Last Will and Testament and Letter of Probate 1890 Sarah Martin

£25.00

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Title: Last Will and Testament and Letter of Probate
Author: Sarah Martin
Publisher : 
Publication  1887 / 1890
Format: Vellum

Condition:  Documents are in a good condition with the usual wear and marks as you would expect. Multiple folds to both documents

 

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Description

Here we have the last will and testament of Sarah (Thuiza) Martin of East Donyland Essex who appointed her niece Emily Maria Dyer to be the executor and sole beneficiary of her estate. The will is dated 1887 whilst the probate states Sarah passed on 26th April 1890

 

Both documents are on vellum, the will measures 43cm x 36cm with the Court of Justice letter measuring 34cm x 26cm. Both documents are sealed together. and includes the court of justice seal attached at the bottom.

 

It is interesting to see Sarah had signed her will with an X and her total estate was worth £11-17-0

 

Additional information

Weight 0.25 kg