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Will of James Shobbrook of Bondleigh

Proved 5 Apr 1860

© Crown Copyright

Her Majesty's Court Service, York

Transcribed by Adrian Parry

WILL OF JAMES SHOBBROOK OF BONDLEIGH -
DIED 29 DECEMBER 1859

IN HER MAJESTY'S COURT OF PROBATE

THE DISTRICT REGISTRY AT EXETER

On the fifth day of April 1860 the Will of James Shobbrook late of Bondleigh in the County of Devon Yeoman deceased, who died on or about the 29th day of December 1859 at Bondleigh aforesaid was proved in the DISTRICT REGISTRY attached to Her majesty's Court of Probate at EXETER, by the Oath of William Shobbrook of Bondleigh aforesaid Yeoman Nephew of the deceased the sole Executor therein named he having been first sworn duly to administer.

Effects under £100, no leaseholds

Extracted by Robert Fulford)
Solicitor North Torrington)

This is the last Will and Testament of me James Shobbrook of Bondleigh in the County of Devon Yeoman. I give and bequeath unto my Nancy Shobbrook Daughter of my late Brother Joseph Shobbrookthe sum of three pounds. I give and bequeath unto my nephew Thomas Shobbrook Son of the said Joseph Shobbrook the sum of two pounds. I give and bequeath unto Rachel Shobbrook widow of my late Brother Richard Shobbrook the sum of three pounds. I also give and bequeath unto my niece Julia Potter Wife of George Potter the sum of two pounds. All the above mentioned Legacies to be paid within six calendar months after my decease. All the rest, residue and remainder of my real and personal Estate of what nature or kind soever which I shall be seized or possessed (subject to the payment of the above mentioned Legacies) I give and bequeath the same unto my nephew William Shobbrook Son of my late Brother Richard Shobbrook. And I appoint the said William Shobbrook Sole Executor of this my will. And I revoke all other testamentary writings by me at any time heretofore made. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand this twentieth day of September One thousand eight hundred and fifty eight James Shobbrook
Signed by the said Testator as his last Will and Testament in the presence of us present at the same time who at his request in his presence and in the presence of each other have subscribed our names as witnesses thereto Edward Goss. Clerk to Mr R Fulford Solicitor North Tawton James Planton Clerk to Mr R Fulford

On the 5th day of April 1860 the will of James Shobbrook late of Bondleigh in the County of Devon Yeoman deceased was proved by Oath of William Shobbrook, Yeoman, Nephew of the deceased, the sole Executor having been first sworn duly to administer
Effects under £100
Extracted by R Fulford Solicitor North Tawton

          I certify that the above is a correct copy of the original will of James Shobbrook deceased