My thanks to Cynthia Kimpton & Mike Spencer for many of these will details
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W XYZ
Edward ANDERTON of Edale: 1716
Administration given to Ellen ANDERTON widow
Supported by Gilbert HAWKSWORTH yeoman of Edale & George YELLOTT of Hathersage
Inventory taken 16 Jun 1716 £30.17s. 2d. Appraisers: John CARRINGTON; Henry HILL; Edward ASHTON
Probate 16 Oct 1716
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Alicia Maria BAGSHAW of Hathersage: 1721
Mentions: Eldest son Thomas BAGSHAW
Younger sons: Benjamin BAGSHAW; Charles BAGSHAW; Robert BAGSHAW
Brother ASHTON deceased - his lead mines
Executors: Father BAGSHAW; Brother ASHTON
Written 11 Jun 1718
Witnesses: Christiana SPENCER; Elizabeth TURNER; Mary BROWNHILL
Probate 4 Jul 1721
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James BAGSHAW yeoman of Eyam: 1822
Mentions: Property in Manchester, Lan. on Silver Street & Charlton Street
Land at Hunger Hill, Eyam lately bought from George FROGGATT farmer of Calver, Dby
Land in Eyam bought from Daniel WHITE
Half a pew or sitting at Eyam church
Wife Ann BAGSHAW
Son Thomas BAGSHAW sadler of Sheffield
Daughter Martha JONES wife of John JONES cotton warper of Pilkington Stand, Lan
Daughter Ann BOYLES widow of Manchester, Lan
Infant son James BAGSHAW
Youngest child Sarah BAGSHAW
Manchester tenant John BOOTH
Executors; John FROGGATT s......... of Manchester; Henry FROGGATT victualler of Manchester; Samuel BLACKWELL farmer of Eyam
Written 14 June 1820
Witnesses: Daniel WILLIS; Isaac BLACKWELL; John C BROWNE, solicitor; Eyam Dby.
Probate 31 Jan 1822
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John BAGSHAW gentleman of Eyam: 1843
Mentions: His property `Orton or Horton` Croft
Land in Peak Forest; Tideswell; Litton; Eyam; Foolow; Bradwell
Wife Melicent BARBER & Robert BROOMHEAD, wife`s brother in law ro be trustees
Daughter Elizabeth wife of Mr Robert CHAPMAN
Son John BAGSHAW - aged under 21
Executors: Wife Miliscent BAGSHAW; Wife`s brother in law Robert BROOMHEAD
Witnesses: Mary CARRINGTON; P WRIGHT
Written 8 Feb 1841
Died 7 Feb 1843
Probate 11 Apr 1843
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Richard BAGSHAW of Eyam: 1714
Mentions: Richard BAGSHAW son of his nephew Thomas BAGSHAW of Hucklowe
Three daughters: Mary; Sarah & Rachel
Daughter Mary HARDY
Executors: Thomas BAGSHAW; Thomas HARDY
Written 22 Aug 1714
Witnesses: Rowland MERRILL; Humphrey BRUSHFIELD; John WILSON
Inventory 13 Aug 1714 Appraisers Rowland MERRILL; Henry BRUSHFIELD Value £2.13s 6d.
Probate 7 Oct 1714 NB Inventory taken before will written
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Thomas BAGSHAW husbandman of Pxlow, Castleton p.:1696
Administration
Inventory 22 Nov 1694 Appraisers Robert DAKEN; Nicolas KIRKE Value £17. 1s. 5d.
Probate 15 Apr 1696
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Thomas BAGSHAW of Hathersage: 1730
Administration mentions: Benj. BAGSHAW of Ridge Hall, Chapel en le Frith; Wigady? STATHAM of Wigsall, Wirksworth p.; Raffam? JAMES of ...... Road, Staffs.
Benjamin BAGSHAW is brother of Thomas BAGSHAW
Probate 6 Feb 1730/1
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Thomas BAGSHAW, farmer of Shatton: 1859
Mentions: son William BAGSHAW to have estate at Grindleford Bridge
wife Peggy
daughters Hannah; Jane
Witnesses: Jonathan LONGDIN; Robert OLLERENSHAW
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William BAGSHAW labourer of Eyam: 1843
Mentions: Wife Hannah;
Son William
Nine children
Executors: Wife Hannah & Son William
Written 10 May 1843
Witnesses: William WOOD; John BEELEY; George BARTON
Probate 12 Oct 1843
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Anne BARBER/BARBAR widow of Edall: 1598
Mentions:
Anne was wife of Guy BARBER of Edall deceased
Wishes to be buried at Castleton
Daughter Helen
Son Elize BARBAR
Helen WOODCOCKE
Daughter Anney LOWE
Executor Anney LOWE
Witnesses: William BOCKINGE; Henry HALL
Written 31 Dec 1598
Inventory - all items household goods - made 6 Feb 1598/9 £15
Wife of Guy BARBER of Edall
Proved and Estimated by John BARBER son of John BARBER deceased; Henry HALL son of John HALL of Edall
Proved 17 Feb 1598/9
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Ellis BARBER of Edale: 1572
Mentions sister Ales
Raphe BARBER
Roger BARBAR
Robert EYRE
Written 27 Mar 1572
Witnesses: George RO....ONSON: ..... BARBAR
Very difficult to read. Mentions others. To be returned to.
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Francis BARBER of Grinsbrook Booth, Edale: 1714
Administration to Elizabeth BARBER widow of Francis
Signed by Elizabeth BARBER; Robert KYRKE; Anthony ALLEN
Inventory - Sum £132. 3s. 2d. Appraissors: Daniel TYM; George HADFIELD; James CARRINGTON
Debts £100
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Francis BARBER/BARBAR, husbandman of Edall: 1743
Mentions:
Wife Mary to have bulk of estate for her and the children`s use if she does not remarry
Nephew John RIDEN to have a hog
Executors: wife Mary BARBAR; brother John BARBAR
Written 3 Nov 1742
Witnesses: John HADFIELD; Joseph HYDE
Probate 21 Apr 1743
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John BARBER of Grinsbrook Booth, Edale, yeoman: 1769
He gives to brother Francis the two dwelling houses in Upper End, Grinsbook plus garden left to him by his Uncle John BARBER who had bought them from Thomas KINDER of Grinsbrook Booth. Currently tenanted by Thomas COWPER & Phebe KINDER Brother Francis to pay 10/- annually to the poor.
Francis also to have the house left to John by his Uncle Samuel when Aunt Dorothy dies. He is also to have the £50 left John by Uncle Samuel.
Sister in Law Elizabeth BARBER to have £5
Thomas HOWE clerk of Edale Chapel to have 10/6d. for burial in sepulchre with his mother
Phebe KINDER to have 10/6d.
Prayer books to three second cousins - Samuel; Francis & Mary children of John & Elizabeth RIDALL; to Dorothy dau of Edward & Elizabeth DAIN; to Joseph son of John & Elizabeth BRADDOCK & to Sarah dau of Robert LOMAS
All remaining property left to brother Francis
Executor: brother Francis BARBER
Witnesses: John DAIN; Sarah DAIN; Robert HOWE
Probate 26 Apr 1769
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Matthew BARBER, clerk late of Hope now of Stubs, Glossop p.: 1792
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William BARKER, farmer of Shatton, Hope p.: 1860
Mentions: Brother Joseph BARKER
Daughters: Ann, wife of William WALKER of Sheffield, cowkeeper; Grace BARKER
Wm TYM of Edale
Peter KIRK Clerk to Mr HALL Solicitor of Castleton
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George BRADWELL of Bradwell: 1870
Will written 1867
Mentions: Sons George; John; Josiah; Edwin; Horatio
Daughters Hannah wife of William NEEDHAM; Rebecca wife of John FOX
Deceased dau Jemima LONGDEN`s three children, namely John Henry, Hannah Maria, Eliza Ann.
Witnesses: George JEPSON; Thomas JACKSON
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Mary Ann Robinson BRADWELL, maiden of Wheston, Tideswell p.,: 1864
Mentions: Henry, George and Elizabeth all BRADWELL children of Robert and Sarah BRADWELL of Crooks near Sheffield.
Elizabeth Frances wife of Robert HOLMES of Wormhill
Alice Anna BRADWELL, Mary Ellen BRADWELL,Agnes Sarah BRADWELL and James Longden BRADWELL, their mother Martha BRADWELL of Wormhill
Mr Robert BRADWELL of Offerton
Sarah ANDREW my servant
Daniel Clarke DEWICK
Witnesses: Mr John BRAMWELL; Aice ELLIOT (sic)
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James BRAILSFORD, farmer of Tideswell: 1861
Mentions: Daughters Sarah BRAILSFORD; Alice BRAILSFORD
Son John BRAILSFORD
Witnesses: Thomas WALKER, Law Clerk of Tideswell; Jesse BRAMWELL, cordwainer of Tideswell
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John BROADBENT, mason & grocer of Bradwell: 1867
Mentions: Wife Hannah
Daughters: Hannah wife of Adam COOPER; Margaret wife of Hugh PEARSON; Elizabeth BROADBENT
Occupier Richard MIDDLETON
Executor: William BRAMALL, farmer of Bradwell
Witnesses: Henry SOUTHWELL; Samuel MIDDLETON
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Samuel BROADBENT lead miner of Castleton:1848
mentions: sons George; John
Executors: Sons George BROADBENT; John BROADBENT
Written 13 Apr 1848
Witnesses: Arnold DANE; Jacob DAKIN
The testator died 2 May 1848
Probate 7 Feb 1849 given to George BROADBENT labourer of Sheffield & John BROADBENT miner of Castleton
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James BROMLEY, boot and shoe manufacturer of Eyam: 1859
Mentions: Wife Mary
Brothers: John BROMLEY, in co-partnership; Joseph Sykes BROMLEY
Cousin William BROMLEY late of Shefffield now of London, merchant clerk.
James HOWARTH of Sheffield Edge, tool manufacturer
Thomas FENTEM, surgeon of Eyam Terrace
James WILD foreman to J J BROMLEYS of Eyam.
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James BURDEKIN of Hope: 1864
Mentions: my five children, Josiah, Jeremiah, Jesse,Martha,Louisa
Witnesses: Jonathan LONGDEN; John COTTRILL
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Benjamin BURROWS, grocer of Hathersage: 1871
Mentions: Wife Harriett
Witnesses Joseph BRIGHT; Tobias CHILD Made will on day of death.
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Thomas CARTLEDGE, labourer of Tideswell: 1869:
Will written 1867
Mentions: Wife Sarah
Sons: Samuel & Thomas
Daughter: Mary wife of Alexander FLINT
Witnesses: Thomas WALKER of Tideswell; Edwin SLATER of Tideswell
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William Henry CHEEK, solicitor of Tideswell: 1861
Mentions: Nephew Oswald CHEEK of Evesham, Worcs., solicitor
sister Maria WAKELY widow
Witnesses: Daniel PLATTS; Jane HIGGINBOTTOM
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Robert COOK, gent. of Hathersage: 1866
Mentions: Wife Mary
Sons: Joseph Arnold COOK of Sheffield, paper manufacturer; Robert Charles COOK; John Frances COOK; William COOK
Daughter: Mary Anne, widow of George ALLANSON of Sheffield M.D.
Brother in law Thomas BROOMHEAD of Hathersage, grocer
Property at Holmesfield
Benjamin GILL occupier of property purchased of the Devisees of the late Robert RODGERS Esq.
Property at Ringinglow, the coal pit and ten cottages let or lease to George WINTERBOTTOM and John FIELDSEND
"Norfolk Arms" Ringinglow and farm adjacent occupied by Charles MARSDEN purchased from Devisees of Miss Hannah RAWSON
Smeting Farm purchased from Charles William BINGLEY of Sheffield, Attorney.
Property at Whiteley Wood, Upper Hallam occuped by Benjamin WOOD
Occupiers: Thomas RYALLS; William HASLAM
Property at Whiteley Wood let to Mrs Ann MILL
Property at Whiteley Wood let to Mrs Mary MARSHALL
Property purchased from Mr HUDSON of Manchester, Collector of Taxes
Witnesses: Benjamin WIGHTMAN, Solr of Sheffield; William WHITE apprenticed to Mr BROOMHEAD, grocer of Hathersage
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John COOPER, stone merchant of Hathersage Mill: 1876
Mentions: wife Hannah
Friend James MARSDEN, innkeeper of Hathersage
Executor & friend Joseph White BROOMHEAD
Witnesses: Thomas BROOMHEAD; John DARVILL
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Edmund DAKIN, farmer of Hargate Wall, Tideswell: 1861
Mentions: Sons: George; John; Joseph; Thomas
Daughters: Julia Ann; Sarah Ann
Witnesses: George NEEDHAM; Daniel C DEWICK
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John DANIEL, yeoman of Eyam Edge: 1866
Will written 1839
Mentions: wife
Peter WRIGHT Esq.
Son George
Witnesses: Mary WRIGHT; Mary BRAMWELL
Codicil
Daughter: Ann wife of James WALKER
Grandson or reputed grandson Tho DANIEL son of my said daughter Ann before her marriage with the said James WALKER
Witnesses to Codicil: Samuel TURNER of Eyam; Samuel SLATER of Eyam
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Thomas ELLIOTT, farmer of Lane Side nr Hope: 1865
Will written 1862
Mentions: Son Thomas
Maria ELLIOTT wife of my son Thomas
Granddaughter Hannah HALLAM dau of Elijah HALLAM of Pindale
Witnesses: Wm SMITH; H ELLIOTT
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John EYRE, farmer of Castleton: 1872
Will written 1870
Mentions:Wife Mary
John FROGGATT the son of my said wife
Daughters Ann Froggatt BAGSHAW wife of Boaz; Martha SWINDELL wife of James; Mary EYRE wife of Abraham of Castleton,miner
Robert How ASHTON
Witness:James RAMSDEN
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Nanny FOX, spinster of Smalldale: 1864
Will written 1849
Mentions: Brother George FOX
Occupiers: Geo ANDREW property in Smalldale; Robert EVANS property in Smalldale; Robert HALL property in Bradwell; Samuel BOCKING property in Smalldale " my nephew "
Robert MIDDLETON
Late nephew Samuel WRIGHT
Nieces: Mary LEE; Martha HADFIELD; Ann HALL
Nephew: Thomas HALLAM grandson of my late brother Thomas FOX
Thomas FOX natural son of my late niece Eliza HALL; Sarah Ellen HALL daughter of my said niece
Late niece: Charity ASHMORE
Witnesses: Robert EVANS; George ANDREW
Codicil made 1861
Sister Hannah BOCKING and her children Samuel; Thomas; Jane HOLME; Mary HOBSON
Witnesses: George ELLIOTT; Isaac MIDDLETON
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William FOX, farmer of Hazlebadge: 1861
Mentions: Wife Elizabeth
Son Joseph
Witnesses: Absalom MARSHALL, joiner of Bradwell; John HALLAM, miner of Bradwell
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Humphrey FURNIS of Hagg in the parish of Hope. Will dated 20 February 1670
I Humphrey FURNISS of Hagge in the parish of Hope in the County of Derby Yeoman do make this my last Will and Testament. I give and bequeath my soul to Almighty God to be decently buried in the burial place within Hope Churchyard. I give devise and bequeath unto Janet my wife and to Michael FURNIS my nephew All that my lands buildings etc purchased of George EYRE of Thorpe, gent. Situate in Hathersage equally between them during the life of the said Janet and after her decease to the said Michael FURNIS and the heirs male of his body begotten and for want of sch heirs unto Mark FURNIS my nephew. I give unto Dorothy wife of Mr George FOX £40, unto Mr Henry BALGUY and Mrs Elisabeth BALGUY, son and daughter of Henry BALGAY of Rowles in the County of Derby, Gent, to either of them 40/- (forty shillings) to Mr Henry BALGAY the elder of Rowle aforesaid and to Mrs BALGAY his wife to either of them 30/- (shirty shillings) unto the four children of Mr William FOX late of Fulwood to every of them 20/- (twenty shillings), to Edward MORTEN of Hollin Clough, John MORTEN of Goures 10/- (ten shillings) I give and bequeath unto Ellen BURR widow and Frances the wife of John HALL my kinswoman to either of them 20/- (twenty shillings) I give unto Mark FURNES my brother All my wearing apparel unto Dorothy the wife of Robert HALL of Alport 5/- (five shillings) unto Adam GRANT and Edmund GRANT of Ollerbrook 2/6 (two shillings and sixpence) each. I appoint Janet my wife and the said Michael Furnes to be joint Executors of this my Will.
Mark and Seale of Humphrey FURNES
Signed sealed and published and declared in the presence of Thomas EYRE, George GREAVES
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William FURNESS, yeoman of Eyam: 1862
Mentions: Father Samuel innkeeper
Wife Mary
Nephew Chas BRADFORD
Cousin Samuel FURNESS of Taddington Field
Thomas Wilson FROGGATT, grocer of Eyam
Witnesses: William WOOD; John? WOOD; William WOOD
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William Wells GOULD, yeoman of Spring House, Hope p.:1876
Mentions: Wife Abigail
Son Walter Howard GOULD
Witnesses: Reuben MIDDLETON, labourer; Zach WILD Clerk to Mr HALL Solr ,Castleton
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Friends George Samuel WARD of Hope; Jonathan HOWE of Hope
Brother John of Hope Woodland
Alex B GREAVES
Witness: Benjamin HALLAM of Hope
Testator died 3 Feb 1865 at Sheffield.
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William HADFIELD of Edale: 1863
Mentions: Sons William HADFIELD; Samuel Bagshaw HADFIELD
Daughter Catherine
Granddau Mary RIDALL
Executor: Jonathan LONGDEN of Hope
Witnesses: Joseph BARNES; Mary GOULD Will made 1859
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Abraham HALL, joiner of Castleton: 1830
Will written 29 Sep 1824
Mentions: Wife - not named
Children - John; James; Elias & Martha HOWE wife of Joseph - to have equal shares of estate
Sons John & Isaac to share all tools
Grandson William HALL to have £12
Executors: John HALL, son - joiner & publican; James HALL, son, labourer; Joseph HOWE, son in law, shell fish dealer of Manchester
Witnesses: Rob. HOWE; Barbara HOWE; Sarah DAKIN
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George HALL, miner of Goosehill in Castleton: 1866
Mentions: Wife Sarah
Joseph BIRTLES of Norton, schoolmaster
Isaac HIBBS of Bradwell, miner
Elizabeth HIBBS dau of Isaac and Mary his wife
Witnesses: Josh HALL; Zach WILD Clerk to Mr HALL Solr of Castleton
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Godfrey HALL of Castleton:1814
Will written 14 Jul 1813
Mentions: Wife Milicent - to have everything for 10 years if she remains a widow
Sons: John; Godfrey & Micah
Daughters: Ann; Mary & Hannah - to have £30 each
Abraham DAKIN tenant
Francis EYRE Esq., landlord
Executor: Wife Milicent; son John HALL, bread baker; brother Joseph HALL, bread baker
Witnesses: John HALL senr; Robt HOW; John ELLIS
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The will of JOHN HALL of Pindall: 1675
The nuncupative Will of John HALL in the parish of Castleton and County of Derby deceased by his words spoken before Martin BRIDDOCKE, and Thomas PARAMORE of Pindall aforesaid about four days before his death.
The said John HALL did give and Bequeath unto Nicholas HALL his sonne one bed and bedding thereunto belonging and to Thomas HALL of Castleton his brother his best Hat and to Robert HALL his eldest sonne the rest of his wearing apparel except his shoes which he gave to Michael HALL another of his sonnes. All the rest of his estate he gives and Bequeaths unto Frances HALL his wife during the term of her life and soe long as she keeps unmarried and at her marriage or decease he gives all the housing or so much as shall remain equally amongst Michael HALL, Nicholas HALL and Ellis HALL three of his sonnes if they be then living And if it shall happen that either the said Michael or Ellis dye before that time that part belonging to him that shall be then deceased to go to the use and behoofe of the other that shall then be living. Inventory dated 20 May 1674. Proved at Chesterfield 5th May 1675
Witness hereunto Martin BRIDDOCKE, Thomas PARAMORE
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Extract from the Will of MICHAEL FURNES of Pindall
Will dated 18 January 1704
In the name of God Amen. I Michael FURNES of Pindall in the parish of Hope in the County of Derby do make this my Will and Testament. I give and bequeath unto Nicholas HALL of Mam and Ellis HALL of Pindall my two nephews to each of them the sum of £3 upon condition that in case any suit arise or be hereafter brought against my executors hereinafter named by the executors or administrators of my late nephew Mark FURNES of Ollerton decd for any pretended legacy formerly left to the said Mark FURNES by the Will of my late uncle Humphrey FURNES of Hagg long since deceased then they the said Nicholas and Ellis HALL shall forth of their legacies pay bear and discharge their proportionate parts in defending the said suit. I give devise and bequeath unto Thomas HALL second son of my nephew Robert HALL of Pindall and to Margaret the widow of William BRAY each 20/- (twenty shillings) I also give unto Susannah wife of Thurstan JACKSON 20/- (twenty shillings) unto Ellen wife of Robert HALL of Pindall 5/- (five shillings) I likewise give and bequeath unto John HALL (son of my nephew Michael HALL of Castleton) 5/- (five shillings) and unto Mary wife of Godfrey ROYDS of Castleton 2/6 (two shillings and six pence) I give unto Alice HALL daughter of my said nephew Robert HALL one yellow coverlet and one pair of blankets I also give unto John HALL of Castleton eldest son of my said nephew Robert HALL all my wearing apparel unto Anne wife of Robert WILSON I give one old arke that her mother brought with her to Pindall All the rest and residue of my personal estate I give and bequeath unto my two nephews Robert HALL and Michael HALL equally between them and I appoint them joint executors of this my Will.
The Mark and Seale of Michael FURNES
Signed sealed and published and declared in the presence of The mark of Francis FRITH; Christopher STAVELY
Appraisers Josia ROYES and Roger BARKER
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Extract from the Will of MICHAEL HALL of Castleton, ancestor of the HALL family (lawyers)
Will dated 29 November 1726; Proved 7 April 1727
In the name of God Amen. I Michael HALL of Castleton in the County of Derby, miner, ordaine this to be my last Will and Testament I give and bequeath unto my son John HALL and his heires the house I now reside in and the barne thereunto adjoining with shop and chamber over it adjoining to the said barne and all my right and interest until that piece of common as it now set out in the Hoestone in Castleton parish belonging to the said housing (my son John allowing my loveing wife to live in the said house and to have the advantage of the said barne but not of the shop and chamber over it ) during her natural life and also allowing my son Jacob HALL to have room to set up a bed to lye in so long as he keeps unmarried. I give unto my said son John one moiety or half part of the mine called New Mine near Wham Gate and the other half to my loveing wife and my son Jacob. I give unto my son Jacob one half of my personal estate to be equally divided at my wifes death and the other halfe to be equally divided between my three sons Michael HALL, Isaac HALL, and Abraham HALL. I give unto my grand-daughter Anne WINTERBOTHAM my young stirk. I give and bequeath unto my daughter Margaret WINTHERBOTHAM 10/-(ten shillings) my son John to pay it to her out of his share, my Will and minde is that the share of the mine that belongs to my wife at Wham Gate at her decease to be equally divided between my two sons that is Michael HALL and Isaac HALL they nor any of them neither to sell give or swap any part of the said mine to any body but amongst themselves only. Lastly my Will and minde is that my loving wife to be sole Executrix of this my Will made 29 November 1726
Michael HALL his mark and seal.
Witnesses Thomas HALL, Joseph BRADBURY, the mark of Nicholas HALL
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Extract from the Will of ROBERT HALL of Pindall
Will dated 3rd July 1730 Proved 17th October 1730
I Robert HALL of Pindall in the parish of Hope in the County of Derby the elder make this my last Will. I direct that I be buried at the parish church of Hope. I give and bequeath unto my son Thomas HALL and my son Joseph HALL and my son Robert and Robert HALL of Castleton my grandson every one of them an equal fourth part of my seate in Hope Church my two sons Joseph and Thomas and my Grandson Robert every one of them to pay to my grandson Richard CLARKE 6/8 (six shillings and eight pence). I give and bequeath unto my son Thomas HALL the House and parlor that was my uncle Michael FURNESS for ever taking 1/6 of the chief rents of my houses. I give and bequeath to my daughter Ann HOOLEY living in Ireland one fine linen sheet. I give until my two grandchildren Francis and John sons of my son Robert HALL All my tenant right of my dwelling house and the new house and all the gardens to be equally divided between them at my decease. I appoint the said Francis and John HALL my grandsons joint Executors. In Witness hereof I have set my hand the 3rd day of July 1730.
Robert HALL his marke and seal.
Witnesses Susannah BRAMALL her mark. Thomas HALL.
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Robert HALL, miner & farmer of Bradwell: 1861
Mentions: wife Elizabeth
Daughter: Rachel BARKER
George BARKER of Fulwood Hope p., farmer
Rober HALLAM of Bradwell
Joseph EYRE of Castleton, miner and his dau Elizabeth EYRE and his son Isaac EYRE
Witnesses: George GOODWIN; Zach WILD Clerk to Mr HALL Solr Castleton
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Thomas HALL, mineral agent of Castleton: 1866
Will written 1863 Codicil added 1866
Mentions: Son George
Daughter Mary wife of Thomas ASHTON of Castleton
Grandsons Isaac HALL of Castleton, miner; Joseph ASHTON; George HALL of Manchester; coach trimmer; Jeremy Royse HALL of Newport, Monmouth
Granddaughter Elizabeth HOW wife of Robert HOW of Edale, later of Castleton
Robert How ASHTON Castleton lead merchant
Occupier Arnold DANE property at Townhead
Witnesses: Josh HALL of Castleton; Zach WILD, clerk to Mr HALL Solicitor of Castleton; Ann DANE
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Joseph HALLAM, miner of Bradwell: 1863
Mentions: Abraham MARSHALL of Bradwell, joiner
Nephews John HALLAM; Samuel HALLAM
Nephew Jabez
Niece Louisa
Late brothers Samuel; James
Hungry Knowl Mine
Occupier Ann BARBER
Zackariah MIDDLETON son of George MIDDLETON, of Hollowgate, Bradwell.
Witness: Philip MIDDLETON, miner of Bradwell.
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Francis HARRISON of Tondu, Glamorgan and Tideswell: 1870
Will written 1866; Codicil added 1869
Mentions: Wife Ann Joachim "desires wife to return to his native Tideswell and bring up the children in the area "
Brothers: Edward of Tideswell; Frederick
Nephew James HARRISON of Tondu
Eldest son Edward Arthur (dead according to codicil of 1868)
Son Frank Fernando
Eldest daughter Martha
Daughters Ann & Mary Catherine
Friend Watkin HENRY of Tondu
Thomas STOCKWOOD Solicitor of Bridgend
F DAVIS grocer of Tondu
Tho STOCKWOOD Jnr
The illumned Testimonial presented by Messrs BROGDEN and Son.
Witnesses: John TURNER; Joseph DAWSON
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George HAYWARD, farmer of Hazlebadge, Hope p.: 1871
Will written 1869
Mentions: Son William
Daughter: Mary NEEDHAM widow
George FOX of Hazlebadge Hall
Robert HALLAM of Within House, Bradwell
Witnesses: Phillip MIDDLETON; Robert MIDDLETON; Robert HALLAM
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Joseph HIBBERSON, lead ore miner of Bradwell: 1863
Will written 1856
Mentions: Wife Fanny
Brother in law John MIDDLETON
Witnesses: Clement MORTON; Ernest MORTON, lead ore miner
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William HOWE, farmer of Edale: 1866
Will written 1860
Mentions: Wife Alice
Sons Robert; William
Daughters: Elizabeth LONGDON wife of Isaac; Mary LOMAS wife of Robert; Kezia BURGESS wife of Joseph; Harriett LONGDON wife of Jonathan; Alice HOWE; Frances HOWE; Lois HOWE
Estate upon Ashen Clough, Chinley
Witnesses: Thomas DRINKWATER of Bugsworth; Peter KIRK of Chapel en le Frith
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Robert HOW, cooper of Castleton: 1873
Will written 1865
Mentions: Brothers William Schofield HOW; Samuel HOW
Sister Elizabeth HOW
Witnesses: Joseph HALL of Castleton; Zach WILD, Clerk to Mr HALL Solr Castleton
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Samuel HOW of Bradwell, Hope p.: 1870
Will written 1867
Mentions: Son William & his daughter; son Aron George; son Samuel
Dau Hannah wife of Chas MIDDLETON; dau Sarah Ann wife of Saml HALLAM
Witnesses: Samuel DAKIN; Job MIDDLETON
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John JENNINGS, farmer of Hartle Moor, Hazlebadge: 1861
Mentions: Son Thomas
Wife living
Witnesses: Thomas BROADBENT of Bradwell; John HALL of New Nook
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Thomas JENNINGS, farmer of Hazelbadge, Hope p.: 1865
Will written 1864
Mentions: Wife not named
Daughter Rachel
Grandson Thomas JENNINGS
Witnesses: Godfrey CHAPMAN; John HALL; Robert HALLAM
Duke of Rutland`s Agent
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Mary KERSHAW, widow of Edale: 1866
Will written 1863
Mentions: Farm called Barn Fold situate Edale
House called "Laurel Bank"
Sister in law Mrs SHIRT
Nieces: Mary Ann SHIRT "gold watch, best tea caddy"; Martha SHIRT "gold broach, rug"; Hannah SHIRT "jet broach"
Nephews: William Gee SHIRT "easy chair, my good spectacles"; John Fox SHIRT "looking glass"
Brother John SHIRT
Witnesses: Thomas EYRE; Joseph BARNES
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Samuel LINGARD of Only Grange, Castleton: 1876
Mentions: Brother William
Sons: James; Samuel
Daughter Ann wife of Thomas ABBOTT
Late daughter Matilda wife of Thomas DRANFIELD
Thomas DRANFIELD
Brothers in law: Joseph HALL, lead miner of Castleton; James HALL, gent of Castleton Lodge
Peter KIRK Chapel en le Frith; Rachel KIRK Chapel en le Frith
Occupier Mary SIDEBOTHAM
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Elias LITTLEWOOD, farmer of Thornhill, Hope p.: 1859
Will written 1856
Mentions: Wife Ruth
Daughters: Elizabeth ROBINSON; Hannah LITTLEWOOD; Sarah FLETCHER
Sons John; Elias; William; Joseph; Benjamin
Executor: William HIBBERSON, farmer of Sickleholme
Witnesses: John Bocking DARWENT; Anthony FARNSWORTH
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John LITTLEWOOD of Hardhurst, Aston, Hope p.: 1868
Will written 1857
Mentions: Wife Harriett
Daughters: Emma DALTON; Annis JOWLE; Annie LITTLEWOOD
Sons: John; Robert
Witnesses: Robert BARDSLEY; Sarah BARDSLEY of Chapel en le Frith
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Benjamin LONGDEN, farmer of Hope: 1865
Mentions: Sons John; Isaac
Witnesses: Jonathan LONGDEN; James WARHURST
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John LONGDEN of Woodland, Hope p.: 1868
Mentions: Son John
Daughters: Hannah wife of David ALLOTT; Mary Dickinson BURDEKIN widow; Eliza wife of Richard BUCKLEY; Catherine BURGON
Grand children John Henry; Hannah Maria & Eliza Ann all children of my late son Benjamin LONGDEN
Witnesses: Jonathan LONGDEN; Isaac LONGDEN
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James MARRISON, publican of Castleton: 1875
Will written 1869
Mentions: wife Mary
Daughters: Elizabeth HALL of Castleton, wife of Isaac; Ann Ashton RYDING wife of Benjamin
Son in law: Benjamin RYDING, schoolmaster of Whaley Bridge
Brother in law: James ROBINSON, brickmaker of Sheffield
Witnesses: H O MAXFIELD Solr of Sheffield; Thomas W PARKER Clerk to W B WAKE Solr of Sheffield
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Jacob MARSHALL, joiner of Bradwell: 1862
Mentions: Son Absalom
Wife Ann
Daughters: Ann HALLAM, wife of John; Helen HALLAM, wife of Thomas; Elizabeth Blanch MARSHALL; Marina Ann MARSHALL
Occupiers: Thomas TAYLOR and Charles MIDDLETON
Old house bought of Mrs DARNELEY
Witnesses: John BOCKING snr; Abram MORTON
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Grace METTAM wife of George of Bradwell, scale cutter: 1866
Will writtten 1861
Mentions: Indenture of 1842 mentioning Samuel FOX; Joshua JEFFERY & George METTAM
Robert HALLAM, farmer of New Nook, Bradwell
Sister Harriet HILL
Nephew Francis HILL
Niece Emma MIDDLETON
Witnesses: Benjamin BARBER; Isaac BARBER
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John MIDDLETON, farmer of Bradwell: 1866
Written 1862
Mentions: Robert HALLAM, farmer of Within House, Bradwell
Daughter Alice MIDDLETON
Son Robert MIDDLETON
Occupiers: William CHEETHAM, property at Bradwell; Robert MIDDLETON, property at Bradwell; Samuel HAN, property at Bradwell
Witnesses: Robert EVANS; Thomas BROADBENT
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James MORTON, farmer & innkeeper of Hathersage: 1866
Will written 1845
Mentions: Wife Harriet
Niece Catherine BEGG of Dundee
Henry WATERFALL Solr Sheffield
Josh TURNER his Clerk
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James NALL, miner of Castleton 1866
Mentions: Wife Ann
Son in law Roger WALKER
Daughter Fanny TYM of Newton, Cheshire, wife of Samuel;
Arnold DANE Castleton, blacksmith
Executor: Robert HOW cooper
Witness: Zach. WILD Clerk to Mr HALL Solr Castleton
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Ellen NEEDHAM, widow of Castleton: 1866
Will written 1863
Mentions: Nephew James NEEDHAM `who resides with me`
Isaac HALL of Manchester
Josh HALL of Castleton
Zach WILD Clerk to Joseph HALL Solr Castleton
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Robert NEEDHAM, farmer of Small Dale, Hope p.: 1858
Will written 1856
Mentions: Daughter Hannah BRADWELL, wife of George
Son William of Manchester
Grandchildren: Hannah; Sarah; Abram Wilson & John - children of my son John NEEDHAM
Grandchildren: Sarah & Emily children of my son Elias NEEDHAM
Robert HALLAM of Bradwell
Witnesses: John MIDDLETON; John EVANS
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Richard PERKES, Lic. Vict. of Hathersage: 1871
Will written 1868
Mentions: Wife Lucy Maria
Witnesses: R.P?. WALKER; J ARUNDEL
Died at Stairfoot nr Barnsley
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John PICKFORD of Edale 1723
Administration to widow Sarah PICKFORD
Supported by Joseph HADFIELD yeoman of Edale; William BOOTH husbandman of Glossop p.
Inventory taken 28 Aug 1723 £15. 1s. d. Appraisers; Joseph CHAMPION; Daniel TYM; Edward ASHTON; Joseph HADFIELD; John HADFIELD
Probate 2 Oct 1723
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Mary PICKFORD widow of Edale: 1716
Mentions: sons - John; James; Cornelius & Phileman
Dau Sarah ROEBOTHAM
Grandaughters: Elizabeth PICKFORD; Mary THORNILEE
Sons in law: William THORNILEE & Elias KINDAR
Brother in law Michael PIMLOT
Grandchildren: James, Saray, Mary Ann, William & Martha THORNILEE
Grandchildren: Sarah, Rachel, John & Elias KINDAR
Written 3 Apr 1716
Executors: sons James PICKFORD; Cornelius PICKFORD; Phileman PICKFORD
Witnesses: Robert ROWBOTHOM; Benj. RIDGWAY; James CARRINGTON
Inventory taken 16 May 1716 £84.9s 11\2 d. Appraisers: Daniell TYM; James CARRINGTON; Benj. RIDGWAY
Probate 17 Oct 1716
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John RAMSDEN, chandler of Castleton: 1873
Will written 1871
Mentions: Wife Harriet; Sons William and James
Occupier Mr HASLEWOOD, surgeon
Zachariah WILD
Witness: Josh HALL Solr Castleton; Joseph ASHTON joiner
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Elizabeth ROBINSON of Hope: 1863
Will written 1861
Mentions: Miss Ann DAKIN
Robert MIDDLETON
George Samuel WARD
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George ROSE, farmer of Abney: 1863
Mentions: Son George
Amelia MORTON, wife of Joseph
Grandson: Thomas BAGSHAW
Witnesses: William ROBINSON; Henry EYRE
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Joseph ROYSE, miner of Castleton: 1872
Mentions: Wife Ellen
Son Walter
Daughters: Ellen & Hannah Alice Hide ROYSE
Zach WILD Clerk to Mr HALL Solr Castleton
A.A.HASLEWOOD Surgeon, Castleton
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Samuel ROYSE, innkeeper of Castleton: 1871
Mentions: Mary CLAYTON widow who resides with me
Son Joseph & his children: Thomas; Esther BARBER, wife of George; Samuel; Joseph; Elizabeth BEVERLEY, wife of Thomas; Mary PARKER, wife of John; Ellen; Walter & Hannah Alice.
Daughter in law Sarah ROYSE, widow
Children of dau in law Sarah ROYSE namely: Hannah BOOTH, wife of Sidney; Samuel and Albert
Occupier Robert LOWE
Executor Charles HOWE, farmer of Wormhill
Witness: Zach WILD Clerk to Mr HALL Solicitor of Castleton
Albert HASLEWOOD Surgeon
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John SHELDON, farmer of Great Hucklow: 1858
Mentions: James FURNISS, farmer of Great Hucklow
John BRAMWELL of Windmill, Little Hucklow
Daughter in law: Jane Elizabeth SHELDON
Grandchildren: George & Emmet SHELDON
John Montague BROOM, Attorney at Law of Tideswell
William LOMAS of Tideswell
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Matthew SIDDALL, innkeeper of Eyam: 1866
Mentions: Nephew John LITTLEWOOD
Witnesses: Edward BRAMWELL; Isaac UNWIN
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George SIMPSON, builder of Hathersage: 1973
Mentions: Wife Elizabeth
Daughter: Mary Ann EATON, wife of Peter, monumental engraver of Sheffield
Son John of Leeds; son William farmer
Daughters: Hannah HALLAM, wife of John, shopkeeper; Elizabeth MILLS, wife of George Wainwright Mills, grinder of Sheffield; Georgeana KEY, wife of John
Witnesses: Robert TAYLOR; Robert HILL
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William SLACK, farmer of Dunscar, Castleton: 1859
Mentions: Sons: Samuel; Elis or Elias (as in Will); Robert; William
Daughters: Betty GILLATT, wife of George; Ann STANFIELD, wife of Isaac; Sarah ROYSE, widow of William
Witnesses: Peter KIRK of Castleton; Matthew FROSTof Castleton
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Ann SLINN, widow of Eyam: 1865
Mentions: Son James SLINN
Witnesses: William WOOD; Martha SLATER; Elizabeth BRAMWELL
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William SMITH, tanner & currier of Goatcliffe Brook, Eyam: 1858
Mentions: Late wife
James GARLICK son of John GARLICK of Stoney Middleton `now in my employment`
Nephews: Thomas BOOTH; Charles BOOTH of Chesterfield MD; Edmund BOOTH of Sheffield
Niece: Matilda BOOTH
Nephew: John SEARLS & Niece Elizabeth SEARLS
Joseph SHELDON brother of my late wife
Hannah CUNDEY late wife`s sister
Fanny SHELDON late wifes niece & dau of the late Samuel SHELDON
Ann SLINN; Daniel ANDREW of Goatcliffe currier; Charlotte SCHOFIELD of Hathersage Booths?; Edward BARBER of Stoney Middleton; Mary CARSON of Stoney Middleton; Isaac HEATSON ? of Stoney Middleton; Samuel MARSDEN of Stoney Middleton letter carrier; John PLATTS of Brosterfield
Samuel LANCASTER of Dronfield "my musical box"
"Work boots for workmen from John TINKER of High St Sheffield "
William SEARLS son of William SEARLS of Harvest Lane Sheffield & his sisters Jane, Ellen & Emma SEARLS
Servant William FLINT
Witness: Samuel TURNER Clerk to Mr GREGORY Solr of Eyam View
William SEARLS of Daisy Bank Sheffield
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George TAYLOR, farmer of Ollerbrook, Edale: 1861
Mentions: Brother Joseph, farmer
Late father
Witnesses: Sarah? TAYLOR; Thomas BENNET, labourer of Edale
C J DANIEL Surrogate
Robert TAYLOR of Hathersage: 1858
Mentions: Wife Ann E.
Henry TAYLOR; Joseph TAYLOR; Robert TAYLOR
James TAYLOR under 21; John TAYLOR under 21
William CRESSWELL Schoolmaster
Thomas BROOMHEAD
Ralph ARMFIELD jr
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William THORP, farmer of Little Ashop, Woodland, Hope p.: 1860
Mentions: Sons William and John
Ann BRADBURY wife of John
Mary RIDING wife of William
Daughters of Mary RIDING - Ann & Fanny Maria
Witnesses: Benjamin ASHTON farmer; John THORP labourer
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Jane TURNER widow of Bamford: 1672
Mentions: Sons: Peter TURNER; Richard TURNER; Robert TURNER; Thomas TURNER
Daughters: Elizabeth FOX wife of John; Jane TURNER; Anne TURNER; Ellen TURNER
Grandchild: John TURNER son of Reginald
Executor: Son John TURNER
Written 2 May 1672
Witnesses: Thomas CLETON; George LITTLEWOOD
Inventory: 1 May 1672 Appraisers: John CLEATON; Thomas CLEATON; Anthony HALLAM; John FOXE
Debts owing to the deceased by Reginald RICHARDSON; Thomas ALLEN; Peter TURNER of Meddow Place; Anthony FOX
Thomas GOODYEAR; Mary & William WILSON; Godfrey PIERSON; Anthony HALLOME; Peter TURNER of Stubbing;
Row: EYRE; Thomas SKYNNER; John SKYNNER
Probate 11 Sep 1672
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John TURNER of Bamford: 1662
Mentions:
Wife Jane TURNER
Daughters: Elizabeth TURNER; Jane TURNER; Anne TURNER; Ellen TURNER
Sons: Reginald TURNER; John TURNER; Peter TURNER; Richard TURNER; Robert TURNER; Thomas TURNER
Most of children under 21 years
Written 1 May 1661
Executors: wife Jane TURNER & Brother in law John CLAYTON, blacksmith of Keddlesholme, Chs (Will smudged so second name confirmed from Admon.)
Witnesses: Peter TURNER Brother; Anthony MELLOR Brother in law
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John TURNER of Bamford: 1677
Mentions: Brothers: Peter TURNER; Robert TURNER; Thomas TURNER
Sisters: Ann TURNER; Ellen TURNER
Nephew John TURNER son of Brother Reginald
Maidservant Ann SKINNER
Unnamed Godchildren
Brother in Law John FOXE
Executor Peter TURNER brother who gets bulk of estate.
Written 26 Feb 1675/6
Witnesses: Timothy YEALOT; George LITTLEWOOD
Inventory 18 Mar 1675/6 Appraisers: Thomas CLEATON; Royger JACKSON; Anthony HALLOM; John FOXE; Robert YEOLLOTT
Probate granted 16 May 1677
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Robert TURNER of Edale: 1717
Inventory 9 Sep 1717 Appraisers: John MELLOR; Thomas CRESSWELL
Admon. mentions Mary TURNER widow of Edale; John DOWNS of Glossop; Mathew BACON of Hayfield
Probate 19 Sep 1717
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Sarah TURNER of Edale: 1810
Wife of Samuel TURNER gent. of Middleton, Lan (previously Sarah GREAVES widow of Sheffield)
Mentions: Champion BRAY gentleman of Middleton, cousin
John CHAMPION farmer of Lady Booth, Edale, nephew
Hannah CHAMPION; Sarah CHAMPION; Martha CHAMPION, nieces
Martha GREAVES; Mary GREAVES nieces
Elizabeth GREAVES niece
Mary SWAIN; Jane SWAIN Elizabeth SWAIN great nieces - daughters of nephew John SWAIN
Elizabeth FOX widow of Nulk? St., Sheffield
Elizabeth THOMPSON of Hopwood House, Stannington, Yks wife of John THOMPSON
Henry TORNES carpenter of Sheffield; his wife Ann TORNES; his daughter Harriet TORNES
Mary CROSS; Mary ROEBUCK servants of Elizabeth FOX
Mary COLLIER of Sheffield wife of Robert COLLIER haft? presser
Micah GOULD flax dresser of Far Gate, Sheffield & his wife Mary GOULD
Executors: Champion BRAY; John CHAMPION
Written 8 Jul 1809
Witnesses: Jno SWINDON; Matilda RAWORTH
Probate 9 Jan 1810
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Micah TYM, miner of Castleton: 1864
Will written 1862
Mentions: Wife Martha
Son John
Daughters: Mary EYRE wife of John; Ann EYRE wife of Thomas; Hannah CLAYTON wife of George
House at Townhead
House near the Cavern in Castleton occupied by Robert HADFIELD
Witnesses: Jacob DAKIN; Benjamin DAKIN
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Nathaniel TYM yeoman of Nether Booth, Edale: 1803
Mentions: Grandson Robert SLACK son of Robt. SLACK of Little Hayfield & his brother & sisters
Son: John TYM & his son John TYM
Grandson Micah TYM; granddaughter Grace TYM
John DAIN
Property in Woodlands, Hope p. bought from Zaccheus MIDDLETON & Thomas GREAVES
Property - Rowland Cote Farm, Edale plus land in Castleton & Hope parishes called William Part & Losehill Sop or Pike
Written 18 May 1797
Executors: Son John TYM; dau Mary SLACK (from affidavit wife of Robert SLACK)
Witnesses: John CARRINGTON; James BENNETT; Mary CARRINGTON
Probate 6 Jun 1803
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Richard WALKER, blacksmith of Bradwell, Hope p.: 1860
Mentions: Daughter Hannah HALLAM, wife of Joab, miner of Bradwell
John HALLAM of Bradwell, farmer
Witnesses: Anthony GILBERT, shopkeeper of Bradwell; Robert SOMERSET
C.S. DANIEL Surrogate
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Benjamin WATERHOUSE, farmer of Hope: 1860
Mentions: Wife and Child
George Samuel WARD of Hope
Cousin George WATERHOUSE of Stalybridge
Witnesses: Jonathan LONGDEN of Hope, farmer; Walker HARDY
C S DANIEL Surrogate
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Richard WHITE, grocer of Calver Bridge: 1859
Mentions: Wife Mary
Daughter Millicent
Son William
Brother Samuel WHITE `owns shop I occupy near Calver Bridge`
Nephew William BURGOINE, grocer of Calver
Cottages in Stoney Middleton occupied by John MOSLEY; Nathan ELLIS & Thomas GREGORY
Thomas BROOMHEAD, grocer of Hathersage,
John KITCHEN, grocer of Sheffield
Witness: Francis ROE, Gent.
Thomas MANDER Commissioner to Administer Oaths.
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Thomas WHITE, farmer of Tageneys, Nether Padley, Hope: 1860
Mentions: Wife Barbary
Son Charles "two horses, two milk cows"; Sons Joseph; Robert; Richard; Thomas; George & Henry
Daughters Dorothy BARNSLEY; Sarah HANCOCK; Barbery BEELLEY; Elizabeth OUTRAM
Landlord E.G.MAYNARD Esq.
Executors: Thomas BROOMHEAD, grocer & miller of Hathersage; Samuel WHITE, farmer & grocer of Calver
Witnesses: John CROSSLAND of Nether Padley; Matthew CROSSLAND of Nether Padley
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Benjamin WILSON, farmer of Thornhill Moor, Hope: 1863
Mentions: sons Abraham; John
Daughter Elizabeth MARRISON, wife of Samuel
Hannah wife of my son John
Witnesses: Peter KIRK of Chapel en le Frith; John MARSDEN of Thornhill Lane End
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Christiana WRAGG, spinster of Quarters, parish of Hope: 1861
Will written 1857
Mentions: "close in Bradwell called Balguys croft in occupation of Margaret KAYE
Brother Durham WRAGG
Benjamin & Durham sons of Durham WRAGG above
Nephew John WRAGG
Christiana WHITEHEAD wife of Jonathan
Witnesses: Thomas WALKER; Durham WRAGG Snr
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Durham WRAGG, farmer of Quarters, near Bradwell: 1864
Will written 1859
Mentions: Sons: Durham; John; Benjamin
Daughters: Mary STONE wife of James; Christiana WHITEHEAD wife of Jonathan
Thomas WALKER of Tideswell
Witness: Maria MILLWARD of Tideswell
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John WRAGG, miner of Bradwell: 1864
Mentions: Wife Hannah
Executor: Joseph Henry TAYLOR of Bradwell
Witnesses: Hannah BENNETT; Absalom MARSHALL
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