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Will of John Mann, proved 25 October 1847

(On the Reverse)
 
Deanery of St. Buryan.
The last Will and Testament of John Mann late of the Parish of Saint Buryan Farmer deceased proved in Common form the 25 October 1847 before the Reverend William Mountford Stacy Surrogate and administration of the Goods of the said Deceased and of all things whatsoever concerning his said Will was granted to Richard Mann and William Mann two of the Sons of the Deceased and Executors named in the said Will.
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This is the Last Will and Testament of me John Mann, of Tregadgwith within the parish of St. Buryan and County of Cornwall, Farmer.
 
First I give and bequeath unto each of my Daughters the sum of one shilling each, to be paid to them by my Executors hereinafter named. Also I give unto my beloved Wife Jane Mann, the sum of one shilling per Month so long as she lives, to be paid by my Executors and also the Bed and Bedding which is in the Kitchen Chamber so long as she survive, and after her decease then it shall fall to my son Charles Mann, and to his.
Also I give and Bequeath unto my son John Mann, the sum of Fifteen pounds to be paid by my Executors in three Installments, the first Installment to be paid on the Twentyfourth day of June next, after my decease, and the second on the Twentyninth day of September, and the third on the Twentyfifth day of December, after my decease.
Also I give and bequeath unto my sons James and Charles Mann, the sum of one shilling each to be paid by my Executors and furthermore I give unto my son Charles Mann, the sum of Five pounds to be paid by my Executors at the Expiration of his Apprenticeship and also to be maintained by my Executors during his Apprenticeship.
Lastly All the Rest Residue and Remainder of my Goods and Chattles Farming Stock and all other my Personal Estate and Effects whatsoever (subject to the payment of my just Debts and the above named Legacies and Funeral Expences) I give and bequeath unto my two sons Richard and William Mann, whom I do Constitute name and appoint to be Joint Executors of this my last will and Testament, Hereby revoking all former wills, In Witness Whereof I have to this my last Will and Testament, set my hand and seal this Thirteenth day March in the Year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and foryseven.

(signed) John Mann (seal)

Signed Sealed Published and Declared by the said Testator John Mann as and for his last will and Testament in the presence of us,
 
James Permewan (signed)
William Thomas (signed) 

 
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N.B. Words in both italics and brackets are inserted by the transcriber e.g. (signed)
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LDS Film No. 2276076 Image Nos. 4046814_00160 and 4046814_00161
 

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