1808 Will of Abraham Barnes of Hanham
Ref: Extracts only Will at Gloucester Record office
Proved: 1808 Apr 8 Written: 1782
Transcribed by Kim Willis
Abstract
Abraham BARNES Victualler of the hamlet of Hanham in the Parish of Bitton in the County of Gloucestershire
To Wife Janny BARNES the house I now live and after her decease unto said children if theres shall happen to be more than one to be divided equally.
Executor Janny BARNES
Friends John TYLEY Malster of the parish of Marshfield and William FRANCIS of Bitton to be executors in trust
Witness to Will: James GREGORY; John TALYOR; Samuel WEBB
Will written in 1782. the day and month not visible as the will was folded up.
Renounciation of Will by William FRANCIS Gent 24th March 1808 and granted to Sarah the wife of Isaac GREENWAY Lab and John BARNES Lab both of Hanham and two to the children of Abraham BARNES
Sanction with the will dated 30th March 1808
Oath on 8th April (1808)
Janny BARNES and John TYLY are both dead and William FRANCES refused to take upon the executorship. Estate under £100.00
Transcriber's Notes
Abraham BARNES of Bitton married Jane WOODINGTON 13th Aug 1780 by Lic at Twerton Somerset
Abraham BARNES christened 13th Dec 1741 Abraham son of Thomas
In 1787 Abraham BARNES the Nephew of Charles WHITTUCK of Hanham was a beneficary of his will.