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Order NumberCCA-DCc/ChAnt/W/220B
TitleProbate with copy will and testament annexed
Date14 May 1740
12 Mar 1733
DescriptionWill and testament of John Pembrooke of Canterbury, turner, dated 12 Mar 1733.

Bequests to Jane Pembrooke, his wife, Richard Pembrooke, his son, his daughter Ann Buckhurst, widow of Richard Buckhurst of Canterbury, cordwainer, deceased, and his grandchildren, John Buckhurst, Stephen Buckhurst and Ann Buckhurst. Bequests are of ozier grounds at Fordwich, a messuage in Butchery Lane, otherwise 'Angell Lane' in St Andrew's parish, Canterbury, and money. He appoints his wife Jane executor.
Proved before Revd James Henstridge, clerk, surrogate of George Lee, LLD, official general of the archdeacon of Canterbury, on 14 May 1740. Administration granted to Jane Pembrooke. Signature of S Norris, deputy registrar [of the archdeacon of Canterbury's court], at end of document.

Witnesses to will: Henry Ireland; Charles Eve; John Sabine

Endorsed with description in mid 18th cent hands.
Extent2 docs
Physical DescriptionParchment, 2mm joined at plica by seal tag, papered seal on probate, slightly dirty
LanguageEnglish
AccessStatusOpen

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