Extracts2
Extracts from Kent Wills
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury v.87 Probate 15 Apr 1727
George Beer of Northbourne, will dated 25 Feb 1725/6
Wife unnamed
Daughters Mary Paine, Elizabeth, Anna Dodd and Ann Pritchers
Sons Birkit (executor) and George
Grandsons Richard, John and Thomas, sons of my son Birkit
Grandsons George Pain, George Dodd, George Pritchers and John Pritchers
Ann, Elizabeth and Anna Dodd
Grandsons George, Richard, John and Thomas Beer
Witnessed by Matthew Marsh, John Bart___? and Andrew Smitheyt.
Source: Consistory Court of Canterbury v.66 folio 677? Probate 17 Aug 1795
William Bendall of Dover, carpenter, will dated 13 Dec 1784
Wife Ursula (executor)
Tenant Isaac Mowle
Mr James Boyton
Witnessed by Robert Westfield, K H Westfield and J Knapton.
Source: Consistory Court of Canterbury v.39 folio 196 Probate 30 Oct 1605
John Bigge of Cranbrook, clothier, will dated 11 Aug 1605/6
Daughters Patience, Elizabeth, Rachell, Mary and Thankfull
Wife Rachel (executor)
Brother Scottford's executors
Sons Smalehope (executor) and John
Witnessed by William Plummer?, Thomas Stone and Richard Maitham
Inventory.
Source: Consistory Court of Canterbury v.52 folio 166 Probate 16 Nov 1638
Alice Bigg of Lydd, widow, will dated 12 Jun 1632
Son John Stronghill and his wife
Son in law Walter Bigg
Daughter Alice Bigg and her children
Granddaughter Alice Bigg
Susan wife of John Glover of Lydd
Eldest son Thomas Stronghill (executor)
Witnessed by John Glover, Alex Reade and Alice Bigg.
Source: Consistory Court of Canterbury v.70 folio 420 Probate 3 Aug 1840
Ann Boorman of Charing, widow, will dated 7 Jun 1840
Son Thomas (executor)
Witnessed by Edward Norwood, solicitor and William Harris of Charing.
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury v.113 folio 251 Probate 30 Jul 1856
Mary Boorman of Cranbrook, singlewoman, will dated 7 Jun 1856
Mary Davis wife of Samuel of Cuthall, Benenden, farmer (executor)
Ann Boorman, daughter of Ann Boorman, widow of my nephew William, wheelwright
Witnessed by Henry J Farrar and George Thompson.
Source: Consistory Court of Canterbury v.61 folio 648 Probate 19 Sep 1732
Elizabeth Borman of Cranbrook, widow, will dated 22 Jan 1725/6
Sons Thomas and William
Son in law Matthew Wells
Grandsons Lawrence and William, sons of Thomas
Grandchildren Thomas, William and Elizabeth, children of William
Grandchild Elizabeth Wells
Witnessed by William Hopwood, Mary Harris (x) and John Bullock.
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury v.103 folio 62 Probate 21 Mar 1797
Thomas Boorman of Biddenden, yeoman, will dated 10 Sep 1795
Sons Thomas, Benjamin, James, William and John
Daughter Sarah wife of John Ballard
Wife Elizabeth
Witnessed by Stephen Swatland, T Freeman and Richard Buckwell.
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury v.103 folio 426 Probate 1 Apr 1802
William Boorman of Cranbrook, fellmonger and glover, will dated 13 Feb 1802
Wife Sarah
Tenant Thomas Luft?
Son Luke
Witnessed by George Ingram, Elizabeth Knowlden and Thomas Boorman.
Source: Consistory Court of Canterbury PRC 31/114/8 Probate 24 Jul 1640
Thomas Bourne of St Margaret's at Cliffe, will dated 23 Jun 1640
Uncle John Upton
Aunt Elizabeth
Witnessed by John Westfield, Isaac Terrey, William Stratfield.
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury PRC 16/248/727 Probate 5 Oct 1646
Thomas Bourne of St Margaret's Canterbury, yeoman, will dated 30 Sep 1646
Son in law Samuel Ladd
Grandchild Thomas Ladd, son of Samuel
Wife Elizabeth, Executor
Son Thomas, Executor
Daughter Deborah
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury PRC 16/256/1051 Probate 21 Oct 1648
Thomas Bourne of Milstead, Gentleman, will dated 16 Jun, 13 Chas
Wife Elizabeth
Sons Cheney and Thomas
Edward Hadlowe, Richard Ponnett?.
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury PRC 17/53/67 Probate 25 Sep 1601
Marian Bourne of Hothfield, will dated 15 May 1599
Sarah, wife of William Wilkington and their son Daniel
Magdalene, wife of Richard Tilbie
William Browne of Westwell.
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury PRC 17/53/71 Probate 5 Aug 1602
Richard Boorne of Hawkhurst, chandler, will dated 1 Jul 1602
Brother Henry Boorne, minor
Uncles John Peen and John Boorne
Mother Joan Boorne
Mr Walton, Minister of Hawkhurst
Edward and Agnes Balcocke
Stephen Hugget's children
Sisters Catherine and Judith Boorne
Edward Balcocke, the elder of Hawkhurst and John Beade? of Canterbury, overseers.
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury PRC 17/53/272 Probate 10 Jun 1605
Ellen Bourne of Smarden, widow, will dated 7 May 1605
Robert son of Robert Pope
Ellen daughter of Robert Pope
Son in Law Robert Pope, residue and executor.
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury PRC 17/53/280 Probate 17 Jan 1604/5
Richard Boorne of Bredgar, yeoman, will dated 3 Nov 1604
Wife Margaret
Daughter Elizabeth
Son Thomas
Witnessed by John Adye, Bartholomew Maye, Richard Seaman.
Source: Consistory Court of Canterbury Vol.44 folio 105 Probate Jul 1617
Katherine Boteler of Eastry, widow of Richard, will dated 15 Oct 1616
Youngest son Thomas Boteler
Granddaughter Katherin Rigden dau of Nicholas Rigden and Elizabeth my daughter
Granddaughter Katherine Whitfeild, dau of Thomas and my daughter Katherine Whitfeild
Brothers Henry and Peter Hawker
Sister Mildred Steed, widow
Jane Idley, widow
Eldest son Jonathan Boteler, executor.
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury Vol.106 folio 208, Probate 22 Oct 1822
ELIZABETH BRENCHLEY of Faversham, Kent widow, will dated 8 March 1821
I appoint William Hogben of Faversham, carpenter sole executor and give him and
his wife my whole estate
Witnessed by William Chapman Morgan and James Ward.
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury PRC 16/242/463 Probate 4 Jun 1644
William Brett of Sutton, yeoman, will dated 4 Nov 1643
Sons William, James, Thomas, Tobias and Nicholas Brett
Wife Alice
Witnessed by William Smith, John Smith, Henry Willson.
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury PRC 16/164? and Vol.60 f.99 Probate 13 Apr 1619
Richard Brett of Hothfield, will dated 29 dec 1618
Brothers Gregory, John and Thomas Brett
Wife, executor
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury PRC 17/97/425 Probate 24 Jun 1765?
William Burges of Ramsgate, miller, will dated 28 Jun 1764
Wife Susanna
Daughters Sarah and Judith
Richard Hester, son of John Hester of Ramsgate, mariner
Witnessed by Haman Kenard, William Hester, John Fagg.
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury Vol.103 folio 270 Probate 13 Jun 1800
Philip Burgess of Frittenden, farmer, will dated 22 Jun 1789
Wife Anne
Daughter Frances
Richard Croucher, the younger of Frittenden, farmer, executor
Thomas day, executor
Codicil dated 26 Dec 1792:
William Day, brother of Thomas, executor
William Harding of Cranbrook, perukemaker, executor
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury Vol.103 folio 353 Probate 15 Aug 1801
Robert Burgess of Queenborough, gent., will dated 20 Jun 1801
Brother William
Sisters Frances Beckett and Elizabeth Burgess
Sister Sarah, wife of John Swift of Minster, Sheppey, Esq.
Sister Mary, wife of William Whitnall of Milton next Sittingbourne, miller
Sister Hannah, wife of Thomas Bishop of Queenborough, gent.
Nephews and nieces Thomas, Elizabeth, Mary, Rebecca, William and Hannah, children of Hannah Bishop
Witnessed by Thomas Sutton, George Sibbald, Peter Sutton.
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury Vol.104 folio 402 Probate 14 Apr 1812
William Burgess of Sittingbourne, yeoman, will dated 2 Jun 1808
William Bax? Garrett of Sittingbourne, collarmaker, executor
Joseph Harrison of Ipswich, master mariner, deceased
John and Mary Burgess of Sittingbourne, natural children of my deceased daughter Sarah
Witnessed by B Fanssett, G Crump.
Source: Consistory Court of Canterbury Vol.66 folio 376 Probate 8 Jun 1786
Peter Burgess of Canterbury, Victualler, will dated 27 Dec 1771
Wife Sarah
Witnessed by John Burgess, S. Terry, Philip Duly Jr.?
Source: Consistory Court of Canterbury Vol.66 folio 582 Probate 20 Feb 1792
John Burgess of Maidstone, yeoman, will dated 20 Feb 1791
Sons John, Edwin, George and Thomas
Daughter Mary, wife of John Poolley of Maidstone, carpenter
Daughter in Law Ann, widow of my son William
Daughter Jane, wife of William Adams of Ashford, yeoman
Witnessed by John Titus, Solomon Edwards?, Stephen Lamprey.
Source: Consistory Court of Canterbury Vol.62 folio 35 Probate 23 Mar 1740
Edward Burgess of Canterbury, bookseller, will dated 21 Jan 1732
Daughter Mary Vanbrught, wife of George (executor)
Witnessed by Thomas Gill, William Johnson, Joseph Lampard.
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury Vol.104 folio 397 Probate 25 Jun 1812
John Burges of Sandhurst, timber merchant, will dated 30 Jan 1806
Wife unnamed
Sons William and John, executors
Son in Law Edward Mills of Rye, Sussex, mariner
Daughter Mary, wife of Philip Pagham of Ewhurst, Sussex, husbandman
Daughter Elizabeth, wife of Thomas Martin
Daughter Sarah, wife of Richard Thrift
Daughter Judith, wife of Edward Mills
Daughter Ann, wife of Thomas Furmenger
Daughter Dinah, wife of William Wenban?
Daughter Eleanor, wife of Joseph Austen
Daughters Harriet and Martha
William Pix of Northam, Sussex, timber merchant, executor
Witnessed by Hester Willis, Thomas Harris, P? Willis.
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury Vol.75 folio 211 Probate 20 Jul 1681
Elizabeth Burton of Sandwich, widow, will dated 20 Jul 1678
to be buried at Woodnesborough near to late husband Thomas Burton
Daughter Anne Philpot, wife of William, yeoman
Daughter Elizabeth, wife of John Roland, gent.
Grandchildren Elizabeth Roland, Rebecca Roland, Ralph Phillpott, Edward Phillpott and Jane Phillpott
Witnessed by Jeffery Wells and John Verrier.
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury Vol.99 folio 20 Probate 27 Feb 1773
John Bushell of St Peter, Thanet, husbandman, will dated 22? Aug 1770
neighbour Mary Kittams, widow, executrix
Nephews William and Richard, sons of my late brother Richard Bushell
William and John Bushell, grandsons of my late brother William Bushell.
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury Vol.104 folio 174 Probate 28? Oct 1809?
Elizabeth Bushell of Minster, Thanet, widow, will dated 29 Dec 1801
Daughter Margaret, wife of William White of St Nicholas At Wade?, yeoman
Daughter Mary Fleming of Margate, widow
Daughter Jane, wife of William Watson of Minster, butcher
Sons Edward and Francis.
Source: Consistory Court of Canterbury Vol.59 folio 415 Probate 27 Apr 1720
John Bushell of Monkton, will dated 8 Dec 1718
Wife Jane
Grandson John Bushell of St Peters
Sons John and Thomas
Granddaughters Jane Soar? Sea and Elizabeth Doley
Grandchildren John Sea, William Creed, Mary Creed, Boys Creed, ___ Reynolds, Thomas Bushell,
William Bushell, Elizabeth Bushell, Richard Bushell
Daughter Margaret Sea, widow
Daughter of my son Thomas Bushell of Stourmouth
Jervas Rose of Monkton, yeoman, executor
William Hudson? of Minster, malster, executor.
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury Vol.102 folio 371 Probate 2 Jul 1795
George Bushell of Minster, Thanet, yeoman, will dated 9 Aug 1779
Son Benjamin
Brothers John and Richard
Daughters Jane and Margaret.
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury Vol.104 folio 326 Probate 15 Oct 1811
Val Bushell of Tilmanston, husbandman, will dated ?
Wife Mary
Daughter Ann Bushell
Sons William and Henry
Thomas Wood of Sandwich.
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury Vol.101 folio 285 Probate 27 Aug 1788
John Bushell of Ashford, will dated 12 Oct 1785
Sons William, Joseph and Charles.
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury Vol.104 folio 73 Probate 3 Jan 1807
Thomas Bushell of Buckland, Woodnesborough, yeoman, will dated 12 Jul 1806
Wife Susan
Sons Thomas, John, William and George
Thomas Laslett the elder of Guston, yeoman
John Kilsey, yeoman, executor
Thomas Laslett the younger of ?, executor.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury 1660 Probate 17 Jul 1660
Richard Bushell of Willesborough, husbandman, will dated 1 Dec 1659
Cousin Nicholas Bushell
Cousin Godwin Bushell and his wife Bridgett and daughter Bridgett
John Goldsmyth, Edward Goldsmyth, Elizabeth Elsted and Elenor Goldsmyth, children of Edward Goldsmyth of Hinxhill, deceased
Mary Searles of Wye
Susan Watson wife of Thomas of Mersham
John Goldsmyth the elder of Wye and his daughter Susan
Katherine Mascall, wife of Thomas of Westwell
Thomas Nicholas of Hinxhill and his wife Sarah
John, Thomas, Mary and Richard Bushell, children of my brother Thomas
my servant Mary Bivill
Cousin Richard Hill
Stephen Cheesman of Faversham
Richard Bushell
Mr George May of Minster
Brother Thomas Bushell, executor
Elizabeth and Mary Streatinge, daughters of my late wife
Witnessed by Michael King and Roger Wattes.
Source: Consistory Court of Canterbury Vol.52 folio 221 Probate 5 Oct 1639
Susan Carr of Canterbury, spinster, will dated 15 Dec 1637
John Gooden, cousin and his wife Anne
Joan Hills, wife of John of Boughton
Brother Augustine Carr
Alexander Gooden of Boughton, executor.
Source: Consistory Court of Canterbury Vol.53 folio 376 Probate 10 Apr 1662
William Carter of Godmersham, yeoman, will dated 15 Mar 1658
Sons Thomas, John and William
Daughter Mary, wife of William Norton of Brabourne
Daughter Jone, wife of Edward Vally? of Godmersham
Daughter Elizabeth Carter.
Source: Consistory Court of Canterbury Vol.53 folio 43 Probate 7 Jan 1661/2
Susanna Carter of Standford, widow, will dated 12 Dec 1661
Daughter Ann, wife of John Robins of Saltwood
3 children of daughter Mary, late wife of George Ford of Limpne
Sons Thomas and William
Mildred and Ann Carter, daughters of my son William
Susanna Carter
Witnessed by Thomas Joanes and William Chittenden.
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury Vol.104 folio 336 Probate 30 Sep 1811
Thomas Casselden of Lenham, shopkeeper, will dated 8 Jul 1805
Wife Elizabeth, executrix
Witnessed by John Eves of Lenham, bricklayer,
William Smart and Weller Norwood of Charing, attornies at law.
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury Vol.108 folio 144 Probate 31 Jul 1829
Elizabeth Casselden of Lenham, widow, will dated 15 Nov 1828
7 grandchildren, children of my daughter Elizabeth Ware
3 children of my daughter Mary Johncock
Elizabeth Ware, daughter of my daughter Elizabeth Ware
Daughter Elizabeth, wife of George Ware of Lenham, yeoman
Daughter Mary, wife of William Johncock of Milton next Sittingbourne, dredgerman
Friends Read Epps of Harrietsham, grocer and William Peckham of Harrietsham, schoolmaster, trustees
Witnessed by Jesse Hunt, carpenter of Lenham, William Coast, carpenter of Lenham,
and Henry Tappenden, miller of Harrietsham.
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury Vol.69 folio 217 Probate 27 Apr 1636
William Chittenden the elder of Cranbrook, husbandman, will dated 8 Dec 1635
Eldest son William
Son Thomas and his wife Sarah
Daughter Marie Chittenden
Son Stephen, executor
Witnessed by John Mantell and Jonas Bettinge.
Source: Consistory Court of Canterbury Vol.61 folio 1040 Probate 31 Aug 1738
Caleb Chitty of Deal, mariner, will dated 2 Mar 1737/8
Wife Catherine, executrix
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury 217 Bowyer, Probate 24 Aug 1652
John Chitty of the Centurion, mariner, will dated 8 Apr 1652
Brother Jeremiah Chitty of St Margaret's near Dover, smith
Sisters Joane and Frances.
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury Vol.102 folio 380 Probate 24 Oct 1795
Thomas Clark of Margate, labourer, will dated 23 Jan 1795
Abraham Mumery of Margate, grocer, trustee and executor
Stephen Mumery of Margate, blacksmith, trustee and executor
7 minor children - Sarah, Elizabeth, Mary, Thomas, Susannah, Issac and James.
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury Vol.100 folio 24 Probate 7 Feb 1778
Ann Clarke of Ramsgate, widow, will dated 16 Feb 1768
Granddaughter Jane Papes, daughter of Stephen and Ann Papes.
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury Vol.101 folio 15 Probate 20 Oct 1784
William Clarke of St Lawrence, turner, will dated 21 Feb 1784
friend Joseph Norwood of Ramsgate, taylor and draper, executor
Witnessed by Richard Norwood and Richard Lewis
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury Vol.98 folio 205 Probate 10 Feb 1769
William Clinch of Stockbury, yeoman, will dated 9 Jan 1769
Daughter Mary, wife of Thomas Hales
Daughter Sarey, wife of Benjamin Bannor
Stephen Hales, Joseph Fuller
Sons Thomas (executor), John and William
Witnessed by Thomas Wyles, Robert Terry and Ann Terry.
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury Vol.72 folio 398 Probate 8 Jun 1668
Edmund Coleman of Dimchurch, labourer, will dated 31 Mar 1668
Brothers William, Benjamin, Philip and John
Edward and Susan Coleman, children of my brother William
Wife of my brother William.
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury Vol.72 folio 493 Probate 27 Jan 1669/70
Richard Coleman of Dimchurch, husbandman, will dated 10 Apr 1669
Brothers? William and Philip, overseers and executors
Sons Philip and Benjamin.
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury Vol.70 folio 223 Probate 24 May 1637
Alice Coleman of Petham, widow, will dated 5 May 1637
Daughter Ann Ward's 3 children Ann, Edward and Henry Ward
Daughter Elizabeth Elmstone's 4 children James, Mary, Katherine and John
Edward Elmstone of Selvidge, yeoman, executor
Witnessed by John Thompson, Henry Coleman and William Woodd.
Source: Consistory Court of Canterbury Vol.46 folio 173 Probate 7 Mar 1623
Thomas Coleman of Standford, yeoman, will dated 17 Feb 1623
Wife Anne
Mother Susan Coleman
Sister Anne wife of William Court of Stowting
Sister Elizabeth wife of Thomas Coleman of Aldington
Sister Suza? wife of Thomas Carter of Waltham
Sister Mary Coleman
William, Thomas Sr., Henry, Stephen and Clement Court, sons of my sister Anne
Elizabeth Court and Thomas Court the younger (my godson), children of my sister Anne
Suza? and Elizabeth Coleman, daughters of my sister Elizabeth
Anne, Thomas, Mary and Henry? Carter, children of my sister Suza
Brother in law Thomas Carter of Waltham
Brother Henry Coleman of Brabourne, executor (residue)
tenant Mathew Court, son of Anne
Witnessed by Stephen Younge, Edward Chittenden and William Kingmill.
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury Vol.99 folio 143 Probate 20 Aug 1774
Thomas Cronk of Sandwich, schoolmaster, will dated 16 Dec 1773
Wife Catherine
tenants William Stroud, Edward Downe of Elham
late sister Ann Allen, widow, deceased
4 children William, Thomas, Ann and Mary
Witnessed by William Boys, Jacob Friend and John Matson.
Source: Consistory Court of Canterbury Vol.58 folio 248 Probate 14 Jan 1709/10
Robert Culling of Adsum (Adisham?), yeoman, will dated 27 Mar 1708
Sons Robert and Thomas (executor)
Daughter Jane, wife of Richard Austen
Daughter Bennet
Granddaughters Mary and Elizabeth Hutchens.
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury PRC16/559 Probate 2 Oct 1847
Basil Hodges of Ramsgate Gentleman, will dated 30 Apr 1845
friend Benjamin Austen of Ramsgate, grocer, Executor
friend Francis Finn of Ramsgate, victualler, Executor
brother William Hodges
wife Sarah Hodges, Executrix
daughter Sarah Ann Hodges, minor
Witnesses Martin L Daniel of Ramsgate, solicitor, Edward Mills, his clerk
Property - 99 acres farm and messuage in Elham and Barham in tenure of Thomas Sharp, previously
purchased from John Fryer, Freehold messuage or lodging house at 10 Albion Place, Ramsgate, Freehold
messuage or cottage in rear of 10 Albion Place where testator lived.
Testator died 3 Sep 1847.
Source: Rochester Consistory Court Vol.17 f.249 LDS film #0188794, 1587
Cicilie Mace of Chiselherste, widow, will dated 29 Nov 1587
Sons William and John
(first page only).
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury Vol.80 f.266 LDS film #188981, 1705
William Drewry of Great Chart, carpenter
Tenants Nathaniel Barratt and Christopher Bensted of Great Chart
Eldest son Richard
(first page only).
Source: Consistory Court of Canterbury Vol.62 f.412 LDS film #188880, 1745
William Tucker of Dover, mariner on Young Eagle Privateer
William Green of Dover
Brothers John, Stephen, Benjamin
Sister Mary Quested, wife of Joseph
Sister Elizabeth Barber, wife of Henry.
Source: Consistory Court of Canterbury Vol.62 f.70 LDS film #188880, 1741
Robert Webb of Deal, will proved 26 Sep 1741
of HMS Princess Amelia, Captain John Hemington
Mother Anne Webb
Sisters Mary and Anne
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury Vol.97 f.94 LDS film #188997, 1764
Richard Reynolds of Cranbrook, linen weaver, dated 1763
Brothers William, Thomas, late Christopher
Nephew Richard
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury Vol.97 f.239 LDS film #188997, 1762
Thomas Pilcher the elder of Hastingleigh, yeoman
parish of Elmsted
Son Paul
Deceased son John
Grandsons Thomas, John and Paul
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury Vol.97 f.161 LDS film #188997, 9 Apr 1765
William Pilcher of Northbourne, labourer
Wife Mary
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury Vol.77 f.340 LDS film #188978
John Webb of Wye, yeoman, will dated 20 Nov 1680, probate Feb 1689/90
Daughters Ann and Elizabeth Webb
Sons Richard and Thomas
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury Vol.77 f.420 LDS film #188978, 1690
John Bates of Goudhurst, cordwainer, dated 20 Mar 1689/90
Brother Samuel
Mother Barbary
William Bates and his daughter Catherine
John Bates son of Thomas
Wife Susanna
Source: Death Duty Register IR 26/298 #812, Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury 103/430 Probate Sep? 1802
Gilbert Burton of Cranbrook, tobacconist, <�600
Son Gilbert, executor
daughter Sarah Burton, executrix
daughters Susanna, Mary and Ann Burton
Source: Death Duty Register IR 26/298 #814, Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury 103/433 Probate 1802
William Bullock of Northbourne, blacksmith, <�2000
wife Elizabeth, executrix
daughter Sarah wife of Thomas Maxted of Hythe, grocer
son Robert
Source: Death Duty Register IR 26/298 #815, Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury 103/432 Probate 1802
Mary Boys of Ashford, spinster, <£300
sister Elizabeth Boys of Ashford, executrix, residue
Mary wife of George Jemmett £50
Henry Town of Boughton Monchelsea, bricklayer £100
Ewell Tritton £50
Source: Death Duty Register IR 26/298 #816, Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury 403/433 Probate 11 Nov 1802
Margaret Bagly of Great Mongeham, widow, <£300
son in law Samuel Tavenor, executor
grandchildren Margaret and Samuel Tavenor and Sarah Bagly
Source: Death Duty Register IR 26/298 #817, Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury 103/434 Probate 13 Feb 1802
Elizabeth Castle of Sandwich, widow, <£300
son William Castle, executor
daughter Elizabeth Castle, executrix
Source: Death Duty Register IR 26/298 #818, Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury 103/436 Probate 10 Sep 1802
Hannah Couchman of Benenden, widow, <£1000
sons John and Stephen, executors
daughters Jane, Sally, Hannah and Betsy
son James
children of deceased son William
Source: Death Duty Register IR 26/298 #819, Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury 103/438 Probate 1802
Joseph Couchman of Hawkhurst, yeoman, <£5000
Edmund Springett of Hawkhurst, yeoman, executor
James Jennings of Halden, schoolmaster, executor
children Elizabeth, Joseph, Sarah Piper, Mary, Charles and Thomas
Source: Death Duty Register IR 26/298 #820, Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury 103/442 Probate 7 Dec 1802
William Dawson of Stockbury, yeoman, <£600
wife Sarah, executrix
son William, executor
Source: Bryn Town, Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 15 Sep 1847
Richard Dendy Crofts of Margate, tavern keeper [King's Head, High St], will dated 28 Jul 1847
Son William
Daughter Mary Soward
Adopted daughter Mary Ann Clarke <21
Son in law John Soward the younger, executor and trustee
Wife Emily Mary
Friend William Druce Pickering of Margate, tailor, executor and trustee
Friend John Freebody of Margate, baker, executor and trustee
Witnessed by Ja's Edw'd Wright, Sol'r Margate - W. C. Brasier his clerk.
Source: Bryn Town, Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 12 May 1840
Sarah Crofts of Margate, widow, will dated 24 Dec 1833
son already inherited from his father
Son in law Sir Richard Burton and grandson Francis Burton (executor), trustees
Granddaughter Charlotte Bates Crofts <21
Granddaughter Frances Sarah Osborn
Granddaughter Honor Burton
Grandsons Francis, Robert and Carr Burton
Daughter Dame Elizabeth Burton, executrix
Children of late grandson John Burton
Witnessed by Edw'd Dering, Margate - Samuel Pointon Clk to Mes'rs Dering & Brooke.
Source: Bryn Town, Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 26 Jul 1809
William Crofts of Margate, gentleman, will dated 6 Dec 1808
Wife Susanna
Sons William, Robert and Richard Dandy, executors and trustees
Nephew William Paine of Margate, brazier
Daughter Mary wife of Thomas Christophers of Broadstairs, cordwainer
Daughter Susanna wife of Isaac Fuller of Dover, plumber
Son Peter David Crofts
Witnessed by Jacob Sawkins - Edw'd Dering - John Harman.
Source: Bryn Town, Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 24 May 1757
Henry Knott of Minster in Thanet, carpenter, will dated 30 Dec 1755
Daughter Elizabeth wife of John Wootton
Grandchildren Martha and Mary Harnett, children of my late daughter Mary and Thomas Harnett
Daughter Jane wife of John Swinford
Executors John Wootton and Thomas Harnett
Witnessed by John Tomlin - Henry Jessard - Jno Hayward.
Source: Bryn Town, Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 6 Dec 1791
Martin Paine of Margate, inn keeper, will dated 7 Mar 1782
Occupier John Pope
Wife Ann, executrix
Brother in law Peter David, executor
Witnessed by Mary Heneker - John Harman - Fra. Small
Source: Bryn Town, Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 27 Feb 1826
Robert Town late of Dartford, now of Down, widower, will dated 30 Sep 1823
Nephew Thomas Town natural son of my late sister Mary
Nephew Richard Town son of Richard and grandson of my late brother William Town
Nephews John Weller (executor) and James Watkin Weller sons of my late sister Elizabeth
Thomas Baker of Oxted, Surrey who married my niece Ann Mills the daughter of my late sister Ann
Mary Monk of Dartford my daughter in law
Luke Norman of Crayford who married the daughter of Sarah Monk my late daughter in law and wife of John Harvey
Ann Austin Weller, Elizabeth Weller and Mary Weller daughters of my late sister Elizabeth
John Bigginton who married my niece Elizabeth Allingham the daughter of my sister Mary
William Bird of Froghole in Chevening
Richard Bird son of William, executor
Witnessed by Rich'd Stevens - Ab'm Barham - Sarah Barham
Source: Bryn Town, Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 24 Jul 1810
William Town of Little South Street, Cudham, yeoman, will dated 15 May 1809
Granddaughters Elizabeth Town, Ann Town
Brother Richard Town, executor
Brother Robert Town
Grandson Richard Town
Servant Deborah Richardson
Friend Mrs Sarah Wood
Sarah wife of George Wherry
Friends John Thompson & William Smith jun'r, executors
Witnessed by Wm Smith - Sam'l Walker
Source: Bryn Town, Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 6 Feb 1855
Mary Pearson Strong of Broadstairs, St. Peter, Thanet, spinster, will dated 6 May 1848
Reverend John Hodgson, Vicar of St. Peter the Apostle, executor
His son Reverend John George Hodgson, executor
Servant Ann Miles
Witnesses: James Birch - Richard Foat
Codocil dated 3 Jan 1852
Witnesses: James Ballard - Richard Foat.
Source: Brian Denn, Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury, Vol.76 folio 115a, Probate 1684
Anna Denne, widow of Sandwich
each of her daughters Susan and Sarah a feather bed and bolster
to my daughter Susannah I give a piece of plate called the ?
to my daughter Anna the wife of John Odely £5
and to my grandchild Basil Hart the sum of £4
all the rest of my goods and chattels household stuff and moveables to be sold I give to my daughters Jane the wife of Robert Pulman, Sarah Denne,
Elizabeth the wife of John Hart and Susanna Denne and make them joint Executors of this my last will.
Item I give to my son Pulman�s three children Hannah Robert and Jane each twenty shillings.
This will was read over to and acknowledged by the Testatrix to be her will in mind and others.
Phineas Ellwood
Source: Brian Denn, Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury, Vol.7 folio 171, Probate 1499
John A'Denne of Bredgar
In the name of God Amen the 13th day of April and Reign of King Henry the 7th the 13th and in the year
of our Lord God 1499, I John A�Denne of the Parish of Bredgar in my good and whole mind make my
testament in this wise. First I bequeath my Soul to God Almighty to our Lady Saint Mary and to all the
Holy Company of Heaven and my body to be buried in the churchyard of Bredgar. Also I bequeath to
the ? of Bredgar aforesaid for my forgotten tithes 6d.
The residue of all my goods unbequeathed my debts and my bequests paid I give and bequeath to Johane my wife to dispose for my Soul and all ? ?
as she thinks best.
Also I make and ordain as Executors of this my testament the said Johane my wife and Robert Heneacre her brother.
This is the last will of me John A�Denne of the Parish of Bredgar aforesaid made the day and year above written.
First I will that Henry my son shall have the house and lands lying and being in the
Parishes of Bredgar aforesaid and Stockbury to him and to his heirs and his assigns forever except my
parcels of land and the nether dene of Witerest and ? the which three parcels of land I will that Thomas
my son shall have to him and to his heirs and assigns forever.
Also I will that Henry and Thomas my said sons shall pay each of them to Johane my wife out of
all the said lands every year during her life 10s a ? a quarter of barley and half a quarter of
wheat quarterly to be paid by even portions at four times the year during my said wife�s Johanes life.
Also I will that Johane my said wife shall have a chamber in the upper end of my said house for term of her life with going and coming ? and ? at
all lawful ? and her easement if for within the said house where ? it be.
Also I will that the said ? and ? sons shall keep or do to be kept in ? of ? year that as to
understand each of the ? during the term of five years in the said church of ? for to pray for my soul my wife�s soul and all souls.
And I will that the said ? shall begin ? month next after my said wifes� decease and no son ?
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 26 May 1853
William Smith of Tunbridge Wells, carver and gilder, will dated 16 Mar 1852
Wife Elizabeth
Executor George Smith Ironmonger of Bishopsgate Street London Brother of Testator
Witnesses: John Damper and Thomas Martin
Source: David Auger, Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 27 July 1813
Henry Saxby of Hadlow, gentleman, will dated 5 May 1809
Wife Elizabeth
Brothers John and Michael, executors and trustees
Friend Thomas Mercer of Green Trees, Hadlow, gentleman, executor and trustee
Sons Henry at Tudely, John and Thomas
witnesses: William SCOONES jun'r, John SCOONES, Hy HEADLAND of Tonbridge
Codicil dated 3 Mar 1812
Witnesses: Will Scoones Jun'r, Sam'l Weld his clerk.
Source: David Auger, Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 7 Oct 1790
John Saxby of Goldhill, Hadlow, gentleman, will dated 11 Mar 1785
Property at Chiddingstone, Kent and Withyham, Sussex in occupation of son Michael
Property at Chiddingstone occupied by Sarah Streatfield, widow
Property at Penshurst including smith's forge occupied by Thomas Trice and Sarah Streatfield
Property in Penshurst purchased from trustees of Robert Tulley, deceased
Property at Hadlow purchased from widow and sons of Henry Hodsoll, deceased
Sons John (executor) and Henry
Henry Streatfield, esquire
Manor of Cowden
Occupier William Heasman at Cowden
Daughter Elizabeth wife of Richard Mercer
Daughter Ann wife of Richard Miles
Witnesses: Tho. Scoones - Will'm Scoones - Henry Head
Codicil dated 8 Aug 1788
Property in Speldhurst and Penshurst occupied by Richard Wells purchased from Henry Crundwell
Property in Leybourne rented by Henry Hawley, esquire
Witnesses: Will'm Scoones - Jno Slatter - H'y Headland.
Source: David Auger, Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 3 February 1776
Richard SAXBY yeoman of Penshurst, will dated 14 Dec 1773
my only child Mary SAXBY, <21
my two kinsmen John SAXBY the younger of Hadlow, yeoman and Michael SAXBY of Hadlow, yeoman
my mother Sarah SAXBY
my sister Elizabeth (the wife of Thomas DRIVER)
my brother William SAXBY
my father Richard SAXBY, executor
my uncle Robert SAXBY of Penhurst, yeoman, executor
witnessed by Tho. SCOONES, Alexander WELLS Jnr. and Will. SCOONES.
Source: Penny Vaughn, Consistory Court of Canterbury, PRC 32/64/350. Probate 1 Mar 1760.
Israel WELLARD the Elder of St Margarets at Cliff, Victualler. Will dated 30 Jun 1753.
All that my Messuage or Tenement with the Yard Garden Ground and Appurtenances thereunto . . . in St Margarets at Cliff and now in my occupation.
Son Israel Wellard and Elizabeth his wife.
Grandson Israel Wellard son of my said son Israel.
Grandson Henry Wellard son of my said son Israel.
Granddaughter Susanna daughter of my said son Israel.
Son Michael Wellard.
All that my Messuage or Tenement or Dwelling House with the Yard Garden Ground and Appurtenances
thereunto ... in St Margarets at Cliff and now in the tenure or occupation of him the said
Michael Wellard.
Executors and trustees: Lawrence BAKER of St Margarets at Cliff Yeoman, Henry Finis of Dover, Carter.
Witnesses: Edwd HOBBS Peruke Maker at Dover, Robt WESTFIELD Not. Pub., Thos ? Junr. Clerk to Mr. Westfield
Source: David Auger, Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 27 November 1790
Richard Saxby of Edenbridge, miller, will dated 30 Apr 1790
granddaughter Mary SAXBY (daughter of my son Richard SAXBY deceased)
granddaughter Elizabeth DRIVER <21 (daughter of my daughter Elizabeth deceased)
granddaughter Sarah DRIVER <21 (youngest daughter of my daughter Elizabeth deceased)
wife Sarah SAXBY (sole executrix)
grandson Thomas DRIVER (son of my daughter Elizabeth deceased)
nephews Michael SAXBY of Penshurst, yeoman and John RAWLINSON of Horsham, wine merchant, trustees
Witnesses were Edwd GAINSFORD, Jno BASSETT and Willm SAXBY.
Source: David Olby, Prerogative Court of Canterbury Prob 11/1718, Probate 7 November 1826
Edward Baker of Ramsgate in the Isle of Thanet Gentleman, will dated 4 August 1826
I do give and bequeath ... all and every my freehold messuages or tenements lands and
hereditaments whatsoever ... to the use of my dear wife Margaret Baker and
Richard Harrison of the Town and Port of Sandwich in the said county Gentleman ... upon trust ... to make sale and dispose of all my said
freehold hereditaments ... and from such sale ... upon trusts ... unto my said wife absolutely ... and upon trust ... to take the interest of the
said trust fund and from time to time during the then remainder of her life for
her own use and upon her decease in trust to pay the interest of the said
trust into the proper hands of Margaret Castell spinster aged thirteen or
therabouts the child of my said wife and who now resides with me ...
And I do nominate constitute and appoint my said wife Margaret Executrix and the said Richard Harrison Executor ...
In witness whereof I have to this my said Last Will and Testament set my hand on the day and year first before
written E Baker iii in the presence of us who in his presence and that of each other have thereunto subscribed our names as witnesses ...
Emma Wightwick - Hum'y Wightwick - Christ'r Armstrong Clerk to Mr Wightwick
Proved at London before the Judge by the oaths of Margaret Baker W'w the Relict and Richard Harrison the Executors to whom admon was granted.
Source: Consistory Court of Rochester Vol.7 folio 6, Probate 1513
William Hodsoll of Kemsing, will dated 1512
To be buried at Ash
Wife Elizabeth, executrix
Land called Blacksoll Croft in Stansted to the Church of Ash
After death of wife, all lands and tenements remaining to William Hodsoll of Chipstead
James Lamms of Ash, executor
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury, Vol.43 folio 324, Probate 1579/80
Robert Alchorne of Marden
Wife Mercy
Sons Robert (executor), Francis, Edward and John
Daughters Elizabeth and Mary
George Maplisden the elder
Witnessed by Michael Cowper and James Usborne
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury, Vol.99 folio 27, Probate 18 Nov 1773
Jeremiah Burch of Otham, farmer, will dated 28 May 1773
to nephew Thomas Diprose, husbandman of Otham - 2 messuages in Hunton and Marden for life
then to his 3 sons John, James and Thomas Diprose
Elizabeth and Mary Diprose, daughters of Thomas �20 each
Residue to John, James, Thomas, Elizabeth & Mary Diprose equally
Richard Adams of Otham, farmer, executor
Witnessed by William Horne, George Betts, Benjamin Hatch
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury, Vol.99 folio 24, Probate 27 Jul 1773
Isaac Barling of Warehorne, miller, will dated 20 Jun 1773
brother in law James Barling, executor, <21
mother in law Margaret Barling (administrator due to her son's minority)
brother John Barling
Witnessed by John Mace - Stephen Marshall (x) - John Avann
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury, Vol.99 folio 25, Probate 14 Dec 1773
Elizabeth Bridges of Canterbury, widow, will dated 23 Sep 1773
Ann Halke of St Mildred, Canterbury, singlewoman
tenant David Ord at St Paul, Canterbury
son in law George Baker and daughter Sarah Baker (executrix)
grandson John Baker
Witnessed by Thos. Shrubsole, Will'm Sharp, Thomas Hammond
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury, Vol.99 folio 29, Probate 20 May 1773
Thomas Cooper of St Lawrence, Thanet, husbandman, will dated 4 Oct 1752
wife Margaret, executrix
Witnessed by Jane ....man - James Fagg, Notary Publ'k - John Fagg
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury, Vol.99 folio 31/2, Probate 13 Jul 1773
John Collison of Otham, yeoman, will dated 25 May 1773
daughter Catherine <21
son John and his wife Susanna
daughter Elizabeth wife of Thomas Botten
daughter Ann wife of John Bridge
daughter Susanna Collison
daughter Sarah wife of Thomas Jury
son Henry
children of late daughter Mary and Thomas Fuller of Harrietsham, husbandman
brother Henry Collison of Maidstone, victualler, executor and guardian
Elizabeth Pile, widow and Mary Groombridge, sp., daughters of my last wife
Edward Austen of Otham, farmer, executor & guardian
Richard Adams of Otham, farmer, executor & guardian
Henry Shadgett of Otham, farmer, executor & guardian
Rev'd Mr. William Horne of Otham, overseer
Witnessed by George Betts - Thomas Jordain - James Betts
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury, Vol.99 folio 40, Probate 24 Feb 1773
John Clarke of Ospringe, yeoman, will dated 10 May 1740
wife Anne, executrix
Witnessed by Henry Wright - William Plane
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury, Vol.99 folio 43, Probate 17 Aug 1773
John Cook of Boxley, farrier, will not dated
wife Elizabeth, executrix
Witnessed by Thomas Groper
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury, Vol.99 folio 43, Probate 12 Aug 1773
John Colvill, jun'r, of Staplehurst, husbandman, will dated 28 Jun 1772
daughter Ann <21
John Rofe of Tenterden, yeoman, trustee & executor
Sion Rofe, his brother, trustee & executor
Witnessed by Rich'd Barton - Robert Renvill
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury, Vol.99 folio 45, Probate 26 May 1773
Christopher Dive of Cranbrook, glazier, will dated 16 Apr 1772
Sisters Sarah and Anne
Property in Ruckinge in brother's occupation, formerly estate of late father
Brother Thomas, executor
Witnessed by John Hyde - Thos Wilmshurst - Rich'd Willis
Codicil dated 7 Apr 1773
Witnessed by Rich'd Willis - Sarah Green
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury, Vol.99 folio 46, Probate 20 Feb 1773
Isaac Dadd of Lower Hardres, blacksmith, will dated 30 Sep 1772
Sons William, Robert and Isaac
Daughters Mary and Sarah
Wife Mary, executrix
Witnessed by Br. Fansett - Hen'y Godfy Fansett
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury, Vol.99 folio 49, Probate 12 Jun 1773
Ann Earle of Pluckley, widow, will dated 5 Sep 1769
Sons Samuel, William (executor), Thomas (executor) and Edward
Daughter Lydia
Witnessed by Rich'd Jones - Mary Pearce
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury, Vol.99 folio 52, Probate 10 Jun 1773
John Farmer of Boughton Malherb, yeoman, will dated 1 Jun 1769
Sons Richard and John (executor)
Witnessed by Fra. Lewis - Thos. Durant Punnett
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury, Vol.99 folio 55, Probate 27 Jul 1773
Christopher Fullagar of Headcorn, farmer, will dated 10 Apr 1773
Grandsons John and William, sons of my son William
Son William
Daughter Mary wife of William Pike
Daughter Sarah wife of James Smith, executrix
Son Christopher, executor
Witnessed by David Evans - Anne Peche - Thomas Fullagar
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury, Vol.99 folio 61, Probate 11 Jan 1773
Thomas Glidds of Ebony, will dated 25 Oct 1772
Mrs Sarah Ramsden, executrix
Witnessed by Jno. Mace? - Jacob Venson
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury, Vol.99 folio 62, Probate 18 Dec 1773
John Hills of St Lawrence Thanet, yeoman, will dated 28 May 1773
Daughter Mary, executrix
Daughter Jane Mockett, widow
Daughter Elizabeth wife of John Denne
Occupier Daniel Bing
Son Nicholas
Daughter Sarah wife of William Ansell
Witnessed by Haman Kenard - John Stace - John Fagg
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury, Vol.99 folio 69, Probate 6 Mar 1773
James Honey of Pluckley, yeoman, will dated 5 Feb 1772
Wife Grace
Daughter Grace wife of James Groombridge
Son James
Sarah wife of William Parker
Dorcas wife of John Robins
Robert Honey son of my daughter Grace
Son Jeremiah, executor
Witnessed by John Robbins - William Smart
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury, Vol.99 folio 81, Probate 25 Jan 1773
John Johncock of Throwley, farmer, will dated 17 Dec 1772
Sons William and John, 1 shilling each
Daughters Ann and Dorothy, 1 shilling each
Wife Elizabeth
Son Edward, executor
Witnessed by John Hills - Joseph Robins - Richard Seth
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury, Vol.99 folio 87, Probate 13 Aug 1773
William Miller of Harrietsham, yeoman, will dated 8 Jul 1772
Sister Mary wife of Isaac Turner (executor)
Brother John
Children of my brother Thomas, deceased
2 children of my sister Elizabeth Hope, deceased
Witnessed by Richard Read - James Barham - Tho. Willard
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury, Vol.99 folio 88, Probate 25 Oct 1773
John Maylam of Warehorn, will dated 7 Dec 1772
Wife Mary, executrix
Daughters Anna Maria Sarah Frances Charlotta and Catherine <21
Sons John, Thomas and Edward <21
Witnessed by John Fleming Stanley - John Mace - Thomas Burr
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury, Vol.99 folio 96, Probate 5 Feb 1773
John Potten of Milton next Sittingbourne, mariner, will dated 24 Jun 1771
Edward Langford of Tenham, shopkeeper
Richard Burgess son of William of Milton, teamman by Catherine, his wife, my niece
wife Anne, executrix
occupiers John Murton, Samuel Oast, Widow Page, Arthur Dawson, Henry Dunks
nephew Joseph Harrison, executor
nephew Thomas Hills of Milton, dredgerman
Witnessed by John Page - Wm. Dyne - John Williams
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury, Vol.99 folio 99, Probate 29 Sep 1773
William Reynolds of Eythorne, yeoman, will dated 13 Sep 1773
son Thomas of St John, Thanet, yeoman, executor
son John of Eastry, yeoman, executor
Jacob Waller of Sandwich, gent., Lieu. in HM Navy, executor
lease of Sir Narborough Daeth
wife Anna Maria
sister Elizabeth Holness
Witnessed by Mary Parmar - William Fennell - Edward Nairne
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury, Vol.99 folio 100, Probate 27 Dec 1773
Elizabeth Rayner of Selling, widow, will dated 13 Oct 1772
daughter Mary wife of Thomas Savin of Hernhill
sons Thomas (executor), John and Nicholas
daughters Elizabeth and Sarah
Witnessed by John Hogben - Elizabeth Hogben - Thomas Griggs
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury, Vol.99 folio 105, Probate 28 Jan 1773
James Smith of Sandwich, miller, will dated 17 Nov 1767
nephew James Bailey, executor
nephew James Rickesier of Sandwich, baker
Witnessed by Jacob Friend - William Cronk - W. Philpott
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury, Vol.99 folio 114, Probate 5 Jul 1773
Thomas Tucker of Waltham, collermaker, will dated 1 Feb 1773
only son Thomas <21
occupier John Gibbins
daughter Grace <21
sister, wife of John Coombs
late wife Ann daughter of John Crafts of Petham
father in law John Crafts of Petham, executor
Thomas Crafts of Petham, executor
Witnessed by Jacob Brice - Elizabeth Crafts - John Tucker
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury, Vol.99 folio 137, Probate 20 Jul 1774
Thomas Budds of Sittingbourne, mariner, will dated 10 Feb 1769
sons William and Thomas
daughters Elizabeth, Mary, Anne and Sarah, executrixes
occupiers Thomas Fry and Widow Green
Witnessed by John Sea - George Friend
1774 - daughter Elizabeth now wife of Henry Robinson
1774 - daughter Mary now wife of James Randall.
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury, Vol.99 folio 155, Probate 8 Jul 1774
William Chainey of Cranbrook, husbandman, will dated 18 Feb 1773
widow and 3 sons of late cousin John Chainey
cousin Thomas Chainey son of my late brother James
cousin William Chainey
cousin Mary wife of Thomas Mills
cousin Jesse Chainey
cousin Job Chainey
cousin Sarah wife of William Boorman
cousin Elizabeth wife of Duodeainus Filius Knowlden
cousin Elizabeth wife of Thomas Daynes
cousin Sarah Balcombe
cousin Anne wife of John Winder Twort
cousin Maria wife of John Simmons
cousin James Balcombe
brother William Balcombe
brother John Chainey
cousin John Chainey, son of my brother John, trustee and executor
Witnessed by Willm Judge - Richard Willis
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury, Vol.99 folio 156, Probate 10 Oct 1774
John Cullmer of Margate, fisherman, will dated 20 May 1769
wife Susanna, executrix
daughter Susanna wife of James Wickenden of Rochester, shoemaker
daughter Mary wife of George Dunkin of Sandwich, waterman
Witnessed by Jno. Taylor - Edward Gates - Jno. Sparks of Rochester, Attorney
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury, Vol.99 folio 158, Probate 28 Jan 1774
Margaret Chalklen of Canterbury, widow, will dated 19 Nov 1773
John Blaxland of Graveney, grazier, trustee & executor
Edward Blaxland of Graveney, grazier, trustee & executor
Mary wife of Thomas Groves of St Paul, Canterbury, farrier, trustee & executor
lease at St Mary Bredin of Mr John Horne
children John, Henry and William <21
Witnessed by John Fox - Rich'd Harris Barham
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury, Vol.99 folio 161, Probate 17 Jan 1774
Ann Clark of Ospringe, widow, will dated 19 Feb 1773
nephew John Clinch of Doddington, yeoman, executor
Witnessed by Thomas Wood - John (X) Rook - Mark Hollis
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury, Vol.99 folio 165, Probate 10 Dec 1774
Hezekiah Exel of Milton next Sittingbourne, dealer in chinaware, will dated 11 Nov 1768
brother Thomas Exel, trustee
nephew Thomas Exel, trustee
children of my brother Thomas
children of my brother Richard, deceased
children of my sister Eleanor Crouch
Witnessed by J. Hinde - William N. Morgan - Hen'y Arnold
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury, Vol.99 folio 199, Probate 3 Oct 1774
Daniel Ladd of Folkestone, cordwinder, will dated 30 Aug 1773
nephew Stephen Smith Griggs, mariner
niece Sarah Bollard London
cousin Robert Howard of Folkestone, brazier
cousin Rebecca wife of Jacob Jaccobs of Folkestone
cousin Elizabeth wife of Thomas Elgar of Folkestone
cousin Richard Elgar, carpenter of Folkestone, executor (Quaker)
niece Margaret Menamara/McNamara? wife of William of Paradice Street, London, executrix
Witnessed by Rob't Howard - Jacob Jacobs - Rich'd Elgar
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury, Vol.99 folio 204, Probate 30 Jun 1774
Soloman Mercer of Lenham, malster, will dated 27 Apr 1773
son John
daughter Ann Greenhaill
daughter Martha Brenchley
granddaughter Elizabeth Trowell
granddaughter Martha Mercer
granddaughter Mary Mercer
grandsons John & Soloman Mercer
granddaughter Ann Mercer, now living with me
grandchildren Mary, Martha and Thomas Brenchley
brother Robert
son Thomas, executor
Witnessed by Edward Austen - William Smart
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury, Vol.99 folio 206, Probate 31 May 1774
George Muddle of Ramsgate, butcher, will dated 5 Jan 1773
daughter Elizabeth wife of Henry Austen
occupier Thomas Spurgeon, son in law
son in law Stephen Bax, executor
son in law George Friend, executor
grandsons George, Benjamin and Henry John Austen
grandchildren Stephen & Jane Bax, children of my daughter Hannah
granddaughter Jane wife of William Skinner, daughter of my daughter Mary Friend
George and 5 other children of my daughter Mary Friend
daughters Hannah Bax and Mary Friend
occupiers Mary Gregory, widow, Thomas Preston and Thomas Lawrence at Pegwell
Witnessed by Jer'h Philpott - Corn. Nash - John Fagg
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury, Vol.99 folio 223, Probate 30 May 1774
John Reynolds of Faversham, will dated 15 May 1774
Wife Priscilla, executrix
Witnessed by Edward Jacob - James Bell
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury, Vol.99 folio 230, Probate 27 Dec 1774
John Sherwin of Sittingbourne, glazier and plumber, will dated 27 Dec 1754
occupier John Young at Bobbing
wife Ann, executrix
children of my sisters Elizabeth Brooke, Jane Brown, Margaret Wyborne, Sarah Wanstell,
Grace Bates, Mary Dadson and Judith Sherwin
Witnessed by Daniel Boys - Thomas Stronghill - Gib. Hawker
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury, Vol.99 folio 244, Probate 11 Jun 1774
James Woolley of Stalisfield, yeoman, will dated 29 Aug 1766
daughter Susanna Hunter £100
granddaughter Mary Ann Hunter 10 Guineas
granddaughter Mary Woolley <21, 10 Guineas
occupier William Carby
son Thomas, executor
Witnessed by William Bales - Thomas Wood - George Clout
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury, Vol.99 folio 248, Probate 22 Oct 1775
Joseph Belsey of Ewell, victualler, will dated 20 Oct 1761
wife Elizabeth, executrix
son Thomas, executor
Witnessed by Nicholas Hatton - Will'm Lambe Jun'r - Samp. Farbrace, Not. Pub'k
Source: Jeannette Smith, Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury PRC 17/72/428, 1668
HALL, Robert of Wickhambreux, yeoman, will dated 1667
Executrix wife Elizabeth or failing her William Trapps to be executor.
40s Poor of parish
�10 Elizabeth Baker daughter of Edward Baker
�10 Joane Trapps wife of William Trapps
�40 to friends John Francis of Beakesbourne and William Mantle of Stodmarsh to purchase
messuage or land for sister Elizabeth Pett wife of John Pett but only if John Pett did not molest Robert�s widow Elizabeth Hall.
Messuage and land at Wickhambreux to wife Elizabeth Hall, for her lifetime, then to George Pett of St Nicholas at Wade.
Annuity to sister Elizabeth Pett and heirs
Annuities to Robert Pett, William Pett, Michael Pett, Mary Pett and Elizabeth Pett children of sister Elizabeth Pett
Lifetime annuities to wife Elizabeth Pett and sister Elizabeth Pett.
�10 Jane Trapps on reaching 18.
William Trapps debts to be forgiven.
�10 each to Bartholomew Joy and Elizabeth Joy at 21 children of wife Elizabeth if mother remarried.
Witnesses: Edward H � and Daniel Jenkins
Source: Jeannette Smith, Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury PRC 17/71/23b, 1660
JOY, Edward of Stourmouth, yeoman, will dated 1657
Executrix wife Elizabeth Joy with sons in law Robert Joy and Michael Huffam supervisors.
�50 to son Bartholomew Joy at age 21
�50 to daughter Elizabeth Joy at age 21
�4 to be shared between grandchildren Edward and George Joy sons of daughter Jane Joy and
husband Robert Joy
20s to daughter Ann Huffam wife of Michael Huffam
Witnesses: William Gooding and John Smyth
Source: Jeannette Smith, Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury, PRC 17/80/1316, Probate 1703
LARKIN, Francis the older of Wickhambreux, yeoman, will dated 1702
Executrix/Executors wife Jane and eldest sons Thomas and Francis Larkin
20s to parish poor
�20 legacy to daughter Mary wife of Thomas Morris
�120 legacy to daughter Sarah Larkin
�100 each legacies to daughters Elizabeth, Jane, Nisell and Katherine Larkin
Messuage, barns, stables, etc and lands in Wickhambreux parish at Grove, Newnham Valley
and Wickham Valley plus Stourmouth Fields in Stourmouth parish in tenure of Edward
Browne to eldest sons Thomas and Francis Larkin.
Messuage, barns, stables, etc and lands in Wickhambreaux in tenure of Richard Forstall and
recently purchased from Richard Greenhill and Zachary Kingsford to son John Larkin.
Remainder to be shared between executrix and executors
Witnesses: Bartholomew Joy, John Goodwin and Joseph Webb
Codicil:
�120 to Sarah Larkin
�100 to Elizabeth Larkin
Sarah and Elizabeth to be allowed board and lodging with executrix or executors
�50 to daughter Mary Morris
Witnesses Elizabeth Marlow, Bartholomew Joy and Joseph Webb
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury, Vol.99 folio 258, Probate 19 Apr 1775
John Bently sen'r of Sutton Valence, farmer, will dated 8 Dec 1770
son William of Boughton Malherb
daughter Elizabeth wife of Samuel Frid, carpenter
granddaughter Elizabeth daughter of Robert Pankhurst of Staplehurst
Robert Pankhurst
grandson John son of my son John of Sutton Valence
son John of Sutton Valence, executor
Witnessed by John Pilcher - John Rayner
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury, Vol.99 folio 280, Probate 10 Oct 1775
David Hurst of St Peters, Thanet, blacksmith, will dated 4 Jul 1767
wife Martha, executrix
son David, executor
late father David
Witnessed by V. Underdown - Corn. Nash - John Fagg
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury, Vol99. folio 302, Probate 18 May 1775
Stephen Osmar of Headcorn, innkeeper, will dated 18 Nov 1774
wife Jane
my only child George <21
John, Stephen and Thomas, sons of my sister Elizabeth Ransom
William and Richard, sons of my sister Mary Osmar
John Hills and Thomas Bayley, executors
Witnessed by David Evans, clerk - William Bills - Benjamin Bayly
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury, Vol.99 folio 315, Probate 2 Aug 1775
Henry Shadgett of Otham, husbandman, will dated 4 Feb 1775
Sons John, Henry, William and Joseph(executor)
daughter Elizabeth Gardner of Maidstone
daughter Sarah Shadgett, executrix
Witnessed by John Bigg - Richard Adams
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury, Vol.99 folio 320, Probate 23 Sep 1775
Thomas Sackett of Broadstairs, yeoman, will dated 9 Oct 1769
wife Mary, executrix
Witnessed by Michel Walker - Corn. Nash - John Fagg
Admon to Hannah Robson wife of Barnabus, sister & admin'x of Mary Sackett widow, deceased.
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury, Vol.99 folio 425, Probate 26 Jul 1776
Joanthan Mockett of St Peter, Thanet, yeoman, will dated 4 Aug 1770
wife Mary, executrix
daughter Kezia Mockett, excluded
other children unnamed
Witnessed by Sara Newing - Corn. nash - John Stace
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury, Vol.99 folio 455, Probate 16 Dec 1776
Robert Reynolds of Faversham, victualler, will dated 18 Sep 1776
wife Mary, executrix
occupiers William Payne, late Thomas Forster now Winford Brown
daughter Sarah wife of Joseph Millgate of Faversham, brewers servant
son James
daughter Mary wife of John Goodfellow, powdermill man
daughter Anne Reynolds
Hannah wife of John Clement of Faversham, taylor
Godson Robert Millgate son of Joseph
Mary Anne Bull daughter of Isaac Bull late of Davington, carpenter deceased
Witnessed by Jno. Sparkes - Edward Thurston - Richard Towgood
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury, Vol.99 folio 487, Probate 18 Jun 1777
John Burch of Folkestone, alehouse keeper, will dated 22 Jan 1777
father John
brothers Richard and William
sister Susannah wife of John Elgar
sister Sarah wife of ___ Crouch
Uncle Thomas Smith of Kingsnorth, executor
Brotherin law John Elgar of Seventon, executor
Witnessed by William Marsh - Sarah Baker - Rich'd Elgar
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury, Vol.99 folio 9, Probate 6 May 1773
William Austen of Ashford, malster, will dated 3 Nov 1769
wife Dorothy, executrix
nephew Valentine Austen of Wye, malster, executor
wife's niece Catherine Waterman, spinster
nephew Thomas Ottaway of Eastwell, yeoman
nephew Matthew Knott of Canterbury, weaver
niece Mary Townsend of Wye, widow
niece Elizabeth Turner, wife of ___ Turner of Canterbury, yeoman
niece Mary Wyborn, wife of ___ Wyborn of Deal, tidewaiter
Witnessed by Jos's Pattenson - Samuel Munn - John Gifford
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury, Vol.99 folio 11, Probate 26 May 1773
Thomas Andrews the elder of Hinxhill, gentleman, will dated 8 Nov 1771
wife Martha, executrix
Witnessed by William Jackes - Stephen Durtnall
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury, Vol.99 folio 12, Probate 27 Apr 1773
Daniel Austen of Staplehurst, Dissenting Minister, will dated 22 Feb 1773
wife Sarah, executrix
daughters Sarah, Elizabeth, Hannah and Mary
mother unnamed
friend Mr John Boorman of Headcorn, executor
friend John Merall, executor
friend Thos. Pine of Loose, executor
children of my late brother
witnessed by William Boorman - Samuel Buss - William Boorman jun'r
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury, Vol.99 folio 13, Probate 30 Jan 1773
William Atwell of Elham, linen weaver, will dated 8 Aug 1758
wife Patience, executrix
sister Mary Atwell
brothers Thomas, John and Edward
Thomas son of my brother Edward
Margaret Hobbs
Priscilla Downe, widow of Daniel Downe of Elham, yeoman
George Downe son of Daniel, executor
Richard Downe, son of Daniel
Margaret Downe daughter of Daniel
Witnessed by Margaret Marsh - William Hickman - Rob't Westfield, Not. Pub'k
Codicil dated 8 May 1761
occupiers ___ Fagg and Henry Petley at Mount, Elham
witnessed by Marg. Marsh - John Swain, both of Elham - Rob't Westfield, Not. Pub'k
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury, Vol.99 folio 14, Probate 6 Sep 1773 to John Vidgon
Richard Burt of Minster in Sheppey, will dated 2 Aug 1773
wife Mary, executrix
Mr Richard Chalk, butcher of Queenborough, executor if wife has died
John Vidgon, scavilman in Sheerness, executor if wife has died
children unnamed
witnessed by Lacy Andrews - Step'n Rouse
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury, Vol.99 folio 17, Probate 26 Oct 1773
Margaret Ansell of St Peters, Thanet, widow, will dated 13 Oct 1772
son William
cousin Martin Cramp of St Peters, schoolmaster
daughter Mary Nuckell wife of Adam
daughter Ann Ansell, spinster, executor
witnessed by John Watson - Sarah Watson - John Stace
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury, Vol.99 folio 38, Probate 25 Mar 1773
William Chapman the elder of Badlesmere, yeoman, will dated 31 May 1770
daughter Elizabeth wife of Stephen Wastall of Chartham, yeoman
daughters Mary and Sarah Chapman
John Smith of Chartham, yeoman
sons William and Thomas
wife Elizabeth, executrix
witnessed by Richard Kingsland - Wm Smart
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury, Vol.99 folio 51, Probate 26 Apr 1773
Barbara Epps of Lenham, widow, will dated 25 Jun 1771
son William
son Peter <21
late uncle Christopher Fullagar's will
his sister Ann wife of Robert Godd
Thomas Batchelor of Biddenden
his brother John Fullagar (his executor)
Sarah Godd of Deal, spinster
friend William Muddle of Lenham, collarmaker, executor
witnessed by Wm. Brett - Thomas Brown - Ann Brown
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury, Vol.99 folio 62, Probate 24 Sep 1773
Hannah Grant of Margate, will dated 28 Dec 1772
sisters Ursula Smith and Sarah Grant
brother in law William Smith of Chatham
Thomas & Matthew Hoply of Chatham
friend Mary Jarvis wife of Francis now of London and her children
Mary Bing of Margate, shopkeeper
Jonathan Purchis, executor
witnessed by Isaac Barber - Samuel Barber - John Castell
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury, Vol.99 folio 71, Probate 5 Jan 1773
Lydia Huggett of Brookland, widow, will dated 24 Oct 1772
granddaughters Lydia, Elizabeth and Ann (<21) Huggett
grandson Thomas Huggett <21
grandson John Huggett, executor
witnessed by William Finch - Henry Earl
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury, Vol.99 folio 76, Probate 17 Jul 1773
Mary Hoile of Great Mongeham, widow, will dated 15 Mar 1773
property in Northbourne
kinsman Thomas Hoile of Northbourne, yeoman, trustee, guardian and executor
youngest son valentine <21
children John, Harvey, Thomas, Valentine, Mary, Martha, Jane and Ann
daughter Mary wife of William Scarlett
witnessed by James Ratcliff - John Noakes - John Cannon jun'r
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury, Vol.99 folio 83, Probate 14 Jun 1773
Katharine Lott of Faversham, widow, will dated 1 Aug 1772
son Robert, executor
son in law James Curties, executor
Harefield Place lately the Black Boy, Preston Street, Faversham
occupier Samuel Fougere
sons Yeoman Lott and John Lott
daughter Mary wife of James Curteis
witnessed by T. Buck - Jo. Solly - Rich'd Towgood
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury, Vol.99 folio 86, Probate 6 Sep 1773
Elizabeth Marsh of Sholden, widow, will dated 25 Jul 1773
son James
daughters Katherine, Mary, Ann, Susannah
daughter Elizabeth wife of Richard Kebble of Deal, labourer
sons Thomas, John, Richard, William, Francis and Stephen
friend John Read of Deal, draper, executor
witnessed by John Kemp - John Cannon, jun'r
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury, Vol.99 folio 101, Probate 15 May 1773
Mary Rigden of Sturry, widow, will dated 6 Jan 1773
son Thomas, executor
daughter Mary wife of John Sprakeling
daughter Elizabeth wife of Robert Stains
daughter Sarah wife of John Foreman
daughter Susanna Rigden
witnessed by John Perkins - William Plumley - Pet'r Loubert
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury, Vol.99 folio 103, Probate 14 Jun 1773
Anna Sanders of Smarden, widow, will dated 21 Feb 1772
granddaughter Sarah Vane
friend Benjamin Hosmer of Smarden, husbandman, executor
daughter Sarah Vane, executrix
witnessed by John Boorman - Joseph Seaton - William Powell his mark
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury, Vol.99 folio 106/7, Probate 11 Sep 1773
Frances Sankey of Hastingleigh, widow, will dated 29 Jun 1764
sister Elizabeth Buckhurst of St George, Canterbury, spinster
nephews John and Stephen Buckhurst
son in law Richard Sankey of Hastingleigh, gent., executor
witnessed by Jo. Conant jun'r - Rich'd Coleman
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury, Vol.99 folio 113, Probate 18 Nov 1773
Sarah Stevenson of Folkestone, widow, will dated 20 Sep 1773
daughters Joanna and Ann Stevenson, executrices
sons Richard, Henry and William
son in law John Grayland, widower of my daughter Sarah
witnessed by Rich'd Elgar - Thos Sleddy Baker - J. Whitfeld
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury, Vol.99 folio 119, Probate 12 Jun 1773
Elizabeth Frances Thompson of Preston next Wingham, widow, will dated 19 Jan 1773
brothers Robert, John (executor) and William Harrison
aunt Sarah Wharton of Islington?
friend Rev. Mr. Innis of Devizes, Wiltshire
friend Priscilla Catherine Hynes of London
friend Ann Sprat of Dover
sister Catherine Harrison
Appeared personally 12 Jun 1773:
Charles Knowler of Ickham, gent.
John Harrison of Preston next Wingham, yeoman
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury, Vol.99 folio 120, Probate 12 Apr 1773
Elizabeth Wells of Faversham, widow, will dated 16 Mar 1770
nephew William Collins son of Edward of Faversham, dredger
occupiers William Chapman and Hanry Chapman
nephew John son of Edward Collins
James Tappenden of Faversham, gent., executor
Daniel Hedge of Faversham, mariner, executor
witnessed by Mary Philpott - Jo. Solly - Rich'd Towgood
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury, Vol.99 folio 128, Probate 18 May 1774
Isabella Agar of Canterbury, spinster, will dated 21 Dec 1772
maid servant Mary Later
brother Moses of Hanslip, Buckinghamshire, clerk
Mr. George Gipps of Canterbury, gent., executor
Mr. Thomas White of Canterbury, bricklayer, executor
witnessed by E.H. Sandys - Rob't Randle
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury, Vol.99 folio 132, Probate 7 May 1774
Patience Atwell of Elham, widow, will dated 14 Apr 1774
George Downe the younger, son of Daniel late of Elham, yeoman, executor
witnessed by Tho's Nirrill - Wm Wraight
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury, Vol.99 folio 134, Probate 23 Aug 1774
Mary Baker of Wingham, widow of Edward, malster, will dated 2 Oct 1762
daughter Sarah Baker, executrix
witnesses by Ca. Hawker - Gib. Hawker
Note: she was of Frinsted when she died
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury, Vol.99 folio 139, Probate 27 May 1774
Sarah Bateman of Folkestone, spinster, will dated 13 Jan 1774
niece Elizabeth wife of __ Devine
Thomas and Henry, sons of Henry Selden by Sarah his late wife, daughter of Thomas Hoile
Mary Rawlinge and her sister Ann late Ann Smith, and their 2 nieces, children of John Graves, deceased
Mrs Frances Jordan of Folkestone, executrix
witnessed by W. Jordan - Will'm Baker
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury, Vol.99 folio 144, Probate 12 Aug 1774
Mary Clarke of Dymchurch, widow, will dated 1 Jul 1770
sister Elizabeth wife of Robert Phipps of Old Romney
cousin Richard Noakes of Ruckinge
nephew Thomas Clarke of Stanford
daughter in law Mary wife of Philip Robins of Smarden, blacksmith
Mary Maxted daughter of Mary Robins <15
Elizabeth wife of Thomas Maylam of Dymchurch, grazier
Jane wife of John Noakes of Burmarsh
Thomas Maylam of Dymchurch, executor
witnessed by Samp'n Farbrace - Geo. Farbrace
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury, Vol.99 folio 146, Probate 11 Aug 1774
Paradine Claggett of Boughton Monchelsea, farmer, will dated 15 Mar 1774
wife Sarah, executrix
daughter Sarah
witnessed by John Rayner - George Tupper
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury, Vol.99 folio 149, Probate 8 Jul 1774
Philadelphia Carly of Benenden, widow, will dated 7 Nov 1773
nephews William and John Mathews son of my brother Richard Mathews
daughter Philadelphia Carly, executrix
brother Harry Mathews, executor
witnessed by John Iggleden - Will'm Ward
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury, Vol.99 folio 150, Probate 30 Jun 1774
Ann Clout of Newnham, victualler, will dated 11 May 1774
Thomas Elvy of Newnham, yeoman, executor
children George, Mary and William
witnessed by John Ely - Thomas Wood
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury, Vol.99 folio 152, Probate 16 Jun 1774
Sarah Cuteis of Tenterden, widow, will dated 11 Dec 1761
daughters Philadelphia (executrix), Mary and Frances Curteis
sons Edward and James
witnessed by J. Haffenden - Sarah Haffenden - Rich'd Haffenden
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury, Vol.99 folio 162, Probate 3 Jan 1774
Frances Dowding, late of Worcester, now of Ramsgate, widow, will dated 16 Feb 1773
niece Catherine, daughter of Robert Southall & Catherine his wife, both deceased
Mary Hooper daughter of my late daughter Mary, deceased wife of Thomas of Ramsgate, gent.
son in law Thomas Hooper, executor
son Richard Adamson of Worcester, glover, executor
witnessed by Jane Long - Elizabeth Maxted - Fra. Small
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury, Vol.99 folio 174, Probate 18 Oct 1774
Mary Ford of Broadstairs, widow of William Ford, cooper, will dated 10 Aug 1773
mother Mary Paine, widow, executrix
Ann and Sibilla (<21) Ford, daughters of Henry Ford of Broadstairs, cooper & his wife Ann
witnessed by Sam'l Coward - Robert Covell - Fra. Small
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury, Vol.99 folio 185, Probate 28 Aug 1774
Elizabeth Henneker of Doddington, widow, will dated 20 Jun 1774
daughter Susanna wife of Francis Cleverley of Sittingbourne
grandson Robert James Blake <21
son Henry, executor
witnessed by Thomas Wood - Elizabeth Dutnall
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury, Vol.99 folio 187, Probate 8 Jul 1774
Elizabeth Jemmett of Ashford, spinster, will dated 13 Feb 1772
nephew John Lavendar
niece Elizabeth Lavendar
nephew John Lishley of Ashford, blacksmith
niece Ann Lishley of Ashford, spinster, executrix
witnessed by E. Barrett - Jos's Pattenson - Sam'l Munn
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury, Vol.99 folio 197, Probate 8 Jul 1774
Mary Kingsnorth of Pluckley, widow, will dated 18 Oct 1773
daughter Elizabeth Buss
daughter Mary wife of Edward Wilkins of Pluckley, executrix
witnessed by John Rose - Russell Munday - Ralph Hatch his mark
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury, Vol.99 folio 198, Probate 30 Aug 1774
Ann Laming of Margate, widow, will dated 24 May 1773
kinswoman Rachel wife of John Griffin of Greenhithe, Swanscombe, gent.
Mary Pamflett wife of my kinsman Stephen of Margate, mariner
John Mitchener the elder of Margate
niece Constant Pamflett, executrix
witnessed by Eliz. Boncey - Thos Rowe - Daniel Marsh
Source: Jeannette Smith, Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury, PRC 17/72/525, Probate 29 January 1669/70
FRANCIS LARKIN, yeoman of Wickham Breux, will dated 20 October 1666, codicil 30 May 1668
Executors: Grandsons Francis Larkin and John Young the younger.
Bequests of various houses and lands at Wickham, Grove and Newnham Valley; Fordwich and Stourmouth and money to
Francis Larkin, grandson, son of Francis Larkin deceased.
Mary Larkin, Sarah Larkin and Elizabeth Larkin, granddaughters, daughters of Francis Larkin deceased.
John Young, grandson, son of John Young, the elder of Sturry and Mary, deceased, daughter of Francis Larkin, testator.
Mary Young, Elizabeth Young and Susan Young granddaughters, daughters of John Young the elder of Sturry and Mary, deceased, daughter of
Francis Larkin testator.
Died 4 January 1669/70, buried at Wickhambreaux 11 January 1669/70
Source: Jeannette Smith, Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury, PRC 17/98/340, Probate 17th March 1770
JOHN LARKIN of Wickhambreux yeoman, will dated 5th July 1765
Executor Francis Larkin son of John Larkin the testator.
Monetary bequests to daughters Elizabeth Hewson and Sarah Larkin.
Messuage and lands at Wickhambreaux to sons John, Francis and Daniel Larkin.
Rest and residue to son Francis Larkin.
Died 10th February 1770, Buried at Wickhambreaux 15th February 1770
Source: Consistory Court of Canterbury Vol.67 folio 4, Probate 7 Nov 1796
Ann Bishop of Maidstone, widow, will dated 4 Sep 1792
mother Elizabeth Comber, widow
William Penwall of Maidstone, gent., trustee & executor
sister Elizabeth wife of William Sumpter of Chatham, gent.
Witnessed by Ann Whetstone - Joseph Moore - Step. Lamprey.
Source: Consistory Court of Canterbury Vol.67 folio 13, Probate 25 Jan 1796
Mercy Fuller of Maidstone, spinster, will dated 4 Sep 1789
Abraham Collins of Maidstone, draper
Thomas Fuller of Ticehurst, Sussex, glover
Richard Holloway of Maidstone, gent., executor
George Burr of Maidstone, gent.
Stephen Lamprey, Clerk to George Burr
Witnessed by Thos. Nicholson - Geo. Thomson.
Source: Consistory Court of Canterbury Vol.67 folio 15, Probate 21 Dec 1796
Elizabeth Hayman of Deal, widow, will dated 11 Oct 1796
only child Alexander <21
William, Thomas, John and Robert Hayman and Catherine Partridge, siblings of
my late husband Alexander
Friend Samuel Mourlyan of Deal, woollen draper, executor
Servant and workman (plumber, glazier and painter) Thomas Coates
Witnessed by Thos Leeming clk to Mr May, Deal - Thos Snoswell - Will'm Brown.
Source: Consistory Court of Canterbury Vol.67 folio 16, Probate 26 Feb 1796
Margaret Howland of Deal, spinster, will dated 6 Jan 1796
To be buried at St Margaret at Cliffe
niece Mary Blackett
niece Ann Howland
Sarah Howland daughter of William
Sarah Howland daughter of Richard and Ann
Mr. Thomas Mount
Sarah Mount daughter of Thomas
Sarah wife of William Christian
William son of William and Sarah Christian
nephews William Howland, Richard Howland, Richard Foreman and Richard Coppen
William Howland and William Christian, executors
William son of William and Mary Blackett
Witnessed by John James Sheppard - Sarah Sheppard - Thomas Garside Sheppard.
Source: Consistory Court of Canterbury Vol.67 folio 19, Probate 12 Jan 1796
Jane Kingsmill of Ickham, spinster, will dated 14 Dec 1795
sisters Sarah Kingsmill and Mary Kingsmill
occupier John Lawrence
nephew Comfort Kingsmill
Thomas Goodban
brothers Comfort and John
my master Thomas Barret, Esq., executor
Witnessed by Robert Legeyt - E. H. Sandeys - Henry Wickenden.
Source: Consistory Court of Canterbury Vol.67 folio 21, Probate 24 Nov 1796
Katherine Molland of Dover, widow, will dated 23 Dec 1784
son James, executor
daughter Bennett Molland, executrix
Witnessed by Edward Bowles - John Nethersole
Probate to James, surviving executor.
Source: Consistory Court of Canterbury Vol.67 folio 23, Probate 21 May 1796
James Philpott of Dover, wheelwright, will dated 9 May 1796
wife Elizabeth, executrix
Witnessed by James Gravener, att'y at Law - Thos Pain, clk to Mr. Gravener - Knight Collins, brewer, Dover.
Source: Consistory Court of Canterbury Vol.67 folio 29, Probate 1 Aug 1796
John Sheather of Maidstone, farmer, will dated 4 Feb 1790
wife Sarah
daughter Sarah Mainard of Sandhurst
daughter Ann Hauton of Maidstone, widow
witnessed by Rich'd Adams sen'r - Rich'd Adams jun'r.
Source: Consistory Court of Canterbury Vol.67 folio 30, Probate 25 Nov 1796
Joseph Tucker of Hythe, gardener, will dated 20 Aug 1795
wife Mary, executrix
William Kemp, John Day
eldest son Joseph
occupier Richard Lowe
youngest son John
5 daughters - Ann wife of William Wright, Hannah wife of Richard Friend,
Mary wife of James Toldridge, Sarah wife of George Galloway, Elizabeth Tucker
Thomas Tournay of Hythe, gent., executor
witnessed by Will'm Tournay - Edward Tournay - William Lee.
Source: Consistory Court of Canterbury Vol.67 folio 34, Probate 28 Oct 1797
Thomas Belsey of Sandwich, butcher, will dated 23 Apr 1797
wife Jane, executrix
witnessed by Edward Read - Isaac Witherden - Jo. Solly.
Source: Consistory Court of Canterbury Vol.67 folio 38, Probate 11 May 1797
Phebe Cutbush of Maidstone, widow, will dated 9 May 1796
son Richard, executor
son in law George Cutbush of Stone Street, Maidstone, taylor
James Cutbush, brother of George
witnessed by Chas. Topping - Daniel Kingsnorth.
Source: Consistory Court of Canterbury Vol.67 folio 39, Probate 26 Dec 1797
Robert Cutbush the elder of Maidstone, clockmaker & whitesmith, will dated 24 Jan 1795
sons Robert and William, executors
3 sons of my son John, deceased
witnessed by John Hughes - Geo. Clout - Chas. Topping.
Source: Consistory Court of Canterbury Vol.67 folio 41, Probate 11 Feb 1797
William Collman of Deal, schoolmaster, will dated 29 Aug 1796
wife Sarah, executix
witnessed by Thos. Woodruff - Jno. Thomson - Jacob Dehaw.
Source: Consistory Court of Canterbury Vol.67 folio 52, Probate 20 Apr 1797
Sarah Hanson of Dover, widow, will dated 4 Jul 1791
niece Mary wife of William Smith of Dover, mariner
nephew Richard Baker, son of my brother Morris Baker
niece Elizabeth Baker, daughter of my brother Morris Baker
sister Hester wife of John Porter of Dover, bricklayer
nephew Morris son of my brother Thomas
niece Elizabeth daughter of my brother James, deceased
brother Morris Baker, executor
witnessed by Susanna Nethersole - John Nethersole - William Brockman.
Source: Consistory Court of Canterbury Vol.67 folio 53, Probate 12 Dec 1797
Mary Knott of Deal, widow, will dated 27 Apr 1797
Friend William Dunn of Deal, mariner, executor
Witnessed by Jno. May, Deal - Jno. Mercer his clerk.
Source: Consistory Court of Canterbury Vol.67 folio 59, Probate 1 Mar 1797
Sarah Neame of Queax, Birchington, widow, will dated 24 Jan 1792
brothers John, Stephen and William Scoats, executors
Witnessed by Elizabeth Bird - Fra. Small
Probate to Stephen and William (John deceased).
Source: Consistory Court of Canterbury Vol.67 folio 62, Probate 23 Oct 1797
Sophia Potter of Canterbury, widow, will dated 9 Sep 1797
brother William Wheeler, executor
sister Sarah Wheeler, executrix
Phebe Potter daughter of my brother in law Joseph
sister in law Sarah Potter
children of my friend William Flatcher of Canterbury, butcher
Robert Court Cullen son of my friend William Cullen of Canterbury clerk to Mr Abbott the Proctor
friend Mary wife of William Flatcher
Mary and Sarah Halladay daughters of ___ Halladay of Chilham, victualler
sister in law Sarah Wheeler wife of William
Witnessed by William Fletcher - Jno. Cumming - Wm Cumming.
Source: Consistory Court of Canterbury Vol.67 folio 66, Probate 18 Jan 1797
Emblen Samuelson of Dover, widow of Andrew, mariner, will dated 12 Jan 1792
son Samuel, executor
Witnessed by Mary King - Wm Popkiss - Richard Tilley, att'y at law, Dover.
Source: Consistory Court of Canterbury Vol.67 folio 74, Probate 6 Jan 1798
Henry Belsey of Dover, gent., will dated 10 Nov 1797
wife Ann
Ann widow of John Taunton, late of Eastry, baker
John son of Ann Taunton, executor
nephew John Worsfold son of sister Catherine, wife of James, executrix
brothers and sisters - Thomas Belsey, Hester wife of George Huntley, Mary Belsey, Ann wife of
Henry Wicks, Catherine Worsfold and William Belsey
nephew John son of Richard Coller and my late sister Sarah
nephew John son of John Bowman and my late sister Eleanor
Witnessed by Wm Knocker - Thos Kelsey - Geo. Stone.
Source: Consistory Court of Canterbury Vol.67 folio 78-83, Probate 14 Jul 1798
Elizabeth Byrche of Canterbury, widow of Rev. Wm Dejovas Byrche, will dated 15 Feb 1798
granddaughter Elizabeth Jemima Brydges
granddaughter Jemima Ann Deborah Brydges
granddaughter Charlotte Catherine Brydges
niece Elizabeth Le Geyt
servant Martha Sibert
Thomas Barrett of Lee, Ickham, Esq., trustee and executor
William Hammond of St Albans, Nonington, Esq., trustee and executor
Mr. Samuel Bridger and Mr. John Bridger of Nottingham, stocking weavers
Mrs. Jane LeGeyt, widow of Robert the younger, deceased
(first part of a long will)
Source: Consistory Court of Canterbury Vol.67 folio 83, Probate 5 Mar 1798
Hugh Cooper of Maidstone, yeoman, will dated 7 Feb 1798
Richard Harris of Wateringbury, yeoman, executor
John Savage of Cobham, yeoman, executor
Ann Dettllin, spinster
wife Mary
William Ward of Dartford, hatter
John, Ann, Sarah, Elizabeth, Jeremiah and Hugh Tolhurst, children of John
Tolhurst of Delce Farm, St Margaret Rochester, yeoman
James and John sons of Jeremiah Solomon
James and Elizabeth Harris
Ann Allen Savage daughter of Robert Savage of Cobham
George Savage of West Farleigh and Richard Savage of Cobham, sons of
John of West Farleigh, deceased
Witnessed by Robert Savage of Cobham - William Mercer of Maidstone, house carpenter -
E.J. Twopeny, Att'y at law, Rochester.
Source: Consistory Court of Canterbury Vol.67 folio 107, Probate 20 dec 1798
William Wimble of Maidstone, coal merchant, will dated 18 Nov 1798
wife Sybella, executrix
son John, executor
William Archer of Maidstone, corn factor, executor
brother in law Samuel Webb of Milton next Sittingbourne
Witnessed by Ann ____ - Steph'n Lamprey.
Source: Consistory Court of Canterbury Vol.67 folio 108, Probate 3 Aug 1799 to Thomas
Edwin Alexander of Maidstone, yeoman, will dated 9 Feb 1798
nephews John, Edwin, George and Thomas Burgess, trustees and executors
sister Jane Noble of Maidstone, widow
niece Jane wife of William Adams of Gillingham, farmer
cousins Sophia, Charles, Catherine, William and Edwin Burgess
Witnessed by Stephen Lamprey - Solomon Edwards.
Source: Consistory Court of Canterbury Vol.67 folio 124, Probate 15 Aug 1799
Benjamin Ruck the elder of Maidstone, bricklayer, will dated 25 Jan 1799
to be buried at Leeds near my late wife
John Boys of Teston?, carpenter, executor
nephew John Ruck of Maidstone, bricklayer, executor
occupier Robert Woollett, Stone Street, Maidstone
occupier Steed, St Faiths Green
occupiers Collens, Anthony Lockey, Falconer, Pearce, Miles and Thomas Henderson, Stone Street
occupiers William Mercer, George Smith, George Highland, Widow Johnson, Tilbe, Joshua Lanes, Broomfield at Stone Street
children Benjamin, Daniel and Elizabeth wife of Thomas Sloman of Maidstone, wheelwright
Witnessed by Charles Topping - Robert Bewley - John Hill - E.H. Steed
2 Codicils dated 25 Jan 1799 with same witnesses.
Source: Consistory Court of Canterbury Vol.67 folio 131, Probate 20 Jun 1799
John Reynolds of Canterbury, butcher, will dated 2 Jul 1793
wife Sarah, executrix
son Richard
grandson John Reynolds
Witnessed by William Keene - Daniel Terriere - Wm Patteson
Codicil dated 27 Jun 1794
property purchased from James White
Witnessed by James Duryer - Mary Smith - Wm Patteson.
Source: Consistory Court of Canterbury Vol.67 folio 138, Probate 25 Jun 1800
John Bowles of Maidstone, gardener, will dated 23 May 1800
wife Cecilia, executrix
Witnessed by J. Baker - Stephen Lamprey.
Source: Consistory Court of Canterbury Vol.67 folio 148, Probate 22 Dec 1800
William Jones of Loose, gentleman, will dated 17 Jun 1791
Thomas Geere of Loose, miller, trustee and executor
Thomas Chittenden of Maidstone, baker, trustee and executor
occupier Thomas Bigg
daughter Mary wife of James Habgood of Fish Street Hill, London, haberdasher
Witnessed by Geo. Burr - Chas. Topping - Steph'n Lamprey.
Source: Consistory Court of Canterbury Vol.67 folio 152, Probate 18 Aug 1800
Ann Lulcock of Maidstone, widow of Joseph, will dated 31 Oct 1797
Edward Lulcock of Nuneham
sister Susannah Neal
nephew William Neal
Mary Sohones? of Thurnham
Thomas Lulcock alias Wilson son of Jane Wilson and my son Thomas Lulcock
John Athawes of Loose, executor
Witnessed by John Sworder - Thomas Collins - John Hill.
Source: Consistory Court of Canterbury Vol.67 folio 161, Probate 20 Mar 1800
Thomas West of Maidstone, victualler, will dated 31 Jan 1800
wife Harriot, executrix
servants William Bolten and his wife Mary
brother in law George Burgess of Maidstone, malster, trustee
Mary Harriot West daughter of my brother Richard of Maidstone, timber merchant
George, Richard and Mary Burgess, children of the said George Burgess and Mary his now wife
Witnessed by Cha. Topping - Sam'l Wilkins.
Source: Consistory Court of Canterbury Vol.67 folio 162, Probate 10 Nov 1800
William Woodgate of Maidstone, shipwright, will dated 25 Jan 1800
wife Mary, executrix
friend James Alexander of Maidstone, gent., trustee
sister Lydia Woodgate, deceased
daughter Rebecca wife of James Potter of Maidstone, grocer
Witnessed by Eliz. Woodman - Will'm Dunning.
Source: Consistory Court of Canterbury Vol.67 folio 163, Probate 2 Jun 1801
Thomas Bigg of Loose, miller and farmer, will dated 1 Jun 1799
wife Ann
sons Thomas and John, executors
daughters Elizabeth and Mary Bigg
Witnessed by Wm Jones - Edward Bates - Sarah Kite.
Source: Consistory Court of Canterbury Vol.67 folio 184, Probate 29 Jan 1802
William Bourk of Maidstone, cooper, will dated 8 Jul 1801
Property in Drury Lane, Westminster
wife Sarah Smith Bourk, executrix
friends John Bullard and Thomas Pell the younger, executors
friend Henry Oliver of Maidstone, victualler
Witnessed by Step'n Lamprey - Hen'y Kincaid.
Source: Consistory Court of Canterbury Vol.67 folio 193, Probate 11 Nov 1802
James How of Loose, carpenter, will dated 9 Aug 1802
to be buried at Headcorn
wife Martha, £17 per annum
son in law William Apps of Maidstone, carpenter, £100
daughter in law Martha wife of Thomas Hide of Maidstone, patten maker £100
daughter in law Sarah wife of John Farley of Maidstone, paper maker £100
daughter in law Mary wife of Richard Whitewood of Dover, carpenter £100
John Apps son of Robert late of Merriworth, Kent, deceased £100
brother John of Ulcombe, husbandman £100
brother Thomas of Harrietsham, husbandman £100
brother Christopher of Lenham, husbandman £100
sister Elizabeth wife of Joshua Parkinson of Maidstone, cordwainer £100
3 children of sister Mary Turley, deceased, viz. Stephen, Mary and Elizabeth £100 shared
nephew James son of my brother Thomas
Thomas Bayley of Headcorn, gent., executor
Robert Buckhall of Headcorn, carpenter, executor
Witnessed by William May - Matt'w Relf - Jno. Rayner.
Source: Consistory Court of Canterbury Vol.67 folio 194, Probate 10 Sep 1802
Susanna Harris of Maidstone, widow, will dated 13 May 1802
reference to indenture dated 28 Mar 1744, settlement on her marriage to William Hickmott
estate of late Aaron Harris of Tilbury Fort, Essex, victualler
Flint Stacey of Maidstone, Esq.
son William Gorham, executor
John Gorham, son of William, <21
Witnessed by Geo. Brislee - Step'n Lamprey - Hen'y Kincaid.
Source: Consistory Court of Canterbury Vol.67 folio 197, Probate 16 Oct 1802
James Hodsoll of Sheerness, sailmaker, will dated 13 Apr 1802
wife Susanna, executrix
children Ann Harris Simmons and Henrietta Lawson Hodsoll
Mr. James Simmons, shipwright of Minster, executor
Witnessed by Jno. May - Thos Hearn - Matts'n Palmer.
Source: Consistory Court of Canterbury Vol.67 folio 200, Probate 3 Jul 1802
Thomas Masters of Debtling, victualler, will dated 24 Sep 1799
wife Hannah
occupier Thomas Streeton at Rainham
daughter Sarah
son John
friends William Green and George Catt, yeomen of Debtling, executors
Witnessed by John Masters - Jo's Waghorn - Thomas Bence.
Source: Consistory Court of Canterbury Vol.67 folio 215, Probate 9 Aug 1803
Thomas Bigg of Loose, miller, will dated 21 May 1803
father in law John Waller of Maidstone, gent., executor
wife Sarah, executrix
to be buried at Chart Sutton
Witnessed by William Cooper Taylor, Curate of Loose - Robert Barnby of Maidstone, gent.
Source: Consistory Court of Canterbury Vol.67 folio 215, Probate 1 Sep 1803
John Burch of Maidstone, coachman, will dated 27 Sep 1802
wife Susanna
children Susanna, Ann, James (executor), Sarah, William (executor), Elizabeth, Mary and Joseph
2 grandchildren, children of my son John, deceased
Witnessed by John Beeching - Samuel Link.
Source: Consistory Court of Canterbury Vol.67 folio 216, Probate 5 Mar 1803
Elizabeth Codham of Seasalter, widow, will dated 8 May 1792
daughter Mary wife of William Stone
grandson James Knowler
daughter Ann wife of Thomas Howland
son in law Henry Knowler
William Stone and Thomas Howland, executors
Witnessed by Daniel Austen his mark - John Daniels - Jno. Cumming.
Source: Consistory Court of Canterbury Vol.67 folio 218, Probate 12 Nov 1803
Elizabeth Curling, sen'r of Hernhill, will dated 6 Sep 1803
son John, executor
daughter Elizabeth Baker
nephews Daniel and Thomas Baker
Codicil dated 23 Sep 1803
Witnessed by William Clark his mark - James Knowler - John Boulden
Elizabeth wife of my son John Curling
Witnessed by James Knowler - John Boulden.
Source: Consistory Court of Canterbury Vol.67 folio 227, Probate 5 Aug 1803
Joel Wellard of Deal, shopkeeper, will dated 5 Jun 1789
wife Jane, executrix
5 grandchildren Bethia, Henry and Elizabeth West, Henry and Joel Cavell
Witnessed by Will'm Collman - Hen'y West.
Source: Consistory Court of Canterbury Vol.67 folio 231, Probate 6 Mar 1804
Stephen Bates of Wittersham, yeoman, will dated 22 Apr 1802
wife Sarah, executrix
son William, executor
son in law William Dengate, executor
eldest son Stephen
daughter Sarah wife of John Osborne of Rolvenden, yeoman
daughter Ann Dengate
Sarah Bates of Bennenden, widow of my son Thomas
5 sons of my son Stephen
2 daughters of my son Stephen, Eleanor and Matilda
Witnessed by John Cooper Paine - P. Warrington - Elizabeth Tompkind.
Source: Consistory Court of Canterbury Vol.67 folio 239, Probate 20 Jun 1804
Henry Head the elder of Westwell, miller, will dated 11 Mar 1797
eldest son John
sons Thomas and James, executors
3? grandchildren, Stephen and Sarah Dartnal, children of my daughter Elizabeth, deceased
Witnessed by James Dartnal - Wm Smart, Charing.
Source: Consistory Court of Canterbury Vol.67 folio 261, Probate 24 Jun 1805
John Featherstone of Hollingbourne, farmer, will dated 8 Mar 1805
sons John and George
son Thomas, executor
wife unnamed
Witnessed by Thomas Read - Edw'd Wildes.
Source: Consistory Court of Canterbury Vol.67 folio 261, Probate 29 Aug 1805
Henrietta Faussett of Maidstone, spinster, will dated 10 May 1804
sister Ann Rugg of Debtling, widow, executrix
sister Susanna Bolger of Bearsted, widow, executrix
to be buried at Northfleet with late sister Charlotte
Ann, Robert, Patience, Catherine, John and George Rugg, children of my sister Ann
niece Sophia wife of George Dodd of Maidstone (nee Bolger)
nieces Elizabeth and Susanna Bolger
sister Mary Uden
Witnessed by John Stone - R. Mercer - Geo. Burr.
Source: Consistory Court of Canterbury Vol.67 folio 263, Probate 5 Jun 1805
John Homewood of Maidstone, gent., will dated 2 May 1805
wife Ann, executrix
William Overy of Maidstone, plumber, executor
Witnessed by W.A. Dunning, Att'y, Maidstone - John Hughs - Wm Dear.
Source: Consistory Court of Canterbury Vol.67 folio 277, Probate 25 Jun 1806
Samuel Giles of Maidstone, bricklayer, will dated 22 May 1804
to be buried with Great Uncle Mr. John Rawlings at Maidstone
occupiers William Gammon, William Phipps, Thomas Evenden, Thomas Paine at Upper Stone Street
wife Sarah
mother Elizabeth Giles
brothers Nicholas and William, executors
sister Elizabeth wife of John Howes
occupiers widow Hateridge, George Thorne, William Gatland and John Dubley at Upper Stone Street
occupier Jasper Judge in Mill Lane
reference to will of James Waterman of East Sutton, gent., deceased
Witnessed by Wm Smart, Weller Norwood of Charing, att'y at Law - Wm Thos. Tonge their clerk.
Source: Consistory Court of Canterbury Vol.67 folio 280, Probate 3 Jun 1807
Hester Hatton of Buckland next Dover, widow, will dated 22 May 1802
servant Ann Longley
daughter Mary wife of Henry Loud, executrix
Henry Loud, executor
Witnessed by Wm Knocker - J. Wildman.
Source: Consistory Court of Canterbury Vol.67 folio 275, Probate 8 May 1806
Jane Cannon of Dover, widow, will dated 5 Jan 1788
sons John and James
uncle Nathaniel Walker, deceased
daughter Ann Cannon, executrix
Witnessed by Benj'n Pilcher - John Cannon, Att'y at Law, Deal
Probate to Ann now wife of Henry Morris.
Source: Consistory Court of Canterbury Vol.67 folio 268, Probate 10 Jun 1805
Nicholas Wildash of Hollingbourne, tanner, will dated 5 Jun 1804
John Tapp of Hollingbourne, tanner, executor
Catherine wife of Thomas Chittenden of Maidstone, executor
Witnessed by Wm Starnes - Richard Havens - Wm Peckham.
Source: Consistory Court of Canterbury Vol.67 folio 265, Probate 16 Oct 1805
Alice Neves of Godmersham, spinster, will dated 26 Apr 1805
niece Alice Tappenden daughter of Gregory Tappenden late of Chilham, labourer, executrix
Witnessed by Thos Fowle - James Boree - Thomas Gowlland.
Source: Colin Filmer, A.C.C. A 12 283, Probate 17 Jan 1513/4
SYMON FILMER, of Lenham, will dated 10 Apr 1513
Body to be buried in the churchyard of St. Mary the Virgin Lenham.
To the high altar of that church for tithes omitted, 6d.
To the high cross light there 4d.
To the light of St. Mary in the same church, 2d.
To MARGARET, wife of NICHOLAS CLARKE of Stalisfield, my godson, 4d
Residue of goods to wife, JOAN, who is named executrix.
Witnesses, Master JOHN BOSTON, Vicar of Lenham, JOHN TILBY or JOHN a DOWNE, WILLIAM PAKYNHAM, EDWARD FRENGEHAM.
Note. The above is in Latin but continues thereafter in English:
Last will of SYMON FILMER made the day and year above written.
I will that my said feoffees, their heirs and assignes shall suffer JOAN, my wife, to take profit and
issues of all my lands and tenements in the parish of Lenham and Wichling to all the term of her life.
After the decease of JOAN, my wife, my son, EDWARD, to have my tenement called Lorkyns with
13 acres of land to the said tenement pertaining in the parish of Lenham; to be to the said EDWARD
and to heirs of his body and for lack of heirs of his body, to remain to THOMAS FILMER, my son, and to heirs of his body forever.
After the decease of wife, JOAN, son THOMAS to have the messuage and garden which I dwell in
forth with 6 pieces of land lying by east called North, Lese, Boltsfield, Maynarde, Godsonnys Field,
Petcroft, containing in all 24 acres more or less and a piece called le Crost before the gate, containing two acres; to be to the said THOMAS
and to the heirs of his body forever and for lack of heirs of his body to remain to the next heirs of the said SIMON.
Source: Colin Filmer, Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury, PRC17/17/281, Probate 22 Oct. 1527
JOHN RAYNOR, of East Lenham, will dated 5th Sep. 1527
ROBERT RAYNOR of East Lenham, Exor., to perform last will of father, JOHN RAYNOR.
JOHANNE, wife to have messuage in Egyngton until my children are 18.
Mother in law to have 20/- a year for keeping MARGARET my daughter, as long as the said MARGARET my sister liveth.
If a son that JOHANNE my wife goeth with, then my daughter shall have at her marriage £10...
JOHANNE, ALICE, and MARGARET, my sisters ...
Source: Colin Filmer, Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury, PRC17/22/293, Probate 11th Apr. 1543
ALICE RAYNOR of Lenham, widow of JOHN RAYNOR, will dated 14th June 1542
To my daughter, THOS. RAYNOR's wife
To THOMAS, my son.
To my daughter, JOHANNE, wife of ROBERT RAYNOR, my son
To JOHANNE RAYNOR, d. of ROBERT RAYNOR
To ELIZABTH READER my goddaughter
Residue to THOMAS RAYNOR, my son. He to be executor.
Source: Colin Filmer, Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury, PRC17/39/282, Probate 21 Jan. 1566/7
EDMUND RAYNOR of Lenham, Yeoman, will dated 25th August 7 Eliz. (1565)
To JOHN RAYNOR the elder
To JOHN RAYNOR my younger son
Residue to ALICE, my wife.
Wife and JOHN to be executors
The will: to wife ALICE; CHRISTOPHER RAYNOR, son, EDWARD RAYNOR, godson, RICHARD RAYNOR and NICHOLAS RAYNOR sons.
To JOHN, the younger, lands and tenements in Wychlinge upon condition that he pay to MARGARET my daughter £8 (lands in Wychlinge called Swanham)
Witnesses: WM. ALLEYN, WM. CLARKE, D. CLARKE, JOHN READER, RICHARD SARE, THOS S.....
Source: Colin Filmer, Original will CKS: U120 T124, U120 T200/4, Probate 15 Feb 1569/70
ISAAC FILMER, of Stalisfield, will dated 1569
ISAAC FILMER, JAMES and MARJORIE's son, died at Stalisfield in December 1569.
I, ISAAK FILMER of Stalisfield - to be buried in the church yard of Otterden;
To JOHN FILMER my best freze coat, a dublete and two shirts
To JOHN WAYTE a chest and my best hat and one shirte
To GEORGE FELMER my coat
To JOHN CRAFTE my best pair of hoose and my best jerkyn and two shirts
To my daughter (?) BENNETT a chest and to MARY WISE my god-daughter a chest at Otterden
To WILLIAM MOSBYE two payre of hoose
I will that JOHN CROSTE and ROBERT WYSE my Executors bestow at my buriall tenne shillings
GEORGE FELMER oweth me seven pounds
In my purse fower pounds
Residue to my brothers and sisters equally
Witnesses - JOHN UNKELL and WILIAM MOSBYE
In all apparell belongingge to his bodye XXVs.
Proved before Vincent Denne LLD, Official to Archbishop of Canterbury. 15th Feb. 1569/70 by JOHN ONCKLE and WILLIAM MOSBYE
Source: Colin Filmer, Probate 8th May 1577
ALICE RAYNOR, of Badlesmere, will dated 8th May 1576
To son CHRISTOPHER 20/-
To JOHN the younger (?) 20/-
To son RICHARD 40/-
To NICHOLAS 40/-
To son JOHN the younger 40/-, to RICHARD, etc.
To HENRY, one of the sons of my son CHRISTOPHER 20/- and to ALICE, d. of EDWARD 20/-
To ? son of son NICHOLAS and MARY d. of NICHOLAS 20/-
To RICHARD NORTON, my daughter JOHANNE's son 20/-
To ALICE WILTS 20/-
Residue to JOHN ALLEYN my son in law and to MARGARET his wife my daughter whom I make executor.
Witnesses: EDWARD AYMER (mark), SYMON TRITTON (mark), THOS. BYRK (mark) of Throwley, ALICE RAYNOR (mark).
Source: Colin Filmer, Prerogative Court of Canterbury [PROB 11/69] (Windsor 60), Probate 15/11/1586
ROBERT FILMER, of East Sutton, Co. Kent, Esq., will dated 28/3/1584
To the poor of East Sutton, Otterden, Whichling...
To mother (unnamed) ....
To sister MARGARET £10, and to every one of her children 20/-
To sister AGNES £5, and to every one of her children 20/-
To every of my brother JOHN, his children, 20/-
To brother REYNOLD (REGINOLD) 20 marks, and to every one of his children 20/-
To JAMES FILMER, son of my brother GEORGE FILMER, �10 at 21
To sister FRAUNCIS, a ring of gold
To cousin ROBERT COLLYER, my godson, £10 at 21
To sons - EDWARD, ROBERT, HENRY, and ANTHONY, and daughter FRANCES (under 21) ....
To cousin JOHN COLLYER, £20
To brother WILLIAM FILMER £20
Residue to said EDWARD FILMER, he and JOHN COLLYER to be executors
Brothers WILLIAM FILMER and friend ZACHARY SCOTT to be overseers
Codicil to the will dated also the 28th March 1584:
Mentus lands in Yalding, Kent, also lands in Stallefield and Bordfield, Kent, Stockbury and Hucking,
Co. Kent; Stonehall and lands belonging thereto; houses and lands in Headcorne; Houses and lands in
East Sutton, Sutton Valence, Chart, Borton, Munchelsea, Detting and Boxley, Romney Marsh; house
in Maidstone; house, lands woods in Chartham, Chilham, Borton, and Blean; land in Whitstaple and the Blean.
To REIGNOLD FILMER and WILLIAM FILMER my parts of the house and lands in Otterden and my
house and lands in Wychling which was JAMES FILMER's, our late father, to be had by them and their heirs.
And also my house and lands at Warren, Fleet, in the parish of Lenham and my house and all my
lands in Stalleford or elsewhere which I bought of AVERYE GILES I give and bequeath to ... and his heirs.
Manor of Wichling with apps. and lands in Doddington to remain to my heirs in fee simple.
Note. Described in the margin as "ROBERT FILMER, Armiger"
CKS: U120 T200/7.
Source: Colin Filmer, Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury, PRC17/49/123, Probate 11th Feb. 1594
WILLIAM SYMONS, of Staplehurst, will dated 10th November 1593
To five children of JOHN, my son dec., WILLIAM, THOS., JOHN, ANNE, MARY
To JOAN, widow of the said JOHN
To WILLIAM SYMONS, s. of THOMAS, my son.
Source: Colin Filmer, Probate 1597
RANDALL SYMON, of Wormshill, will dated 14th Jan. 1596
Mentions wife AGNES - house she brought with her
Daughter JANE, wife of RICHARD M�CER.. £4
Daughter JOANE wife of RICHARD GEORGE £4
Son RICHARD.
Source: Colin Filmer, Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury, PRC17/51/69b, Probate 1598
GEORGE SYMON, of Cant. St Peters, Whitesmith, will dated Jan. 1597
brother THOS.
Wife JOANE
JANE NEWLAND, my daughter
JEREMY PACKENHAM, overseer.
Source: Colin Filmer, Probate 1599
WILLIAM SYMONS, of Whitstable, will dated 1599
Mentions sister MARGARET, wife of JOHN WILLIAM.
Source: Jim Miles, Consistory Court of Canterbury PRC 32/71/12, Probate 20 May 1843
Mary Dines of Smeeth, Kent widow, will dated 11 Aug 1830
Constitutes Richard Lewis of Ashford maltster and John Rolfe of Brabourne farmer executors
All real and personal estate to executors to sell the same as convenient
To apply profits and issues to daughter Grace Dines so much as they shall think proper
and after her decease to divide and distribute to my next of kin according to the statute of distribution.
A number of trust clauses.
Witnesses John Rolfe, Edward Field tailor Ashford, James Lester solicitor Ashford
PROBATE to Richard Lewis one of the executors with power reserved to John Rolfe when he shall apply for the same.
Source: Jim Miles, Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury PRC16 a 751, Probate 20 May 1646
John Dyne of Ashford, gent, will dated 10 April 1646
to be bur in churchyard of Ashford
poor of Ashford 40sh
� of Bethersden 50sh
sister Mgt Marton - £5 & to her children 20sh each
Elizabeth Sherin, dau of [ ] Sherin £5
John Crowes of Bethersden, my godson £5
wife Anne - £5 and to each of her children 20sh each
Wm Barrow, my grandson, £5
three children John & Gregory Dine, & Grace Axon or Axton - feather bed etc.
John & Thos Vidian, sons of my dau Martha Videan, dec'd prev wife of Thos Vidian - £5 each
Margaret Vidian, dau of Martha - £5
John Axon or Axton, my godson £5
dau Mary, wife of Mr Thos Butcher - £5
I purch 22 acres land in Walton Marsh from Sir W Brockman settled by indtrs 22 Dec 1623 on Danl Nower & John Nower of Pluckley to use of me & wife
Ann [marriage settlement] to son Gregory moiety of this 11 acres, and if John wants this �, he to pay £250, and £100 to Daniel Fitch, one
of my wife's sons
to son Gregory - messuage in Gt Chart
friend John Sturton 20sh,
to cosen Thomas Baker of Frant & wife Jane 20sh each.
Exor: son John Dine and to have residue
Witness: John Sturton, senr & junr
[bur Bethersden 5 May 1646]
Source: Jim Miles, Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury PRC17 - 99/376, Probate 18 Nov 1776
Elizabeth Dyne of Ashford, widow [of John], will dated 29 July 1776
to daus Margaret & Sarah Dyne £150 each
sons John & Edward Dyne £100 each
chargeable on messuage in North lane, Ashford in my occupation & copyhold messuage in North lane occupied by
William Spratt & [John] Nash, which are to son William Dyne.
Exors: sons John, Edward & Wm & daus Mgt & Sarah Dyne
Witness: Abigail Fowler, servant to Mrs Dyne, Jos Pattenson & Edw Pike
Probate to John & William Dyne
[nee Tylden of Shadoxhurst - Arch Cant XVI/73]
[bur at Bethersden 13 Sep 1776]
Source: Jim Miles, Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury PRC 17/103 folios 441-442, Probate 26 June 1802
Edward Dines of Bircholt near Brabourne, Kent yeoman, will dated 12 October 1800
To wife Mary such household goods as she shall choose to the value of £20, and during her life and widowhood the occupation of my tenement and
garden in Smeeth in the occupation of William Fagg.
To John Weekes of Brabourne yeoman and Caleb Caister of Sellinge, miller all personal and real estate not disposed in trust to be sold.
From the money arising to pay debts, funeral and testamentary expenses and to pay annuity of �15 to wife Mary during her life and widowhood.
Remainder of money to be distributed equally amongst my eight children, Mary the wife of William Thornbee, Edward Dines,
Elizabeth the wife of John Ralph, Charlotte the wife of Thomas Kingsmill, Sarah Dines spinster, Susan Dines
spinster, Caroline Dines spinster and Grace Dines spinster when they attain their several ages of 26 years.
Any child dying under the age of 21 years leaving issue their children to receive their portion. But those children dying under
21 without issue their portion to the survivor or survivors.
Trustees to retain in their hands as much money as shall be required to pay annuity and no sale of the tenement and garden and division of the
money arising to be made until death or marriage of wife Mary. Many further trust clauses.
Wife Mary to be guardian of children that are minors.
John Weekes and Caleb Caister joint executors and gives between them five guineas.
Witnesses Martha Tournay, Isaac Tournay, Edward Tournay.
CODICIL Dated 10 November 1801
annuity to wife to be increased to £17 10s.
The eighth part given to daughter Mary then the wife and now the widow of William Thornbee her portion to be applied to her and her eight
children and any other with who she may be pregnant.
Various clauses including not paying money to any parish officer for parish relief.
Witnesses John Lane, Thomas Hich (Hick?) , Edward Tournay.
Source: Mary Connaughton, Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury, PRC16/457 W/5, Probate 10 March 1782
Benjamin Wood the Elder, Grazier of Old Romney, will dated 2 Sep 1781
To my sister Elizabeth the wife of William Foster and to my brothers William Wood, Richard Wood and Joseph Wood 20s each
To each and every of the Children of Sarah Burgess deceased, the late wife of William Burgess of
Harlow in the County of Essex, that shall be living at the time of my Decease, 20s
To each and every of the Children of my sister Mary Crabb late of Madelin in the said County of
Essex, widow deceased that shall be living at the time of my Decease, 20s
To my Nephew James Wood, £50
To my Nephew William Wood, £100
To my Niece Mary Wood, £50 (which said James Wood, William Wood and Mary Wood are Three of the Children of my late Brother Samuel Wood deceased)
All which said Three last mentioned Legacies I do direct and order to be paid by my Nephew
Benjamin Wood (another of the Children of my said Brother Samuel Wood) after the decease of my wife Mary Wood
I give & forgive unto my Nephew Samuel Wood £50 which he owes me
Annuity to Anne Wood, wife of deceased brother Samuel
Annuity to Sister Jane Thompson from lands in Old Romney called Bell Corner
Estate and lands to wife Mary Wood and after her decease to Nephew Benjamin Wood
To Nephew John Wood of the parish of Old Romney, Carpenter, 13 acres of land called Hawthorne, after the death of Wife Mary Wood
To Benjamin Wood, son of Nephew Benjamin Wood, messuage or tenement with Barn, Stable, Orchard, Garden, now in my own occupation
Residue to wife Mary Wood, Executrice with Nephew Benjamin Wood
(Signed) Benjamin Wood
Witnesses : John Millener, Edward Thomson & P.Rolfe
Source: Mary Connaughton, Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury, PRC16/396 W/14, Probate 14 June 1731
Robert Wood of Borden, will dated 27 May 1730
To Son in law John Sell of Borden, Husbandman, Messuage or tenement together with Backside or
Garden & appurtenances belonging in Sittingbourne & now in the occupation of John Miller
Rest & residue to John Sell, full & sole executor
Robert Wood (mark)
Witnesses: Elizabeth Shrubsall, James Kemp (mark) & Thomas Simpson
Source: Mary Connaughton, Consistory Court of Canterbury, PRC31/94 W/2, Probate 25 Feb 1640/1
Margaret Wood of Charing, Widdowe, will dated 30 Aug 1639
10s to the poore of the parishe of Charing
£10 to my Brother Richard Wood
£10 to my Brother John Harper, and if he shall happen to dye, that the said £10 shalbe paid unto his
two sonnes William & Edward, equally betweene them
To my daughter Ann, all my household stuffe now being in the house of my sonne in Lawe Thomas Hutchen
To my daughter Ann, my house & lands in the parish of Langleye and if it shall happen that my daughter Ann doe dye before my sonne in Law Thomas
Hutchen, then I will & bequeath my said goods & household stuffe unto my Cozen Ann Wood, the daughter of William Wood my brother in Lawe deceased
Sonne in Lawe Thomas Hutchin sole Executor
Margaret Wood (marke)
Witnesses: Elizabeth Godden (marke) & Rainborn Durham
Source: Mary Connaughton, Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury, PRC16/142 W/14, Probate 10 April 1611
Agnes Wood of Sittingbourne, Wydowe, will dated 26 May 1610
£3 to the poore people of Sittingborne
30s to the poore people of the paryshe of Mylton next Syttyngborne
20s to the poore people of the paryshe of Hollyngborne
10s to the precher that shall preche at my funerall
£20 to Stephen Tomlyn my sonne
To my daughter in law, his wife, one ringe of gould which was my weddyng ringe to my husband Tomlyn & a sylver cheyne whereon I used to hange my keyes
£20 to John Tomlyn, my sonne, my sylver cuppe & 6 sylver spones
To my sonne John�s wyffe, my gould Ringe wherwyth I was maryed to my late husband Wood
To Ambrose Tomlyn, my sonne, half a dozen great sylver spones & to his wyfe one gould Rynge which my late husband Wood gave unto me
To my Sister, the wife of John Crompe, my best gowne� etc
To my daughter Bates my gowne of bayes which I used to wear on Holye dayes & 20s in money, and
to her daughter Elizabeth which dwelleth with me 20s, a payer of sheetes & a payer of pyllowe coates
To evey of my said daughters other chyldren 10s
To my Cosen Rabege Kennard, 10s
To Sarah, her daughter, 5s
To Wyllyam Kennard, her sonne 6s 8d
To Stephen Tomlyn my sonne, all my househould stuffe which I lefte att his howse att Ore in Mylton
To George Tomlyn, sonne of the sayd Stephen, 40s and to Agnes, daughter of the sayd Stephen, £5 (and sheets, pillow coates�etc)
Residue of househould stuff to John Tomlyn, my sonne
£5 to George Tomlyn, one of the sonnes of the sayd John Tomlyn, and to John Tomlyn, Thomas
Tomlyn & Stephen Tomlyn three other sonnes of the sayd John my sonne, 40s in money (and sheets, table cloth, towel�etc)
To Mother Burtley, a wydowe, my workinge daye gowne & to her daughter Agnes, my goddaughter, 10s
Residue of goods & chattells to youngest son Ambrose Tomlyn
To son Stephen Tomlyn, Messuage or tenement in Mylton next Sittyngborne which was lately
purchased of Herbert Bates & also 3 acres of land in a field called Churchefeild which I lately purchased of Mr Thomas Fynche of Kingsdowne
The sayd Stephen to pay unto Walter Tomlyn my sonne in lawe 20s a yere duringe the space of 6 yeres and my will is that my said sonne Ambrose shall
have the occupacon of the 3 acres of land untill 3 yeres after my decease and he to paye the 20s duringe that time
To John Tomlyn my sonne, my messuage & gardens att Grenestreet in the parish of Lynsted in the
occupacon of John James, the said John Tomlin paying to Walter Tomlyn 20s a yere duringe the space of fower yeres
To Ambrose Tomlyn, my sonne, my messuage in Mylton in a certeyne streete called North Street,
nowe in the occupacon of one Stoners wydowe, also another messuage in the occupacon of one Nashe
Also I give to Ambrose Tomlyn my lease, interest & terme of yeares in one other messuage which was taken of one Thomas Hayward, late of Mylton
aforesaid, deceased
John Tomlyn & Ambrose Tomlyn, executors
John Crompe of Maydston, my brother in lawe & George Tomlyn of Bobbynge my overseers
Agnes Wood (mark)
Witnesses: John Adye, Christopher Effelle, John Tomlyn, Ambrose Tomline.
Source: Mary Connaughton, Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury, PRC16/108 W/13, Probate 4 Oct 1596
Christopher Wood of Leeds, will dated 7 Aug 1596
My body to be berryed in the church yarde of Leedes
To Katheringe Wood my dowghter 100 marks of lawfull money of England att the age of 20 yeres or day of marryage
To Anne Wood my dowghter 100 marks at the age of 20 yers or daye of marryage
To Johan Ynsor (?), Aves Hussmar, Mabbell Clark & Alles Tople my 4 dowghters eche of them 10s a pece & a sylver spone apece
To my sonne Thomas Wood my gelding immediatley after my decease and £100 one halfe yere after my decease
Lands in Leedes, Bromfeld, Hollyngborne, Tunstall, ------- & Hucking
To Sonne Matthew Wood tenements & lands called Core Covet (?) in Tunstall
To Sonne Thomas Wood tenement & lands in (Harrietsham?)
To Sonne Bengamine (?) lands & tenement in occupacon of William Howting in Hollingborne
To Sonne John Wood lands & tenement that I purhased of Thomas Tayler & John Styl at Redborne Gat in Hollyngborne
To Sonne William all my tenements & lands in Leedes
To Sonne Christopher tenement that I now dwell in & lands thereto belonging called Grennewayes in the parish of Leeds
My wife to have all the profittes until my sonnes Beniaming, John, William & Christopher come to the age of 21 yeres, towards ther brynging upp in scholing
Residue to Anne my wife whom I do make my hole executor
To Christopher my sonne, my lands in Hucking nowe in the occupation of Richard Wood of Hollyngborne
If my wife do marry againe then Nicholas Wood & William Wood whom I make my overseers to have & take into ther Custody all that porcion of lands
that I do geve unto my sonne Beniamine untill he come to the age of 21 yers, brynging him upp to learn &c
Christopher Wood (mark)
Witnesses: Henry Tylden, Clerk & Thomas Cowchman
Source: Mary Connaughton, Archdeaconry of Canterbury, PRC16/100 W/15, Probate 27 Dec 1592
Francis Wood of Upchurch, will dated 1 October 1592
My body to bee buryed in the Church of Upchurch
£16 to be payed unto my daughter Sara by my sonne Clement Wood
I give unto my nephew Wallis sonne to my sayd daughter Sara one cowe which is now in the hands of
his father Wyllyam Wollis, which cowe I will that the sayd Edward Wollys shall receve to his one use at the age of 20 yeares or els 26s 8d
All the rest of my goodes moveables and un moveables I give unto my sonne Clement Woode whom I make my sole and only executor
And I give unto the sayd Clement Wood my now dwelling house with all out houses therunto
belonging, with all my landes lying and being in the paryshes of Halstow and Upchurch
And that this my last will and testament may be the better executed and performed, I mak and ordayne
my loving Cozen John Benet of Halstow my overseer and for his paynes take hearin 5s 4d as also all reseonable charges
Francis Wood (mark)
Witnesses: John Worsh- , William Walis
Source: Mary Connaughton, Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury, PRC17/37/22b, Probate 18 Jan 1562/3
William Wood of Marden, will dated 20 Dec 1559
My body to be buried in the churche yarde of Marden
To Daughter Joan, pewter & brasse ketle
To Daughter Bennet, brasse ketle; pewter pletter & dyshe
Residue to wife Joan whom I make sole executryxe
Bartholemew Yonge to be Overseer
Lands & tenements within the parryshe of Hollingborne, within Farne strete, within the countye of
Kent to the landes of John Reynolde towards the east, to the landes of Thomas Reve towards the west
and northe and the Kinges highe streate towards the sowthe as the markes and bondes more playnlye
doth appeare, shall remaine unto Joan my wife and to her heires in fee simple for ever and within two
yeres after my decease to sell the same tenements and pay unto my fower sons John, Thomas, Robarte and Harry 20s a pece
Also 20s unto the chylde that my wyfe nowe goether with whether it be male or female to be delivered
unto the same when that yt shall come unto the age of 12 yeeres
Also my daughters shall have eche of them 6s 8d within 20 dayes after the sale
Witnesses: Robarte Awcher, Thomas Blushe, Thomas Walter, John Yonge & Franncys Rawson
Source: Mary Connaughton, Archdeaconry of Canterbury, PRC17/26/333, Probate 13 Feb 1548/9
Humphrey Wood of Hawkhurst, will dated 2 Jan 1548/9
My body to be buryed in the churche yearde of Hawkhurst
I will that Joane my wife shall bestowe in the daye of my buryall amongste pore people in deades of Charytye to ther relif to the value of 6s 8d
To daughter Margaret my gored Haiffer
To daughter Alyce my Haiffor called the Blacke howed that hathe calved alredye
To son Stephan my black gyldyng, all my Tolys savyng that Edwarde my sonne shall have three or four of them and the Lade I give to Stephine my sonne
If Bartholomew Downe my Servante do bye owte his covennant and Indenture betwyne hime and me
made for so manye yeares as therin is conteyned, then I will half the money of the agreamente unto Joane my wyf and the other half to Stephan my Sonne
Also I will and ordayne that Edwarde my sonne shalbe allowed 10s that he payed me upon the house
that he bought of me and that same house I give cleame to Edwarde my sonne
Wife Joane sole executrix
Sonne Edwarde Overseer
Witnesses: Richard Blacke, Thomas Mercer, Stephyne Wood & Henry Robyns
Source: Mary Connaughton, Archdeaconry of Canterbury, PRC17/26/65, Probate 30 June 1548
Richard Wood of St Andrews, Canterbury, will dated 1546
My body to be buried in Christe churche yarde
20d to the poore mennes boxe and in bread geven to the poore people 4s 2d
To sonne Henry Woode my tenement and a garden at Apuldore & 30 acres of land
Bequests of furniture, furnishings, linen etc and my virgynalles and all my bokes and songes
10s to my Sister
3s 4d to Elizabeth Videan
3s 4d to Alyce my cosen
�3 to Thomas Lynsted and my foxe furred gowne
40s to Elizabeth Lynsted
Residue of all my goodes not bequeithed to my wiff, the whiche ys all my goodes in bothe my Shoppes
Son Henry & Wife executors
Thomas Gyllam Overseer with 10s for his paynes
Witnesses: Henry Alday, John Okeden & Thomas Gilham
Source: Mary Connaughton, Consistory of Canterbury, PRC32/20/71, Probate 1546
Julyan Woode of Hythe, will dated 4 July 1546?
Widowe of Rychard Woode deceased, late of the Towne of Hythe
My body to be buryed in the churche of Hythe besydes my husband
Son in lawe Gregorie Crompe to be my sole executor to order and dispose my goodes
Also I ordeyne and make my welbeloved friend Master Mathewe my overseer
I bequeath to John Woode, pewter, silver spoones� etc�
To his wife my gowne with velvet ruffes
To Thomas Woode, Rychard Woodes sonne, a brasse potte, a platter, a pewter dishe� etc
I bequeath unto Rychard Woode his sonne� pewter etc
Unto Mary his daughter a payre of sheets, a laten bason, a platter, a pewter dish
Unto Julyan Marden �
Residue of goods, my tenement in the Towne of Hith Eastward joynyng unto William Dawntons
house, I bequeath to my sonne in lawe Gregorie Crompe
Witnesses: Thomas Harryson � (faded document � other names are illegible)
Source: Mary Connaughton, Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury, PRC17/17/350, Probate 28 Feb 1527/8
Stephen A�Wood of Canterbury St Mildred, will dated 16 April 1525
My body to be buried in the churcheyard of Saint Mildrede
13s 4d to be distributed to the pover people at my monethes mynde and at my yeres mynde
2s to every hous of freres within Canterbury
Bequests of furniture & household goods to Elizabeth Sharpe
7 marks towards a new vestment for the same church, in the hands of William Myles my Master
20s to Kateryne Cole
3s 4d towards the byeng of a new cape for the church of Thanyngton next Canterbury
Elizabeth Sharpe to have my tenement with thappurtenances that I now dwell yn immediately after my
decease and the decease of Parnell my wif and also my medowe in Thanyngton
John Sharpe & Elizabeth his wife, after my death and the death of my wife, to have my two tenements in Wynchepe
My Executors to sell a parcel of land in Stodmarshe and my wode and lande yn Petham and the money
to be disposed to pover people of St Mildrede and other charitable dedes
Residue to Parnell my wife, the which Parnell & Thomas Gylbert I make & ordeyne excutors
William Notte, Alderman of the Citie of Canturbery myne overseer
Witnesses: Sir William Hayforth, clerk, Richard Colbred, Stephan Gylbert, Gilbert Adam & others
Source: Mary Connaughton, Archdeaconry of Canterbury, PRC17/17/187, Probate 8 April 1527
Richard Wood of Selling, will dated 18 January 1526/7
My bodi to be buried yn the churche yard of our ladi at Selenge
I bequeith unto Elysabeth my wiff my house & my land duryng her lyve, kepyng reparations & paying the Lordes rent
I will my feoffes do sell a pece of land woodland to pay my dettes and if it be not sufficient I will my feoffes John Knyght, Edward Forde and
William Hach of Selenge and Nycholas Hart of Lympne to sell another pece of land called Upperbromefylde to pay my dettes
Also I will that my sonnes shalhave my house and my landes after the decesse of Elysabeth my wiff to
theym and to their heyres of their bodies laufully begotten and if it fortune they decesse without heyres I will it remayne unto Johne my daughter
Residue of goodes unbequeithed I geve to Elysabeth my wiff
Witnesses this of truth Sir John Clarke, Rychard Knyght, John Knyght, William Smyth of Horton, Edward Ford, William Sanders with others.
Source: Jim Miles, Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury PRC 17/110 folio 97 and PRC 16/542.
The microfilm of the will register was so scratched that it was impossible to read and so I used the original will on microfilm.
George Knott of the town of Ashford, yeoman, will dated 29 February 1832
All real and personal estate to son John Cullen Knott, except silver watch, the chain and seals to the same to grandson George Elliott.
Son paying all funeral, testamentary expenses and debts
Executors: son John Cullen Knott & Thomas Gibbons of Hythe, coalmerchant
Witnesses : Robt Furley, solr, Ashford, Wm Sladden & Richard Pettman, clerks to Furley
Probate: 29 July 1837 to John Cullen Knott, of Ashford, schoolmaster.
Estate does not amount to more than £100. Power reservede to the other executor. Testator died 15 January 1837.
Source: Jim Miles, Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury PRC 17/97 folio 256
John Marchant of Liverton Street in the parish of Lenham, Kent victualler, will dated 24 November 1 George III, 1760
To wife Anna Maria Marchant all that my messuage or tenement called the Dutch Plough with the barn stable outhouses edifices buildings
closes yard garden orchard backside lands and all other the premises lying in Liverton Street in the parish of Lenham
To brother Thomas Marchant of Lenham husbandman all my wearing apparel and 5s.
All remainder of personal estate after debts, legacies and funeral expenses paid to wife Anna Maria and appoints her sole executrix
Witnesses Thomas Greenhill, Solomon Mercer, William Smart
PROBATE granted 27 January 1766 to Anna Maria Marchant sole executor
Source: Jim Miles, Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury PRC 17/102 folio 207v
Peter Marchant of Boughton Monchelsea in the county of Kent husbandman, will dated 7 July 1792
Weak in body
Just debts and funeral expences to be paid
To Musgrove Tomkins children of Boughton Monchelsea £3-12s between them
Martha Craddock of Boughton Monchelsea the residue of my personal estate and she to be sole executrix
Witnesses James Baker and John Rayner
Proved 6 September 1792 on the oath of Martha Craddock widow
Source: Jim Miles, Consistory Court of Canterbury PRC 32/66 folio 123
Thomas Stroud of Smeeth, Kent collarmaker, will dated 18 February 15 George III, 1775
All that my messuage or tenement with the shop outhouses buildings and garden
belonging and that parcel of land of 1 acre in Smeeth in my occupation together
with all my other lands and tenements to my wife Elizabeth Stroud during her life
or marriage. After her death or marriage all my messuage, lands, tenements with
their appurtenances to my daughters Elizabeth wife of Stephen Hobday and Mary
the wife of Edward Dines subject to the payment of ten pounds to my son
Thomas Stroud and ten pounds to my son John Stroud and £10 to son James Stroud.
Legacy to son Thomas Stroud £10, son James Stroud £10 and son John Stroud £10
Residue of estate debts, legacies funeral expences paid to wife Elizabeth until her marriage or death and after her death personal estate to sons
in law William Stroud, Henry Stroud, and my said daughter Elizabeth wife of Stephen Hobday and Mary the wife of Edward Dines equally.
William Stroud and Edward Dines to be executors
Witnesses Jos: Pattenson, Samuel Munn, Edward Pike
PROBATE 12 June 1777 to William Stroud and Edward Dines executors
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 18 May 1821
John Cavell of Deal, gentleman, will dated 8 Mar 1819
sons Henry & Thomas - trustees, guardians & executors
wife Mary
tenants Stephen Hall & William Hall
daughter Emma Cavell
sons William, Henry, James & Thomas
7 children of late son John, deceased
witnesses Jas Leith, Solicitor Deal - Rob't Carr his clerk.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 26 Mar 1802
Thomas Cavell of Deal, victualler, will dated 21 Jan 1802
daughter Mary wife of John Cooper Annall of Deal, mariner
William White of Deal, gentleman - trustee & executor
wife Elizabeth
daughter Elizabeth wife of Samuel Mackney of Deal, mariner
witnesses Wm. Cunningham, Deal Pilot - John Mercer, clerk to Mr. May, Deal.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 23 Jun 1824
John Cavell of Deal, victualler, will dated 12 Jun 1816
friend Richard Barton of Deal, innkeeper - trustee & executor
friend Thomas Cox of Deal, mariner - trustee & executor
wife Frances Isabella
9 children:
Sarah Elizabeth wife of Thomas Simmonds Crisp of Deal, mariner
Ann wife of William Evans of Sheerness, shipbuilder
George, Henry, Thomas Vincent Cavell, Mary Frances Cavell, Charles, John Dear Cavell & Robert William Cavell
William Dear son of my wife by her former husband
witnesses John Mercer, solicitor Deal - G. Holbrook.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 21 Jun 1817 *
Thomas Cavell of Dartford, painter, plumber & glazier, will dated 2 Nov 1815
wife Sally (seperated 19 May 1815)
eldest son Thomas Devereux Cavell <21
son George Frederick
John Besford of Pall Mall, Middlesex, haberdasher - trustee, guardian & executor
Henry Ellis of Dartford, victualler - trustee, guardian & executor
daughters Elizabeth, Jane, Isabella & Adoliza <21
Mr. Tindall of Chelmsford
brother Edward Jackman Cavell
witnesses ... Etherington - Samuel Edwards - Martha Hurrell.
Codicil dated 1 Jun 1816
revoke Henry Ellis & appoint John Crawford of Red Cross Street, Southwark, glazier instead
witnesses Charles ..amilton, Covent Garden - John Etherington, Dartford - Martha Hurrell, Dartford.
* Probate to William Whitehead, uncle & guardian to Thomas Devereux Cavell, minor son & residuary legatee, executors named renounced.
18 Aug 1821 Admon to Thomas Devereux Cavell, son now 21.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 27 Nov 1855 to James Sharp & Elizabeth Cavell, surviving executors
Thomas Devereux Cavell of Dartford, plumber, painter & glazier, will dated 13 May 1850
eldest sister Elizabeth Cavell - executrix & trustee
John Willding of Dartford, cornfactor - executor & trustee
James Sharp of Dartford, builder - executor & trustee
brother George Frederick (& his children)
sister Jane Millborough Wilks formerly Jane Millborough Cavell & her husband William Wilks & daughter Isabella <21
witnesses Alfred Russell, solicitor Dartford - T. Ransom his clerk.
Source: Jane Collacott, Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 15 June 1786
John Frazier of Chatham, Gentleman Boatswain of HM Dockyard, will dated 5 Nov 1783
property in Beech Street, Deal, formerly the Estate of my Wife's late father William Hammond deceased, occupied by Ratley
wife Joanna, executrix
witnesses Jas Guthrie - Thos Stone.
Source: Jane Collacott, Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 25 Feb 1803
Thomas Frazer of Maidstone, Gentleman, will dated 24 Aug 1802
wife Katherine, executrix
Stephen Page Seager of Maidstone, brewer, executor
John Beeching of Maidstone, draper, executor
brother John Frazer of Sham? Rowe in North Britain, farmer
witnesses ... Rigby ... City Chambers London - James Smyth - Step'n Lamprey.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 6 Feb 1766
James Sharpe the elder of Shoreham, butcher, will dated 16 Oct 1762
granddaughters Sarah Pearch & Frances Pearch
grandsons James & William <21, sons of son James Sharpe
friend Thomas Fuller of Park Gate, Lullingstone, gentleman
son James, executor
witnesses Tho. Williams - Enoch Holding - Jno. Sparks jun.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 27 Aug 1755
William Pearch of Shoreham, blacksmith, will dated 22 May 1746
daughter Elizabeth wife of Thomas Munn of Shoreham, wheelwright
property in Sundrich occupied by William Saxby, purchased from Richard Mercer
daughters Jane Willmott & Sarah Allen
property at Chipsted in Chevening occupied by William Beartup & __ Clayton
son Thomas
son in law William Allen
son in law William Willmott, executor
property at Shoreham late occupied by George Ballard Esq., now William Lightfoot
Elizabeth & Ann daughters of my daughter Elizabeth Munn
witnesses John Floyd - Tho. Sewer - Jno. Gwatkin.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 10 Nov 1649
Edward Avis of Speldhurst, butcher, nuncupative will dated 13 Mar 1647
witnesses William Hubbert of Tonbridge, yeoman & George Hooper of Tonbridge, Scrivener
son William, executor
wife Hellen
son Edward
property in Speldhurst & Penshurst
Sybell <21, daughter of his daughter Sarah the wife of Henry Crondwell
daughters Sarah, Bridgett, Margaret <21 & Joane <21
chest bought from Nicholas Jeffrey
Mr. Weston.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 1 Jun 1657
Hellen Avis of Hadlow, widow, will dated 23 Sep 1656
son John Wells, executor
grandchildren John, Thomas, Susanna, Mary & Catherine Wells, children of said son John
grandchildren John Dennie, Elizabeth Dennie, Henry Dennie <21, William Dennie <21 & Mary Dennie <21
daughter Hellen Dennie, deceased
grandchild John Waghorne <21
annuity on property at Speldhurst now of William Avis until his? son John is 21
brother Captain Martin Pike & his wife
Catherine wife of son John Wells
said Martin Pike & Thomas Barten of Hadlow, taylor - overseers
witnesses Robert Barton & George Hooper.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 18 Dec 1840
Peter Pemell Ricketts of Shoreham, gentleman, will dated 4 Feb 1839
wife Catherine - trustee & executrix
Peter Pemell of Canterbury, Esq. - trustee & executor
witnesses Jno. Heath, wine merchant, Shepherds Market - J.M. Heath, Shepherds Market, Mayfair.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 11 May 1733
Dorothy Cripps of Maidstone, widow, will dated 12 Sep 1730
godsons Walter Hooper, John Young & John Franklin
son in law Nicholas Cripps
niece Anna Beard
goddaughter Jane wife of Mr Walter Franklin
Sarah Crofts (goddaughter), Jane Crofts & Barbara Crofts, daughters of niece Dorothy Crofts deceased
Katherine Hooper daughter of nephew Thomas Hooper deceased
William Turner of Maidstone, Esq. & Walter Franklin of Maidstone, mercer - executors
witnesses Rebecca Mathewes - Hen. Dixon
Codicil dated 20 Apr 1732
servant Mary Mills
niece Sarah Crofts
witnesses Anna Maria Fullagar - Sam'l Fullagar
Codicil dated 15 Mar 1732/3
William Horsmonden Turner Esq.
nephew Walter Hooper - sole executor
witnesses Hannah Gibbons - Hen. Dixon.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 5 Oct 1836
Thomas Dann of Fortune of War, Stone Street, Maidstone, licenced victualler, will dated 26 Apr 1836
wife Lydia [m.1818 nee Baker]
son George Thomas [son of Thomas & Elizabeth bt.1815] - executor
friend Edward Giles of Maidstone, Attorney's clerk - executor
Thomas Gooding, William Johnson, Liberty Lomas, George Brown, widow Johnson, Greenfield, Robinson, Taylor, Bunn, Crips, John Kingsnorth,
Allen, Martin, Woollett, Ashdown
Elizabeth West wife of William Walmsley West of Loose, labourer
James Granger of Sevenoaks, tailor
witnesses James Fauchon, Maidstone - George Foreman, Maidstone - Thomas Brenchley, Maidstone
Thomas Dann was buried at All Saints, Maidstone 18 Sep 1836 aged 62
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 16 Nov 1792 to Ann Ellis formerly Dandy, wife of Edward Ellis
Ann Curteis of Maidstone, spinster, will dated 15 Jul 1786
sisters Easter & Martha Curteis
Elizabeth wife of William Finch of Tenterden, Attorney at Law
property in High Street occupied by Joseph Scultup, Neals & Frost
Mary wife of John Pinhorn of Isle of Wight, gentleman
Bull Inn, Gabriels Hill occupied by John Cooke
Diana Dandy daughter of William Dandy of Mersham, husbandman
Farm at Maidstone occupied by Nicholas Cogger
Ann Dandy daughter of said William, executrix
her aunt Mary Chittenden
properties at Boxley occupied by James Whatman Esq. & Joseph Sawer
property at Lenham occupied by William Wilkins & James Gooding
property at Marden occupied by Burr
Property at Stone Street, Maidstone occupied by Benjamin Law, Robert Hills, Messrs Brenchley & Stacey
property at High Halden & Tovil in own occupation
property at Welling occupied by Benjamin Winkworth
Kings Arms, Shoreditch occupied by John Tuach
tenants in London Thomas Sutton & Thomas Chancellor
witnesses Flint Stacey - John Wise - Wm. Roffe
Codicil dated 20 Jan 1787
witnesses John Wise - Geo. May - Wm. Roffe
[Ann died 2 Nov 1789 aged 77 and was buried 10th Nov, in the same grave as Mary Curteis who died 15 Jun 1776 aged 57]
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 16 Nov 1792 to Ann Ellis formerly Dandy, wife of Edward Ellis
Easter Curteis of Maidstone, spinster, will dated 15 Jul 1786
sisters Ann & Martha Cuteis
Elizabeth wife of William Finch of Tenterden, Attorney at Law
property in High Street occupied by Joseph Scultup, Neals & Frost
Mary wife of John Pinhorn of Isle of Wight, gentleman
Bull Inn, Gabriels Hill occupied by John Cooke
Diana Dandy daughter of William Dandy of Mersham, husbandman
Farm at Maidstone occupied by Nicholas Cogger
Ann Dandy daughter of said William, executrix
her aunt Mary Chittenden
properties at Boxley occupied by James Whatman Esq. & Joseph Sawer
property at Lenham occupied by William Wilkins & James Gooding
property at Marden occupied by Burr
Property at Stone Street, Maidstone occupied by Benjamin Law, Robert Hills, Messrs Brenchley & Stacey
property at High Halden & Tovil in own occupation
property at Welling occupied by Benjamin Winkworth
Kings Arms, Shoreditch occupied by John Tuach
tenants in London Thomas Sutton & Thomas Chancellor
witnesses Flint Stacey - John Wise - Wm. Roffe
Codicil dated 20 Jan 1787
witnesses John Wise - Geo. May - Wm. Roffe
[Easter Curteis was buried 6 Nov 1792]
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 31 May 1799
Martha Curteis of Maidstone, spinster, will dated 5 May 1799
This will repeats the identical wills of her two sisters Ann & Easter deceased, as all properties were shared between them
Diana Dandy daughter of William Dandy of Mersham, husbandman - executrix
Ann Ellis, daughter of said William Dandy & wife of Edward Ellis of Maidstone, tallow chandler
witnesses Flint Stacey - Thos Day - Geo. Burr
[Martha was buried 2 Jun 1799]
Note: the pages of this will are not filmed concurrently - see folios 45, 42, 43 & 48
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 16 Jun 1657
Henry Edmed of Sandhurst, yeoman, will dated 8 Dec 1652
brothers Peter & Samuell, executors
elder sisters Susan wife of Walter Gillom & Margery wife of John Austen
sister Elizabeth Edmed
brother Robert's children - John, Robert & James Edmed
Elizabeth Edmed widow of brother Robert, executrix
witnesses William Austen & Peter Larke.
Probate to Elizabeth Edmed alias Evenden, executrix.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 15 Jun 1769
Elizabeth Cripps of Maidstone, widow, will dated 6 May 1768
daughter in law Catherine Goffe of Maidstone, widow, executrix
witnesses Saml. Fullagar - Chr. Fullagar.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 8 Jun 1657
Bridgett Dabson of Maidstone, widow, will dated 10 Mar 1656/7
sister Elizabeth Fleet & her sons Edward & Samuel
cosin Goddin at Hollingbourne
Elizabeth Long, daughter of my sister Fleet
brother Edward Goddin
Thomas Goddin son of brother Nevill Goddin
other children of brother Nevill
Edward Goddin son of brother Anthonie
Mary Goddin only daughter of brother Thomas
3 daughters <18 of brother Robert Goddin
cosin John Goddin of Maidstone
Ralph Ealas? of Birling
friend Mrs Allen
brother Thomas Goddin of Hadlow, gentleman, executor
witnesses James Allen - John Goddin - Anne Beane her mark.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 3 Nov 1845
Ann Cutbush of Maidstone, spinster, will dated 17 Aug 1840
sisters Elizabeth & Caroline Cutbush, executrices
witnesses Robt. Cutbush - Eliz'th Baker [spinster]
31 Oct 1845 appeared personally Robert Cutbush of Maidstone, plumber & glazier.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 28 Apr 1837 to George Rickards
Eleanor Crew of Maidstone, widow of Robert, will dated 12 Mar 1835
John Pritchard of Carleon, Monmouth, Esq. husband of my niece Elizabeth, executor
friend George Rickards of Queen Ann Street, Cavendish Square, Middlesex, solicitor, executor
Mr Springet
Miss Ann Springet residing with me
niece Elizabeth Pritchard
niece & nephew Mary Jefferys & Nathaniel Newman Jefferys
friend Mrs James Prance
niece Cordelia Lightfoot & her daughter Cordelia
servants Lydia Town & Rebecca Wilson
witnesses J. C. Prance, Maidstone, surgeon - J. C. Stephens, Solicitor, Maidstone - Rich'd Hart his clerk.
Codicil dated 7 Jan 1836
22 Apr 1837 appeared personally Frances Eliza Rickards of 54 Queen Ann Street, Cavendish Square, Mdx, spinster re handwriting of codicil.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 7 May 1855
Sarah Cullen of Maidstone, servant, will dated 27 Dec 1854
Sarah Green <21 daughter of James & Sarah Green of Detling
niece Sarah wife of James Green
niece Harriett Parks of Sutton Valence, spinster
to be buried at Sutton Valence near parents
my mistress Sarah Grey & said James Green, executrix & executor
witnesses Robert Rugg? of Maidstone, gentleman - Sarah? Grey, Maidstone.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 27 Feb 1854
Sarah Crispe of Maidstone (late of Linsted), spinster, will dated 7 Dec 1852
brother Edward Crispe of Maidstone, gentleman, executor
Henry Murton of Ospringe, yeoman, executor
sister Ann Crispe
Eliza Homewood, Ann Durrant & Louisa Crispe - children of my late brother Thomas Crispe
William & John, sons of my late brother William Crispe
Thomas Elvy, Sarah Ann Elvy & Mary Elvy - children of my sister Elizabeth Elvy
witnesses Francis Bonner, Maidstone - John Cogger, Maidstone.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 25 Sep 1813
Diana Dandy of Maidstone, spinster, will dated 22 Mar 1813
Thomas Day of Maidstone, Dr. of Physic, executor
John Newington Hughes of Maidstone, banker, executor
nephew George Curteis Ellis
sister Ann wife of Edward Ellis of Boxley, gentleman
nephew Edward Ellis <21, youngest son of sister Ann
niece Jane Dandy daughter of brother William Dandy
witnesses Geo. Burr - Wm. Wise - Geo. Burr Jun'r.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 13 Feb 1800
Elizabeth Comber of Maidstone, widow, will dated 19 Feb 1787
granddaughter Ann Camper Sumpter
friend Nicholas Scott of Maidstone, silversmith, executor
witnesses Tho. Wildes - Wm. Brice
Probate of goods of Elizabeth Comber late of Peckham, Surrey granted to Ann Camper Argles formerly Sumpter, wife of Edward Argles.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 20 Aug 1777
Lucy Coppin of Maidstone, spinster, will dated 30 Apr 1776
Mr John Atkinson of London, gentleman & my sister Eleanor his wife
nieces Celia Settle (executrix) & Elizabeth Settle her sister
nieces Elizabeth Fielder & Lucy wife of James Rowley
Lucy Boulgier daughter of my niece Ann Boulgier
Ann Argles daughter of Thomas Argles
servant Sarah Gifford
nephew Edward Argles
tenant Thomas Bunyard in Stone Street, Maidstone
nephew Joseph Settle
tenant William Huggins at Staplehurst
sister Mary Argles, widow of Thomas, executrix
witnesses Eliz. Welch - Jona'n Welch - John Roffe.
Codicil same date?
Rev'd John Davis of Mereworth, clerk, Ann his wife & their daughters
witness John Roffe.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 22 Aug 1814
William Coleman of Maidstone, staymaker, will dated 23 Jul 1791
son William, executor
daughters Ann <21 & Salley Coleman
witnesses Jas. Honey - Thos. Chittenden - Henry Trinbury.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 27 Jun 1800 to Ann Hill
Friend Coleman of Maidstone, Surgeon & Apothecary, will dated 31 Dec 1799
Ann Hill of Maidstone, spinster - trustee, guardian & executrix
Elizabeth Sherrington of Maidstone, spinster - trustee, guardian & executrix
Elizabeth Jefferys of Maidstone, spinster - trustee, guardian & executrix
sons Friend, Charles & George
daughter Mary <21
witnesses Geo. Burr - Rich'd Wathurst - Robert Darnby.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 7 Jun 1833
Charles Coleman of Maidstone, Surgeon, will dated 28 Nov 1832
Copartner Frederick Fry
wife Charlotte, executrix
witnesses Fred'k Fry, surgeon, Stone St. Maidstone - Stephen Golding, Maidstone - Chas. Owlett Coleman, Maidstone.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 18 Jan 1847
Elizabeth Datson of Maidstone, spinster, will dated 10 Aug 1844
niece Elizabeth Datson
sisters Ann Walter (executrix) & Sarah wife of Edward Marsh
house on Sandling Road devised by late William Walter
witnesses James Connell France, Maidstone, surgeon - J. C. Stephens, Solicitor, Maidstone.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 8 Aug 1846
Elizabeth Dally of Maidstone, widow, will dated 29 Apr 1843
Alfred Florance of Caroline St. Bedford Square, Middlesex, gentleman - trustee & executor
Frances wife of son Frank Fether Dally
granddaughter Frances Jane daughter of said Frank & Frances, <21
witnesses Louisa Fish, Maidstone - Chas. M. Clarke, Solicitor to Vorulam Bruld? Jr., Grays Inn
Appeared personally Louisa Fish wife of William Fish of Maidstone 9 Jul 1846.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 31 Jan 1792
Mary Cornwell of Maidstone, spinster, will dated 15 Mar 1791
John Packman
nephew Thomas Baker of Bearsted, labourer - executor
Benjamin Sutton the younger of Maidstone, labourer - executor
sister Elizabeth Hatch of Hollingbourne, widow
brother Francis Cornwell of Thurnham, labourer
brother John Cornwell of Bearsted, labourer
niece Elizabeth wife of George Golding of Bearsted, labourer
Catherine Clifford of Maidstone, widow
Elizabeth wife of the said Benjamin Sutton
witnesses Francis Borman - Step'n Lamprey.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 6 Mar 1841
Jane Cooper of Maidstone, widow, will dated 10 Jul 1832
sons Lewis Cooper of Maidstone, gentleman, Robert Cooper of Maidstone, gentleman & George Cooper of Reading, Berkshire, Chemist - trustees
& executors
daughter Elizabeth Cooper of Maidstone, spinster
daughter Sarah wife of Benjamin Seaton of Chatham, upholsterer
Louisa Cooper, widow of son David of Norwich, Bombazeen manufacturer deceased
daughter Ann wife of Mr. William Green, her daughter Ann Green & younger son William
granddaughter Jane Cooper daughter of late son David
servants Mary Apps & Frances Benge
witnesses J.C. Stephens, Maidstone - A. Stoman? clerk to Mr. Stephens.
Codicil dated 24 Jan 1838
Louisa Cooper, widow of David - now deceased
Benjamin Seaton & William Green son of daughter Ann - also dead
children of son David
witnesses J.C. Stephens, Sol'r Maidstone - T.G. Rowe his clerk.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 19 Feb 1744
Elizabeth Coppin of Maidstone, spinster, will dated 25 Jan 1737
sister Ann
sister Frances Settle & her children
sister Lucy Coppin of West Farley, spinster - executrix
witnesses Eliz. Singer - Shad'h Illden - Dan'l Kirby.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 16 Jan 1851
Elizabeth Cork of 2 Union Street, Maidstone, widow of John, will dated 1 Jan 1850
George Cork
sister Ann Sayrs of St Dunstan, Canterbury
William Beale of Maidstone, Borough of Stone?
Mary Ann Stone of Maidstone
Thomas Standen, gentleman of Marsham Street, Maidstone - executor
witnesses William John Haffenden, grocer Union St. - Richard Smith, Currier Stone St.
10 Jan 1851 appeared personally William John Haffenden of Maidstone, grocer.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 19 Dec 1804
Mary Collison of Maidstone, widow, will dated 21 Mar 1800
son John Cole of Marden, farmer
daughter Ann wife of Robert Russell of Maidstone, butcher
Robert Russell - executor
witnesses Step'n Lamprey - Will'm Dunning.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 13 Nov 1849 to Frederick Charles Griffiths
Lucy Copland of Maidstone, widow, will dated 23 Feb 1846
nieces Charlotte Giffard & Catherine Stevens
nephews Francis Giffard (executor) & William Giffard
daughter Lucy (executrix) wife of Lieut. Colonel Frederick Charles Griffiths (executor)
daughter in law Maria Ursula Copland
granddaughter Amy Ursula Copland & her sister Maria Lucy wife of John Thomas Jessop Esq., daughters of Alexander deceased
son Francis
friend Miss Mary Ann Sich & her sister Sarah
Mrs Giffard
old friend Miss Mary Scuirke? & Mrs Edward Swirke?
grandson Alexander Lester Copland, son of Alexander deceased
grandson Arthur Edward Griffiths
witnesses John Hyde Hills, tailor, Week Street Maidstone - Edward Bonny, carpenter, Ashford Road Maidstone.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 15 Sep 1759
Mary Corke of Maidstone, widow of Mr. Rice Corke, will dated 3 Apr 1757
to be buried at Stroud
Mrs. Elizabeth Lampard, widow of my brother Mr. Round Lampard, executrix
husband's niece Mrs. Mary Upton, widow of Mr. John Upton of Islington, carpenter deceased
Martha wife of William Betterley of Bell Alley, Coleman St, London shopkeeper
Mr. Lucas Shrimpton, of South Sea House, gentleman - trustee
Sarah wife of Thomas Wallis late of London, shopkeeper
Ann Jenkins of Whitechapel, spinster
William Fry of Chatham, schoolmaster
Turner Benfield, Christian Young & Alice Benfield - children of Dering Benfield late of Rochester, fisherman deceased
Reverend Israel Lewis of Maidstone, Minister of Dissenters, executor
Elizabeth wife of Mr. David Shrimpton of London, broker & Rose Hunt, spinster his niece
Mary wife of the said Mr. Lucas Shrimpton
Mr. James Hawkins of Milale, Aylesford, Ann his wife & her brother Samuel Hollister
Mr. Robert Hollister, Mrs. Hannah Edmonds, widow
Mrs. Mary Clutterbuck, spinster & her cousin Frances Yates, spinster
Mrs. Jane Porter wife of Mr. Humphry Porter of Maidstone
Mrs. Elizabeth Dean, widow & Mrs. Catherine Richardson of Maidstone, widow
Ann & Catherine Richardson, daughters of the said Catherine
Mrs. Judith Edmonds of Maidstone, spinster & her sister Martha Borman, widow
servant Ann Brook
Jane Lewis daughter of the said Reverend Lewis
witnesses Sam'l Fullagar - Chr. Fullagar.
Codicil dated 4 Jul 1759 (same witnesses)
wife of Reverend Lewis
Samuel Hollister now dead.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 3 Dec 1801
Catherine Clifford of Maidstone, widow, will dated 4 Mar 1796
sons Robert (executor) & James
witnesses Will'm Coleman - William May.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 10 Nov 1747
Mary Chapman of Maidstone, spinster, will dated 9 Oct 1747
John Mason of Maidstone, gentleman - trustee & executor
sister Ann Chapman of Maidstone, spinster
nephews & nieces Edward Chapman, John Chapman, William Apps, Benjamin Apps, Mary Austen, Hannah Jury, Elizabeth Apps & Ann Apps
witnesses Mary Callant - J? Mason Jun'r.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 10 Nov 1747
Frances Callant of Maidstone, spinster, will dated 5 Oct 1747
Mary Scooner of Tonbridge, daughter of John Scooner of Tonbridge, fellmonger
friend Mr. John Morley of Halsted, Essex, gentleman
David Sherlock of Tonbridge
Mr. John Mason of Maidstone who married my niece - executor
witnesses John Oare - W. Waller - Mary Humphrey.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 14 Apr 1842
Ann Standford Clifford of Maidstone, widow, will dated 8 Feb 1841
sons Robert, Charles, John & William
daughters Elizabeth Miller, Jane Clifford, Fanny, Harriet, Ann & Catherine
witnesses Ann Cole - Edward Stanford - Robert Clifford.
4 Apr 1842 appeared personally Robert Clifford of Union Street, Maidstone, blacksmith (the writer & witness).
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 31 Oct 1853
Maria Clifford of Knightrider Street, Maidstone, widow, will dated 3 Jan 1853
son James, executor
daughter Maria Tadman, widow
property in Wheeler Street occupied by Thomas Ratcliffe
reference to will of father William Gorham of Maidstone, wheelwright
witnesses Will'm Pick & Robert Eaton, clerks to Mr. Monckton, Sol'r Maidstone.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 2 Jul 1768
Ann Clarke of Maidstone, widow, will dated 5 Apr 1768
to be buried at Enfield, Middlesex
Mr. John Freeman of St. Mary Magdalene Bermondsey, Surrey, broker - trustee
brother John Sutton
sister Martha Whitebread - executrix
son Peter Doude? - executor
daughter Jane wife of William Polhill of Maidstone, clerk
witnesses D. Prichard - Althamiah Thorne - W. Thompson.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 4 Feb 1836 to William
Dorothea Charles of Maidstone, will dated 2 Nov 1835
brothers Thomas & William Charles, executors
witnesses Thomas Brown - Valentine Brown.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 14 Aug 1845 to Stephen Lampard
Elizabeth Clayton of Maidstone, spinster, will dated 25 Jul 1845
Stephen Lampard of Maidstone, postman - executor
George Aires of Week Street, carrier - executor
niece Susanna Mills, daughter of Mr. William & Susanna Moore
Mrs. Bishop Kennett of the Swan, Maidstone
Stephen Lampard Bristed
witnesses Jno. Cogger, Maidstone - Mary Lampard of Maidstone, spinster.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 30 Jun 1770
Elizabeth Charlton of Maidstone, spinster, will dated 12 Feb 1770
brothers Thomas & John
sister Mary Charlton
Frances Ansoll? of Maidstone, spinster
Mary Bonner of Ashford, spinster
Aunt Elizabeth wife of John Watkins [Atkins in probate] of Linton, gentleman - executrix
witnesses Ann Sutton - Mary Baker - Tho. Durrant Punnett.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 12 May 1851
Sarah Elizabeth Clements of Maidstone, spinster, will dated 5 Feb 1848
William Mills of Maidstone, plumber & glazier - executor
John Woodward of 27 Beaufoy Terrace, Edgeware Road, Middlesex, gentleman - executor
Sarah wife of Thomas Middleton of Shepperton, Middlesex, farmer, late the wife of my youngest brother Thomas deceased
niece Hannah Jordan Clements, daughter of the said Thomas
nephew John Clements, son of my late brother William
niece Sarah Elizabeth Mills wife of the said William Mills & eldest daughter of the said Thomas Clements deceased
witnesses Frederick Scudamore, sol'r Maidstone - Denny Newman his clerk.
Codicil dated 1 Nov 1850
William Mills to be sole executor
witnesses George Seabrooke - Ann Spain.
8 May 1851 appeared personally George Seabrooke of 4 Blanch Cottages, Lyndhurst Road, Peckham, Surrey, surveyor
Testator formerly of Maidstone, late of 2 Blanch Cottages.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 16 Sep 1617 to Charles
Marie Clerke of Maidstone, widow, will dated 21 Jul 1617
6 children Charles, George, Jane Drewry, Anne Clerke, Elizabeth Clerke & Anne Clerke the younger - executors
cousin Mr. Francis Clerke - overseer
witnesses Frances Brewer - John Brewer - Tho. Ayerst.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 13 Apr 1825
Sarah Chittenden of Maidstone, spinster, will dated 10 Nov 1824
Frances Chittenden widow of late brother Thomas of Maidstone, baker - executrix
cousin Susanah wife of Charles Lewis Mustoph of City of Gloucester, surgeon
Sarah Holloway of Maidstone
friend Charlotte wife of Charles Coleman of Maidstone, surgeon
witnesses Ann Hill - Eliz'th Jefferys.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 27 Jun 1844
John Clark of Maidstone, paper maker, will dated 27 Apr 1830
wife Charlotte, executrix
witnesses Joseph Sharp, gunmaker, King Street - John Sharp, papermaker, Sandling Road.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 28 Nov 1829
Elizabeth Chapman of the Mote, Maidstone, spinster, will dated 2 Dec 1826
Right Hon. Charles Earl of Romney, executor
Lady Sophia Marsham, Lady Frances Marsham, Lady Mary Marsham & Lady Charlotte Marsham - daughters of the Earl of Romney
Right Hon. Charles Lord Marsham, only son of the Earl of Romney
witnesses Thomas Wood, the Mote - Wm. Scudamore, Maidstone.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 2 Mar 1844
Ann Carter of Maidstone, widow, will dated 10 Nov 1840
John Mercer & Alexander Randall, both of Maidstone, bankers - executors
in memory of late brother Philip Corrall, Esq., endowed The Corrall Charity of 4 Almshouses
Earl of Romney, Lord Marsham
witnesses Elizabeth Stansly & Mary Pope, servants to Mrs. Carter.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 4 Jul 1840
Esther Carter of Maidstone, spinster, will dated 30 Jun 1831
Aunt Sarah Carter of Maidstone, spinster - trustee & executrix
nephews Robert (Carter) Pope of Hartlip, miller & George Carter, servant to Rev'd Douglas at Broughton, Northants - trustees & executors
brother George Carter of Biddenden, butcher & his 4 children - the said George, John, William & Sarah Carter
children of my sister Mary Pope deceased - the said Robert Pope, John, George, William, Henry, Frederick Friend Pope, Thomas,
Mary Pope & Esther Pope
witnesses H.A. Wildes - Wm. Woodman, clerk to Mr. Scudamore - J. Wildes.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 2 Oct 1828
Lydia Catt of Maidstone, spinster, will dated 9 Sep 1828
brother John Catt of Gillingham, labourer
John Crisfield of Maidstone, labourer (executor) & his daughter
Elizabeth wife of William Williams of Chatham, waterman
witnesses John Clapson - Gregory Page - Robert Charles Carter.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 19 Dec 1763
Mary Callant of Maidstone, widow of John Callant of Maidstone, gentleman, will dated 23 Feb 1753
daughter Mary widow of John Mason of Maidstone Esq. - executrix
tenant George Baker at West Borough
property at Boxley, late estate of Uncle Garrett Callant
property at East Farley & Maidstone, late occupied by Hannah Crownage & now Edward Merrall
property at Middles Row, High Street occupied by Widow Grevet? & Edward Prentis
granddaughter Anna Mason <21
granddaughters Mary Callant & Anne Callant, daughters of son Heath Callant Esq. deceased
tenant Thomas Pope at Boxley
tenant ___ Weston at Sutton Valence
Paper Mill etc. at Sutton at Hone occupied by Christopher Jarrett
Malthouse etc. at Wrotham occupied by John Ruck?
property ay Yalding, late estate of my sister Sarah Keable deceased, now occupied by Widow Wenborn
grandsons John Mason & Nash Mason
property at Boughton Monchelsea occupied by Thomas Gore
Nash Mason Esq., brother in law to daughter Mary Mason
servant Mary Love
George Bennett
witnesses Joseph Smalvell - Sam'l Stevenson - Geo. May.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 5 Sep 1849 to Philip Dettellin
Sarah Butler of Maidstone, spinster, will dated 16 Mar 1847
brothers William, Abraham & James
children of late sister Mary Holden
children of late sister Elizabeth Early
niece Margaret Early
Philip Dettelin Piper of Maidstone, builder - executor
witnesses D.J. Sweetlove, Sol'r Maidstone - Edward Knowles of Maidstone, gardener.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 9 Feb 1776 to Thomas Gregory
Ann Catt of Maidstone, spinster, will dated 26 Apr 1775
William Green of Maidstone, gentleman & Thomas Gregory of Cliffords Inn, London, gentleman - trustees & executors
sister Mary Catt of Dukes Court, Maidstone, spinster
Martha Merritt daughter of Widow Merritt of Maidstone, her aunt Dorcas Merrett & her brothers Robert & Edward
Ruth Brisling, widow of Samuel of Maidstone
David Deas, shoemaker & his daughter Mary Deas
Thomas Lavender, late servant to Mr. Willard, & his brother James Lavender
Mrs. Mary Thompson, daughter of Mr. Humphry Porter
Richard Gammon of Maidstone, tailor & his brother John Gammon, shoemaker
Reverend Haslett of Maidstone
servant Elizabeth Rose
witnesses Sam'l Carpenter - Edward Greffess.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 15 Sep 1721
Garratt Callant of Maidstone, gentleman, will dated 27 Jul 1721
friend Robert Salmon of Maidstone, gentleman - executor
property in Wouldham
property in Boxley late of Mr. Whitehead
nephew John Callant and his sons Heath & John
cousin Sca... & his wife & children
witnesses J. Weekes - D. Fuller - John Blunt.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 10 Mar 1842
Sarah Carter of Maidstone, spinster, will dated 17 Jun 1840
friends William Brock of Chatham, linen draper & George Catt of Otham, farmer - trustees & executors
Mary wife of said William Brock
great nieces Mary Gibbob Pope & Esther Pope, daughters of my late niece Mary wife of Robert Pope deceased
nephew Edward Allman of Maidstone, baker
niece Jane wife of ___ Reading of Sutton at Hone, engineer (late Jane Allman spinster)
nephew John Carter of Headcorn, farmer
nephews George Brown & William Brown of Headcorn, farmers
nephew George Carter of Biddenden, butcher
niece Jane wife of ___ Hayward of Tonbridge, steward (late Jane Carter spinster)
niece Sarah wife of ___ Beale of Fairlight Downs? in Sussex, miller (late Sarah Carter spinster)
Winifred Carter widow of my nephew William Carter of Chatham, butcher deceased
niece Elizabeth Allman of Sutton at Hone, spinster
niece Elizabeth Warburton of Canterbury, widow
great nephews Robert Carter Pope, John, George, William, Henry, Alfred Friend Pope & Thomas Edmund Pope (sons of said Robert & Mary Pope)
witnesses Chas. Scudamore, sol'r Maidstone - Henry D. Wildes, clerk to Mess'rs Wildes & Scudamore.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 15 Dec 1764
Mary Bye of Maidstone, widow, will dated 1 May 1762
John son of Col....? William Collison of St. Olave's Southwark, brewer
property at Boughton Monchelsea
Daniel Collison of Goudhurst, son of my late uncle Daniel Collison
children of John Collison deceased, son of said uncle Daniel
Elizabeth wife of John Gibbons & daughter of said uncle Daniel Collison
Sarah, Martha, Constant, Eleanor, Susan & Mercy - the other 6 daughters of said uncle Daniel Collison
Thomas Hicks of Chittingly, Sussex, farmer, son of my late aunt Constant & his brother Richard Hicks of Burwash, Sussex
children of my late aunt the wife of Richard Grayling, both deceased
children of my cousin Elizabeth Orpin deceased (daughter of my said aunt Grayling)
William Brooker of Boughton Monchelsea, farmer - to maintain his children by my late cousin
Rebecca Turner of Boughton Monchelsea, spinster
Thomas & Elizabeth, children of the said Elizabeth Gibbons
brother in law Mr. William Wilkins
friend Thomas Turner of Hunton, gentleman - trustee & executor
Mary Chalk widow, Ann James widow & Elizabeth Lyddell widow - 3 sisters of my late husband Deodatus Bye
Mary Finch of Boughton Monchelsea, widow of Rev'd Isaac Finch late of Goudhurst deceased
cousin Elizabeth Cloke of Rye, Sussex - daughter of my late uncle Thomas Collison deceased
goddaughter Mary Russell, daughter of Reverend Mr John Russell
Charity Schools at Maidstone, poor at Maidstone & Boughton Monchelsea
Deodatus Bye, son of Edmund Bye my late husband's brother
Mary wife of George Cutbush the younger of Maidstone, tailor
witnesses John Russell - Sam'l Fullagar - Chr. Fullagar.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 19 Dec 1846
Jane Burren of Marsham Street, Maidstone, spinster, will dated 23 Nov 1846
to be buried at Brewer Street Burial Ground
William Henry Tolhurst, executor
Burial Society at the White Lion Inn
nieces Mrs. Loyd, Harriet Foreman & Eliza Foreman
sister Mrs. Foreman
witnesses Samuel Payne - Thomas Goodwin.
Codicil dated 4 Dec 1846
niece Elizabeth Chester
Aunt Reeve at Yalding
Ann daughter of W H Tolhurst & Mrs. W H Tolhurst
Mrs. Frederick Tolhurst
witnesses Elizabeth Payne - Ann Tolhurst.
18 Dec 1846 appeared personally Ann Tolhurst wife of William Henry Tolhurst of Gabriels Hill, Maidstone (the writer of the codicil).
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 27 Nov 1830 to JNH
Hannah Bridgland of Maidstone, spinster, will dated 16 Aug 1825
to be buried at Aylesford near late sister Mrs. Bentham
friend Mr. John Newington Hughes of Maidstone, gentleman - trustee & executor
nephew Simon Rouse of Maidstone
cousin William Gilbert of Hunton, fareman & his son William
cousin Mary Gilbert, widow of late Jordan Gilbert of Maidstone & her son John
Mary Holloway, widow of late John Holloway of Maidstone
servant Sarah Sandwell
brother in law Timewell Bentham of Maidstone - executor
Mrs. F. Sholdgate of Maidstone, widow & London Carrier?
witnesses Sarah Sandwell - J. Goakman - R. Goakman.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate (Admon) 10 Mar 1825 to Susannah Moore
Margaret Brooks of Tovil, Maidstone, spinster, will dated 3 Feb 1825
sister Susannah wife of Mr. William Moore junior, jeweller High Street, Maidstone
witnesses George Anthony Pook - Thomas Symmonds - Bishop Kennett.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 26 Apr 1784
Jane Burr wife of James Burr of Maidstone, tinman, will dated 6 Jul 1772
Stocks in names of William Thatcher & Samuel Righton
nephew James Six son of my late sister Esther, executor
ref. to will of Richard Brooke late of Allhallows, Barking London, deceased
his cousins Thomas Wright & William Gill
cousin John Claris of Holy Cross Westgate, silkweaver
Mary wife of said James Six
ref. to father Mr. Louis Delaufour
witnesses Dansie Sawkins - William Shipley - Rob't Pope.
Source: Veronica Nops, Consistory Court of Canterbury Vol.60 folio 9, Probate 27 Mar 1723
Jarvis Rose of Monkton, Isle of Thanet, yeoman, will dated 1719
I give and bequeath unto my three sons AMBROSE ROSE EDWARD ROSE and STEPHEN ROSE all my whole estate both real and
personal all messuages tenements etc which shall in anywise belong to me at the time of my death.
And also all my stock crops and ready money and household stuff plate brass pewter etc and all else whatsoever I give to my three sons
AMBROSE ROSE EDWARD ROSE and STEPHEN ROSE equally to be divided between them and their heirs forever, they my three sons paying out of my
Real Estate such legacies as are herein mentioned.
To ANN ROSE my wife ten pounds a year.
Remainder to DANIEL ROSE son of my brother AMBROSE ROSE deceased.
And in the event of his death to my sister MARY's children and my sister ELIZABETH's children equally between them.
Then my three sons to be joynt and sole Executors.
Witnesses WILLIAM CLOVELLE GEORGE Hust? HENRY TAYLOR
Source: Veronica Nops, Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury, Vol.78 folio 106, Probate 25 Feb 1691/2
John Rose of Lympne, yeoman, will dated 1691
To my affectionate grand daughter SUSAN ROSE an infant twenty pounds to be paid for her use When the bond is due and payable that now
rests in her mothers hands as an augmentation to that provided that her father in law WILLIAM STROUDE doe give such security for the
whole three score and ten pounds as my Executor shall think fit and not otherwise but it shall remain in his hands to the same use.
I give to the said SUSAN ROSE in four years time after my decease the whole revenue of my lands for her use education etc. And when she
is 21 years of age or when she is married I give unto her all my lands and to her and her heirs forever.
Remainder to JOHN GOLDRIDGE and his heirs forever.
To JOHN GOLDRIDGE 100 pounds when he shall attain the age of 20 years and also all my wearing apparrel.
To my kinswoman JANE ROSE 20 pounds.
To my kinswoman JANE SPICER 20 pounds at the age of 20 years.
To SARAH PILCHER HESTER PILCHER and MARY ROGERS the three children of my cousin ROGERS 10 pounds apeece when they come to the age of 20 years.
I ordain my loving kinsman ROBERT PARNELL my Sole Executor.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 24 May 1655
William Woodyeare of Hartlip, will dated 21 Mar 1653
wife Thomasine, executrix
grandchildren John, William & Thomas, sons of Mathewe Bayton
witnesses Margery Woofe her mark - Edward Garland.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Admin 7 May 1655 to Mathewe the son & residual legatee
James Wilkinson of Marden, will dated 25 Feb 1652/3
wife Bridgett
sons James, Samuel & Mathy
Mary Wilkinson <21, daughter of son Bradger Wilkinson
Joseph Wilkinson
Nicholas Hurt
Marie Wilkinson
Mr. Samuel Fuller & Steven Walter - overseers
no witnesses.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 17 May 1655
Stephen Ward of Alkham, blacksmith, will dated 27 Jan 1654/5
wife Mary
sons Edward (executor) & John
daughter Mary wife of George Hope of London
daughter Jane
witnesses Samuell Pownoll - Alice Baker her mark - Anne Guye her mark.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 3 May 1655
William Wilson of Marden, yeoman, will dated 4 Aug 1646
daughter Sicely Wilson <18
sons Edward & William <21
eldest son John
wife Maryan, executrix
friends William ____ of Staplehurst, Edward Symons of same & Edward Lane of Marden - overseers
witnesses Henry May - Richard Tilden his mark - Henry Bardon.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 28 May 1655
Daniell Smarte of Great Chart, husbandman, will dated 20 Jun 1654
sons John, Richard & Thomas
daughter Elizabeth wife of Robert Sprat
daughter Jane wife of Andrew Smith
grandchild Daniell Smarte <20
daughter Susanna, executrix
wife Alice, executrix
witnesses Thomas Hasell junior - Roger May - Robert Smyth his mark.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 4 May 1655
Alice Reader of Rainham, spinster, will dated 23 Apr 1655
cousin John Moxley, son of my sister Anne by her late husband John Moxley deceased
cousin Samuell Fletcher of Chatham, maulster - executor
witnesses William Long - mark of Mary wife of Thomas Burley of Chatham - Phil: Bartholmewe.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 23 May 1655
Katherine Roper of Lynsted, widow of Thomas Roper, gentleman, will dated 15 Nov 1653
to be buried at Sheldwich
son Gabriell Belke
daughter Anne wife of Mr. Nicholas Nicholson
son Thomas Belke & Michaell Belke - executors
witnesses Elizabeth Belke - Grace Belke - mark of Sarah Gray.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 17 May 1655
Thomas Porter of Goudhurst, gentleman, will dated 23 May 1654
wife Elizabeth
son Thomas <21
wife's sons Gabriell & John Eagles <21
father in law Arthur Button & his wife Elizabeth
brother Richard
cosen Hughe Lake, gentleman & his wife Margaret
cosen John Horsmanden, gentleman & his wife Elizabeth
brother John Porter, gentleman - executor
John Alphye
property in Ticehurst, Sussex purchased of John Humphrey
property in Wadhurst, Sussex purchased of Thomas Sanders, gentleman
witnesses John Horsmonden - Hughe Lake, Scr'r.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 26 May 1655
Henry Rudd of Deptford, vintner, nuncupative will dated 18 Dec 1654
daughter Elizabeth Rudd
father Richard Rudd
wife Anne, executrix
witnesses John Mountfourth - John Sackler.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 15 Jun 1839
Frances Buley of Leeds, spinster, will dated 16 Jul 1832
niece Frances Susannah wife of Edward Whitnall of Leeds
tenant Benjamin Bottle
Henry Whitnall & other children of said niece
John Brown of Leeds, farmer - trustee & executor
William Betts of Leeds, farmer - trustee & executor
Edward Richard Medlicott of Robert St. Grosvenor Square, Middlesex, tallow chandler - trustee & executor
witnesses Jno. Fielder, 22 Duke St. Grosvenor Square - C.A. Smith & Willm Nerney, his clerks.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 4 Apr 1851
Louisa Button of Maidstone, spinster, will dated 3 Apr 1845
sister Maria Marsh, widow - executrix
witnesses Alex'r Randall, Maidstone - John Mercer jun'r Maidstone.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 13 Sep 1817
Mary Burgess of Maidstone, widow, will dated 2 Apr 1817
son George, executor
daughter Mary Burgess
mother Mary Burton of Maidstone, widow
son Richard, his wife Fanny & children Ann Mary & Richard <21
witnesses Cha. Topping - Thomas Furminger.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 23 Oct 1813
Mary Burton of Maidstone, widow, will dated 1 Nov 1807
son William
daughter Rebecca wife of Thomas Boucher of Rochester, hoyman
daughter Elizabeth wife of John Yates of Maidstone, stone mason
Thomas Boucher, executor
witnesses Robert Barnby, Att'y Maidstone - Thomas Reynolds, Maidstone.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 20 Jan 1820
Mary Burton of Maidstone, widow, will dated 16 Jul 1817
grandson George Burgess of Maidstone, cornfactor, executor
witnesses Cha. Topping - Phebe Pearson.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 11 Dec 1835
Ann Browne of Maidstone, widow, will dated 6 Jul 1831
son in law John Mares of Maidstone, druggist - trustee & executor
son in law Francis Barham Elvy of Maidstone, merchant - trustee & executor
son in law Henry Argles of Maidstone, druggist - trustee & executor
daughter Mary Ann wife of Richard Adams of Nettlested, farmer
daughter Frances Margaret wife of said Francis Barham Elvy
daughter Catherine wife of said Henry Argles
daughters Harriet Browne & Ann Browne, spinsters
witnesses Cha. Hoar, Solicitor Maidstone - John Bryan, engineer Maidstone - Mary Maddox Streeter, servant to Mrs. Browne.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 3 Jul 1846
Maria Briscoe of Maidstone, widow, will dated 16 Jan 1845
brother Robert Brows, executor
witnesses Jno. Case, Solicitor Maidstone - James Brothers, clerk to Mr. Case.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 25 Jul 1833
Joanna Burwash of Maidstone, widow, will dated 26 Oct 1812
sister Sarah Wise of Bearsted, widow
nephew Biddingfield Wise of Thurnham, gentleman - executor
nieces Sarah Wise & Frances Wise
Biddingfield Henry Leese son of my late sister Ann Leese
Biddingfield Henry, John, Martha & Joan <21, children of said Biddingfield Henry Leese
Mary wife of James Honey of Maidstone, baker
niece Elizabeth Rhodes, spinster
Mary Rhodes, widow of my nephew Thomas Rhodes of Maidstone, turner
niece Catherine wife of William Hoadley of Maidstone, coachmaker
nephew Thomas Fisher of Thurnham, gentleman - executor
Mary Ridout & Charlotte Ridout, <21 children of late niece Martha Ridout
niece Catherine wife of Thomas Butler of Ivy Church, grazier
niece Mary wife of Nicholas Giles of Maidstone, silversmith
niece Elizabeth wife of Joseph Steed of Brenzett, grazier
Edward Fisher of Brenzett, grazier
witnesses Geo. Burr - Wm. Fry - Wm. Wise.
Codicil dated 14 Jun 1828
niece Frances Wise, niece Elizabeth Rhodes, Mary Rhodes & niece Catherine Hoadley now deceased
great nieces Joanna Fisher, Mary Biddingfield Ridout & Charlotte Frances Ridout
great nephew John Hoadley
William, Samuel & Alexander, sons of niece Catherine Hoadley deceased
old servant Susanna Masters
witnesses Cha. Hughes - Cha. Hoar - Wm. Morris.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 31 Oct 1656
Mary Tookey of New Romney, spinster, will dated 28 Sep 1656
sister Joane Tookey, executrix
cousins Katherine Bate & Anne Bate
cousins Thomas Bate, Edward Master & Robert Wilcocks
John <14 son of Bartholomew Tookey
Aunt Tookey
cousin Joane wife of George Carter
cousin Jane Tookey
Mrs Susan Hawkins
Thomas Nokes, Marie Warner, William Wilmott & Tamsin Philpott
witnesses Robert Wilcocke - Edward Master - Dorothy Nokes her mark - Anne Millen her mark.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 29 Oct 1656
Edmund Whitlockes of Westerham, yeoman, will dated 1 Jan 1655/6
to be buried at Lymesfield, Surrey [Limpsfield?]
Edward Belfeild of Saundersted
White the shepherd of Mr. Atwood of Saundersted
Edward Stidolfe my late servant
Henry Burton, clerk of Lymeffeild
Frances wife of Bryan Cole
eldest daughter of William Swan of Westerham, maultman
Mathewe Dryver
Edward Arnold, Weaver Mathewe Dryvers' man
Thomas Harlinge & his son, my godson
children of my sister Elizabeth deceased, late wife of Richard Johnson, glasier deceased
George Toller, gent.
John Dryver, weaver son of Mathewe Dryver/Dryner
kinswoman the Smythes wife of Rushmerhill, my cousin Richard Peaks sister, & to her son
Richard Stidolfe, my man Edward Stidolfes brother
widow of John Dryver of Powtons
Rachell Wells widow, wife of John Care?
Richard Peake my kinsman - executor
neighbours William Swan & George Toller - executors
witnesses John Jewell his mark - Bryan Cole his mark.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 13 Jul 1826
Mary Bristow of Maidstone, widow, will dated 7 Jul 1819
niece Ann Oliver of Maidsone, spinster, executrix
sister Elizabeth wife of John Williamson of Canterbury, bricklayer
witnesses And. Topping - H. Short.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 25 Jul 1654
Allice Budd of Maidstone, widow, will dated 7 Mar 1653/4
grandchildren Allice Mitchell & Sara Mitchell
daughter Anne Mitchell, executrix
son William Budd, executor
witnesses Mary Croope? - Joane Booth her mark - Robert Richardson.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 25 Jul 1848
Harriott Wright of Maidstone, spinster, will dated 2 Jul 1847
brother William Wright of Maidstone, baker & his daughter Elizabeth
brother Charles Wright of Maidstone, cornfactor - executor
brother Henry Wright of Maidstone, coal merchant
servant Elizabeth Bates
Henry Ranger of Tovil - executor
witnesses Frederic Pine, King Street Maidstone - George Benzie, Union Street Maidstone.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 27 Nov 1810
Mary Young of Maidstone, spinster, will dated 30 Sep 1808
brother John & his children Robert, John & Elizabeth Young
sister Sarah Slatter & her daughter Jane Slatter
sister Benedicta Young - executrix
sister Philadelphia Willis & her children Charles, Robert, Emma & Jane Willis
late nephew John Slatter deceased
wife of Mr. John Tilden Sampson of Battle
nieces Elizabeth Slatter, Sarah Slatter & Jane wife of Joseph Foxcroft - daughters of my late sister Elizabeth Slatter deceased
brother in law Charles Willis - executor
witnesses Jo. Tilden Sampson - J. Burton.
Codicil dated 17 Jun 1810
reference to estate of John Slatter of Maidstone, gentleman deceased
reference to will of aunt Susanna Willis deceased
witnesses Eliz. Link - F. Link.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 31 Oct 1794
Susannah Winter of Maidstone, spinster, will dated 18 Jul 1782
sisters Elizabeth & Mary Winter - executrices
children of brother Stephen
witnesses Eli Evans - John Ware - Jno. Sommerton.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 6 Feb 1800 to Mary, surviving executrix
Elizabeth Winter of Maidstone, spinster, will dated 18 Jul 1782
sisters Mary & Susanna Winter, spinsters - executrices
children of brother Stephen
witnesses Eli Evans - John Ware - Jno. Sommerton.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 4 Dec 1800
Mary Winter of Maidstone, spinster, will dated 30 Sep 1799
brother Joseph, executor
5 children of brother Stephen deceased - Stephen, Elizabeth wife of Frank Gardener, Sarah Winter, Susanna Winter & Ann Winter
witnesses Elizabeth Wildes - Thos Wildes - Thomas Steward Wildes.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 12 May 1781
Stephen Winter of Allington Castle, Allington, yeoman, will dated 2 Mar 1780
property at Brenchley late occupied by George Corke, now Stephen Tuttey
daughters Elizabeth Winter (Executrix), Mary Winter & Susanna Winter
grandson Stephen Winter
tenants in Maidstone - Joseph & Christopher Harris, my sister Evans & Samuel Bridland
son Stephen
son Joseph, executor
witnesses John Plamen - Willm Weeks - R. Parker.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 26 Jul 1845
Mary Woodhams of Maidstone, widow, will dated 29 Mar 1845
James Watts of Maidstone, linen draper - executor
daughter in law Susanna Woodhams
niece Anna Maria Fulcher
witnesses Jno. Monckton, Solicitor Maidstone - James Gordon, his clerk.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 23 Oct 1850
Charlotte Wright of Maidstone, widow, will dated 25 Feb 1850
friend Stephen Stonham the younger of Maidstone, Relieving Officer - trustee & executor
friend John Cruttenden of Maidstone, plumber - trustee & executor
late at The Bower, Maidstone late occupied by James Jarvis Dray, now Thomas Terry?
property in Week Street, Maidstone occupied by Thomas Gould & Sarah Eastham
aged mother Ann Probert, widow
daughter Charlotte wife of George Davis
daughter Elizabeth Wright
witnesses William Beale, solicitor of Maidstone - Sam'l Maddox his clerk
Codicil dated 10 May 1850
money to mother for travel to her children in Gloucestershire
witnesses Thos Pearce - Sam'l Maddox.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 14 Mar 1788 to Ann, surviving executor
Rebecca Wrentmore of Maidstone, widow, will dated 9 Aug 1782
son William, executor
eldest daughter of Mr. Richard Holloway & my daughter Ann his wife
daughter Ann Holloway, executrix
witnesses Wm. Stevenson - Abraham Collins - Geo. Burr.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 1 Mar 1714
Ester Yates of Maidstone, widow, will dated 4 Feb 1709
to be buried at Mereworth near deceased husband
cousin Sarah ...nolt? daughter of cousin John Hopper deceased
grandsons John Fuller & Richard Saunders
Valentine Chadwick of East Peckham, Clerk - trustee & executor
Philip Sandford of Wrotham, Clerk - trustee & executor
Mathew Chandler of Maidstone the elder, gentleman - trustee & executor
Manor of Slowcourt in Molash
daughter Anne wife of Robert Saunders
late uncle Sanderson's estate
witnesses Thomas Widen - Walter Sturt - R. Freebody.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 19 Sep 1776
Jasper Chaplin of Plumstead, yeoman, will dated 4 Dec 1773
son William by Mary Francis, deceased, who lives with me & was baptised at St. Nichholas, Deptford as the son of Thomas Francis, mariner,
now known as William Chaplin - executor [bt. 15 Nov 1751]
friends William Hallick & John Budgen of Plumstead
witnesses William Hallick - Jno. Budgen - Tho. Williams
buried 11 Sep 1776, Plumstead
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 28 Nov 1846
Eleanor Chaplin of Rochester, widow, will dated 16 Sep 1837
son William James Chaplin - trustee & executor
Henry Wright of Essex Street, Strand, Middlesex, gentleman - trustee & executor
tenant Mr. James Edwards, Coach Proprietor
3 minor children of my lately deceased son John Gurr Chaplin
witnesses G.H. Vidion, beerseller, Rochester - James Edwards, coach master, Rochester - Geo. Fidler, bookkeeper, Rochester.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 24 Apr 1782
Jacob Chaplin of Lee, gardener, will dated 4 Jun 1781
sister Mary Berry [wife of Robert], executrix
brother John
Reverend Dr. Courtney
6 young men - Robert Forkner, William Gamble, Geo. Skinner, William Skinner, Richard Holt, William Watkins
6 gardeners - Mr Anderson & Thomas at Mr Lucas', Mr Greengoe, John Harper, Mr Marshall, Mr Smith
4 mutes - Mrs Gladwell, Mrs Wheatfild, Mrs Brasia, Mrs Snagy
Mr Cade to be undertaker
Mr Skinner
witnesses George Skinner sen'r - William Gamble - Geo. Skinner.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 25 Jun 1841
George Chaplin of Blackheath, Lewisham, Manager of the Tap attached to the Green Man Hotel, will dated 14 Dec 1840
sons George, Frederick, Henry William
wife Ann
daughters Sarah Ann Chaplin, executrix & Jane Chaplin
daughter Hannah wife of George Lewis of Bennett Street, Greenwich, cabinet maker
witnesses John Newell, Blackheath Hill - Thos. Parker j'r, solicitor, Lewisham.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 31 May 1828
Mary Wildes of Maidstone, spinster, will dated 29 Jun 1824
4 nephews Thomas Steward Wildes, Edward Wildes, Henry Atkinson Wildes & William Wildes
3 nieces Harriet Wildes, Eleanor Wildes & Mary Peck
niece Elizabeth wife of Joshua Russell
Eleanor wife of my brother Thomas Wildes
Francees Gates Wildes wife of my said nephew Henry Atkinson Wildes
servants Sarah Coachman & Charlotte Britter
brother Thomas Wildes, executor
witnesses Rich'd Allchin - ... Pine.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 23 Jul 1790
Ann Wildes of Maidstone, widow, will dated 12 Jan 1790
to be buried at Maidstone Church under the Gallery, with Lane & Lamb families, last opened for burial of Mrs Hannah Lane
daughter Mary Wildes, executrix
son Thomas, executor
sister Mary Kettlewell
granddaughter Harriot Wildes
cousin Catherine Harwood
witnesses David Howell - Will'm Coleman.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 8 Jul 1823
Catherine Wilkins wife of Samuel of Maidstone, taylor & draper, will dated 11 Dec 1808
nee Catherine Chambers, spinster, indenture dated 24 Apr 1790 prior to marriage
husband Samuel Wilkins, executor
witnesses John Keutenius - Elizabeth Keutenus - Cha. Hoar.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 19 May 1843
Sarah Wilson of Brewer Street, Maidstone, widow, will dated 1 Nov 1841
daughter Jane Wilson, executrix
sons Charles & John
witnesses William Day, cabinet maker Maidstone - Richard Holmes, chinaman Maidstone.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 8 Apr 1811
Mary Whitting of Maidstone, spinster, will dated 30 Nov 1809
niece Mary wife of George Powell of Maidstone, linen draper
George Powell, executor
witnesses James Tyrrell - Cha. Hoar.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 11 Jul 1812
Mary Whitting late of Boxley, now of Maidstone, widow, will dated 11 Mar 1809
sons Anthony (executor) & Thomas
daughter Mary wife of George Powell of Maidstone, linen draper
witnesses Nich's Scott - Cha. Hoar.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 4 Jan 1823
Jane Wiche of Maidstone, spinster, will dated 24 Nov 1807
John Pine of Tovil, papermaker
Thomas Pine of Maidstone, stationer
Benjamin Chilley Pine of Maidstone, ironmonger
& their sisters Ann Pine & Mary Pine now of Rochester
brother John Wiche
sister Mary wife of Reverend John Evans of Pullins Row, Islington
brother Thomas Wiche, bookseller of Beeech Street, London
Reverend John Evans, Dr. of Laws & my sister Mary his wife - executors
witnesses Thos Robbins - John Baker.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 16 May 1794
John Wiche of Maidstone, Dissenting Minister, will dated 6 May 1790
brother in law Thomas Pine of Maidstone, stationer - trustee & executor
brother in law William Limbery? Grosvenor of St. Michael Cornhill, London, stationer - trustee & executor
brother in law Sampson Kingsford of Sturry, miller - trustee & executor
tenant Mrs Ann Pope, spinster
granddaughter Sarah Maria Kingsford <21
daughters Mary & Jane
sons Thomas & John
witnesses Tho. Charlton - Ann Cooper - Frances Charlton.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 11 Jan 1741
Anne Whetstone of Maidstone, widow, will dated 23 Dec 1728
daughters Rose wife of John Reeve & Mary Elgar
son in law Thomas Elgar - trustee & executor
William Britcher & Elizabeth Britcher, children of daughter Rose Reeve
granddaughter Anne Elgar, daughter of Thomas [& Mary]
witnesses Sarah Thorn - John Hunt - Wm Drew.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 19 Jun 1848
Elizabeth White of Maidstone, spinster, long will dated 6 Aug 1845
Ann Pine of Maidstone, spinster
niece Mary Elizabeth wife of William Spain
Ellen Andrews <21, daughter of my late niece Ann Sarah Andrews
Reverend George Cromwell of Imperial Square, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, Clerk - trustee & executor
John Pine of Maidstone, Gentleman - trustee & executor
James, Henry, Thomas, William, George Hasler & Frederick Andrews <21, sons of said niece Ann Sarah deceased
Rev'd George Cromwell manages the estate of my brother Sir Henry White deceased
[sister in law] Lady Anne White, widow left England in 1841
witnesses Rhoda Tribe - Jno. Case, solicitor Maidstone
Codicil dated 7 Dec 1846
witnesses Anna Cooper, Maidstone - Jno. Case, solicitor Maidstone.
Codicil dated 22 Nov 1847 (same witnesses as previous codicil)
late niece Ann Sarah Andrews & her late husband James Andrews.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 21 Nov 1766
Mary White of Maidstone, widow, will dated 5 Oct 1750
sister Hester Barrett, spinster of Maidstone - executrix
sister Anne wife of ___ Blaney of Dove Court, near Lombard Street, London, taylor
Mr John Eden, clothier of Devises, Wiltshire, who married my late husband John White's sister
property at Bishopston near Warminster, Wiltshire occupied by John King, shepherd
witnesses Sarah Pickard - John Coote - Jno. Searle at Doctors Commons.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 29 Nov 1776
Esther West of Maidstone, spinster, will dated 13 Nov 1776
Mrs Grace Loftus of Maidstone, widow
Grace wife of Reverend William Hazlitt of Maidstone & her children John & Peggy Hazlitt
half brothers & sisters unnamed
William Hazlitt - executor
witnesses Geo. Prentis - Wm. Roffe.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 27 May 1808
Elizabeth West of Maidstone, widow, will dated 30 Mar 1805
friends Henry Fletcher & Joseph Fletcher of Shadwell Dock, Middlesex, ship builders - trustees & executors
brother John Bishop of Maidstone, cabinet maker (& his children) - trustee & executor
daughter Mary Harriot West <21
witnesses Wm. Armstrong - Arthur Meggs.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 23 Mar 1791
Mary Teale wife of Isaac Musshey Teale of Maidstone, gentleman, formerly Mary Blomer spinster, will dated 26 Apr 1785
marriage indenture between Isaac Musshey Teale of Gravesend, the testator, Edward Bendon of Canterbury Esquire & Thomas Durrant Punnett
of Maidstone Esquire
Isaac Musshey Teale, executor
witnesses Wm. Charles - John Saunders - Sarh? Munes.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 20 Mar 1784
Anthony Blomer of Maidstone, Esquire, will dated 5 Jan 1784
daughter Mary Blomer, executrix
witnesses Thos Milner - James Teale - Tho. Durrant Punnett.
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