Description:

Probate papers of Abraham Read, yeoman

Will included: Yes

Date of Will: 29^th October 1776

Beneficiaries: Elizabeth the daughter of Thomas Ireland and my granddaughter; Ann, daughter, wife of John Taylor; To Hannah Jones my servant maid, my best cow and also all my leasehold lands or tenement and lands commonly called the Nef to hold during the remainder of the term of lives; the rest of household goods, cattle, chattels and personal estate to William Prosser, nephew, who is also charged with maintaining ‘my natural son begotten on the body of Martha the daughter of Sibble Lewis deceased’; John the brother of the said William Prosser;

Others mentioned: William Prosser, nephew, appointed sole executor

Witnesses: James Prosser; David [?]; Thomas Price

Inventory included: None

Appraisers: None

Will proved:  9^th December 1777

Bond included: None

Other papers: None

Property/Holdings: The Nef, held on lease for lives

Observations:

None