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Probate with will annexed, of Sir Bryan Cooke of Wheatley, bart

Catalogue reference: CWM/1090

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This record is a file about the Probate with will annexed, of Sir Bryan Cooke of Wheatley, bart dating from 30 Mar 1734.

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CWM/1090
Title
Probate with will annexed, of Sir Bryan Cooke of Wheatley, bart
Date
30 Mar 1734
Description

Reciting that his eldest son George was well provided for in the marriage settlement of himself and his wife Dame Priscilla, but reciting that the lands settled on George were charged with £12,000 to provide portions for his children - Bryan, Priscilla, Katherine and Elizabeth. In this will, he states how the money is to be divided.

His wife's jewels are devised to Priscilla, and her dressing plate to Katherine (as his wife had wished.)

4 closes of land in Wheatley Lane are devised to his son George provided George pay the executors £400 within a year of his father's death if this is unpaid, then the bequest is revoked and the lands go to Bryan Cooke.

All rents and profits due him under an agreement made with the Duke of Buckingham lasting 21 years, and concerning alum mines are devised to his son George, but chargeable with an annuity to Sir Bryan's sister, Jane Squire.

Various legacies and bequests to family and friends. His son George is appointed sole executor.

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Doncaster Archives
Language
English
Record URL
https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/4ec24cc7-84a7-4384-acae-2fc5eaea27e4/

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Probate with will annexed, of Sir Bryan Cooke of Wheatley, bart