Description:

1. Will dated 31 October 1804 .
Beneficiaries:
To Walter Marsh of Gworlod, Newton, gentleman, in trust, the testator's dwelling house and a corn grist mill in late occupation of William Harris plus the house and garden currently in the possession of Christopher Benison[?] and all real estate. Walter Marsh to put the profits of the estate to the maintenance and education of the testator's wife and 4 children.
If wife Blanch remarries then Walter Marsh is to use the funds for the maintenance and upbringing of the children, while Blanch on her second marriage is to have the house and garden in Christopher Benison's possession plus an annuity of £3 per year.
To wife, Blanch, all household goods plus the freedom to live in the house 'wherein I now reside'
To son, William, the property on Blanch's death.
All money due on bond, note, mortgage or specialty to Walter Marsh, in trust, for him to continue with the investments and to use the interest for the better maintenance of the children during their minority. Any interest not so used to be invested and this excess to be paid out in equal shares to each as they reach 21. As to the principal out to mortgage etc., the 3 daughters, Jane, Elizabeth and Ann are to have £400 each when they reach 21 or get married.
All livestock to Walter Marsh in trust to permit Blanch to continue the use and enjoyment of the livestock during her widowhood. On her death it and all the rest of the estate and property to be divided amongst the 3 daughters
Walter Marsh appointed guardian and trustee over the children.

Executors: Walter Marsh and Blanch Gilbert, wife.

Signed by testator.

Witnesses: Christopher Benison, Clodock; William Watkins [undecipherable] near Clodock: Mr Gilbert, Rollstone.

Date of Probate: 13 February 1807.

Observations:

As this is taken from a copy of the will deposited at the Prerogative Court of Canterbury there are no supporting documents.
This is a rather long and rambling will in a not very readable hand.