Wills of Taxal and Whaley Bridge

people or their descendents

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 Will of William FORD of Haybottom, Taxal dated 1901

Mentions wife Hannah

Executors William SCHOLES of Market St., Whaley Bridge; David JOULE of Overlea? Farm, Taxal

Witnesses: William MELLOR of Whaley Bridge; William WRIGHT of Market St., Whaley Bridge

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Will of 1864 - John GARLICK of Whaley, Cheshire mentions:  

This is the last Will and Testament of me John GARLICK of Whaley in the county of Chester labourer being in perfect sound disposing mind memory and understanding do make and declare this my last Will and Testament in manner following  I give devise and bequeath unto my Brother Joseph GARLICK farmer and unto my sons John & Jeremy GARLICK their heirs executors administrators and assigns all my Personal Estate and effects of what nature or kind soever and also what money I have out at interest whatsoever and wheresoever Upon trust following that is to say  that upon trust that they my said trustees or the survivor of them or the heirs executors administrators or assigns of survivors do and shall with all convenient speed after my decease call in sell and convert into money my said personal estate and effects and with and out of the monies to arise thereby doa nd shall in the first place pay and satisfy all my just debts funeral and testamentary expenses and do and shall in the next place put the residue of the said trust monies out at interest to the best and most advantageous and I direct that they my said trustees or trustee for the time being of this my will do and shall make use supply and support my Granddaughter Kezia Ellen GARLICK daughter of my late daughter Ellen with and out of the interest of the said trust monies all necessary and needful requirements until she my said Granddaughter arrives to the age of sixteen years old and after arriving to such years of age my trustees or trustee shall divide the residue of the said trust monies into seven equal parts or shares and I give and bequeath one of such parts or shares unto my son Joseph in America to be put out at interest for his disposal; another of such parts or shares unto my daughter Ann; another of such parts or shares unto my son John; another of such parts or shares unto my son Jonathan; another of such parts or shares unto my son Jeremy and another of such part or shares unto my son Thomas; and the remaining part or share unto my Granddaughter Kezia Ellen GARLICK daughter of my late daughter Ellen but if either of my sons or daughters happen to die leaving no issue his or their share shall go and be equally shared amongst my other sons and daughters but if either of my sons or daughters happen to die leaving child or children such child or children shall have and be entitled to his father`s or mother`s share to be put out at interest until they arrive to the age of twenty one years old or married and I declare that the receipts in writing of the trustees or trustee for the time being of this my will for any monies payable to them him or her under the trust hereof shall effectually discharge the person or persons to whom the same shall be given his her or their heirs executors administrators and assigns from all liability in respect of the application of the monies therein respectively mentioned to be received and I declare that the trustees or the trustee for the time being of this my will shall not be liable to answer or make good any lapses that shall happen by or through their or his wilful neglect or default nor shall either of them my said trustees be answerable or accountable for the acts deeds receipts and disbursements of the other of them but each of them shall be answerable only for his own separate acts deeds receipts and disbursements and I do hereby direct that my said trustees or trustee shall and may reimburse themselves and himself out of my estate all reasonable and necessary costs charges and expenses whatsoever which they or either of them shall or may bear pay or be put unto or sustain in or about the execution of this my will or the trusts hereby in them reposed and lastly I hereby  nominate and appoint my Brother Joseph GARLICK, farmer of Wormwill (should be Wormhill) and my son John, wheelwright of Whaley also my son Jeremy, clerk of Whaley executors of this my will and I hereby revoke all former wills by me at any time heretofore made and declare this to be my last Will and Testament in witness whereof I the said John GARLICK shall here under set my hand and name upon the second sheet of this my Will this 21st day of November in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and sixty two - John GARLICK - signed by the said John GARLICK as and for his last will and testament in the presence of us present at the same time who in his presence and in the presence of each other hereunder subscribed our names as attesting witnesses thereto.

Witnesses - James FAIRALL, auctioneer of Disley; Samuel GARLICK, shopkeeper of Kettleshulme

Proved on the 15th day of Feb 1864 by the oaths of Joseph GARLICK, the Brother and John GARLICK and Jeremiah in the will written `Jeremy` GARLICK the sons of the deceased, the Executors named in the will they having been first sworn duly to administer.  Effects under £300

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Obligation between Peter GASKILL of Rainow & Thomas GREEN

Dated 6 May 1708

 Latin introduction - then

The condition of this obligation is such that if the above bounden Peter GASKILL do virtuously Educate & bring up in Learning Peter GASKILL of the age of 15 years or thereabouts, James GASKILL of the age of 10 or thereabouts, John GASKELL of the age of 7 or thereabouts & Jane GASKILL of the age of 5 years or thereabouts, minors, his naturall & Lawfull Children and all the Goods Rights Credits Chattels Portions and dues whatsoever which are or shall become due to the sd minors by any lawful means whatsoever do set forth & Imploy to the best Advantage & profit of the sd Minors – And all lawfull suits & Causes whatsoever do prosend? sollicits & follow when & as often as need shall require (according to the effect of Letters of Tuition to him in that behalf Granted) And further to pay or cause to be payd unto the sd Minors – all Goods Rights Credits Chattels Portion and dues Whatsoever or the Just value of them with full Interest thereof at such time & times as they – shall reach to Age fortune to Marry or otherwise lawfully demand the same or at such time or times as by the discretion of the above named Revd Father in God or other Judge Competent in that behalf shall be Limited & appointed And in the mean time to find & keep or cause the sd minors – to be found & kept with sufficient meat drink Lodging Apparel & all other necessaries whatsoever And Moreover do not only render & make a true & just attempt of & upon the promises? But also surrender the sd Letters of Tuition to be made void & cancelled to all intents & purposes whatsoever unto the said Revd Father or other Judge Competent in behalf whatsoever & as often as he – shall be thereunto lawfully called or required And finally do at all times hereafter save & keep harmless the sd Revd Father & all other his Officers & Ministers for & remaining to granting of the Letters of Tuition than this Obligation to be void or offer the same to remain official? In Law

Sealed and delivered in the presence of Will STRATFORD & John HARDING

Peter GASKILL -his mark

Thos GREEN – his mark

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Will of Thomas GASKILL of Yeardsley: 1734

In the name of God Amen In the seventh year of the reign of our Sovereign Lord George the Second and in the year of our Lord God one thousand seven hundred thirty and four I Thomas GASKILL of Yeardsley = Wayley in the parish of Taxal and County of Chester mason; being but weak of body but of sound and perfect understanding praised be God for the same, do this twenty eight day of April in the year above said make and ordain this my last Will and Testament in manner and form following: And First I commend my soul into the hands of Almighty God my creator; hoping by the merits of Jesus Christ my Redeemer to have full pardon of all my sins and an inheritance in the kingdom of Heaven; and my body I commit to the earth to be decently interred at the discretion of my executors herein after named; And as concerning my temporal estate wherewith God above my desert hath blessed me I dispose of the same as followeth:

Impris It is my will and mind that all debts; heariot funeral expenses and probate of this my last will and testament be forthwith paid and discharged out of my personal estate; Item I give to elder son Edward GASKILL my chest with what is found in at my decease; Item I give and bequeath to my younger son Robert GASKILL the sum of fourteen pounds of lawful British money to be paid by my appointment as shall be hereafter specified; Item I give and bequeath unto my eldest daughter Elizabeth DOWNES Wife of John DOWNES of Fernilee hamlet in the county of Derby the yearly rent or newety(?) of five shillings a year; yearly and every year during her natural life; and I will and devise that after her death and decease the stock or sum of five pounds be equally divided to and amongst as many of her children as shall then and at such time be alive and in being equally amongst them; by my Executor or his order; share and share alike; and I do devise the same accordingly; Item I give and bequeath unto my younger daughter Mary GASKILL which now dwells with me; the sum of Twenty Pounds of lawful British money; and I the Testator do declare and order my Executor shall pay the said legacies with the annual rent of five shillings at the end of Twelve calendar months; beginning and accounting from the day of my death.  Item I give and bequeath unto my son in law John DOWNES of the township and county aforesaid the sum of five shillings to be paid at the time aforesaid; Item I give to the five children of my son Robert GASKILL that is Elizabeth; Mary; Thomas; Edward and Sarah the sum of forty shillings a piece to be paid as they severally arrive at the age of twenty one years; by my Executor; but if it happen that any of the said children die before they come to age; the survivors shall receive the decedents part if it so happen equally amongst them; Item I give unto the six children of my said daughter Elizabeth DOWNES; that is to say Marthe; John; Thomas; Elizabeth; Hellin and Peter the sum of forty shillings a piece to be also paid as they arrive at the age of twenty one years; and if any of them chance to die before they come to age the survivors to receive their parts as is before by me directed and appointed; Item I give to my daughter Mary GASKILL aforesaid one cow and the bed which she lies in also the half of my household goods as they stand; and I the testator do declare that all and every of the Legatees shall seal or sign all such reasonable instrument for distinguishing his her or their right title or claim; as my Executor shall be advised tender or require; Item I give and bequeath unto my said son Edward all the rest; residue; remainder or remainders of all my goods; cattles; chattels; husbandry wares household stuff household goods; Bill Bonds or ready money or whatever else I shall happen to die invested interested or possessed upon; for the fulfilling and executing this my last will And lastly I do constitute ordain and appoint my eldest son Edward GASKILL Executor of this my last will and testament revoking and disannulling all other will or wills by me heretofore made; hoping he will truly and duly fulfil and perforn the same as my trust in him is.  In witness whereof I have hereunto put my hand and seal the day and year above written. 

The mark and seal of Thomas GASKILL the Testator

Signed sealed and delivered by the Testator in presence of  Samuel BENNETT; Thomas GASKILL the younger   

June the sixth one thousand seven hundred Thirty and Four

This is a true and perfect Inventory of the goods cattles chattels Bills Bonds and ready money of Thomas GASKILL deceased As they were apprised and valued by Thomas GASKILL of Lime Handley and John OLLERENSHAW

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Will of Thomas GREEN  of Bottoms Hall in the parish of Taxall, Cheshire, Husbandman: 1802

 In the name of God Amen.  I, Thomas GREEN of Bottoms Hall in the parish of Taxall in the county of Chester, Husbandman being weak of body bout of sound, perfect and disposing mind and memory praised be God for the same and considering the shortness and uncertainty of this transitory life and that all flesh must yield unto death do make, publish and order in this my last Will and Testament in manner and form following.  First and principally I recommend my soul to Almighty God that gave it and I commit my Body to the Earth to be decently buried at the discretion of my Executors hereafter named and as touching and concerning my worldly Estate which it hath pleased God to bestow upon me I give, devise and bequeath the same and every part thereof as followeth and First I will and do hereby order that all my just debts, funeral charges and the probate of this last Will and Testament be fully paid and discharged out of my personal Estate and then I give and bequeath unto my children James GREEN, Hannah the wife of Thomas BARBER, Thomas GREEN, Joseph GREEN, Ralph GREEN, George GREEN, William GREEN, Samuel GREEN and John GREEN I give and bequeath to all my said children all my Estate real and personal in Money Goods Bills Bonds Notes and other securities to be equally divided amongst them share and share alike what having been received by any of the above mentioned children to be considered as part of their share of the above property.  And as my son James has had already from me twenty three pounds and one shilling And my daughter Hannah twenty three pounds eight shillings And my son Thomas twelve pounds twelve shillings And my son Joseph nineteen pounds eight shillings and my son William twenty one pounds and my son Samuel four pounds and the remaining part that shall appear due to the said Samuel to be left in the Executors hands to be disposed of as they shall think proper.  I will that all the Household Goods and one cow that my wife Nanny brought with her to my House shall be at her own disposal immediately after my decease Also I bequeath to my said wife five pounds in lawful Money and it is my mind that my sons John and Ralph have the goodwill of the House and Farm and the Household goods and Cattle and all Husbandry Wares to be valued by two sufficient persons appointed by the Executors and the said Ralph and John to have them at the valuation if they think proper.

And I do hereby nominate and appoint Mr James CARRINGTON and William GOODWIN joint Executors of this my last Will and Testament hereby revoking and making utterly null and  void all other Will or Wills by me heretofore made either by word of Mouth or in writing and declare this and no other to be my last Will and Testament

In Witness whereof I have hereunto put my Hand & Seal the 16 day of January in the year of our Lord One Thousand eight Hundred and two.

Sealed and delivered published and declared by the Testator Thomas GREEN as his last Will and Testament in the presence of

Thomas GREEN X his mark (plus seal)  

Edmund RYLANCE; John ANDREW; John SWINDELLS

On separate paper

Feb 6th 1802 James CARRINGTON and William GOODWIN Executors within named were sworn in common form before me W. Bowness Surrogate

Effects under One Hundred Pounds Probate issued Dated 6th Feby 1802

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Will of Jonathan JODRELL of Horwich End

Made 26 Jan 1870 Proved 9 May 1890

This is to testify that I Jonathan JODRELL out of my Property Wish my Wife Eliza JODRELL to receive 20 pounds a year so long as she remains my Widow And the remainder to be put into the bank until the property be clear and the Property never to be sold but to be kept in proper repair and to be painted every three years my Children to receive equal shares namely Ann LOMAS; Mary Jane FLETCHER; Sarah BENNETT; Walter JODRELL; Fanny JODRELL; Matthew Henry JODRELL; Jonathan JODRELL if any should be without issue their share to come back and be equally divided amongst the surviving Children the Wife or Husband to receive the aforesaid benefit until their death the stock and goods for my Wife and Children comforts the aforesaid 20 pounds a year at my Wife’s death or second marriage to be equally divided amongst the Children 

 Signed Jonathan JODRELL

Witnesses:  John BENNETT; Joseph OLLERENSHAW

3 Folios

At Derby on the 9th day of May 1890 Administration (with the Will annexed) of the personal estate of Jonathan JODRELL late of Horwich End Whaley Bridge in the county of Derby Labourer, deceased who died on the 8th day of May 1886 at Horwich End aforesaid, was granted to Eliza JODRELL, the lawful Widow and Relict of the said deceased she having been first sworn No Executor or Residuary Legatee being named in the said Will.

Gross value of Personal Estate £52-0-0 

Extracted by the Administratrix in person. 

Administration (with Will) the Goods unadministered passed at Principal Registry October 1900

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Will of 1868 - Jonathan LONGDEN Fairfield lab mentions:

dau Hannah JEPSON of Whaley Bridge

dau Sarah SMITH of Hadfield

occupiers Tho WILSON and Wm HORABIN prop.in Fairfield

g/dau Mary Elizabeth SPOONER

g/grandson Joseph SPOONER

John GOODWIN of Fairfield farmer

Joseph SLATER witness

John HOLLINSHEAD jnr witness

made 1862

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Will of Adam SLACK of Kettleshulme: 1774 mentions: 

Wife 

Sons Adam; Abraham; Thomas; George

Daughters Elizabeth; Mary BROCKLEHURST;

Daughter Sarah`s children

Sons in Law John BROUGH; Joseph BROCKLEHURST

Daughter in Law Ann SLACK

Nephew Hennery HOWARD

John DICKINSON of Taxall

Witnesses Thomas & John BANCROFT

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Will of Nicholas SLACK of Kettleshulme: 1728 mentions:

Wife Mary

Sons Adam & Thomas

Sons in Law Robert WILSON & wife Rebecca & children; Henry HEWARD & wife Emma; John SHIRD & wife Hannah; Joseph SHIRD & wife Hellen; Edmund POTTS & children & late wife Anne

Daughters in Law Elizabeth SLACK; Alice SLACK

Grandsons Nicholas KIRK & Adam SLACK

Nephews John & Thomas SLACK of Blakeley, Prestbury p.; Francis JACKSON of Rainow

Servants Leonard LOW; Anne HOW

John SHALLCROSS

Mary ALSINAN of Kettleshulme

Witnesses John SHIRT; Ann COTTENHILL; Jo. PICKFORD

Takers of Inventory Thomas & Robert POTTS

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