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Will of Thomas Priestnall of Woodford (Butley) - Died 21^st February 1802

Date of will - 27^th February 1796
Value - Effects under £2000
Proven at Chester diocesan consistory court on 13^th March 1802

To Thomas Priestnall the eldest son of my nephew George Priestnall of Butley, my best suit.
Nephew John Priestnall of Poynton shall pay no rent for the premises he holds under me situate in Woodford.
Nephew George Priestnall, debts discharged.
Aprothesia Jackson daughter of my late niece Mary Jackson , her share to be placed out on interest upon good security until she is 21 or married, her education and bringing up to be paid out of the trust.
Rest to 1^st nieces and nephews or on their deaths to their heirs.
Niece Elizabeth Holms the wife of John Holms of Stockport (Innkeeper) for her own personal use.

EXECUTORS
Matthew Priestnall of Stockport (Wine Merchant)
John Dooley of Woodford (Schoolmaster)
Richard Barton of Macclesfield

Matthew Priestnall (Executor) died before will was proven

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