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Kenilworth lands

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Copy will (proved at London 2 Dec 1718) of Thomas Councer, Kenilworth, tanner bequeathing all real and residue of personal estate to nephews George Councer and Lyne Councer who joint executors. Other legacies: To brother Samuel, 20/- to buy a ring To John, Elizabeth, Hannah and Susannah, the children of testators late brother John Councer, £5 each. To nephew John Nichols, 20/- To nieces Hannah and Damaris Nichols, £5 each To sister Susannah Ward, annuity of £5 To nieces Susannah and Hannah Ward, £5 each after death of mother To [Rev.] Mr. Turton, 20/- per annum as long as ministers at Kenilworth To Churchwardens and Overseers of Town of Kenilworth, £10 to be invested and interest distributed to poor in bread on 2 Feb annually To Mr. Dunton and his sister Mary, 20/- each to buy rings To nephew John Councer, annuity of £5 per annum To six youngest children of brother William Councer, £5 each.