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Will of John Treweek, proved 24 November 1831

(On the Reverse)

Deanery of St. Burian
24th. Nov. 1831.
The last Will and Testament of John Treweek late of the Parish of St. Burian deced proved in common form before the Revd. Uriah Tonkin surrogate.
And Admon of the goods &c of the said deceased and all &c granted to Joan Treweek widow of the deced & Executrix named in the Will.
Saving &c.
Stamp £8 .. ..
Sworn under £450 .. ..
Folio 3 . (No. 13)

(Document)
 
In the name of God amen. I John Treweek Farmer of the Parish of St. Buryan in the County of Cornwall being in perfect health, and sound mind, memory, and understanding, but considering the uncertainty of this transitory life do make publish and declare this my last Will and Testament.
 
First – My Will is that all my Just Debts Funeral and Testamentary expences be paid by Executrix.
 
I give and bequeath unto my dear Wife Joan Treweek all and singular my personal estate and Effects Whatsoever and wheresoever, and of what nature and kind soever, to and for her own absolute use and benefit, and I do hereby nominate constitute, and appoint my said dear Wife Joan Treweek executrix of this my last Will. And I do hereby revoke all former and other Will or Wills by me at any time heretofore made. And do declare this and no other to be my last Will and Testament.
In Witness whereof I the said John Treweek the Testator have hereunto set my hand and Seal this the eleventh day of January in the year of Our Lord One thousand eight hundred and twenty eight
(signed) John Treweek (seal)
 
Signed Sealed Published and Declared by the said Testator John Treweek as and for his last Will and Testament in the presence of us who at his request in his presence and in the presence of each other have subscribed our names as witness hereto
William Thomas Junr. (signed)
Willm. Shakerley. (signed)
 

 
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