Will of Thomas Cooper, Coachman of Axminster, Devon

Proved 8 May 1832

© Crown Copyright

National Archives Catalogue Reference PROB 11/1799,
Records of the Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Tenterden Quire Numbers: 251 - 300

Transcribed by Teresa Lang.

In the Name of God Amen

Thomas Cooper

I Thomas Cooper of Axminster in the County of Devon Coachman being in weak state of health so make this my last will and Testament in manner and form following that is to say I give devise and bequeath unto my dear wife Sarah Cooper all my property goods chattels monies securities for money and all other my real and personal Estate and Effects whatsoever that I may die proposed of To hold the same unto my said wife and heirs Executors administrators and assigns and I hereby nominate and appoint my said wife whole and sole Executrix hereof hereby revoking all former and other wills by me at any time heretofore made. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this sixteenth day of December one thousand eight hundred and thirty one - Thomas Cooper - [seal] - signed sealed published and declared by the said Thomas Cooper as and for his last will and Testament in the presence of us who at his request and in his presence and in the presence of each other have hereunto subscribed our names as witnesses hereto - Chas Hayman Surgeon - Henry Knapman - Joel Martin - John Baker.

Proved at London 8^th May 1932 before the Judge by the oath of Sarah Cooper - widow the Relick the sole Executrix to whom admon was granted being first sworn by comon duly to administer.