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Will of Silena Susannah How, written by Richd. How & signed by Silena herself [c.f....

Catalogue reference: HW/87/430

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This record is a file about the Will of Silena Susannah How, written by Richd. How & signed by Silena herself [c.f.... dating from 20 Aug 1790.

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Reference

HW/87/430

Date

20 Aug 1790

Description

Will of Silena Susannah How, written by Richd. How & signed by Silena herself [c.f. H.W 98/56]

A watch & seal to be given to each of her brothers & sister. "In compassion for poor dear Billy I desire that the share of a tontine designed for me may be in the name of Wm. Fitzwilliam How & be his property".

To friend Ann Welch - £5.3.0.

To Thos. Bradshaw - £3.3.0.

To David Troup - £3. 3. 0.

To Sarah Troup - £1.1.0.

To J. Hartt - £2.2.0.

To Ann Hartt - £2.2.0.

To Geo. Smith - £1.10.0

To the poor, for bread - £4.4.0.

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Bedfordshire Archives & Records Service
Language

English

Record URL
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Series information

HW/87

Letters & Papers of the How Family

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Will of Silena Susannah How, written by Richd. How & signed by Silena herself [c.f....