of Elizabeth Giles, widow deceased.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 27 May 1651
Debora Gillyatt of Maidstone, widow, will dated 25 Apr 1651
Will of late husband George Gyllyatt of Maidstone deceased
children Anne, Lucie (<18) & Debora (<18)
sons James & John (<21)
sister Anne Goldwell of Rochester, widow - executrix
friend John Viney & Nicholas Wall of Maidstone
witnesses William Willard - Nicholas Wall - Jo. Viney.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 16 Jul 1650
George Gillyatt of Maidstone, gentleman & Jurat, will undated
daughters Anne, Lucie & deborah Gillyatt <21
sons James & John
tenants son George Gillyatt, Abraham Stone & William Willard
wife Deborah - executrix
witnesses William Willward - Robert Brooke.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 28 Jul 1837
John Hadlow of Maidstone, gentleman, will dated 13 Oct 1836
Thomas Simmon(d)s of Maidstone, victualler & John Borman Wattell of Maidstone, coach maker - trustees & executors
daughter Susan wife of George Ditch
2 children of son John
daughter Mary wife of William White
sons Henry & William
witnesses Cyrus Keen, solicitor Maidstone - S H Winckworth - C H Ashbury of Maidstone.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 10 Aug 1846
William Hadlow of Maidstone, coach builder, will dated 22 May 1845
William Beale of Maidstone, gentleman & John Boorman Wattell of Maidstone, coach builder - trustees & executors
wife Catharine Pile, guardian
children <21
witnesses George Taylor MD - James Joseph Power MD.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 2 Aug 1736
Samuel Hall of Maidstone, surgeon, will dated 16 Feb 1735
brothers George (executor), Morgan & Richard
witnesses Thomas Caine - Mary Caine - Sam'l Fullagar.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 17 Apr 1812
Mary Halsnod of Maidstone, spinster, will dated 29 Nov 1811
sisters Ann (executrix), Margaret & Shiphrah Halsnod
nieces Juliana Wood & Elizabeth Hester Shaw
nephews Francis Whitfield & George Whitfield
sister Elizabeth Whitfield
Ann Whitfield, George & Georgiana Whitfield & William Wood
witnesses Susan Martin - Mary Hearnden.
Codicil undated, no witnesses
Mary Halsnod Wood, Julia Shaw Lady, Halsnod Shaw, John Shaw junior
15 Apr 1812 appeared personally Juliana wife of William Wood of St. Marylebone, Middlesex & John Shaw of Gower Street, Middlesex, Esquire
Testator died 3 Jan 1812.
18 Dec 1832 Admon to Juliana Wood. Ann Halsnod named John Shaw executor of her will who died in her lifetime.
Sisters Margaret & Shiphrah Halsnod also deceased.
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