1788

I. Weldon Robert of Syston

Reg'r'd

Leics Record Office

Acc No. DE73

Cat No. PR/T/1788/183

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In the name of God Amen

I Robert Weldon of Syston in the County of Leicester Yeoman being of a sound mind memory and understanding for which I thank my Almighty God to make this my last Will and Testament in manner and form following (that is to say) first I devise that all my just debts and funeral expenses be paid as soon as conveniently after the time of my decease then I give devise and bequeath unto my nephew John Flint of Nottingham Gardener all that close of meadow ground situate lying and being in the Lordship of Syston aforesaid containing by estimation three acres, three rood and fourteen perches or thereabouts (be the same more or less) now in the tenure or occupation of John Gamble his undertenant or assigns to hold to him my said nephew John Flint his heirs and assigns forever also I give devise and bequeath unto my nephew William Palmer of Rodelay in the said County of Leicester Woolcomber all that close called the Brook close situates lying and being in the Lordship of Syston aforesaid containing by estimation one acre and one rood or thereabout (be the same more or less) now in the tenure or occupation of the said John Gamble his undertenant or heirs to hold to my said nephew William Palmer his heirs and assigns forever. Also I give devise and bequeath unto my niece Elizabeth Armstrong wife of Thomas Armstrong of Rodeley aforesaid Framework Knitter all that messuage or tenement and premises thereunto belonging situate standing and being in a certain yard in Cramps Lane in Syston aforesaid now in the tenure or occupation of the said John Gamble to hold to my said niece Elizabeth Armstrong her heirs and assigns forever also I give devise and bequeath unto my nephew Elias Palmer of Sileby in the said County of Leicester Woolcomber and unto my niece Phoebe Palmer of Sileby aforesaid spinster all that messuage or tenement barns stables and premises belonging together with the Homestead and Orchard thereunto adjoining situate standing lying and being in Cramps Lane aforesaid now in my own occupation equally to be divided between them share and share alike to take as tenants in common and not as joint tenants to hold to my said nephew Elias Palmer and my said niece Phoebe Palmer his and her heirs and assigns forever subject to the payment of and I do hereby charge the said messuage or tenement barns stables homestead and Orchard with the payment of the legacies hereinafter mentioned that is to say I give and bequeath unto my niece Rebecca Fielding of Rodeley aforesaid the sum of twenty pounds to be paid to her within twelve months after my decease also I give and bequeath unto my nephew Thomas Weldon of Syston aforesaid the sum of ten pounds to be paid to him within twelve months after my decease also I give and bequeath unto my nephew John Weldon of Syston aforesaid the sum of ten pounds to be paid to him within twelve months after my decease also I give and bequeath unto my said nephew John Flint and my said nephew William Palmer all and singular any personal estate and effects to be equally divided between them share and share alike and I do hereby nominate constitute and appoint my said nephews John Flint and William Palmer executor's of this my last will testament hereby revoking and making void every other and former will buy me made ratifying and confirming this only to be my last Will and Testament in witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this [paper tear] day of June in the year of our Lord One Thousand Seven Hundred and Eighty Eight

Robert Weldon [seal]

Signed sealed published and Declared by the Said Testator as and for his last will and Testament in the presence of us who at his request and in his presence and also in the presence of each other have subscribed our names as Witnesses hereunto

Thos Johnson Royle

Mary Royle

John Hall

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Let a probat be made to John Flint and William Palmer the joint Executors above name they duly sworn as well to the faithful Execution of the will as that the testator's Goods, Chattels and credits do not amount in value to the sum of Twenty pounds

Before me I Pigott Sur.