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Copy of the will of Sir Thomas Rous, Rous Lench, Worcestershire, baronet Appoints wife sole executor to whom bequeaths all personal estate Confirms rent charge previously settled on wife for life, any default to be charge on rest of real estate To sister Elizabeth Rous: all real estate in Warks and Worcs. For life, subject to payment of rent charge to wife. After her death to her issue or for default To Thomas Phillips, son of testator's nephew Thomas Phillips, late of Fetter [Lane] London, esq., deceased, for life then to his issue, or for default To Philip Phillips, second son of testator's nephew Thomas for life with remainder to male heirs. For default To right heirs of Thomas Rous Proviso that Phillips heirs should take the name of Rous if they succeed or bequest void If testator's widow dies before his sister, Elizabeth to pay annuity of £100 to Philip Phillips until he obtains a benefice and bequeaths next presentation of Rous Lench to him.