Wills in the Hope Valley


My thanks to Cynthia Kimpton & Mike Spencer for many of these will details

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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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Levi HADFIELD of Hope: 1865

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 wife’s 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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