Information found on Family Group Sheets in posession of Tim Farr
Information found on Family Group Sheets in posession of Tim Farr
CHRISTENING: Daughter of Thomas. Weaverthorpe was later known as West Lutton and East Lutton.
Marriage Notes for Robert Danby and Mary LAYBORN-5744
MARRIAGE: Marriage record states: Mary Layborn of West Lutton in the parish of York.
BURIAL: Record states Lidy daughter of Robert Danby Farmer of Etton.
Headstone Inscription:
In memory of THOMAS son of [SIMON] APPLETON, Farmer who departed this life the [ ] of August 1806 aged [ ] Also Elizabeth the wife of the above THOS. APPLETON who departed this life the 17 day of July 1794 aged [4]9 years Also THOMAS [ ] SIMON children... rest illegible
Maybe from Askrigg?
Edward and Elzabeth are probably her parents.
WILL OF WIlLIAM COLLEN OF SOHAM
Call #F Suff 6 Pt 145
pt. 227 - prover 1803
This is the last will and testament of me William Collin of Sobam in the county of Cambridge. Farmer in manner and form following (that is to say) First I give and devise unto my son William Collin and Thomas Emons of Soham aforesaid Blacksmith and their heirs all and singular my Freehold Estate situated and being in Burwell in the county of Cambridge In Trust to be sold by them or their wives or of them or the heirs of such Survivors for the best price or prices that can be gott or obtained for the same and the money arising from the sale thereof to be applied as is on hereinafter mentioned and I do hereby declare that the receipt of the said William Collin my son and Thomas Emons or the survivor of them or the heirs of such survivor shall be a good and sufficient discharge to such purchase or purchasors and that neither they or the Estate by them so purchased shall thereafter be charged or chargeable for any misapplication of such purchase money in any wise howsoever Also I do hereby; Will order and direct that all and singular my Copyhold Estates whatsoever and wheresoever be Sold by my Executors hereinafter named or the survivor of them or the Executors or Administrators of such survivor for the best price or prices that can be gott or obtained for the same And I do hereby declare that the receipt of them my Executors hereinafter named or the survivor of them or the Executors or Administrators of such Survivors shall be in good and sufficient discharge for the same to any purchaser or purchasers thereof and that such Purchaser or purchasors or the Extate by them purchased shall not be thereafter charged or chargeable with any misapplication of the purchase money in any wise whowsoever and the money arrising from such Sale I do also direct be applied as is hereinafter mentioned. Also I will order and desire that my Executors do as soon as conveniently can be after my decease Sell by public auction or otherwise all and singular my Household goods Stock Crops of Hay or Corn Farming Utensils and all other my goods and chattels whatsoever I dye possessed of and the money arriving from the Sale there of together with the money arrising from the Sale of my Freehold and copyhold Estates and all my ready money debts due and owing to one at the time of my decease on Martgages Bonds or simple Contracts after paying all my just debts Funeral Expences together with the Probate of this ~ last will and Testament. I do hereby will and bqjueath as follows / except my bed and beding together with all the Furniture in my parlour or Bed Room wherein I coumonly Sleep which I give unto my loving wife Mary Collin immediately after my decease) that is to say I give and bequeath twenty pounds part there of unto my Son John Collin and Ten Pounds part there of unto my Daughter Sarah the wife of John Carr and all the rest residue and remainder there of to be divided into Eleven equal Shares or parts one part there of I give and bequeath unto my loving Wife Mary Collin one of her part there of I give and bequeath to be equally divided between all. the Children of my Daughter Elizabeth the Wife of John West one other part there of I give and bequeath unto my Son Tyler Collin one other part thereof I give and bequeath unto my Son James Collin one other part there of I give and bequeath unto my said Daughter Sarah the Wife of John Carr one other part there of I give and bequeath unto my Daughter Charlotte the Wife of Richard Saunders one other part thereof I give and bequeath unto my Son William Collin one other part there of I give and bequeath unto my Son Robert Collin one other part there of I give and bequeath unto my Son Charles Collin one other part there of I give and bequeath unto my Daughter Mary the wife of John Westrope and one other part residue there of I give and bequeath unto my Son John Collin and Lastly I nominate constitute and appoint my said Son William Collin and the said Thomas Emons joint Executors of this my last Will, and Testament hereby revoking all former and other wills, heretofore by me made In Witness where of I have hereunto this my last Will and Testament in two sheets of Paper containd to the first sheet set my hand and to the. last Sheet my Hand and Seal this Third day of February in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and three. Wm Cohen (as) Signed sealed published and declared by William Cohn the Testator as and for his last Will and Testament in the presence of us who in his presence at his request and in the presence of each other have as witnesses subscirbed our names the word Estate in the sixth line being first underlined John Arbor - William Clark - Wm Wilkins.
Probate of this will, was made in comon form before the Revd Ams Hill. clk slyer to the worshipful John Goodchild on the 7th Sep 1803 by the oaths of the execa. to whom admond was granted being sworn Saving all right.
Bishop's transcript says Gapworth but surname is believed to be Papworth. There are some Papworths in Wicken.
WILL OF JAMES LEVET OF SOHAM
Proved 10 Aug 1804
call # 167243 p. 78
This is the last Will and Testament of me James Levet of Soham in the County of Cambridge, Gardener in manner and form as follows (that is to say) First I give and devise my messuage or Tenement with the yard garden outhouse and appurtenances thereunto bolonging situated in Clay Street otherwise Bull Lane in Soham afaresaid commonly called or known by the name of the Ivyhouse which purchased of Phillippa Edwards of Newmarket in the County of Suffolk Widow, unto my son James Levet his heirs and assigns forever. He my said son James Levet paying yearly and every year the clear Annuity or yearly rent charge of six pounds per annum unto the said Phillippa Edwards during the term of her natural Life by two half yearly payments the first payment to begin and be made on the sixth day of April or the Eleventh day of October which shall first happen after my decease. Also I will order and direct that all and singular my Copyhold Estates situated lying and being in Soham aforesaid with their and every of their appurtenances be sold by my Executors hereinafter named or the survivor of them or the Executors or Administrators of such Survivor for the beat price or prises which can or may be obtained for the same And the money arrising from such Sale to be applied as hereinafter mentioned and I do hereby further will order direct and declare that the receipt or receipts of my Executors or the survivor of them or the Executors or Administrators of such Survivor shall be a good and sufficient discharge to any purchaser or purchasers of the said Premises or any part thereof And that no such purchaser or purchasers or the said Estate and Premises so purchased by any purchaser or purchasers shall not be liable or answerable for the non application or misapplication of the said purchase money in any respect whatsoever. Also I give and bequeath unto my Loving Wife Ann Levet the Bed Bedstead Bedding and Hangings compleat as it now stands in my Bedroom Two Tables Six Chairs Corner Cupboard, Tea Kettle, Boiler Chest, six silver tea spoons one silver Tablespoon and Watch and all the rest residue and remainder of my goods and Chattles whatsoever I dye possessed of I also Will order and direct to be sold by my Executors, hereinafter named or the survivor of them or the Executors or Administrators of such survivor as soon as conveniently can be after my decease And the money arrising from the sale of my said goods and Chattles as also from the sale of my Copyhold Estates my ready money debts du, and owing to me at the time of my decease on Martgages Bonds or simple Contracts. I Will Order direct give and bequeath the same in manner following (that is to say) after paying all my just debts funeral expenses together with the Probate of this my last Will and Testament I or the first place or my Loving Wife Ann Levet and my two sons Joseph Levet and John Levet to have and receive seven pounds ten shillings each which I hereby give and bequeath unto then and what shall then reamin after paying my said Debts and the three Legacies of seven Pounds ten shillings each I give and bequeath such remainder to be equally divided into four shares and to be parted between my said wife Ann Levet and my sons James Levet, Joseph Levet and John Levet share and share alike And Lastly I nominate constitute and appoint my two sons James Levet and Joseph Levet joint Executors of this my last Will and Testament hereby revoking all former and other Wills heretofore by me made In Witness whereof I have hereunto this my last Will and Testament in two sheets of paper contained to the first sheet set my hand and to this last sheet my Hand and seal this twenty fifth day of December in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and three (The mark and seal of James Levet
Signed sealed published and declared by James Levet and Testator and for his last Will and Testament in the presence of us who in his presence at his request and in the presence of each other have as Witnesses subscribed our names Wm Wilkins - ? Siwton - A Kent.
Probate of this will was made 10 August 1804.
Listed in father's will.
CHRISTENING: Christened at age 3