I have the Will of William HANKINS of Pigeon House, Weston Beggard, proved 10th May 1834. No direct descendant is mentioned, but there are bequests to niece Sarah HALL, nephew Richard PITT, nephew Henry KINGS. The remaining Estate including property in the 'several parishes of Lugwardine, Bartestree, Weston Beggard and Dormington or elsewhere in the Kingdom of Great Britain' is bequeathed to his brother Richard HANKINS. William 'signed'.
The Will of Richard HANKINS, yeoman of the parish of Yarkhill, dated 1804, was proved 30th Sept. 1820. Richard made his 'mark'. Bequests to Sarah KING and Jane KING, 'two of the daughters of my niece Ann KING'. The remaining Estate to nephew Richard HANKINS, consisting of property in the 'several parishes of Yarkhill and Stoke Edith'.
These will surely confuse you!
Chilis