Will
Derived from Dorset History Centre; Reference: Ad/Dt/W/1709; Event Record Number: 34
Date of Will: 15th July 1701
Witnesses: Margaret Miles, Margaret Browne, Thomas Browne
| Beneficiary | Relationship to Testator | Bequest |
|---|---|---|
| Bernard Chamberlaine | Son | One shilling of lawful money of England (to be paid one year after death) |
| Mary Shephard | Daughter | One shilling of lawful money of England (to be paid one year after death) |
| Susanna Chamberlaine | Daughter | Ten pounds of lawful money of England (to be paid one year after death), one brass pan, one brass kettle, one brass pot, four pewter dishes, one chest, one coffer, one box, and two barrels |
| William Chamberlaine | Son | Ten pounds of lawful money of England (held in trust for sister Mary’s use, relief and maintenance if needed), one piece of gold, remainder of all goods, cattle, money, chattels and personal estate (shared with Robert) |
| Robert Chamberlaine | Son | Ten pounds of lawful money of England (held in trust for sister Mary’s use, relief and maintenance if needed), gold ring, remainder of all goods, cattle, money, chattels and personal estate (shared with William) |
| Robert Shephard | Grandchild | Least silver spoon |
| Susanna Chamberlaine | Daughter | Great silver spoon (in addition to previous bequests) |
Notes:
- William and Robert Chamberlaine are named as joint executors
- The ten pounds given to William and Robert is specifically held in trust for their sister Mary Shephard’s benefit, with the provision that her husband Robert Shephard ‘shall have nothing to do nor to intermeddle with the said sum’
- If Mary doesn’t need the money, it should be put out at interest for her and her children’s benefit
- All former wills are revoked by this testament
Grant of Probate: 28th October 1709, Executors William and Robert Chamberlain, sons of Joan.