Administration
Derived from Dorset History Centre; Reference Number: Ad/Dt/A/1692
Date: 18 August 1692
Summary
Thomas Cooke is the father of and Administrator for Thomas Cooke, late Stalbridge Weston. John Cooke, a Haberdasher of Stalbridge stands surety.
Thomas Cooke the father must make an inventory of ‘all and singuler the goods chattels and credits’ of Thomas Cooke his son, and deliver it to the Registry of the Archdeacon’s Court at or before the first day of November (1692). And further, must make an accompt of his Administration on or before the first day of May 1693.
If a will is discovered, the Executor should exhibit it to the Court requesting it be allowed and approved, in which case this obligation on Thomas Cooke the father becomes void and of no effect.
Signed: Thomas Cooke, John Cooke
In the presence of: John Combe, William Horlocke senior
Notes:
- This confirms it was Thomas Cooke the son who died, leaving his father of the same name.
- Thomas died intestate.
- A Thomas Cooke and a John Cooke appear in the Court Summary for June 1692.