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The purpose of the transcript is to give an accurate indication as to who the beneficiaries are, and if available an insight to the lifestyle of the deceased, by way of any peculiar comments in the will, and of course inventories of personal effects where available.

Administration Bond of Samuel Priestnall of Edgbaston Street, Birmingham - Died 6th July 1827

Proven at Chester diocesan consistory court on 24^th April 1829 Not in excess of forty pounds

Bounders
Elizabeth Priestnall of Edgbaston Street, Birmingham (Widow)
John Finch of John Street, Stockport (Silk Manufacturer)
George Priestnall of Brook Street, Stockport (Silk Manufacturer)

All effects left to Elizabeth Priestnall (widow of Samuel Priestnall)

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