This transcript is meant as a guide to the contents of the will and is not always a full transcript, which in some cases may lead to several pages of rambling text.

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 Thomas Priestnall of Duckinfield - Died 23^rd April 1816

Proven at Chester diocesan consistory court on 7^th May 1816
Not in excess of four hundred pounds

Bounders
Mary Priestnall of Duckinfield (Widow)
Jonas Bardsley of Duckinfield (Corn dealer)
Thomas Harrop of Duckinfield (Weaver)

All effects left to Mary Priestnall (relict)

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