Perronet Will 1783

Will of Damaris Perronet

of Shoreham, Kent


Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury Prob11/1106
Submitted by Ros Dunning
I Damaris Perronet of the Parish of Shoreham in the County of Kent being well in body also of sound mind memory and understanding declare this to be my last Will and Testament as follows

First of all I bequeath to my dear and honored Father my Quarto Bible bound in Blue Turkey also my Gilt Seal given me by my late Brother John Perronet

Second I bequeath to my dear Sister Elizabeth Briggs my Striking Watch

thirdly I nominate and Appoint my dear Niece Elizabeth Briggs to be my Sole Executrix Administrator and Residuary Legatee having Confidence in her that she will faithfully execute this my last Will and Testament

fourthly I give and bequeath to my dear Friend Elizabeth Bissater Wife of John Bissater of the City of Canterbury Carpenter the Sum of Five hundred Pounds of lawful Money of Great Britain to be paid at the time of my death gratefully remembering her unwearied diligence in attending and taking care of my Suffering Afflicted Brother Charles Perronet for many years and having myself proved to be a most choice and faithful Friend

Damaris Perronet sixth November 1780
(Attestation Clause)
Jas Symonds _ Sar Gourland _ Eve Cullen

Proved at London 4 July 1783


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