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MCFC-IND-069-04
Title
Later copy of Martha Phippen's last will and testament which references Beckery Mill, Glastonbury
Date(s)
- 10 February 1799 to 1812 (Creation)
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1 document
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5 paper pages (watermarked 1812) measuring 42 cm x 33 cm comprising a copy of Martha Phippen's last will and testament (made 10 February 1799). Under the will, Martha Phippen makes various bequests, chief of which is the bequest to her grandson, George Reeve, of Beckary Mill a "water grist mill" which she had "lately" contracted to purchase from Mr John May and "six acres of pasture ground at Brides near Beckary Mill aforesaid which I lately purchased in fee of Mr John Ivie...."
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