Knight of Barrells

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Probate copy of the will dated 11 October 1775 of Henry Bristow of Ullenhall Street in the parish of Wootton Wawen cordwainer, whereby he devised his messuage and premises in Ullenhall Street then in his occupation to his two daughters Mary and Ann, until his daughter Ann should attain the age of 21 years or marry, and thereafter to his son William Bristow, to hold to him and his heirs for ever. He gave his son William also one feather bed with bedstead, blankets, sheets c., and all his stock of leather, tools of trade and wearing apparel. He gave all his ready money, goods and chattels and all other personal estate to his said two daughters Mary and Ann to be divided equally between them, and nominated his brother George Bristow and friend Mr. William Chambers of Henley-in-Arden tanner executors. Signed: Henry Bristow. Witnesses: William Goodwin, Thomas Harris, W. James. Proved at Worcester, 19 January 1779. [Purchase No. 14]