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Title: Transcribe will of Ann Hackett of Walesby Lincs
Post by: moirlownie on Tuesday 14 June 22 05:45 BST (UK)

Hi Can anyone assist in transcribing my GGG Grandmothers will. Ann Hackett born 1796 of Walesby Lincs.. Probate date 24/10/1854

Title: Re: Transcribe will of Ann Hackett of Walesby Lincs
Post by: amondg on Tuesday 14 June 22 07:28 BST (UK)

Appoint my brother Edward Hackett and James Morphew as trustees
John Child of Alvingham near --- Farmer  5 pounds
Son Anthony Hackett 50 pounds distinguishing him from the rest of my children in -- of his having lost an arm.
All the rest of my state of what nature- to be divided in equal shares  except my son Paul who I have already provided for.
There is a provision that if any of her children die and if they have children they should get the parents share. (paraphased)
Written 7 April 1848

Title: Re: Transcribe will of Ann Hackett of Walesby Lincs
Post by: moirlownie on Tuesday 14 June 22 07:35 BST (UK)

Thanks that helped a lot

Title: Re: Transcribe will of Ann Hackett of Walesby Lincs
Post by: Bookbox on Tuesday 14 June 22 10:34 BST (UK)

Just to fill a couple of gaps:

… Alvingham near Louth …

… in consequence of his having lost an arm …

The will was written on 11 (not 7) April 1848

Title: Re: Transcribe will of Ann Hackett of Walesby Lincs
Post by: moirlownie on Tuesday 14 June 22 10:52 BST (UK)

Thanks and RE Anthony hackett's loss of arm. From the Reading Mercury. His gun accidently discharged while using the butt to stop a ferret leaving a rabbit hole. He was 21 years old at the time.