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« on: Monday 21 July 25 20:15 BST (UK) »
Hi, I have a copy of a will dated 1838 for James Grimwood,Farmer, Hatfield Peverel, Essex. The will is easy enough to read but I just don't understand it. My descendent is his daughter Lydia who is mentioned a number of times but what she was bequethed is a bit of a mystery to me. Her brother James, was the eldest son and was bequethed the farm which is not unexpected. From what I can make out James Snr was a wealthy man when he died, Lydia and her sisters were bequethed money but for some of them it didn't seem to be that straightforward. Is there anyone that can help me understand? The will is 3 pages and these are attached, although it looks as though you need to right click on the images and open as new tabs to see the whole pages.
Many thanks for all your help.
Sparkle