Editorial note: This is a complete transcription of the Notes on Wills and Acts of Administration as published in Squire’s 1886 article, pp. 302–312, comprising 119 footnotes. All notes were taken by Squire from the Principal Registry of the Probate Division of the High Court of Justice at Somerset House; all grants were issued from the Prerogative Court of Canterbury unless otherwise stated. The notes extend only to 1785, that being the date up to which Squire had permission to extract them. Footnote numbers correspond to the superscript numbers in the Appendix of Tomb Inscriptions. Entries with a darker border are those relating to persons of Huguenot or probable foreign origin. This transcription is believed to be the first complete digital version of this document. Transcribed 2026.
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The Notes on Wills form the final section of Squire’s article and are the richest part of it. They contain verbatim extracts from wills proved at Somerset House, parish register entries, and Squire’s own annotations — giving occupations, family relationships, property holdings, and in some cases vivid personal details. Among the highlights:
— Note 3: Louis Dangilboud’s bequest to his niece in Lausanne, “Suisserland”
— Note 67: Peter Paggen’s copyhold properties “abutting on the Common of Wandsworth on the South”
— Note 87: Daniel Torin, writing his will “designeing very soone to take a journey into Scotland”
— Note 98: Peter Ruffe’s sister in Guyenne, to receive her annuity only if she “openly professed the Protestant religion”
— Note 109: James Baudouin’s extraordinary will — refusing to support his brother while he remained in “a country of persecution and Idolitary”
— Note 111: Judith Grolleau directing burial at “W. burial-ground commonly called Mount Nod” — the earliest known use of that name in a legal document
Note on additional inscriptions: The following inscriptions precede the Notes on Wills in Squire’s original text. They are taken from a MS. list given by S. Wayland Kershaw, Esq., F.S.A., to the French Protestant Hospital, and from Aubrey’s History of the County of Surrey.
MS. list, p. 20. Here lies ye body of | Elizabeth Parker, | of this Parish, who departed | this life Decr. ye 21st, 1746, | Aged 46 years.
MS. list, p. 25. Here lieth the body of | Mr. John Taylor, | of this Parish, | who departed this life | the 24th day or February 17.. | (rest obliterated.)
MS. list, p. 45. Here lies the body of | Mrs. Mary Rowbell, | widow of Mr. Joseph Rowbell, | (rest obliterated.)
From Aubrey’s History of the County of Surrey, Vol. 1, p. 134. “On a handsome Tomb is this Inscription:— Cy git le corps Thomas | de Demfrene, Esquier, Sieur de | la Garende, decede le 27 Octobre, | 1709 a le 75d, Annee de son Age.”118
From Aubrey (small freestone fixed to wall). Elizabeth Foster, | Uxor Johannis Foster, de | Wandsworth, Generosus, Obiit | 29th of October, Anno Dom. | 1688. Ætatis suæ, 38. | Quisquis es, exemplum hoc | disce sequendo mori.119
Notes of Wills and Acts of Administration
All notes taken from the Principal Registry of the Probate Division of the High Court of Justice at Somerset House. All grants issued from the Prerogative Court of Canterbury unless otherwise stated. Notes extend to 1785 only.
1. Davis, George. Will dated 24 Aug. 1738, proved 6 March 1759. Describes him as a Yeoman residing at Wandsworth. After a legacy of one guinea to each of his brothers, testator made his wife Elizabeth Davis sole executrix and residuary legatee.—Arran, 88.
2. Davis, Elizabeth. Will proved 11 July 1770, by Henry Southern, of Wandsworth, “Callicoe Print Cutter.” She gave a legacy to John Baker, of Wandsworth, Shopkeeper, and her watch to Mary Baker, his wife, for trouble in managing her affairs and good behaviour to her while she boarded with them. Further legacies to John Southern, an apprentice at Chiswick; to George Southern, son of Henry Southern, of the parish of Wandsworth; and to Mary Woodward, wife of Thomas Woodward, of Wandsworth, Baker.—Jenner, 260.
3. Dangilboud, Louis. Will of Louis Dangilboud, of Wandsworth, Gentn., dated 19 February 1747, proved by James Pampe, of Wandsworth, Gentn., 10 Dec. 1748. He bequeathed to his niece De Ropra de Bardomanche, living at Lausanne in “Suisserland,” money placed in the hands of Claudius de la Vabre, Esq., living in the parish of Wandsworth. Legacy of five guineas to the poor of the French Church of Wandsworth; legacy to Mrs. Robin, his landlady, and her husband. Witnessed by Claude de la Vabre and Charles Elboy.—Strahan, 359.
The parish Registers record the burial on 31 July 1733 of “Peter, the infant son of Major Claude Fontanier de la Vabre;” on the 12th Aug. 1735, of Mary Anne, his wife; and on the 12th May 1735, of “Margaret, wife of Capt. Rebow.”
4. Laffitte, Timothy. Letters of administration of the goods of Timothy Laffitte, late of the Parish of St. Martin in the Fields, granted 13 June 1737, to Louisa Laffitte, widow, relict of the deceased.
5. Register of burials, 5 July 1741, gives residence of deceased as parish of St. Martin in the Fields.
6. Register:— 1758, Oct. 19, Louisa dau. of James and Mary Laffitte.
7. Register:— 1752, March 11, Peter Lewis, son of James and Mary Laffitte.
8. Laffitte, Louisa. Will of Louisa Laffitte, of the Parish of St. Martin in the Fields, co. Middx., Widow, dated 18 May 1759, proved 20 July 1759, by James Laffitte and Stephen Gardest, the executors therein named. Desires to be buried at Wandsworth near to the remains of late husband and children, and that Mr. Paumier of Castle St. may be the undertaker. To son, James Laffitte, house, yard, vaults, stable, &c., where she then lived, situate on the E. side of Craven St., parish of St. Martin in the Fields, for remainder of term therein. To nephew, Peter Brozet, £30. To Jacob Ecard, son of niece, Susanna Ecard, £10. To Captn. Dupuis, of Hammersmith, co. Middx., £5 for a ring. To niece, Jane Blundy, wife of Charles Blundy, watchmaker, an annuity of £30. To Mrs. Brozet, wife of nephew Peter Brozet, diamond ring. Deceased possessed £1000 £3 per cent. Stock of 1731, and £1000 in £4 per cent. 1747, which was bequeathed to James Laffitte and Stephen Gardest of Rathbone Place, gent., upon trust to apply the income for the benefit of children of James Laffitte,— if no children then for their benefit for life, and after his death to nephews and nieces then living, as well on side of late husband as of hers, viz., Jane Blundy or her children, said Brozet or his children, Peter Laffitte or his children, and Susanna Ecard. Jane Blundy is a niece of late husband. To Stephen Gardest, £20. To Frederick Brandenburgh of Piccadilly, Apothecary and Chymist, £10. To Mrs. Brookes, wife of George Brookes of the Stamp Office, £10. For the use of the French Charity Children of the Westminster French Charity School, £5. To Mr. Rolard, the French Minister of Castle St. Chapel, near the Mews, ten guineas. Residue to son James Laffitte.—Arran, 240.
Jane Blundy was the dau. of Peter Laffitte, and was appointed the administratrix on the 28th March 1752, to the estate of Mary Lafette, wife of Peter Laffette, late of Port Royal, in South Carolina, in America. Peter Laffette having died without having taken upon him letters of administration.
9. Register:— 27 Decr. 1764, Sally dau. of Francis and Catherine Grosse, aged 11. It is believed that this Francis Grosse was Captain Francis Grose, the celebrated antiquarian.
10. Parker, Jonas. Will of Jonas Parker of Wandsworth, Carpenter, dated 7 February 1748, proved 30 August 1750, by Daniel Parker, one of the exors. therein named, power being reserved for the other (Isaac Streatly) to prove afterwards. By it he gave to Hannah Skynner, wife of Philip Skynner of Wandsworth, Farmer, for her separate use the interest arising from £300, part of £1000 £4 per cent. Bank Annuities (1747), for her life; then to such of her children as should be then living. To Mary Cumlin, wife of Wm. Cumlin, his niece, his leaseholds situate on West Hill, and £30 for her separate use. To Martha Skynner and Ann Skynner, daughters of his niece Hannah Skynner (both under 21), his Carroon No. 940 then in the occupation of David Quinton, of St. John’s, Southwark, Carman. To his four brothers, Samuel Parker, Mathew Parker, Nathan Parker, and Zachary Parker, £100 apiece. To his nephew Wm. Parker, son of Matthew P., £50. To nephew Jonas, another son of Mathew P., £50. To nephew John and niece Elizabeth, children of brother Samuel P., £40 apiece. To children of brother Nathan, £80 between them. To the three children of brother Zachary, £30 apiece. To nephew Daniel, son of brother Daniel, an apothecary at Darby, ten guineas. To nephew Daniel Parker, then living at Wandsworth, his customary freeholds of the manor of Dunsford, and all his freeholds and leaseholds (except those which he held of the late Lord Viscount Bolingbroke, which he had given to niece Mary Cumlin). To nephew Jonas Parker, silver watch and shoe and knee-buckles. To nephews Wm. P. and Jonas P., £10 each more, making £60 each. To niece Ann, dau. of brother Matthew, £100. To his friend Mr. Isaac Streatly, of Wandsworth, Malster, ten guineas. Residue to Hannah Skynner, Daniel Parker his nephew and one of his exors., his niece Ann P., and Mary Cumlin equally.—Greenly, 276.
11. Parker, Magdalen. Will of Magdalen Parker, wife of Daniel Parker, of Wandsworth, Carpenter, dated 8 Oct. 1759, proved 18 Nov. 1766. Recites that there was then standing in the name of Gabriel Paumier, the surviving exor. of her father’s will, in the books of the South Sea Co., £1,713. Bequeaths all to her husband, Daniel Parker. Witnessed by Isaac Streatly, John Streatly, and James Mary.—Tyndall, 424.
12. Daniel Parker was the exor. of the will of John Sermirot proved 30 Dec. 1779. Sermirot was one of the attesting witnesses of the will of Peter Ruffe, the father of Magdalen Parker, post, 123.
13. Jones, Edward. Will of Edward Jones of the parish of Wandsworth, co. Surrey, Gentn., dated 3 Jany. 1766, together with a codicil dated 11 February 1766, proved 10 March 1766. He desired to be buried as near sacramentally might be to the burying place of Mr. Garret Green, without a leaden coffin. Bequeathed legacies to nephew John Dean of Wolverhampton, son of late sister Judith Dean; to John Dean and Jane Webb, son and dau. of late nephew Thomas Dean; to five children of late nephew, Isaac Dean, and Isaac Dean’s widow; to children of late nephew, Wm. Dean; to Mary Towers, wife of John Towers; to Thomas Jones, son of late brother Humphrey Jones, 7s. a week, provided he goes and lives at Hartford and remains unmarried; to Sarah Dats, dau. of his nephew Thomas Jones, £200 after his father’s death; to Elizabeth Cowden, wife of John Cowden and dau. of brother Thomas Jones, and her four children; to Wm. Cowden, son of John Cowden; to John Ralph, Clockmaker, at Bristol, son of niece Sarah Ralph, dau. of nephew Thomas Jones of Wolverhampton; to Olive Weakly, Widow, gardener at Hackney; to Judith Dyke, dau. of late sister Judith Dean; to her dau. now married to [ ] Phillips, of Birmingham; to Edward Jones, son of late brother Wm. Jones; to Thomas Jones, son of late brother John Jones of Coventry, and after his decease to his wife and children; to wife Mary Jones, furniture, &c.; to Judith Hyde, of Hartford, dau. of late brother Wm. Jones. By his marriage settlement he had a power of appointment over £2,000 which he exercised in favour of Edward Jones, son of late brother Wm. Jones, and his widow and children. Legacies to the seven daurs. of Thomas Jones; to the three children of Wm. and Judith Hyde; to John and Thomas, sons of Thomas Jones of Coventry; with contingent remainder to Edward Jones Hyde, son of Wm. and Judith Hyde. Nephew Thomas Jones of Coventry, son of late brother John Jones, and Judith Hyde, wife of Wm. Hyde, of Hartford, joint exors.
Codicil— As to bequest of leaseholds held under John Porter, which he had given by his Will to Thomas Jones of Coventry,— to Judith Hyde half, and the other half to Wm. Cowden, son of John Cowden. Olive Weekly, Widow, being dead, he revokes gift and gives her dau. £5. Witnessed by Francis Lambrecht of Wandsworth, Schoolmaster.—Tyndall, 105. Francis Lambrecht’s name occurs in the parish register of burials:— “1728, June 5, Anne (an infant), Da. of Francis Lambrecht, Schoolmaster, of Bridewell, London;” and again, “1731-2, February 14, Francis (an infant), son of Francis Lambrecht, Schoolmaster.”
14. Garratt, Nicholas. Will of Nicholas Garratt of Wandsworth, county Surrey, Gentn., dated 16 July 1725, proved 27 June 1726, by Ann Garrett, his widow, the executrix therein named. He bequeathed legacies to Robert Green, his wife’s brother, and his son William Green; to Ann Stevens (wife of John Stevens), who was a relation of Castle Whitham, of Barnaby St., Southwark, Scrivener; to Samuel Stone, the then clerk of the Copperas Works at Rotherbithe; to his cousin, Michael Russell, and his three children; to his cousin, Abraham Collier, and Ann, his wife, and their six children; to his cousin, Thomas Harrison, and Mary, his wife, and their six children; to his cousin, Philip, Benjamin Slade, Shipwright, then foreman of His Majesty’s yard at Deptford; to his brother, Alexander Garrett, and his wife; to James Hawkins, of the parish of Stepney, Exchange Broker; to Wm. Young, of South Sea House Gentn.; to Arthur Manwareing, Exchange Broker; to Alderman Henry Wise, of Oxford. To wife, Ann Garrett, freehold estate situate at Hummerton in co. Worcester, and estate in or near Salisbury Court, in parish of St. Bride, alias St. Bridget, London, and in Harold Lane, without Newgate, and within the Town and County of Cambridge, as tenant for life with remainders over. Legacies to his sister, Margaret Dentler; to seven grandchildren of Abraham Collier and Ann, his wife; to cousin, Edward Tindall, Coffeeman, in Tower St., who married his niece Sarah. Wife to be executrix, and Samuel Swinfen of London, Merchant, and Robert Godfrey, of London, Cornfactor, to assist her.
Codicil, dated 24 Dec. 1723, cancels part of legacy to James Hawkins; corrects name of cousin Witham to Ralph Witton; legacy to his nephew Wm. Garrett; to his cousin Abraham Green; to the Master, Wardens, and Commonalty of the Company of Weavers, in City of London, £1000 to build almshouses; to cousin, Wm. Green, son of Robt. Green. Further codicil dated 2 May 1726 bequeathed his leasehold estate at Wandsworth in which he then resided to his kinsmen Abraham Collier, Michael Russell, and Thomas Harrison.—Plymouth, 121. On the 7th March 1736, letters of admon. de bon. non issued to Ann Stevens admx. with the will annexed of Ann Garrett, widow.
15. Green, William. Will of William Green, of Wandsworth, co. Surrey, Gentn., dated 23 March 1731, proved 13 April 1732, by Mary and Robert Green, the exors. therein named. He bequeathed legacies to Aunt Martin; brother-in-law John Maynard; Matthew Harve of Spittlefields; Daniel Cluff of “Shawditch;” Abraham Collier “that keeps the hare alehouse near Spittlefields;” William Course of Deptford; Joseph Gurduy of Spittlefields; father, Robert Green; father-in-law, Thomas Harrison, and his wife; brother-in-law, John Stephens, and his wife Ann; leaseholds in George yard, parish of St. Mary, Whitechapel, for life, then to only daughter Mary Green, remr. to Robert Stephens; nephews and niece, Robert Stephens, Nicholas Garrett Stephens, and Mary Stephens.—Bedford, 107.
On the 12th Feb. 1736, letters of admon. de bon. non were granted to Anne Stevens (wife of John Stevens), one of the exors. of the will of Robert Green, deceased, the father and surviving exor. of Wm. Green.
16. The arms of Garrett impaled with those of Green upon this stone are similar to those set out in the pedigree of George Garrett in the Visitation of London. Those of Green correspond to those of Greene of Tower Ward in the Visitation of London.
17. Hebert, Matthew. Will of Matthew Hebert, of Wandsworth, Dyer, dated 17 June 1703, and the Codicil dated 9 July 1703, proved 20 Aug. 1703. He appointed his wife, Mary Pamplin (Qy. Pampellone vide No. 10, “James Pampellone”), to be executrix with his eldest son, Abraham Hebert, and cousin, Isaac Denew, as assistants. He gave legacies to sons Abraham, Matthew, and John James Hebert; to daus. Mary, Catherine, and Martha, and also “to the poor of the church of the parish of Wandsor.”—Degg, 142.
The son, Matthew Hebert, may possibly have been the Matthew Hebert, late of the parish of St. Martin, Ludgate, London, widower, to whose estate letters of administration were granted on the 29th Oct. 1760 to Matthew Bertin Hebert, his son — previous letters of administration granted in May 1745 to Francis Testas, guardian of Matthew Bertin Hebert, Gideon Hebert, Charles Hebert, and Martha Hebert, then infants, being ceased by reason of the said Matthew Bertin Hebert having attained full age.
18. Barnett, Thomas. Will of Thomas Barnett of the parish of St. Andrew, Holborn, co. Msx., gentn., dated 4 December 1769, proved 18 December 1769. To be buried at Wandsworth in the grave where his late dear wife lies buried. Legacies to Ann Cooper and Richard Cooper, children of Richard Cooper, of King’s St., Giles’s, Baker; to Elizabeth Mills, wife of Robert Mills, of Drury Lane, Patten Maker; to his intimate friends and acquaintances, John Wheeler, of King’s St., Bloomsbury, Chandler, and Henry Lackler, of Mile End, Victualler; to Mr. & Mrs. Venn, of Gray’s Inn Lane, in the parish of St. Pancras; leasehold messuage in Lamb’s Conduit St., parish of St. Andrew, Holborn, to wife, Mary Barnett, whom he appoints executrix.—Bogg, 406.
19. Honywood, Arthur. Will of Arthur Honywood, of the parish of Wandsworth, “Collermaker,” dated 5 February 1765, proved 13 April 1765. Appoints John Clark, of the parish of Kingston upon Thames, “Collermaker,” and Stephen Shrubb, of Wandsworth, Plumber, exors. and guardians, to whom he bequeathed his property in trust for his three sons Arthur, Richard, and John Honywood equally.
20. Lichere, Christiana. On the 13th March 1749 letters of admon. concerning the goods of Christiana Lichere, late of the parish of St. John the Evangelist, Westminster, Widow, deceased, were granted to Mary Lichere, Spinster, only child of deceased.
Nicholas Lechier is mentioned in the will of Andrew Mayer, post, 97. Mrs. Leasheirre resided in “the Town” of Wandsworth in 1712 and occupied a house of about £20 annual value. Reg. of Baptisms gives Nicholas, son of Nicholas Lichere, 8th March 1695; and Mary the dau. of Capt. Nicholas Lichere, gent., on 10 Oct. 1700.
21. Qy. Is this the wife of “nephew John” in the will of Jonas Parker, ante.
22. Allen, Elizabeth. Will of Elizabeth Allen, widow of Joseph Allen, of Wandsworth, Baker, dated 15 July 1763, proved 19 September 1771. By it she bequeathed legacies to each of her two children, Mary and John Allen, and appointed her father, John Brook, and her brother, John Brook, trustees, guardians, and exors. Witnessed by W. Berryman.—Trevor, 306.
23. A letter from Mr. Philip Allwood to the Rev. D. Lysons, dated 20 Dec. 1809, states that “the great corn mill at the mouth of the Wandle, lately in the possession of Messrs. Leader, Atlee, and Co., is now in the occupation of a Mr. Peter Dormay.”—Lysons M.S., 9436. (Brit. Mus.)
24. Marshall, Ann. Will of Mrs. Ann Marshall of Wandsworth, co. Surrey, widow, dated 27 February 1776, proved 14 January 1777. She bequeathed legacies to brother John Dubourg, of Long Acre, co. Max., Carver; to four nephews and nieces, George, James, Mary, and Ann Dubourg; to Philip Passavant, of Leather Lane, Holborn, Jeweller. Residue to Elizabeth Skegg of Wandsworth, Spinster, whom she appointed executrix.—Collier, 29.
25. Strong, Melancthon (senior). Will of Melancton Strong the elder, citizen and haberdasher of London, dated 14 Oct. 1742, proved 28 March 1750. By it he bequeathed his copyholds in Middlesex to his son Melancton Strong, and the half of his personalty which he had the power to dispose of, equally between his sons, Melancton Strong and Henry Strong (son Melancton speaks of his brother, Richard infra), and appointed Melancton exor.—Greenley, 95.
26. Strong, Melancthon (junior). Will of Melancton Strong, of Garrett, psh. of Wandsworth, Oil Maker, dated 20 December 1756, proved 16 February 1757, by Eleanor Strong, and on the 26th Novr. 1790, by Thomas Strong and Clement Samuel Strong. Testator directed his body to be buried in a vault which he some time caused to be made in Wandsworth Churchyard. To brother Richard Strong (supra) one guinea. Income of £5116 11s. 5d., Exchequer Orders, to wife Eleanor for life during widowhood, but if she married again £50 a year. Residue of such income equally between children, Thomas Strong, Clement Samuel Strong, Job Strong, and Elizabeth Strong, and any other of his children, unborn. His friends, Leonard Killiam, of “Crutched Fryers,” London, Merchant, and Robert Streatfield, of the same City, Colourman, trustees for care and maintenance of children. Possessed copyholds in parish of Ardially & Balcomb, manor of Ditcheling, co. Surrey, and in parish of Edmonton Manor of Edmonton, co. Middlesex; to trustees to sell and invest in South Sea Stock or other Public Funds. Father-in-law Thomas Sanders, late of Hookwood, co. Surrey, deceased. Dau. Sarah married Leonard Killiam. Wife Eleanor executrix, and sons, Thomas and Clement Samuel Strong, exors.—Herring, 63.
27. Poumies, John. Will of John Poumies, of the parish of St. George, Hanover Square, London, dated 16 January 1769, proved 13 February 1769. Recites that before his marriage with present wife Elizabeth Poumies he entered into a bond of £3000 to Germain Lavie, of Cheapside, London, Mercer, about the 1st June 1754, for securing an annuity of £76 to wife in case she survived him; directed annuity to be paid. Legacies to his three sisters, Martha Loustan, Jane Bourdette, and Ann Fujes; to his nephew Peter Poumies, an attorney at Orthez in province of Bearn; to nephew, Peter Poumies, of Orthez, Surgeon; to each of his godsons, Thomas Lavie, Wm. Oldham, Cornet John Laborde, and John Johnson, and goddaur. Betty Phillips; to his friends, Captain Samuel Wallis and Anthony Busden (?), and Mrs. Elizabeth Knight. Exors., Germain Lavie, and Augustin Oldham Esq., of Gt. Pulteney Street, parish of St. James, Westminster, and wife. A legacy to grand-niece Mary Therese, dau. of nephew Peter Poumies, attorney at Orthez, if she come and reside in England, and become a Protestant.
28. Poumies, Elizabeth. Will of Elizabeth Poumies, of Bolton St., parish of St. George, Hanover Square, co. Msx., widow, dated 7 June 1770, proved 9 March 1771. She gave a power of appointment under bond, dated 1st June 1754, made by late husband, which she exercised as to £100, part thereof, in favour of John Burridge, upon trust to pay income to niece Sarah Norris (wife of Mr. Norris) for life, reversion to children; if no children, to nephew John Burridge. Legacies to godson John Johnson, and goddau. Elizabeth Phillips, both under 21; to Germain Lavie, of Pall Mall, St. James’s, Mercer; to Mr. Wm. Backhouse, of Saffron Walden, co. Essex; to John Cheesmore, nephew of Mrs. Laight, wife of Mr. Laight, of St. James’s Market; to Ann Phillips and Elizabeth Johnson. Mourning rings to each of the following persons:— Mrs. Pendleton, housekeeper to Sir Cecil Bishop; Mrs. Cox, wife of Mr. Cox, one of the Doorkeepers of the House of Lords; Mrs. Barnett, wife of Mr. Barnett, of Berkeley Square, Hosier; Mrs. Valentine, wife of Mr. Valentine, of Mr. James’s House, Library Keeper; Mrs. Johnson, wife of Mr. Johnson, of the Tower; Mrs. Ann Adams and Mrs. Mary Adams then in the service of the Hon. General Boscawen; Catherine White, dau. of Mrs. White, of Curzon St. Legacies to servants Elizabeth Smith and Mary Marca; to Mr. Nathaniel Laight, of St. James’s Market. John Burridge residuary legatee. John Atkins, of May Fair, undertaker, to bury her as he did her husband. John Burridge and Nathaniel Laight joint exors.—Trevor, 122.
29. Hawtayne, Lucy. On the 1st Aug. 1760, letters of admon. concerning the goods of Lucy Hawtayne, formerly Kirk, late of Wandsworth, were granted to Malachi Hawtayne, the husband of the deceased.
30. Hodshon, Theodore. The Register of Burials from 1678 to 1727 at Wandsworth is missing, and appears to have been lost for some time; but the sexton’s book contains the entry “1718, Theodore Hodshon & the knell 7/8.” In his will, dated 24 July 1718, and proved 21 Oct. 1718, he is described as of Wandsworth, Scarlet Dyer. Bequeathed his household furniture, &c., to loving wife, Annabella Hudson, who was to carry on the trade of a Scarlet Dyer, in the house in which he then lived, free from interruption by his sons. He appointed her executrix and sole guardian of his three children, Theodore, Richard, and Lucy, to whom he bequeathed the residue of his property in the proportions of 4/8, 2/8, & 2/8 part respectively. Witnessed by R. Mandeville, Peter De Sitter, and Mal. Hawtayne.—Tenison, 194.
On the 15th April 1769, letters of admon. concerning the goods of Theodore Hodshon late of Wandsworth, batchelor, were granted to Margaretta Holshon, widow and sole executrix named in the will of Theodore Hodshon.
31. Hawtayne, Malachi. Will of Malachi Hawtayne, Esq., of Wandsworth, dated 27 July 1769, proved 22 Feby. 1772, by John Crookshanks, the exor. therein named. He bequeathed a legacy to his sister, Dorothy Lucas, for life; reversion to Mrs. Elizabeth Hawtayne, widow of late nephew, for life; remainder to her son, Wm. Hawtayne, at 21. Legacies to cousin Elizabeth, wife of Mr. James Crank; to Elizabeth, wife of Rev. Samuel Clarke; to niece, Catherine Brookes, Spinster; to Hannah Maria Hawtayne, Spinster; to his exor. Testator says he had offered his glass and china to Mrs. Hodgshon; but she desired that it might be given to someone else. He therefore gave it to Mrs. Elizabeth Hawtayne. Residue to trustees in trust for Wm. Hawtayne.
Codicil, dated 22 Dec. 1770, gave rings to Mrs. Hudshon, friend, Peter Saint Hill, Esq., and both the clergymen of Wandsworth. Testator resided in the parish of Saint Margaret, Westminster, at the time of his death.—Tawerner, 54. Hawtayne was probably the same person as Melchias Hawtaine mentioned in the will of John Hawtayne, Captain in the Regt. of Major-General Sabine in the service of the Queen of England, dated 1 Jan. 1711, and proved 10 June 1713, by which he gave legacies to his eldest brother, William Hawtayne, of Idelstree, co. Herts., to his brother Melchias Hawtayne, a Lieut. in the same Regiment, and to his five sisters, Joyce, Catherine, Mary, Elizabeth, and Dorothy Hawtayne. The will was proved on the oath of Malachi Hawtayne, and was translated out of Low Dutch.
32. Newton, Samuel. Will of Samuel Newton, of Wandsworth, Stone Mason and Maltster, dated 7 June 1758, proved 24 January 1760. He gave a life interest in his realty and personalty to his wife Elizabeth Newton, with remainder to his son, Charles Newton, and his heirs. Son then under 21. Wife appointed exor. and guardian. Wife to take the advice of Charles Hardy, of Cheapside, London, “Haberdasher of small ware,” and brother Robert Newton. If sons died before 21, £100 to nephew James Saunders, residue to brothers Robert Newton and Edmund Newton, and sisters, Mary Hand, wife of Joseph Hand, Martha Guard, wife of Thomas Guard, and Hannah Pope, wife of [ ] Pope equally. After wife’s death Charles Hardy and brother Robert Newton to be exors.—Lynch, 29.
33. Terwin, John. On the 11th March 1763, letters of admon. concerning the goods of John Terwin, late of the parish of St. George, Hanover Square, were granted to Elizabeth Terwin, widow and relict of the deceased.
34. Montague, William. Will of William Montague, late of the parish of St. James, Westminster, Cordwainer, dated 10 January 1755, proved 10 May 1756. He appointed his friend, Mathew Shrub, of Wandsworth, Plumber, and his sister, Sarah Montague, Spinster, trustees for his daughter Sarah until 21, and appointed his wife, Gertrude Montague, sole executrix and residuary legatee.—Illister, 144.
35. The age has been altered from 65 to 72, or vice versa.
36. John, Samuel. Will of Samuel John, of Lyon’s Inn, co. Msx., gent., dated 18 Feb. 1759, proved 7 July 1769, by sentence. Gives a power of appointment to Mary, wife of James Wheatcroft, of North Park St. Legacies to Samuel John Wheatcroft, son of James and Mary Wheatcrofts; to Mary Wheatcroft for her dau. Hester; his friends George Blakiston, of Covent Garden, Grocer, and Thomas Lewis, Carpenter. Legacies to sister Michel; to sister Crouther; to brother William and his dau. Expressly excludes sister Elizabeth Rebeccah (not for her own personal behaviour), and her husband and her family, and sister Mary; forbidding either of them (who have too far attempted and schemed in my lifetime) “to presume to dictate or intermeddle in my affairs after my death.”—Lynch, 288.
An extract from the London Gazette in the Gentn’s. Magazine, July 1759, p. 347 is— “Mr. Samuel John, Clerk of Bridewell and Bethlem hospitals, [vice] Taylor dec.”
37. Kelynge, Elizabeth. Will of Elizabeth Kelynge, of Downing St., Westminster, dated 20 February 1757, proved 22 March 1757, by Wm. Kelynge, of the Inner Temple, London, Esq., the exor. therein named, her father-in-law, whom she appointed guardian of her dau. Louisa Kelynge. Money invested in South Sea Stock, and lease of premises in Downing St., in trust for dau.—Herring, 88.
38. Clarke, John. Will of John Clarke, late of Fenchurch St., London, Hosier, but then of Three Crowns Court, Southwark, Gentn., dated 2 March 1756, proved 22 March 1769. Bequeathed houses situate in various parts of London to three sons; eldest, George; second, John; third, Samuel; all of whom he appointed exors. Legacies to his sister, Sarah Vicaridge, and her son, Robert Burgess; nephew, George Lambden; niece, Anna Maria Crokatt. Will witnessed by John Smith, of Wandsworth, Scarlet Dyer, and another.—Bogg, 83.
39. The upper 18 inches of this stone are occupied by the representation in high relief of the prow of a vessel with a crowned lion rampant for a figure-head. The vessel is apparently moored alongside some piles, with her bowsprit unshipped.
40. Chapman, Isaac. Will of Isaac Chapman, of Wandsworth, Gentn., dated 9 April 1763, and a codicil dated 4 Jan. 1764, proved 16 Jan. 1764, by Abraham Brocknack (or Brocknock.) Testator desired to be buried in the upper burying-ground at Wandsworth. Bequeaths to friend and relation Richard Hughes, “the major” or half part of his estate that came to him by the death of Shadrick Blundall, Esq., lying in Cos. Surrey, Sussex, and Kent. To good friend John Harford, Junr., of Deptford, co. Kent, the other half for life; after his decease, to the next heir at law after Commissr. Hughes. To sd. John Harford, his farm at Bromley Common, known as Pentes Well. To his friend Charles Johnson, of the parish of Lewisham, two tenements in said town and County. Legacies to Grace Parkin, with reversion to dau. Ann Brocknock, both of the parish of Aldgate; to Mrs. Ann Monck, and to his exor. Abraham Brocknock. Residue between John Harford and Charles Johnson.—Simpson, 7.
41. Greenfield, James. Will of James Greenfield, of Wandsworth, Butcher, dated 13 March 1782, proved 10 July 1784, by which he bequeathed legacies to his daurs. Sarah and Jane Greenfield, and residue to his wife Mary for life, with remainder to his son William. On the 6th Sept. 1792, admon. de bon. non was granted to son Wm., widow Mary having died intestate.—Rockingham, 383.
42. Edwarls (Edwards), Elizabeth. Will of Elizabeth Edwarls or Edwarth, of Wandsworth, Widow, dated 25 February 1773, proved 30 Aug. 1775, by Mary Greenfield (Query supra, 53), to whom she bequeathed the residue of her property after payment of debts, and a legacy to son Robert Edwards.—Alexander, 308.
43. Monk, George. Will dated 25 March 1732, proved 4 Dec. 1732. By it he bequeathed one third of his property to his wife Elizabeth Monke; one third to three children, George Monke, Elizabeth Monke (then the wife of John Byfield, of London, Dyer), and Charles Monke; the remaining third to wife, Elizabeth Monke, for maintenance, &c., of two children, James and Elizabeth Monke, until 21.—Bedford, 290.
44. Mr. Cormaque was the occupier of a house in Church Lane, Wandsworth, in 1735, which was then assessed at £18 annual value, and is still in existence. A Henrietta Comarque was buried at Putney, Nov. 23, 1767.
45. The front is taken as that side facing E., though in this case the side facing W. appears in point of date and ornamentation to have been intended for the front. It should be stated that, of the stones 1 to 16, those which are upright face the W. so as to front the footpath.
46. Darvill, John. Will of John Darvill, of Wandsworth, Mealman, dated 26 July 1763, proved 8 Aug. 1763, by his widow, Ann Darvill, to whom he bequeathed everything.—Caesar, 376.
47. Darvill, Ann. Will of Ann Darvill, of Wandsworth, Widow, dated 9 May 1768, proved 12 Nov. 1768, by John Darvill, of Wandsworth, Millwright, the exor. therein named, to whom she bequeathed a legacy upon trust to support youngest son, Thomas Copeland Darvill, for his life; reversion equally between eldest son, Richard Darvill, of the parish of Poplar, in co. Middx., Shipwright, and John Darvill, equally.—Secker, 407.
48. Evans, Mary. Will of Mary Evans, of Wells St., parish of St. Mary-le-Bone, Widow and Relict of Evan Evans, late of North Audley St., Grosvenor Square, London, Gentn., dated 1 July 1783, proved 14 Aug. 1784. By it she desired to be buried as near to late husband as conveniently might be, and gave legacies to sister-in-law Elizabeth Midworth, Dorothy Osborne and Ann Butler; good friend and kinsman Joseph Lucas, of St. Andrew St., parish St. George, Bloomsbury, Watchmaker; and residue to nephews, Wm. Midwaith, Joseph Epworth, and Joseph Pape, and nieces, Ann, Elizabeth Bradley, Mary Epworth, Mary Waddy, Mary Lucas, Sarah Lucas, Dorothy Osborne, and Ann Butler. Appointed Joseph Lucas, exor.
By Codicil, dated 26th April 1784, she gave a legacy to Benjamin Epworth; and by codicil, dated 28th April 1784, appointed Evan Griffiths, joint exor. Proved by Jacob Lucas and Evan Griffiths.
49. Scott, Alse (Duchess of Buccleugh). The Registers give the burial of this lady as having taken place on the 13th Dec. 1765, “The Honourable Alice Scot.” Her will, dated 14 Decr. 1762, proved 16 Dec. 1765. She is described as Alse Scotts, of Rathbone Place, in the parish of St. Marylebone, and relict of the late Duke of Buccleugh. She bequeathed to Henry Kipling, Esq., of the psh. of St. George, Bloomsbury, and Peter Gilbert, of the parish of St. Margaret, Westminster, Gentn., an annuity for the maintenance of her sister, Ann Powell, and legacies to niece, Mary Jetsom, wife of Matthew Jetsom, Senr.; brother, Giles Powell, exor.; Matthew, the younger, and Martha, two children of Matthew Jetsom; niece, Elizabeth Bird, sister of Mary Jetsom; and Ann Harris, dau. of brother, Giles Powell.—Rushworth, 442.
50. Powell, Giles. Will of Giles Powell, of the parish of St. John, Southwark, co. Surrey, Gentn., dated 31 May 1766, proved 1 October 1766. He bequeathed legacies to nephews and nieces, Richard Foxlow, Caleb Simmons, and Sarah, his wife, Ann Foxlow, Mathew Tonson and Mary, his wife, Charles Harris, Junr., Joseph Bird and Mary, his wife; an annuity to sister, Ann Powell. Richard Foxlow, and Caleb Simmons, to be exors., and trustees to take care of his sister, Ann Powell, and to be, with Ann Foxlow, residuary legatees.—Tyndall, 381.
51. Asterley, David. Will of David Asterley, of Wandsworth, “Callicoe Printer,” dated 14 February 1752, proved 19 June 1761, by his son, Benjamin Asterley, the sole exor. therein named. Legacies to grand-daughters Sarah and Mary, and Ann Asterley, daus. of late son, John Asterley, late of Wandsworth, “Callicoe Printer.” Residue to son, Benjamin Asterley.—Cheslyn, 199.
52. Asterley, Elizabeth. On the 4th Aug. 1762, letters of admon. concerning the goods of Elizabeth Asterley, formerly Zincke, late of Wandsworth, were granted to Benjamin Asterley, husband of deceased.
53. Ward, George. On the 23rd Sept. 1777, letters of admon. concerning the goods of George Ward, were granted to Mary Ward, widow and relict of the deceased.
54. Terret, Margaret. Will of Margaret Terret, of the parish of St. Anne, in the Liberty of Westminster, Widow, dated 17 September 1756, proved 8 September 1761, by Wm. Edwards, of the Middle Temple, Stationer, “a cozen” of the deceased, and the exor. appointed by her. She bequeathed legacies to aunt Gamull; to niece, Catherine Edwards; to nieces, Anne and Margaret Gamuel; to nephews, Wm. Edwards and Thomas Edwards; to friend, Thomas Gamull; to niece, Eleanor Edwards; to cousin, Mariana Shuckburgh, Mrs. Verney’s picture; to her landlady, Mrs. Culverwell, and her dau., Winifred Culverwell. A bond due to her from her late nephew, William Gamull, Esq., assigned to her exor., but interest due thereunder to be paid to niece, Margaret Gamull, during her life, and after her decease to “cozens” Catherine, Wm., and Thomas Edwards, the three children of niece, Eleanor Edwards. Desires to be buried somewhere out of London.
Codicil of 3rd March 1758, states that Miss Winifred Culverwell had married, and revokes bequest to her. Codicil of 25th Augt. 1759, says as to picture of Honble. Mrs. Verney, bequeathed to Mrs. Mariana Shuckburgh, of Whitton, Spinster, her exor. is authorised to present it to the Honourable Mrs. Mary Leigh, Spinster, sister of Rt. Honble. Lord Leigh, of Stone Leigh.—Cheslyn, 332.
55. Barker, Ralph. On the 15th March 1774, letters of admon. to the estate of Ralph Barker, late of parish of St. James Garlick-Hythe, London, Widower, were granted to John Barker, son of the deceased.
56. Coldicutt, Hannah. On the 3rd July 1783, letters of admon. concerning the goods of Hannah Coldicutt, Spinster, were granted to Mary Coldicutt, Spinster, sister of deceased, but on the 16th July they were rescinded, and a new grant was made to Mary Coldicote, spinster, sister of the deceased, stating that deceased’s name was Coldicote, otherwise Coldiatt, otherwise Colhicutt, formerly of the parish of St. James, Wester, but late of the parish of Wandsworth.
57. Messey, Elizabeth. Will of Elizabeth Messey, of Wandsworth, widow, dated 17 March 1778, proved 31 Dec. 1779. She bequeathed legacies to nieces Hannah and Mary Coldicote; Heater Cale, her goddaur.; Luke Cade, Grocer, of Chelsea, her exor.; and her sister, Mary Perkins.—Warburton, 508.
58. Parkin, Mary. Will of Mary Parkin, of Wandsworth, widow, dated 2 May 1782, proved 1 June 1782. She bequeathed legacies to Mary Coldicutt and to Elizabeth Cade, of Chelsea. Residue to Luke Cade, Grocer, of the parish of St. Luke, Chelsea, whom she appointed exor.—Gosling, 306.
59. Mombray, Paul. Will of Paul Mombray, of the parish of St. George, Hanover Square, Esquire, dated 13 April 1763, proved 3 May 1763. He desired to be buried in a grave 6ft. deep, in the Upper Burying-Ground at Wandsworth, to be wrapped in a crape shroud only, and be put in a wooden coffin, without any “linning,” and then enclosed in a lead coffin, and afterwards in a case without any lining or nails, or any handles or inscription thereon, and carried in a hearse with a pair of horses, and attended with one coach and a pair of horses, to be buried by daylight. An old freeman of the City of London. Wife, Mary Mombray, an annuity; reversion to daur., Mary Mombray. Legacies to brother, Abraham Mombray; nephew, Philip Brandon; niece, Susannah Mombray; servant, David Davis. Residue to daur. Wife and daur. joint exors. Friend Alexander Aitkins, of Mayfair, to assist them.—Caesar, 241.
60. This stone, which is only 30 inches in height (the usual height being 60), was one of those discovered a few years ago. It probably served to mark the resting place of the children of a former sexton of the parish, for it bears the spade and mattock en saltier, above the word “Here.” It is the oldest stone visible in the graveyard, the next being that of Andrew Mayer (1691-2), an undoubted Huguenot.
61. Lysons, Vol. p. 508, and Manning and Bray’s Hist. of Surrey, Vol. 2, p. 356, mention the tomb of Francis Hunt, Citizen and Haberdasher of London, who died in 1687, aged 46. No trace of this stone is now to be found. The will of Francis Hunt, of Putney, Gardener, dated 18 May 1713, was proved by Susanna Hunt, relict of the deceased, on the 8th of June 1713. By it he bequeathed two closes called Butlers and Conduit Closes, four acres of freehold land lying in the Common Fields of the parish of Wandsworth, and other lands, to his son Francis Hunt.—Leeds, 136.
62. Robinson, James. Will of James Robinson, of London, Brazier, dated 19 Feb. 1712, proved by Anne Robinson and Henry Robinson, the exors. named therein. He possessed real estate in “Portsoaken” Ward, in the parish of St. Botolph Without, Aldgate, which he left to his wife for life, with remainder in fee to his son Henry. All real estate coming to him by the death of his brother Wm. Robinson, late of Southwark, to wife for life, remainder to son Wm. Robinson. A legacy to son Henry, and estate in parish of Wimbledon, co. Surrey, then in the possession of Mr. Wilkinson, Sugar Baker, in London. To son James, a legacy and the leasehold estate of Sir Harry St. John, in the parish of Wandsor, except that his wife was to enjoy his dwelling house at Wandsor, if she pleased, as long as she lived. Legacy to son Edward Robinson. Mentions his four sons. Legacies to Nicholas Lesow, Andrew Teames, William Piggott, James Hadderell, John Gale, Samuel Bellamy, and Jacob Robinson.—Leeds, 68.
63. Robinson, Henry. Will of Henry Robinson, of Wandsworth, co. Surrey, Esq., dated 6 April 1762, proved 2 May 1762. Testator desired to be buried in the family vault at Wandsworth Hill. Bequest to niece Ann Robinson, Spinster, with other lands, of leaseholds at Wandsworth, near Copper Mills, in occupation of Mrs. Goddard and James Korolds, Esq. To great-niece Frances Robinson, Spinster, copyholds at Wandsworth, in the occupation of David Asterley and Wm. Lardner. Freeholds at Aldgate, High Street, in the City of London, and at Wimbledon, to great-nephew Henry Robinson, in tail, with remainder to other great-nephew Edward Robinson, in tail; remainder to own right heirs. Other freeholds at Stansted, Mount Fitchet, co. Essex, to great nephew, Edward Robinson, in tail; with cross-remainder to above Henry Robinson, &c. To great-nephew Henry Robinson, freeholds in East Smithfield, in fee. Freeholds in New Hermitage Street to brother James Robinson. Leaseholds in Southwark to Henry Robinson. Legacies to brother James Robinson and Frances his wife; niece Ann Robinson; great-niece, Frances Robinson; Edward Robinson; niece Mary Robinson, Spinster. He was exor. of the will of his late brother, Wm. Robinson. Legacies to niece Hannah, wife of Guildford Gilson, of Cheapside, London, Linen Draper; to Case Billingsley, and his wife, Susannah Billingsley; £100 among fifty poor housekeepers of Wandsworth; £50 to Protestant Dissenting Charity School at Horsley Down; £50 to the like at Zoar Street, Southwark. Legacies to Mr. Roger Peek; to Rev. Mr. Hy. Read; to Rev. Mr. Wallin; to Rev. Mr. Brown, of Battersea; to Robert Haydon, Carpenter; to Thomas Bartlet; to Wm. Walters, master workman at the Wimbledon Mills; to Beacham, foreman to Mr. Watson, at Wimbledon; to his servants, Alexr. Mitchell, gardener, and widow Bayley. To Sarah Luger, remainder of term in three leaseholds, purchased of Jas. Fearn, situate on the south side of the Public Road, at Wandsworth, in occupation of [ ] Denne, Penelope Southerby, [ ] Atkinson, and himself. Legacy to Thomas Foxley, Sandy’s Street, late of St. Botolph Without, Agent. Dwelling house at Wandsworth, to be sold. Legacy to Thomas Wallis, of Beauford’s Buildings, Strand, Esq., and Thos. Foxley. Copyholds at Wandsworth Hill, in tenure of Sir Matthew Blakiston, within Lord Middleton’s Manor, (see note to Peter Paggen’s will, post) to be sold; proceeds to form part of residue, to go to great-nephew, Henry Robinson. Henry Robinson, Thos. Wallis, and Thos. Foxley, exors.—St. Eloy, 217.
64. Millard, Elizabeth. Will of Mrs. Elizabeth Millard, of Wandsworth, co. Surrey, dated 7 Nov. 1767, proved 12 Dec. 1767. Legacies to friend John Channing, Apothecary, in Essex Street, Strand; to Ann Lloyd, widow, dau.; to Judith Honias, Benjamin and Judith Burroughs; to Judith Honias, and her dau. Ann Honias; to Rev. Dr. Jefferies; to Mrs. Mary Hall, and Mrs. Mary Andrews; to niece Elizabeth Wood, widow; Mrs. Brown, wife to Rev. Mr. Jonathan Brown; to Mrs. Hibbert, ring that she had for her great friend Mrs. Locke. Residue to Mrs. Kitchen to distribute. Friend, Thomas Kitchen exor.—Legard, 455.
65. Paggen, Katherine. Will of Katherine Paggen, of Wandsworth, widow of Peter Paggen, Esq., dated 19 January 1721, proved 1 June 1724. She directed her body to be buried in the vault of her late husband, in the parish of Wandsworth, and appointed as trustees — James Booth, of Theobalds, co. Herts.; Wm. Shaw, son of Sir John Shaw, late of Chesthunt, co. Herts., deceased; Bernard Hale, of Lincoln’s-Inn, co. Middx.; and John Rawlings of London, merchant. Legacies to cousin Isabella Pharoah; sister Sarah Simonds; cousin Celesta Simonds; three daus. of niece Katherine Weston; the churchwardens of the parish of Wandsworth (£50) for poor (by codicil the income of this sum was to be appropriated towards clothing two poor women); Grace Hooker, her daughter Sarah’s attendant; grandson Paggen Hale, second son of dau. Katherine Hale, under 25; children of niece Dame Sarah Shaw (widow of Sir John Shaw); daus., Katherine Hale and Sarah Paggen; grandsons, Wm. Hale and Paggen Hall; niece Katherine Weston, and nine children of niece Dame Sarah Shaw, and children; sisters Sarah Symonds, Brent and husband; cousins Kathee Wayman, Elizabeth Wilkinson, Isabella Pharoah, Celesta Symonds, and William Shaw.
Codicil, dated 16 March 1723, stated that Katherine Hale had married Humphrey Morice, of London, Esq., by which marriage she had a son, Humphrey Morice. Appointed Humphrey Morice, exor.—Bolton, 147.
66. Reg. of Burials:— 2 Dec. 1748.
67. Paggen, Peter. Will of Peter Paggen, of Wandsworth, Esq., dated 2 Oct. 1717, proved 15 July 1720, by Catherine Paggen. He directed his body to be buried in the parish church of St. Dunstan in the East, London, at the discretion of his Exors. (This was not done, see his widow’s will supra). Dau. Katherine Paggen; dau. Katherine Hale, wife of Wm. Hale, and dau. Sarah (who is placed under the guardianship of wife Katherine, dau. Katherine Hale, Sir John Shaw, Bart., and niece Dame Sarah Shaw, his wife); James Booth, of Cheshunt, Herts, Esq., and John Rawlins, of London, Merchant. Copyhold messuage or tenement of inheritance in Wandsworth, then in his own occupation, and copyhold messuages in Wandsworth, with the grounds, &c., abutting on the Common of Wandsworth on the South, then in the occupation of Lassells Metcalfe, Upholsterer, and John Reynolds, Waterman, which he purchased of John Godfrey, Merchant, and also copyholds in the town of Wandsworth, or in the Common Fields of Wandsworth, then or late in the occupations of John Beal, Butcher, John Porter, Bricklayer, Jacob Maganell, Hatmaker, James Chittenden, Gardener, and [ ] Elaley, Gardener, and late of Thomas Pavett, Husbandman, which he had lately purchased of Sarah Cheslyn, widow of William Cheslyn. Bequest to grandson Paggen Hale, younger son of dau. Katherine Hale, in tail male, and in default of issue to Wm. Hale, eldest son of dau. Katherine. Ultimate remainder to Paggen Shaw, son of his niece Dame Sarah Shaw. Legacies to sister Sarah Symonds; to cousin Elizabeth Wilkinson; to Paggen Shaw, Peter Shaw, Judith Shaw, and Katherine Shaw, four of nine children of niece Dame Sarah Shaw; and to his “friend and neighbour” Benjamin Stables (post) who with others attested the execution of the will.—Shaller, 163.
This gentleman was probably descended from the “William Paggin, neere Gulick in the Low Countries,” mentioned in the Visitation of London, Harl. Soc. Pub. 1880, p. 1883, under the head Paggen, Downgate. He was the owner of, and probably built, the large mansion on Wandsworth East Hill, near this Cemetery. His daughter Katherine married Mr. Hale, of Herts, and had issue two sons — Paggen Hale and William Hale. She afterwards married Mr. Morice, by whom she had two sons — Humphrey and Nicholas. It came to Humphrey, who in 1759 sold the Estate to Matthew Blakiston, Esq. (afterwards Baronet). It was afterwards Mr. Bush’s, then Charles Semple’s, Esq., now Charles Morris’s, Esq. Manning and Bray’s Hist. of Surrey, Vol. II, p. 356 n. ff. Charles Morris, of the Manor House, Wandsworth, b. 1768, (son of James Morris, J.P. and D.L., Surrey, and Sheriff of that Co. in 1764). His niece Adelaide m. in 1838, Henry Rucker, Esq., of Wandsworth (Burke’s Landed Gentry). This house is, in all probability, the house now known as the Manor House, at present in the occupation of Mrs. Masson.
68. Paggen, Sarah. On the 27th February 1749, letters of administration concerning the goods of Sarah Paggen, late of Wandsworth, Spinster, were granted to Humphrey Morice, Esq., the nephew by the sister, and next-of-kin of the deceased.
69. This appears to have been originally “Janu.,” and to have been altered to “September.”
70. Gillam, John. Will of John Gillam, Citizen and Baker, of London, dated 10 February 1728, proved by Catherine Gillam, his widow, the executrix therein mentioned. Testator bequeathed to his wife the remainder of the lease of his house in Salisbury Court, leased from the Carpenters’ Company. Legacies to his sister Goswell; her sons Richard Goswell, John Goswell, George Goswell, and Daniel Goswell (all under 21); his cousins, William Page, Senr., Elizabeth Page, Daniel Page, and John Page; his sister Walker; Elizabeth Stockdale, his then maid; and his brother-in-law Nathaniel Page.—Abbott, 73.
71. Webb, William. Will of William Webb, of Cheapside, London, Silversmith, dated 15 February 1779, proved 16 March 1779, by Elizabeth (otherwise called Eliza) Webb, his widow. He bequeathed money to his father, Humphrey Webb, and his brother-in-law, Wm. Watson, upon trust to pay income thereof to his sister Mary Jupp, wife of Wm. Jupp. Rings to his brother Ward, for himself, and his sister Ward; his brother Watson, for himself, and his sister Watson. Legacies to John Lardner, son of his mother-in-law, and to his sister Margaret Tournier; five guineas for a ring to Mr. Riggs, his partner; rings to Mrs. Eleanor Plumer, of Lewes, in Sussex, and to Thomas Hitcher, of Birmingham, and his wife; legacy to apprentice John Hawkins; rings to Mr. Henry Turner, Mr. Trickey, of Oakingham, and Miss Williams, of Bristol. Residue to wife, Eliza Webb.—Warburton, 135.
72. A space of four feet between the first and second inscription.
73. Register of Burials: “1732, Augt. 18, Jesse Faulkner, of St. George’s in ye East, in ye County of Middx., Coachman; he fell from ye Coach Box and died of an apoplexy as was suppos’d.”
74. Niblet (Papinyeau), Mary. On the 23rd September 1748, letters of admon. concerning the goods of Mary Nibblet, otherwise Papineau, late of the parish of St. Mary Magdalen, Bermondsey, Co. Surrey, Widow, were granted to Jacob Papineau, the father of the deceased. They were revoked in December 1749, and another grant issued on the 23rd Dec. to George Nibblett, the lawful husband of the deceased, — the former grant having been obtained under false suggestion.
75. Papinyeau, Jacob. Will of Jacob Papineau, of the parish of St. Mary Magdalen, Bermondsey, Leather Dresser, dated 12 March 1754, proved 20 June 1760.—Lynch, 256.
76. Franc-homme, Margueritta. On the 28th June 1721, letters of admon. concerning the goods of Margta. Franchomme, alias Morin, late of Wandsworth, co. Surrey, were granted to Charles Franchomme, her lawful husband.
77. Stables, Benjamin. Will of Benjamin Stables, of Wandsworth, Gardener, dated 26 Oct. 1718, proved 17 Aug. 1719, by Thomas Stables. Testator gave his son Thomas Stables, for life, the house where he then lived, and the lands held therewith called Swanden, in Wandsworth, held by copy of Court Roll of the manor of Allfarthing Finches alias Barking fee, and also half an acre lying in Bridgfield, in Wandsworth, holden of the manor of Dunsford, and then in the occupation of Peter Paggen, Esq.; remainder to Benjamin, son of Thomas, in tail; remainder to other sons of Thomas, thereafter to be born; in default of such issue, then to grandson, Thomas Phillips, in tail. Son-in-law William Phillips, to be guardian to grandson Benjamin, if son Thomas died during his minority. To dau. Ann Phillips, wife of Wm. Phillips, the “Red Lyon,” at Wandsworth, held of the manor of Dunsford, for life, then to her son Thomas Phillips. Legacies to Thomas, William, Edward, Anne, John, Benjamin, and Samuel, children of dau. Anne Phillips, son of Wm. Phillips; providing for Susan Cox, Spinster, during her life. Thomas Stables and Wm. Phillips, joint exors. Will attested by Peter Paggen, Robert Horlock, and Thomas Vaughan.—Browning, 153.
78. Marshall, John. Will of John Marshall, of Fore Street, parish of Saint Giles Without, Cripplegate, London, Cheesemonger, dated 30 Aug. 1748, proved 13 Oct. 1763. By it he gave his brother Wm. Marshall, of Wandsworth, Gentleman, all his property, “and all those two numbers or shares in the Amicable Society for the Insurance of Lives, to him and his heirs for ever.” “It may be a little surprising, I having a dutiful granddaughter, that I should invest my brother with this power;” “an certain that he will act the part of a parent by her, my said granddaughter, Elizabeth Potter, the same as if I were living.” Brother sole exor.—Caesar, 478.
79. Edwards, James. Will of James Edwards, Citizen and Haberdasher of London, a freeman of the City of London, dated 10 January 1739, proved 11 July 1749. Bequeathed one third of his estate to wife Mary Edwards; one third to child Mary Edwards, by his late wife, having thoroughly advanced his son Peter, whom he had by a former wife; remaining third to his wife whom he appointed executrix.—Lisle, 213.
80. Mayer, Andrew. Will of Andrew Mayer, of London, Merchant, dated 1 Feb. 1691-2, proved 11 March 1691 (English Style). By it he bequeathed to sister Ann Schmildt, all that was owing to him from herself and her husband, John Schmildt, money gained on the English Mare. To three sisters, Ann Schmildt, Mary Morrant, and Lewes Fernet alias Mayer, all lands and houses in France, — to each, one third for life, with remainder to others in tail. To sister Mary Morrant, a legacy. Acquits brother-in-law, Gabriel Morrant, of money owing to him. Legacies to cousin [ ] Mayer, and all his wearing apparel, pistols, and printed books. Legacies to sister Lewis, and to cousin John Morrant, Gabriel Morrant, and Mary Morrant, the sons and dau. of sister Mary. Remits friend Stephen Lauze all that he owes him, and gives him his best wearing sword that is carved and gilt, and his wife, Rachel, a ring. A legacy to his friend Daniel Bareau, and his striking watch. To loving cousin Stephen Mayer, all that he owes him. To the poor of the French Church, Threadneedle Street, London, £20; and to Mr. Piozett, one of the ministers of that church, £6. Legacies to cousin [ ] Mayer, a “refugié”; to loving friend, Daniel Chardon; to John Morrant, brother to brother-in-law, Gabriel Morrant, a “refugié.” Mourning rings to cousin Lewis Dic; friends, John Paucier, Nicholas Romaine, and John Pluyn; cousins, Alderson, John Dabijiron, Mr. Jackson, and Peter Corry, Junr.; and Nicholas Lechier. Residue to Stephen Lauze, and David Barreau, for their trouble, and to be exors. Attested by “Bossatran, Ministre;” F. Creule; F. Bossatran Barbarin.—Fane, 42.
81. Smith, John. Will of John Smith, of the parish of Wandsworth, Brewer, dated 11 Sept. 1748, with a codicil dated 7 Jan. 1752, proved 28 Nov. 1752, by his widow Mary Smith, Ezekiel Lewis, and John Harford, the exors. therein named. He directed his leaseholds in Wandsworth to be sold, and the proceeds to be invested in South Sea Stock. He had “an interest” in the hands of Felix Calvert, Sir Wm. Calvert, Kt., and Co., which he directed to be paid to his exors., to be invested by them in South Sea Stock. Income to wife for life. After her death, legacies to Felix Calvert; Sir Wm. Calvert; Ezekiel Lewis; Deborah Keen; Bartholomew Keen; Eleanor Wilkinson and her children; Edward Cartwright, and his wife, and their son Thomas; Mary Cartwright, and her sister Elizabeth Cartwright; child or children of John Green, son of Sir Benjamin Green, deceased; godson Thomas Rayner; the minister and churchwardens of the parish of Wandsworth, £50, to be paid to twenty-five poor decayed housekeepers of the parish; the youngest son of Mary Bates; George Smith, of Lambeth, Waterman, and John Smith, his brother; Mrs. Mary Hall. Residue to be divided into two equal parts — half to Christ’s Hospital, and half to London Hospital.—Bettesworth, 288.
82. Smith, Mary. Will of Mary Smith, of Wandsworth, widow, relict and one of the exors. of John Smith, dated 27 December 1753, proved (with a codicil dated 4 March 1754) 6 Nov. 1755. Directed to be buried in same vault with husband. Exercises power of appointment, under her husband’s will, in favour of cousin Mary Betts, widow; two nephews George and John Smith, and their sister Susannah Fowell, widow; the son of their sister Elizabeth, deceased; the five children of the said John Smith; her brother Edward Cartwright, and his son Thomas Cartwright, and John Thomas Cartwright; Mary and Elizabeth Cartwright, daus. of Edward Cartwright; Ezekiel Lewis and John Harford; Mrs. Mary Hall, widow. Legacy to old servant Mary, wife of George Hind; to Mrs. Martin, a ring; to nephew John Smith, a clock and case. Residue to nephew Thomas Cartwright, whom, with Ezekiel Lewis, he appointed exor.—Paul, 294.
83. Simmans, William. Will of Wm. Simmans, of Wandsworth, Shopkeeper, dated 21 Oct. 1778, proved 25 May 1780. Testator bequeathed two copyholds of the manor of Alfarthing to son William, one of which was in his own occupation, and the other in the occupation of Wm. Hitchcock. Wife Mary to have rents for life, and residue of property, and to be sole executrix.—Collins, 288.
84. Remainder never been cut.
85. “A sermon preached in the parish church of Wandsworth, in the County of Surrey, on May 16th, 1748, at the funeral of the Revd. Thomas Cawley, M.A., late Vicar of that Church. By Thomas Church, M.A., Vicar of Battersea, and Prebendary of St. Paul’s. Published for the benefit of the widow and Two small children, London. Printed for J. & R. Tonson, & S. Draper, in the Strand, 1748” (misprinted 1768), 4to. (24 pages including the title page, preface, and list of the author’s publications.) Dr. D. Williams’ Library, 6. R. 10. Brit. Mus., Vol. 6, Upcott MSS. 15926.
The Tonsons held land in Wandsworth.
86. Girdley, Thomas. On the 3rd Nov. 1747, letters of administration concerning the goods of Thomas Girdley, of Wandsworth, “Batchelor,” were granted to John Girdley, his brother and next-of-kin.
87. Torin, Daniel. Will of Daniel Torin, of Wandsworth, Felt Maker, dated 5 August 1691, “designeing very soone to take a journey into Scotland, lest any chance or ill accident should soone surprise me.” Eldest son, Benjamin Torin; wife, Elizabeth Torin. Wife and Claud Hayes, a merchant living at Fenchurch Street, exors. Attested by Isaac Boucher, Jeane Mabgue, and Jacob Beaune. Proved 27 April 1700.—Noel, 65.
In the list of naturalisations 36 Car. II (1684, July 2) appears the name Daniel Torin.—Agnew, Vol. 3, p. 38.
88. Torin, Susannah. Will of Susannah Torin, of Garlick Hyth, London, Spinster, dated 18 September 1779, proved 10 June 1782, by Maynard Torin, of Wandsworth, sole exor., universal legatee, and nephew of deceased. Testatrix requested to be buried in the family vault at Wandsworth.—Goatling, 322.
89. Malegue, John. Letters of administration concerning the goods of John Malegue were granted to Elizabeth, his widow, in May 1698.
90. These two inscriptions occur also on the north side of the stone, where, however, the first two lines as printed here are comprised in one line.
91. Vile, William. Will of Wm. Vile, of the parish of St. Martin’s in the Fields, co. Middx., Cabinet Maker and Upholster, dated 24 August 1763, and a codicil dated 9 Novr. 1764, proved 23 September 1767. He bequeathed to his wife Sarah two houses then in his own possession, situate at Battersea Hill, in the parish of Battersea, for the remainder of the lease. Legacies to nephews, John and Wm. Strickland; his servants, John Bradburn, Samuel Reynolds, and Wm. Eversley; co-partner, John Cobb; Wm. Hallett, of Cannons, co. Middlesex, Esq., and Charles Smith, of Portugal St., near Lincoln’s Inn Fields, Upholster and Cabinet Maker, trustees; niece, Sarah Strickland; cousins, James and Sarah Humphry, late of South Petherton, co. Somerset, but then of London; Wm. Humphry, of Middle Lambrook, co. Somerset, Farmer, his kinsman; Betty Hulett, wife of Wm. Hulett, of Sherborn, co. Dorset, Brasier; nephews, George Strickland and John Strickland; niece, Elizabeth (or Betty) Angell.—Leyard, 337.
On the 12th July 1782, letters of admon. de bon. non issued to Sarah Strickland, Spinster and niece of the testator. Charles Smith having died in Testator’s lifetime, and Sarah Vile survived Hallett but died without having taken out letters of admon.
92. Vile, Sarah. Will of Sarah Vile, of St. John’s Hill, parish of Battersea, widow, dated 14 June 1772, proved 12 July 1782. Directed that she was to be buried in the vault wherein her late husband, Wm. Vile, lay interred in the Churchyard of Wandsor. Legacies to nephews Wm. and John Strickland; and to godson Wm. Vile Hewletts, son of Wm. and Betty Hewletts, and also their daur. Mary. To niece Sarah Strickland a legacy on trust to keep vault of late husband in churchyard of Wandsor in proper repair (this is the only legacy among these Mount Nod wills for such a purpose), and the lease of the house near the river Thames, containing 15 rods or thereabouts, and an acre and a half lying in Bridge Field; all in the Manor of Dunsford; two leaseholds, one situate on Crom’s Hill, parish of Greenwich, the other in Wapping Street, parish of St. George in the East; and also freehold, situate in Wapping Street, parish of St. George in the East. To his dau., Mary Brooks, an infant, a freehold messuage in Thames Street, near Billingsgate, then in occupation of Henry Field. Attested by James Tilleard, Bishopgate Street, London; Joseph Peters, Wandsworth; A. H. Osbaldeston, Attorney at Wandsworth.—Trevor, 4.
93. Higginson, John. Will of John Higginson, of Wandsworth, Gent., dated 7 January 1768, proved 26 January 1770. Appointed wife Ann Higginson, and friends Wm. Lardner, of Wandsworth, Apothecary, and Wm. Prowling, of Great Tower Street, London, Apothecary, trustees and exors., to whom he bequeathed real estates situate in the counties of Leicester, Warwick, and Northampton, upon trust to pay income to wife for life until majority of four children, viz.— John Staresmore H., Staresmore H., Mary Staresmore H., and Christian Staresmore H.—Jenner, 17.
94. Was she the granddaughter of John Marshall? See his will ante, 78.
95. Thornton, Edward. Will of Edward Thornton, of Wandsworth, Victualler, dated 3 Aug. 1780, proved 19 Oct. 1781, by his widow Sarah Thornton, sole legatee.—Webster, 502.
96. Thornton, Sarah. Will of Sarah Thornton, dated 19 Nov. 1781, proved 31 Aug. 1782. Son, Thomas Thornton; dau., Sarah Thornton; sons, Edward, William, James, and John, all under 21; brother, James Collins; brother-in-law, William Thornton.—Goatling, 431.
97. Folwell, Susanna. On the 23rd July 1762, letters of admon. of the goods of Susanna Folwell, late of Wandsworth, Widow, were granted to Mariah Catherine Gibbs, Widow, the natural and lawful dau. and only child of the deceased.
98. Ruffe, Peter. Will of Peter Ruffe, of Wandsworth, Master Hatter, dated 20 July 1742. He gave an annuity to Catherine Bernard, wife of John Frederick Bernard, and daughter of his deceased wife by a former marriage with the late Francis Paumier. Legacies to Philip, Gabriel, and Francis Paumier, sons of said deceased wife; an annuity to his sister, Mary Ruffe, living at Tournon, in Guinenne, while she was out of England, “it being my intention that if my said sister should come to England, there shall be paid to her by my said executors two years after her arrival, and that she shall have openly professed the Protestant religion, £—, with the arrears of the annuity, which shall then become extinct.” Legacy to dau., Magdalene Ruffe. Residue to exors. upon trust to pay income to son Peter for life. Exors., Peter Ruffe, and Gabriel Paumier.
Codicil, dated 3rd Aug. 1742, gives power of appointment to Magdalene Ruffe, wife of Henry Ruffe, his son-in-law. Attested by John Sermirot and Edmd. Harris. Proved 12th Nov. 1742, by Peter Ruffe, and Gabriel Paumier. Letters of admon. de bon. non were granted on the 18th February 1758, to Henry Fourdrinier, the son of the deceased. Letters of admon. de bon. non granted 7th Feb. 1769, to Daniel Parker, husband and sole exor. of the will of Magdalen Parker, formerly Ruffe, both Magdalen Parker and Peter Ruffe having died without issue.—Trimley, 335.
99. Brooks, Samuel. Will of Samuel Brooks, of Wandsworth, Ship Broker, dated 31 December 1770, proved 8 January 1771. To wife, Mary Brooks, copyhold messuage then in his own occupation, and land lying before the front of the said house near the river Thames, containing 15 rods or thereabouts, and an acre and a half lying in Bridge Field; all in the Manor of Dunsford; two leaseholds, one situate on Crom’s Hill, parish of Greenwich, the other in Wapping Street, parish of St. George in the East; and also freehold, situate in Wapping Street, parish of St. George in the East. To his dau., Mary Brooks, an infant, a freehold messuage in Thames Street, near Billingsgate, then in occupation of Henry Field. Attested by James Tilleard, Bishopsgate Street, London; Joseph Peters, Wandsworth; A. H. Osbaldeston, Attorney at Wandsworth.—Trevor, 4.
100. Vignon, William. Will of Mr. William Vignon, of the parish of Saint Anne, Westminster, Periwig-maker, dated 8 July 1733, proved 22 Decr. 1735. He requested to be buried at Wandsor, and bequeathed the remainder of the lease of his house at Wandsor to his wife, Jane Vignon. Refers to his five leasehold houses in Bolton Street. Sister Anne Lofting; brother, Nicholas Vignon; nephew, Wm. Lofting. “I also give to the poor of the French Savoy Church the sum of £20 to be distributed by the Elders of the said Church; and I also give the sum of £5 apiece to the two Ministers of the French Church at Wandsor, who shall be Ministers there at the time of my death.” Trustees, Jacques Vignon, Simon Bardon, and Peter Lapouthe. By a codicil, dated at Bath, 22nd Novr. 1735, he appointed Peter La Bredanthe in place of Mr. La Pouge, Surgeon, one of the exors. and trustees.—Ducie, 260.
101. Fourdrinier, Paul. Letters of admon. in respect of the goods of Paul Fourdrinier, formerly of the parish of St. Martin in the Fields, Middlesex, but late of the parish of St. George, Hanover Square, Middlesex, Widower, were granted on the 18th February 1758, to Henry Fourdrinier, the son of the deceased.
The Register of Burials contains:— “1727, May 6th, James Fourdrinier, from St. Martins in ye Fields, Middlesex.”
102. The correctness of the last three and a half lines is not vouched for.
103. Jones, Samuel. Will of Samuel Jones, of the parish of Saint James Westminster, Grocer, dated 10 June 1747, proved 22 June 1747, by Deborah Jones, the widow and relict of the deceased. An annuity to his mother, Isabella Stotherd, widow. Residue between wife Deborah, and dau. Elizabeth Jones.—Potter, 155.
104. Lennon, Elizabeth. Will of Elizabeth Lennon, wife of Remigius Lennon, then or late of the Middle Temple, Esquire, dated 13 December 1760, proved 23 June 1767. Recites settlement, dated 7 April 1758, made between Remigius Lennon, Testatrix, and her mother, Deborah Jones, of the parish of St. George the Martyr, Widow, and Philip Burton, of Lincoln’s Inn, Gent. House in Dover St., St. George’s, Hanover Square. Meadow called Shoulder of Mutton, in Chipping Wycombe, co. Bucks. Power of appointment exercised in favour of mother, Deborah Jones, who is appointed executrix.—Legard, 231.
105. Register gives 28th Jan. 1759, as date of burial.
106. Ripley, Samuel. Will of Samuel Ripley, of Wandsworth, Tallow Chandler, dated 11 September 1764, proved 24 Sept. 1767. Freehold houses in the occupation of himself, John Sprawsley, and John Boyotts, in Wandsworth, to wife Ann Ripley, for life, then as to the house in which he lived, remainder to eldest son, Samuel Ripley, in fee; as to that in possession of John Sprawsley, remr. to son, Thomas Ripley; as to that in possession of John Boyote, remr. to son, James Ripley. Dau., Ann Patterson, wife of James Patterson, of Wandsworth.—Legard, 302.
107. Probably a grandson of Chrysostom Wilkins. See his will infra.
108. Wilkins, Chrysostom. Will of Chrysostom Wilkins, dated 22 February 1742-3, proved 24 May 1744, by Henry Branson and Elizabeth Branson, the exors. therein named. He gave a legacy to his grand-daughter, Prisseler Ros Murden, (under 21); if she died under that age, bequest to go to Mrs. Branson’s children. Legacies to grand-daughter, Mary Murden; to his brother William, and his sons and daughters; to Mr. Morden and his wife; to Mrs. Puling; and to Mrs. Calvet.—Anatis, 136.
109. Baudouin, James. Will of James Baudouin, dated “in the year 1733, and the first of July, about the end of the 85th year of my age” commences with a fervent prayer not in the common form. 1st. He designates as his heiress generally, his niece, Mary Moliniere, wife of David Montolieu de Saintipolite, Brigadier in the Army. His body to be interred in the plainest manner that decency would permit, and therefore his executrix should get it done before night without flamboys, escutcheons, or hangings, and instead of this worldly expense she should distribute £100 to the poor of the French Protestant Refugees — to each as her prudence and charity should deem it proper. 2nd. To pay to the Treasurer of the French Hospital £500, to help towards the maintenance of the poor of the said Hospital. 3rd. A bequest to the Receiver of the House of Charity, in “Spittlefields.” 4th. A bequest to the Receiver of the Society of Nismes. 5th. To Mr. Declaris de Florian, Minister of the Holy Gospel. 6th. To servants. 7th. To his sister, his heiress’s mother. 8th. To his brother, on condition that he shall come out of France, and come and pass the remainder of his days in England among those of his family, with freedom of body and mind, …… “my conscience not allowing me to increase his income in a country of persecution and Idolitary, being (sic) if I did it, it would be a motive for him absolutely to fix himself there the more.” 9th. To nephew, James Molinier, (he had but one daughter), brother of his heiress, and his brother Charles. Seal with arms: In chief, three mullets; in base, a demi lion grasping a dagger rising from the sea.
Codicil directs his heiress to pay a legacy to Mr. Madiere, in consideration of the friendship there was between his family and testator’s. A legacy to Mr. James Varnier, Life Guardsman to His Majesty, in consideration that he is “my godson, and that I have held him in baptism at Breda, and besides that he is honest and fearing God.” Codicil, 3rd Oct. 1735, gives a legacy to Mrs. Omerville, as a token of the friendship which there has been between the family of the late Mr. Miget and testator’s. Codicil, 29th March 1738, recites that both his sister and M. de Claris de Florient were dead; his nephew, Charles Molinier “passed 50 years, and his bodily infirmities cannot reasonably incline him to marry, and to load his mind and body with the heavy burthen of marriage, of which many, who were free, have made themselves slaves.” Proved 15th March 1738, by Mary de Saintipolite, otherwise Molinier.—Henchman, 48.
110. Vanderhoven, Nicholas. Will of Nicholas Vanderhoven, of the parish of Christchurch, “Spittlefields,” Gent., dated 9 June 1739, proved 19 Oct. 1742, by his widow, Elizabeth Vanderhoven, to whom he left everything.—Trimley, 312.
111. Grolleau, Judith. Will of Mrs. Judith Grolleau, of Knightsbridge, in the county of Middlesex, Spinster, dated 20 August 1750, proved 6 Novr. 1750, by David Royd (qu. Lloyd), the exor. therein named. She directed her body to be buried in Wandsworth burial-ground commonly called Mount Nod. Appointed her nephew David Royd, with whom she then lived, exor. Gave to each of her sister Fourdrinier’s children as should be living at her death a small legacy. To god-daughter, Judith Fourdrinier, half-pint silver mug, which was left to her by late Mrs. Vanderhoven. (I cannot trace Mrs. V.’s will). To niece, Mrs. Royd, wife of her exor., gold watch and chain for life, then to her dau. Maria Royd. Residue to nephew, David Royd.—Greenley, 355.
This is the earliest known use of the name “Mount Nod” in a legal document.
112. Wolley, George. Will of George Wolley, of the South Sea House, dated 28 Aug. 1760, proved with three codicils, 9 Feb. 1761. Testator appoints John Pudsey, exor., and desires to be buried in the burying ground on the top of the hill at Wandsworth, in the same grave wherein his late wife was buried. Bequeaths to his exor. his house at St. Alban’s, Herts. Part of East India Stock to niece Mary, eldest dau. of late brother Holland Wolley; part to Samuel Berkley, Esq.; part to Mr. James Champain. Part of South Sea Stock to John Milnes, Esq.; to niece, Elinor, wife of Mr. Buriton, of Ludlow; to nephew, George, eldest son of Holland Wolley; to nephew, youngest son of Holland Wolley; to second and to youngest dau. of Holland Wolley; to Mrs. Pudsey, wife of John Pudsey; to Mrs. Berkley, wife of Samuel Berkley; to Revd. Mr. Young, of Gt. Torrington, co. Devon, for his son, to whom testator was a god-father, and all that may be due from the estate of late uncle, Aron-shaw. Interest of long annuity to friend, Hannah Champain. Servant, Grace Postgate, residuary legatee.—Cheslyn, 78.
113. Williamson, Thomas. Will of Thomas Williamson, of Wandsworth, Scarlet Dyer, dated 10 October 1761, proved 7 Nov. 1761, by his widow, Christiana Williamson. Lease of dwelling-house and dye-house at Wandsworth, to Robert Scott, of Peckham, Esquire, and Nicholas Pearce, of Blackwall Hall, Factor, upon trust to sell and invest proceeds in 1760, £4 p. c. Bank annuities. Income to wife for life, and afterwards equally amongst his brothers, James, William, and John Williamson, and his sister, Elizabeth Blakey, wife of Mr. Blakey, Fellmonger, at Gallowshiels. Legacies to wife’s sister, Mrs. Morrison; Mr. Walter Garston; Mrs. Holsworth, and her sons, John and Thomas Holsworth.—Cheslyn, 413.
114. Ruffe, Henry. Will of Henry Ruffe, of Wandsworth, Hatmaker, dated 15 May 1748, proved 11 May 1753. Legacy to his good friend, Samuel Torin, of St. Martin’s Lane, Cannon St., London, and residue to his wife, Magdaleine Ruffe. Appointed both of them exors.—Scarle, 151.
115. Nadauld, Henry. Will of Henry Nadauld, of Tonbridge Wells, co. Kent, Surgeon, dated 8 September 1768, proved 24 Nov. 1783. Mary Magdelain Jurquet, who then lived and had lived with him some years, sole legatee and executrix.—Ducaret, 566.
116. Register of Marriages:— “1785, September 12th, Richard King, Junr., of Wandsworth, Bachelor, married Sophia Nadauld, of Wandsworth, Spinster.”
117. Spence, George. Will of George Spence, of Wandsworth, Dyer, dated 29 August 1763, proved 3 October 1763. Appointed his brother, John Spence, exor., and gave him £1000 upon trust to invest and pay income to brother Henry for life; reversion to John Spence (nephew), and John Howgarth (nephew-in-law), equally. Farm at Brentwood in Essex in occupation of Rebecca Unwin, widow, to brother John Spence, for life, with remainder to nephew, John Spence. Residue between brother, John Spence; nephew, John Spence; and nephew-in-law, John Howgarth, equally, subject to an annuity to servant, Agnes Rice.—Caesar, 485.
118. Manning and Bray (1814), Vol. 2, p. 355, say:— “now wholly overgrown with ivy.”
119. Manning and Bray, supra, say:— “The stone remains; the inscription not now legible.”