To
the poor of Stratton To Ebbott White my daughter �5
on condition she does not claim legacy given her by
Thomas Taylor of Tawstocke, gent To my daughter Joane
�5 on like condition To my daughter Maryan �5 To my
daughter Elizabeth the younger, under 21 To my daughter
Mary, under 21 To my son Bernard To my daughter Ebbot
White`s children To be buried in the chancel of Stratton
My loving friend Mr James Wood, Vicar of Launcells My
loving friend and neighbour, Mr Robert Badcock, Vicar
of Poughill The debt in which Symon Shorte of Launcells
Merchant standeth bound Residue to Margery my loving
wife whom I make ex. Overseers the Right Worll John
Arundell of Ebbingford Esq, Nicholas Yeo my brother,
Nicholas Westlick, John Shorte, Silvester Shorte, Symon
Shorte Witnesses Symon Shorte and Roger Yeo Inventory
�500
proved
on the 14th September, 1616
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John
Yea the elder, of Chipstable, Somerset, Yeoman - 1621
25th
November, 1619 - My bodie to be buried in the parish
church of Chipstable afsd, To my son John Yea all my
lands of Inheritance in Wythell said County of Somerset
& �140. If Elizabeth Yea my daughter do marry with the
consent of my extrix then I bequeath her �200. To every
of my Godchildren 12d a piece. If Elizabeth my wife
happen to die before Emlyne my sister the wife of Thomas
Courten als Sully then John Yea my son shall have and
enjoy my living called Halsden and the profits during
the life of the said Emlyne. Residue of my goods with
my lease of Halsdon I give to Elizabeth Yea my wife
whome I make sole executrix. I pray my brother in lawes
John Doble, Robert Talbote and John Talbote, and my
kinsmen Wm Doble and Bartholomew Doble sonnes of the
said John Doble and my son John Yea to be overseers.
Witnesses : John Doble, Robert Talbote, John Dyer, John
Yea, junior, John Talbot, junr,Richard King, Philip
King. Proved in London, 10th February, 1620 by Elizabeth
Yea, the relict.
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John
Yeo of Northam - 1636
John
left a will when he died in 1636. He was then of Northam
He left to his daughter Agnes Yeo, the living that he
was dwelling in, after her mother and four years died
that he promised her. The property he took off of Berriman,
before he went away, he left to his other two daughters,
during the terms after their mother, and fifty pounds
in money. If the fee simple is taken then they should
have it on two lives besides the estate he bought off
of Beryman and no money, and his son to have the lands,
yet not taken and forty pounds in money . His best featherbed
he gave to his wife. The estate he had in Hockadayes
Close he gave to his daughter, Mary and the second best
featherbed. The third best featherbed he gave to his
son Christopher and half the goods within doors and
without after his mother dies. He made his wife sole
executor of the residue of the goods and to pay his
legacies and ten shillings he gave to the poore of Northam.
To his three prentices that were with him, he gave them
a bushell of salt apiece of them. He willed and desired
that his brother in law William Whitson and his cousin
Edmond Yeo, to see his will performed and for their
pains he gave them five shillings apiece each. It was
witnessed by Thomas Hodge and John Collacot
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John
Yeo of Meeth - 1644
John's
will was dated 13th January,1630, but not proved until
1644 In 1630, he was a gent of Meeth. He left to the
poor of Meeth, 10s, of Hatherleigh 10s, of Huish 6s
8d, of Petrockstowe 6s 8d to his sister Marie Cottell
�10 to his brother Leonard Yeo his best horse to his
brother Leonard's children as many as shall be living
at the time of his death �5 each To Rebecca Yeo and
Margaret Yeo, daughters of his brother, Jherome, deceased,
�10 each. To his brother George Yeo, his children �5
each as many as shall be living at the time of his death.
To his brother Nicholas Yeo �8 to be paid to him yearly
during his life out of a tenement called Gyffords Hele
in Meeth, if George Yeo, son of his brother Leonard
Yeo, or John Yeo son of his brother George Yeo or either
of them so long live. To Margerie Tawton wife of George
Tawton 40s, to be paid to her yearly during her life
out of Giffards Hele aforesaid, if said George and John
so long live. To his brother George Yeo during his life
the said tenement called Gyffards Hele provided that
said George , his brother do shortly upon his death
put in assurance unto his brother Nicholas Yeo and unto
Marjorie Tawton for their several annuities, and if
George Yeo his brother shall refuse to do this, his
will is he shall pay his brother Nicholas Yeo �50 and
�20 to Margerie Tawton. After the death of his brother
George he bequeathed Gyffords Hele to John Yeo son of
the said George Yeo, his brother. To all convenant servants
with him at his death 10s 6d Residue to John Yeo son
of his brother George Yeo, executor. His brother George
to be his executor in trust. Witnesses were John Hutchings
and Richard Slowly A Codicile was added on the 28th
December 1643 Memorandum that the above John Yeo, gent,
the testator did declare some alterations of his will
and by word of mouth ordained same to be observed faithfully
in presence of George Yeo, gent, the elder, George Yeo
the younger, gent, Humfrye Rowe and Margery Tawton.
First he states that John Yeo, gent, should have for
himself and for his own use immediately after his death,
the new built houses, the two little orchards, the two
Sand Parks and Parke Meadows, the Higher and Lower Wood,
both known by the names of East Wood, the little piece
adjoining the orchard and the East Marische being parcel
of the tenement of Giffords Hele. Also he willed that
all his quick goods and corn should be equally divided
between George Yeo, the elder gent, and the aforesaid
John Yeo the executor by some indifferent persons. Witnesses
George Yeo, George Yeo junior and Humphrey Rowe.
Inventory
4th November, 1644 One Chattell valued at �300 Wearing
apparall and money �20 Farm Stock Household goods One
Bible and some other books �10. 0d Plate �5 Sum �477.
17s 10d
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Jane
Yeo of Stratton, Cornwall - 1637
In
the name of god Amen, the two and twentieth day of December
in the tenth year of the reign of our sovereigne Loved
Charles by the grace of God of England, Scotland, France
and Ireland, I, Jane Yeo, of the parish of Stratton
in the county of Cornwall widdow being now in sound
health and memory, both of body and mind praised be
to God do make and ordayne this is my last will and
testament in manner and forme following. Imprimes .
I comend my soul to Almighty god my maker and Redeemer
and my body to christian burial. Item. I give and bequeath
unto Isoot Deem, Mary Deem and Christian Deem the daughters
of John Deem of the parish of Stratton deceased all
those tow gardens called or knowne by the names of the
Willowe gardens for and during the full end and terme
of eight years and after the sayd eight years is expired
and ended, my will is that my grandchildren John Avery
and Gertrude Avery shall enjoy the sayd Willowe gardens
for and during the full end and term of forty four years
if the sayd John Avery and Grace Avery his sister so
longe happen to live Item I give unto the said Mary
Doom one house whereinon Anne Davye lately dwelt and
the back side there unto belonging during her natural
life paying there for four pounds of lawful English
money unto Yeo Avery her brother yearly to be payd during
the term of his natural life. Item I give unto Garted
Avery, my house and backside whereon Nicholas Bund now
dwelleth allowing a sufficient way to the markt house
the said Gertrude payinge to the said Yeo Avery six
pounds lawful English money yearly to be payd for and
during the term of his natural life if the said Yeo
Avery, Isett Deem and Mary Deem do also like the sayd
Gurtred Avery together with that little plot of land
where the pear tree now standeth and also I give unto
the sayd Gertrude one close of land and pasture commonly
called the North Close to pasture only and not for tilling
for and during the terms of sixty years fully to be
complete as I ended, the term to hapyn next and immediately
after my decease and also I give unto the said Gurtred
and Mary Doom my best feather bed and bedstead and now
he standeth equally to be divided between them and also
I do give to the said Gurtrude my best coverlet and
my best Holland hand cloth and my best stumyinge petticoat.
Item I give and bequeath unto the sayd Issoot and Christian
Deem my second best feuther bed as now he standeth and
bedstead. Item. I give to the sayd Isott Deem forty
shillings to be payd within one year next after my decease
by me executor hereafter named. Item.I give to Isott
Deem, Christian Deem and MaryDeem all that fruit as
shall happen to grow in or upon the close called the
Lower Close for and during the term of six years immediately
from and after my decease. Item I give unto Mary Deem
my second best crock and pane. Item I give unto the
sayd Christian Deem my other crock and pane. Item I
give unto my grandchild Grace Avery my dustbed,
Item
I give unto Gartrude Avery, Grace Avery, Isott Deem,
Christian Deem and Mary Deem all my pewter and candlesticks
equally to be divided amongst them and also my coffers
standing whole in the chamber and all that is within
them. Item I give but he John Avery is to pay unto his
five sisters before named the full sum of five pounds
lawful english money within tow years next after my
decease that is I give unto him the sayd John all my
retaining tresses, table boards 3 cupboards and bedsteds
not before given and bequeathed.Item I give unto Thomas
Sangwins the son of William Sangwins one Lyme Pitt adjoining
to the willow gardens for and during the terms of eight
years. Item I give unto Christopher Bear the son of
Christopher Bear another of my Lyme pittes for and during
the terms of eight years also. Item I give unto Yeo
Avery my grandchild my other two Lyme pitts for the
term of his life if the sayd John Avery and Grace Avery
happen to long do live. Item my will is that after the
sayd eight years is fully expired and ended of the sayd
Lyme pitts which I gave unto the sayd Christopher Bear
and Thomas Sangwins I give unto John Avery and Grace
Avery for and during the terms of the natural lives
of sayd John Avery and Grace Avery and whichever of
them longest living Item I give unto Mugdule Cornish
ten shillings Item I give unto Garted Avery .. Item
I do make Christopher Bear the elder and William Sangwins
to be my overseers of this my last will and testament
Item I give and bequeath unto Yeo Avery all the rest
of my goods and chattels not before given and bequeather
whom I make my whole and sole executor to pay my debts.
In witness whereof I the sayd Jane Yeo give and set
my hand upon the day and year first above written The
sign of Jane Yeo. Witnesses Edward Bayley,Christopher
Bear, William Sangwin. Proved 4th September, 1637 Inventory
taken 8 August 1637 by Christopher Bear and William
Sangwin. Total value �33. 18s
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Jone
Yeo of Stratton - 1645
Dated
the tennth daye of August, 1645
In
the name of God Amen I Jone Yeo of Stratton, the elder
being sick in body but of good and perfect memory thnaks
be to God I do make my last will and testament in manner
and forme following. Imprimis
I give and bequeath my soule unto God and my bodye to
the Christuall Buriall. Item:
I give to John Cory 5s, Item: I give my great coffer
unto Grace Ballashitt and my little coffer and my best
plater dish unto Elizabeth her daughter. Item: I do
give unto Maude Ballashott my little new platter and
my little coffer. Item I do give to Alse Bourfor my
bed performed as he is and one Candell dish one plator,
towe sosers, one tablebord, and lome and cards and washool
cloth. Item: I give unto Marian Yow ten shillings and
my best coat. Item: I give unto Cussan Isabell my cloak
wafted. Item: I do give my coulderen unto Margery Yeo,
Item: I do give unto Barnard Yeo, his wife and his four
children three pounds which he hath in his hands. Item:
I give unto James White and his three sisters three
shillings apiece Item:I give unto Mary Prust and her
two children three shillings apiece, Item: I doe give
unto Nicholas Arundell`s two children five shillings
a piece,Item: I doe give unto Edward Ballarshott, his
wife and three children three shillings apiece,Item:
I give unto George Ballarshott six shillings. Item:
I give to Richard Yeo and his son three shillings a
piece, Item: I give to Jacob Barbor and his wife and
child three shillings a piece. Item: I give to my sister
Margery three shillings, Item: I give unto Catherine
Yeo three shillings. Item: I give unto my three godchildren
three shillings, to the poor of this parish twenty shillings,
Item: I give unto Cateron Tricke and Ebbott Tricke three
shillings a piece, Item: I give unto Charitie Drigard
three shillings, Item: I give my frying pan to Elizabeth
Saunders Item: I doe ordaine and appointe to make Robert
Saunders and William Ballarshott my full & whole
& sole executors provided always that my executors
are not to paye any legacies before the ...exoner. in
my debts and if anyone of those which I have given toe
happen to die before the legacies be payed I doe mene
it shall remain to my executors & all the rest of
goods unbequeathed or given after my death I doe give
and bequeath unto my executors witness my hand the day
and yeare first above writtinge. She signs with her
sign and the will is witnessed by Elizabeth and Robert
Saunders. Codicil
All the money I did give to Robert Saunders and his
wife I do give to Susanne Saunders ye daughter of Robert
Saunders and Elizabeth.
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John
Yeaw of Asholt, Somerset - 1655
In
the name of God Amen in the year of our Lord God 1655
I, Johnd Yeaw of Asholt, Somerset, husbandman sick in
body but yet God be thanks in perfect memory do make
this my last will and testament. I bequeath my soule
unto Almighty God hoping to be saved by the merits of
his son Christ Jesus and my body to be decently buried.
I give to my son John Yeaw �5 a year out of Quicksland
and my wife to have the tenement for her life if she
keep herself widow. And my son John to have it after
his mother for his own life. And if the said John shall
happen to die before then to my two daughters, I give
to my son Robert Yeaw the tenement in Cannington called
Kingstreet when he shall come to the age of twenty one
years and if it should happen he die a young man then
to the rest. I give to my two daughters Luce and Rebecca
threescore pounds each to be paid them when they marry.
I give to my son Symon Yeaw three pounds a year until
he shall be possessed of the tenement which I live in.
I give to my daughter Elizabeth 20s, I give to my daughter
Elizabeth's three children which she now hath 40s a
piece when they reach 21 years, I give to my daughter
Marie 20s and to her daughter Alice 20s. I give to my
son John Yeaw one bed, bedsted a paire of blankets,
a pillow & a coverlet which was his Aunt Maria Colles
and my second best brush and one ponger, one platte
and pewter and a long coffer when he shall happen to
marry. I give Symon my son all the rest of my household
stuff except to each of my daughter's, Luce & Rebecca
& Robert a coffer a piece and to Robert my son one bedstead
and bed, a payre of blankets and pillow and a covelett
after his mother's death and when Symon shall have the
goods he pay unto Luce & Rebecca thirtie shillings a
piece and to John twentie. All the rest of my goods
and chattels not previously bequeathed I give and bequeath
to Luce my wife whom I make full and whole executor
of this my last will and testament - Signed in the presence
of Robert Harris, Jeffery Dues. Probate granted to Lucie
on the 3rd December, 1655.
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James
Yeo of Exeter (also Woolsery), Vintner- 1657
to
my son JAMES YEO �200 to son THOMAS YEO �100 daughter
JOAN YEO �100 all said children are under age to my
wife ELIZABETH YEO my tenement in Totnes, now in the
possession of one Codnor, a smith and after her death
to my son James,. to the old Thomas Mowry 40s, to my
servants Robert Hamlyn, Mary Upton, Mary Facy and Nicholas
Gover, to my sister Margaret 40s and to her husband
20s, to my brother THOMAS YEO 20s, to my brother JOHN
YEO 10s, to my brother PHILLIP YEO 20s, Residue to my
wife ELIZABETH, whom I make my executrix.
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John
Yeo of Meeth, Devon - 1657
The
fifteenth day admon issued forth to Elizabeth Yeo ye
relict of John Yeo late of Meeth in ye County of Devon,
deceased to administer the goods, chattels & debts of
the said deceased she being first sworne by them truly
to administer.
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John
Yew of Broad Somerford, Wilts, yeoman - 1658
Dated
22 July 1657 I John Yew of Broad Somford in the County
of Wilts, yeoman being at this present tyme not well
but of sound and perfect memory (for which I thank Almighty
God) and considering with my selfe that death is the
ordinance of the Lord over all flesh and how necessary
it is to order my temporal estate before I goe hence
and be noe more do make and declare this to be my last
will and testament in writeing in manner following,
First I commend my soule into the hands of Almighty
God my merciful father and Saviour Redeemer, Jesus Christ
and my body to the Earth to be buryed in Christian buryall
with such decency as shall be thought fitt. And for
my temporall estate I dispose of it as followeth, vizt,
first I give and bequeath unto my two daughters Frances
Wheeler & Elizabeth Hibberd the sum of �20 - to the
two children of my son in law Jasper Wheeler & Frances
his wife and myfson in law Richard Hibberd & Elizabeth
his wife �10 a piece- To my Grandchild John Handy �10-
Kinsman Edward Yew all my wearing apparel - John Haynes
of Marleborough 40s, And to the poor of Somerford 20s
& to the poor of Brinckworth 20s the same sums to be
paid to eight of the poorest sort of people in the respective
parishes such as shall be thought to have most need.
And to Anthony Popejoy, my brother I give the sum of
20s desiring him to preach my funeral sermon or to choose
an able fitting man to do the same. And to my neighbor
Mr Kinaston I give ten shillings and my will is to be
decently buried and to have good and fitting entertainment
for my neighbours for which purpose I desire the overseers
of my will to take care for the same for which my executors
and shall be required and ordered to beare the charge,
And I do appoint John Pickworth, John May the younger
& Richard Yew to be my overseers, Son Adam Yew all the
rest of my goods and chattels and debts to me owing,
my debts and legacies first paid and funeral expenses
he to be exor. I give unto my daughter Frances my second
best bed and bedsted one pillow and the second best
coveringe and to my daughter Elizabeth my third best
bed and bedsted , one pillow and one coveringe.Signed
John Yeo Witnesses Richard Thorner, John Yew, Theodore
Chelton x. Proved 24 Feb. 1657/8
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John
Yea of Yea, Wiveliscombe, Somerset - 1659
In
the name of God Amen the 8th day of January, 1658, I
John Yea of Yea in the parish of Wiveliscombe, Somerset,
yeoman, do make my last will and testament in manner
and forme following. First I give my soule into the
hands of Almighty God and my body to the earth from
whome it was taken. I give unto William Gill, my kinsman
three parcels of land after the decease of Mary my now
wife the one of them called Broomeparke and two other
closes one called Redgraton and the other Easten Runscombe
for four score and 19 years (99) if the said William
Gill and the woman which shall be his wife and his first
child if he fortune to have and shall for long live
under the yearly rent of two shillings. Item I give
unto William Ward my kinsman two closes of land after
the decease of Mary my now wife called the Western Runscombe
with a way out of the court into Southfield Lane and
soe by the North Lodge of Southfield into the Western
Lanscombe under the yearly rent of one shilling for
99 years if the said William Ward and the woman which
shall be his wife shall so long live. Item I give unto
my said kinsmen William Gill and William Ward jointly
together the Easten Chamber loft butterie next to the
North Court with use of the Hall chimney and going to
and from the Hall into the said Reames and the Northeast
platt of garden for towne and in manner aforesaid. Item.
I give unto William Gill, my said kinsman after the
decease of my said wife, the bedstead in the entrie
chamber and bed performed. Item. I give and bequeath
unto Francis Yea, my brother's sonne 40s to be paid
unto him when he shall be bound or put out an apprentice.
I give and bequeath unto Joseph Yea, my brother's sonne
40s to be paid unto him when he shall be bound or put
out an apprentice. Item. I give unto James Shattock
my servant 5s to be paid unto him within one year after
my decease. Item. I give unto Ann Shattock my servant
maid 2s and sixpence. All the rest of my goods and chattels
not given or bequeathed, my debts paid and my funeral
discharged, I give unto Mary, my wife whom I make my
whole and sole executrix. Signed John Yea in the presence
of Thomas Marst, William Cully. Proved on the 20th May,
1659 and admon granted to Mary Yea now relict and sole
executrix.
Administration
of Jane Yeo of Hartland Dated 31 March, 1666
Bond of Richard Yeo of Hartland, gent, and John Blagdon
alias Giffard, of same, gent., Condition that Richard
shall faithfully administer goods of Jane his late mother
deceased Signature of Richard Inventory of goods of
Jane Yeo of Harton in parish of Hartland, widow, lately
deceased, by William Squire, gent., Laurence Tucker
the younger and Laurence Atkin of Hartland, 14 June
1659 A chattell lease of one chapell house and hayes
thereto belonging for 2 lives, situate in Harton �12
One chattell lease in a house called the Kitchings beneath
the way situate in Harton for years determinable on
3 lives �12 Household goods and farm stock Sum �38.
9s. 8d Exhibited by Administrator 31 March 1666 Administration
committed to Richard Yeo, son, last day March, 1666
(Archd. of Barnstaple)
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John
Yeo of Cannington, Somerset, yeoman - 4th February,
1666
To
be buried in the church of Cannington. To the poor of
Cannington 10s; to Amy Yeo my daughter �20 in lieu of
a legacy given unto her by John How her grandfather;
to Elizabeth Yeo and Mary Yeo each of them ten pounds
apiece; to my daughter Margaret Yeo �20. Residue to
John Yeo. To my nowe wife 40s Overseers : George How
and Edward Colles. Proved at Taunton, 4 February, 1672
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John
Yeo of Barnstaple, mariner - 1668 Proved 5 June 1668
I, John Yeo of Barnstaple, Devon, mariner, very sick
and weake wish to be buried according to the Uniformity
of the church of England now used, Date of will 10 November,
1666. To my mother Mary Dyamond the sum of eight pounds
which now is in the possession or occupation of my unckle
Leonard Hodge, his assigns or assignes. To Mary Yeo
daughter of Jonathan Yeo, mercer of the Towne of Barum
�15. To William Yeo son of the said Jonathan Yeo, �5,
provided that if said William Yeo shall survive said
Mary before she comes to years of maturitye, then the
�15 with interest thereof to the use and benefit of
said William "And further it is excepted and reserved
that if the said Mary and William shall then be both
living at the time of the exhibiting of this my will
then to have their legacies with the interest thereof
according as is above mentioned, Executor my trusty
and wellbeloved unckle Jonathan Yeo, mercer of Barnstaple.
Memorandum before the sealing I do ordain that said
Mary Yeo shall have if she survive said William Yeo,
the abovementioned legacies. Witnesses: henry Gittinge,
Richard Bennett, William May, Signature and seal, Inventory
by Henry Gettings, mercer and Nathaniel Griffin, Gent.,
9 May 1668, Wearing apparel and money �1. 6s. 0d.,money
due on speciality �20, more due upon specialty �17,
being desperate debts, Sum �38. 10s. 0d. Exhibited by
executor 5 June 1668 (Archd. Of Barnstaple)
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Admin
for John Yeo of Marhamchurch - 1677
Admin
for John Yeo of Marhamchurch, admin granted to William
Yeo, his brother, of Launcells, The account of William
Yeo bein administrator to his brother John Yeo deceased
of all his disbursements which he hath payd His funeral
expenses �1. 10s, paid Prudence Sleeman due upon two
bandes from the said John Yeo �28, Paid Thomas Osberne
due upon a band ye sum of �9, paid the landlord for
the tenement which was John Yeo's �2. 10s. Paid for
the charges and fees for the court, 16s, Total �42.
9s 4d
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Jonathan
Yeo of Barum, glazier - 1678
Date
of will 11th June, 1678
To
my sister Elizabeth Burch, widow 40s., to be paid by
my executrix within one year of my death. To my son
William Yeo �5 to be paid him one year after my death.
Residue to my dear wife Susanna Yeo, executrix. Signature
and seal (man's head) Witnesses John Swayne, Neville
Lanceye Administration with the will annexed granted
to William Yeo, his son, principal creditor etc., the
executrix having renounced 1 August 1679. Inventory
24th July (no year given) by John Points and John Swaine.
Wearing apparell �5....his books 10s. 0d. Goods in the
north fore chamber, chamber over kitchen, the lodging
chamber, chamber over parlor, the cockloft the parlor
(silver cordiall cup and one silver bootking and 2 gold
rings �3. 2s. 4d) Sum �42. 8s. 10d (Archd. of Barnstaple)
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John
Yeo of Exon, Merchant - 1683
In
the Name of God Amen I, John Yeo of Exon in the Countie
of Devon, Merchant being goeing abroad into forreine
Countries and being subject to weakness of bodie but
doth of good and perfect memorie for which I praise
God doe make and publish this my last and only will
and testament in manner and forme as followeth. First
I bequeath my soule to God Almighty who gave it and
my body to the earth where it was�..there to be and
privately interred as my executor shall thinke fitt.
If I depart this world in England I desire you my sole
Executor herein named to get my body layed in the parish
of Huish by my Grandfather Yeo, next for my goods and
chattels my will and meaning is as followeth. Item I
give and bequeath unto the poore of the parish of Huish
twenty shillings to be distributed as my executor shall
see fit. Item I give and bequeath unto my brother Geo.
Yeo and bro: Tho. Yeo and to my sister Joane Yeo a ring
a piece to the value of twenty shillings to bee delivered
them after my decease. Item I doe give and bequeath
unto my sister Joane Yeo the summe of �50 to be paid
her within one year after my decease. Item. I doe give
and bequeath unto Mrs Mary Lindsey of Exon, Gentlewoman,
a ring or what else my executor shall think fit to the
value of five pounds to be delivered her within one
month after my decease if she continues a single woman
that is not married. And all the rest of my goods and
chattels I doe give and bequeath unto my brother, Robert
Yeo, Gentleman, whom I make and ordain my sole and only
executor of this my last will and testament beseeching
God of his infinite mercy to bless him therewith. In
witness whereof I the said John Yeo have hereunto fixed
my seal, subscribed my name and published this revolking
all others to be my last and only will and testament,
the second day of October anno domini one thousand six
hundred eight two, John Yeo, In the presence of William
Smalridge, Charles Yeo, Dering Blackbourne.. (P.C.C.
119 Drax)
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Joane
Yeaw of Cannington, Somerset - 25th June 1683
To John Yeaw my sonne plow tackling and one shilling
of money within one year after my decease; unto Symon
Yeaw my sonne 10s at 21 years of age. Residue to Elizabeth
Yeaw, Mary Yeaw and Joane Yeaw my daughters and Executrices.
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John
Yeo of Meeth - 1686
To
the poor of Weare Gifford 20s To my son John, my books
and notes with my red presce (press) and desk in which
I am wont to keep them, also my small guns or burdinge
peeces, also his mother's wedding ring and my clock
and clothes. And he is to have the profits of my fields
of Westhayes and Blanchets peece for four years if my
estate so long continued and my son to remain a student
at Oxford, and the said term is to commence at his first
going to Oxford. To my daughter, Rebecca, one mourning
ring which I am accustomed to wear and all my last wife's
clothing etc. To my exors in trust 13s 4d each for a
small mourning ring. To my son Nicholas, the estate
which I have in Guttscott, (Guscott in Huntshaw) also
furniture, but my daughter Rebecca to take profits except
growing corn, for his maintenance until he is of lawful
years to choose a guardian. If my said son die under
age, then the above bequests shall remain to my children,
John and Rebecca, to whom also I leave my fields called
West Hayes and Blanchets peece after the expiration
of the years aforementioned. To Arthur Gillings 20s
To Francis Taunton 5s If all my children die in their
minority, (which they did), all my goods and chattels
to remain to Samuel and Leonard, sons of my honoured
father, deceased, and to all the children of my brother
Thomas Yeo, to be divided. Residue to my brothers William
and Thomas Yeo, brother in law, Alexander Ley, clerk,
cousin Nicholas Luttrell esq, whom I make exors in trust
for the use of my children, John and Rebecca Yeo, who
are to be my exors, when of age, Witnesses: Tho Braddon,
Jasper Tpwnsend, x Arthur Gillings, x Eliza Braddon.
Seal: a lion passant. Inventory taken 11 Feb 1685/6,
by Marke Townsend of Hunshaw, yeoman and William Dennis
& Thomas Braddon of Mounckleigh, yeoman; Total �500.18s4d,
Clothes & Books £50, Silver Plate, Rings &
Money by him £39, Specialities & desperett
debts £61. Two chattle leases £220, Woman's
Appell £6. 13s. 4d., Three fowling pieces £1.
10s . Commission 20 Feb 1685/6 to Synolphus Foster,
Nathl Keith & Wm Trevethick, clerks to administer
oaths, and oaths were taken 3 March, 1685/6 in the house
of the sd John Yeo, decd.
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Jane
Yeo of Chittlehampton, widow - 1687
To Jane Lang wife of my brother William Lang, one little
spruce chest and its contents to her daughter in law
Gertrude Prust 1s to her daughter in law Susan Halle
1s Residue to her brother William Lang, Inventory Wearing
apparell and money in purse �4 Due from Mr John Hall
for her annuity out of Fulbrook �5 All her books 10d
Estate valued at �66. 5s 5d
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John
Yeo, Gent, of Lyneham, Wilts - 1688
In
the name of God Amen the 4th day of March 1686 accordning
to the computation of the Church of England, I John
Yeo of the parish of Lyneham, in the County of Wilts,
gent, being of perfect mamory and remembrance praised
by God doe make and ordaine this my will and testament
in manner and forme following. First I bequeath my soul
into the hands of Almighty God my maker hoping that
through the meritorious death and passion of Jesus Christ
my saviour and redeemer to receive free pardon and forgiveness
of all my sins and as for my body to be buried in Christian
burial at the discretion of my executors, hereafter
nominated. Item: I give and bequeath to my daughter
Elnor one flocke bed and bedstead, 2 blanketts and coverlid.
It. I give to my three daughters half the rest of my
goods and chattels. It. Igive to my sonne Daniel the
other halfe. It. I would have my wife Jone have the
use of my goods with indoors as long as she shall be
herself unmarried, no longer. It. I doe make my sonn
Danill sole executor of this my last will and testament:
revoking all other wills and testaments. In witness
hereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal the day
and yeare first above written. Witnesses James Baker,
William Sinies, Thomas Tong. Proved 5 October, 1688
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John
Yeo of Chilton, Somerset, husbandman - 1689
To
be buried in Cannington churchyard. To the poore of
Cannington 5s, unto Mary Yeo and Elizabeth Yea �10 each,
unto Joane Yeo now wife 1s, unto Amy Yeo my daughter
the sum of �50. Residue unto my son John Yeo he to be
sole executor. My well beloved friends Mr William Bicknell
and my brother in law Robert Mitt? And my sister Margaret
Yea to be guardians over my said children. Proved 30th
August, 1690
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John
Yeo of Meeth - 1690
John
died before his sister and was buried on the 30th March
1690 His will was written on the 10th March, 1690 and
was dictated to Thomas Braddon. The original is a mixture
of 1st and 3rd person, altered in most cases to make
it read in the 3rd person. He was then of Monkleigh,
gent, weak in body. Said John Yeo doth give and bequeath
to his uncle, Mr Alexander Ley of Monkleigh his little
steele gun and all his books. And he bequeaths to his
Aunt Ley of Monkleigh, a large mourning ring and to
their five children 20s each, and he doth bequeath to
Mrs Mary Luttrell, wife of Nicholas Luttrell of Hartland
Abbey, esq, one broad piece of gould, and to his sister,
my cosen, Mrs Eliza Luttrell of Hartland �10 to be paid
within one year after his death. He doth give to his
aunt Eliza Braddon of Monkleigh, a mourning ring and
her daughter Mary Ley to have him after her decease.
Residue of his goods he doth give to his loving sister,
Mrs Rebekah Yeo, whom he doth appoint whole and sole
executrix. In testimony of the said John Yeo's being
in perfitt memory he did wholly dictate the said will
and caused Thomas Braddon to write the same in the very
words thereof by direction from his own mouth. Witnesses
Humphry Vigures, senior, Thomas Braddon and John Jule.
One wonders what actually happened to the effects of
John and his sister Rebecca, they both left the residue
of their effects to each other. -
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John
Yeo of Stratton, Cornwall, Innkeeper - 1690
In
the name of God, amen, I John Yeo of Stratton in the
county of Cornwall, Innkeeper, being weak of body, but
thanks to God of sound and perfect mind, do constitute
and make this my last will and testament. I resigne
up my soul into the hands of almighty God hoping in
and through ye merits of my blessed saviour to find
mercy and for my body I recommend to christian burial
according to the discretion of my executric : hereafter
named. Now as tourking my worldly goods, I give and
spoke of them as follows. That is to say I make and
constitute my wife Em Yeo my sole executrix to dispose
of all my goods & chattels as she thinks fitt after
my decease. In witness whereof I the said John Yeo,
do hereunto put my hand and seal the 20th day of January,
Anno Dom. 1690. Signed John Yeo Signed and sealed in
the presence of Joel Boell and William Payne.
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John
Yeo of Stratton - cordwainer - 1691
In the name of God amen I give my soul to God who gave
it and my body to a Christian and a decent burial I
give to my wife Martha Yeo one bed performed I give
to my daughter Mary Yeo one shilling to be paid after
my death I give to my daughter Emling one shilling to
be paid one year after my death I give to my daughter
Elizabeth all my goods and chattles except whats formerly
given and do appoint and do ordain her to be my heir
and sole executor. Signed sealed and delivered by John
Yeo in the presence of John Cooke, John Yeo and Jane
Cooke.
Signed
John Yeo
Witnessed
by John Cooke, John Yeo and Jane Cooke.
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Joan
Yeo of Great Torrington, relict of Leonard Yeo of Huish
- 1701
Being
sickly and weak of body (Joane died at Torrington of
the smallpox aged 75 years) Dated 23 February, 1701
To my son George Yeo, esq., one guineau of gold and
to his 3 sons George, Richard and Roger, 20s each to
buy them a mourning ring or to be bestowed otherwise
as they shall think fit. To my son Thomas Yeo �5 to
be paid to him suddenly after my death. To my daughter
in law Mary wife of Captain Robert Yeo, 20s. To my niece
Mrs Joan Keigwin,my best suit of apparell. Residue to
my son Captain Robert Yeo and my daughter, Joan Yeo
equally and then to be executors. My trusty friends,
Thomas Horndon of Petrockstowe, clerk and John Gilbert
of Langtree, gent, (either the elder or younger such
as shall be surviving of them after my decease) to be
overseers. Witnesses: Thomas Horndon, Ben Bond, Amy
Glubb. Signature & seal, chevron between 3 martlets?
No probate Act or inventory, entered 11 December, 1702
(Archd of Barum.
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John
Yeo of Great Torrington, clothier - 1710
To
my son Peter Yeo three pair of weaving looms now being
in my dwelling house and all tackle thereunto belonging
to my said son Peter, my messuage and tenement thereunto
belonging to my said son, Peter, my messuage and tenement
in Great Torrington at a place there called Norwood,
to hold immediately after my death during my term and
estate in the same provided Peter do marry or outlive
his sister Mary, but my will is that in case Peter shall
die unmarried in the lifetime of Mary his sister, then
Mary my daughter shall hold the tenement from the death
of Peter for my term therein. To Grace Yeo my wife,
my messuage or dwelling house in which I now live and
the meadow called the Hophay and the garden adjoining
both lying near School Lane in the borough of Great
Torrington, to hold during her widowhood if the term
I now have therein shall so long continue and after
the death or marriage of my wife I give the premises
for the remainder of the term to my son Peter Yeo, provided
he do pay within 6 months after entering into possession,
to his brother John Yeo if then living £10 and
to John Yeo, my grandson if then living £20. To
Grace Yeo my wife my messuage, courtlage and garden
called Galland a bower and a field adjoining at the
Wester end of New Street in town of Great Torrington
to hold during her widowhood, with remainder to my son
Peter. To Mary Yeo, my daughter £50 to be paid
on day of her marriage, but if she die unmarried the
£50 shall be paid to John Yeo, my son. To said
Mary another £50 to be paid in 3 months after
my death. To John Yeo, my son one pair of narrow looms
now in the custody of William Hammond of Great Torrington.
To my wife the use of my household goods during her
widowhood and my wife shall enter in to a bond of £100
to provide my daughter Mary competant and sufficient
apparell meat drink washing and lodging till she shall
be married if she think fit to live with her mother
till that time. With this codition Grace shall be executrix,
during the widowhood and on her death or marriage, my
son Peter Yeo shall be excutor on condition that he
shall bind himself to Mary, my daughter in penal summ
of £100 for the payment of the £50 given
to Mary. I do strictly charge and command Peter as he
does expect God Almighty should bless him and what I
have left him prosper in his hands that he do in all
things behave himself dutifully and respectfully to
his mother. Date of will 7 June, 1708, Signature and
seal (a rose), Witnesses:.Charles Cutcliffe, Anne Nash
of Dash, Avice Cutcliffe.
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John
Yea of Cannington, yeoman - 1719
To
my son John Yea, my son Nathaniel Yea, my son Richard
Yea, my daughter Mary Yea, my son Arthur Yea. My wife
Margery Yea and my son William Yea to be joint executors.
Proved 16th October, 1719
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Joan
Yeaw of Kingston, Somerset, widow - 1722
My
body I desire may be buried in Kingston Churchyard in
linen as nigh to the body of my husband as conveniently
may be. My Taunton Deane Lands surrendered to the use
of my son in law, Daniel Barrell. Unto my grandson Robert
Yeaw, son of my son Robert �30. To Mr Thomas Cornish
and Thoas Cole of Kingston, yeomen for the use and benefit
of my grandchildren Robert, John and James Hart, sons
of my son in law, Robert Hart. Unto my granddaughter
Anstice Comer �10. Unto my four grandchildren the Winslies.
Unto my daughter Sarah Chappell's children 20s. To daughter
Anne a legacy. Unto Edward Wensley my son in law a legacy.
Executor and residuary legatee my said son in law Daniel
Barrell. Witnesses . Richard Cridland, Elizabeth Canniford,
John Canniford.
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James
Yeo of Whitstone, yeoman - 1731
Will
of James Yeo of Whitstone, Devon, yeoman, ill and infirmed.
Estates called Way (for life) and Seven Acres in Whitstone
and Wood, Beare and Bowles in Christow, to my friend
Nathaniel Baron, late of Exeter, sergemaker, who now
lives with me and Elizabeth his wife. To my cousin Burnell
Townsend of Whitstone, yeoman, fee and inheritance of
Way. Residue to said Nathaniel, executor, Date of Will,
5 May, 1723. Witnesses, Edward Pridham, Daniel Pring,
junior, William Pring. Proved 17, April, 1731 by Nathaniel
Baron. Inventory. Sum £113. 2s. 6d (Archd 0f Exon)
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John
Yeo of St Cleer - 1719
In
the name of God Amen on the twelth day of July, 1719
according to the compulations of the Church of England,
I, John Yeo of the parish of St Cleer in the County
of Cornwall being in perfect memory do make my last
will. I bequeath my soul into the hands of almighty
God my maker and wish for a christian burial. I give
unto my granddaughter, Elizabeth Yeo two of the ewes
of the best she chooses from my flock, I give to my
son in law Richard Williams and my daughter, Elizabeth
Williams, one shilling, I give unto Ann Hicks my daughter
in law one shilling, and to Robert Hicks her husband,
one shilling.All the rest of my goods and chattels I
give to Jane Williams, my granddaughter, who I ordaine
to be my sole executor And if said Jane Williams should
died before she reaches 21, then it is my will that
Elizabeth Yeo should have all my goods.. The sign of
John Yeo, witnessed by William Wulles, Dorothy Bodym
Mary englos.
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John
Yeo of London, but lately of Hatherleigh, Devon - 1733
I,
John Yeo at present a servant unto the Rt Hon the Lord
Walpole, do make this my last will and testament in
manner and form following. And first of all it is my
will and desire to be buried in such manner as my dear
wife, Jane Yeo, who is hereinafter named executrix of
this my will, shall think fit, hoping to obtain everlasting
life through the Merits of Jesus Christ, my Lord and
Saviour. And in case I have any children by my said
wife who shall be living at the time of my decease or
be born after my decease I do then give and devise unto
such child if but one whether more than one, whether
son or daughter, the sum of �200 but if more than one
I do then give and devise unto such children the sum
of �300 to be equally divided between them, share and
share alike. And it is my will I do empower my said
wife to expend on layout the respective shares and proportions
hereby given to such child or children respectively
or in binding or placing out such child or children
in or to any trade or employment in such manner as my
said wife in her discretion shall think fit. And I do
give and devise the Guardianship of each child or children
unto my said wife. Also I give to my sister, Elizabeth
Yeo �5. I give my brother in law George Yeo, the sum
of 20s, I give my sisters in law Anna Deneer, the wife
of Thomas Deneer, Gent, Cecill Everatt, the wife of
Thomas Everett, Distiller, Gertrude Richards, the wife
of Thomas Richards, tanner the sum of 20s each, I give
my dear wife all my money, goods, chattles and personal
estatewhatsoever and make her the sole executrix of
my will, Dated 27th Ocotber, 1729 Proved 1733
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John
Yoe of Calvert Co.,Maryland, USA - 1733
30th
Jan., 1733. To sons Stephen and Aaron and their hrs.,
"Rattlesnake Hill" and "Frceman's Lott," divided equally,
on condition that sd. sons shall discharge all debts
against estate; sd. sons accepting afsd. condition personal
estate to be equally divided between rest of child.,
viz.: John, Thomas, Nicholas, James, Robert, Lucey,
Anne and Sarah. Exs.: Wife Ann and son John. Test: William
Hammond, William Maulden (Malden), Jr., Ellis Slater.
21. 130. Proved 17th Dec., 1733
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John
Yeo of Northam - 1736
Date
of Will 26 June 1732 To my son Edmond Yeo the wester
part of my house that I have in Northam Town where he
formerly lived, for the lives of said Edmond, Elizabeth
his wife and Katherine his daughter, they paying to
my heir Melchard Yeo 1s a year for acknowlegement. To
said Edmond �20 and a guinea to his wife and each of
his children. To my son John Yeo the 3 fields adjoining
the borransa and afering? burrow Lane De....ofts for
his life and the lives of George Yeo and John Yeo, sons
of Edmond Yeo and to the said John disposal as he shall
think fit paying to my said son Melchard 2s a year.
To my said son John Yeo all my right in Clayhouse paying
what I ought to do. To my son Melchard Yeo all my land
in Northam except before excepted (sic) and to Elizabeth
his wife a guinea. To my two sisters Sarah Clement and
Rebecca Clement �5 To my cousin Katherine Mare a guinea
Residue to my son John Yeo executor Signature and seal
bird with branch in beak Witnesses Daniel Soudon, Joseph
Burch, Robert Isaac (Archd. of Barnstaple)
Also
this chancery cause which is relevant
This
Chancery Cause was extracted by Mr Reg Walter C9/416/3333
- 24 October, 1684 Yor Orator John Yeo of Northam Co
Devon, Shipwright that Edmond Yeo of Northam afsd mariner
deceased your Orators Grandfather was in his liftime
estated of lands in fee in a certain message and tenement
situated and being in the town and village of Northam
called and known as the Moor with apputs and being p'cell
of the Manor of Northam and of right ought to have descended
to the youngest son of him who dyeth seized thereof
of any estate or inheritance accordingly and your orator
showeth that his grandfather Edmund had issue, three
sons that is to say Melchard Yeo his eldest son, John
Yeo his second son and Thomas Yeo his youngest son and
being soe seized as ......... Edmund Yeo in pursuance
of certain article Covenants and Agreements by his deed
about month of December 8th year of our late dead soveriegn
King Charles the first made between him, John Yeo and
Melchard Bennett on the other did grant and confirm
the premises unto the said John Yeo and Melchard Bennett
all and singular with apps to have and to hold the same
to them the said John Yeo and Melchard Bennett their
heires and assigns to the use and behalfe of one Wilmot
Oade then of Northam afsd widdow but since deceased
for terme of her life and the remainder thereof to the
said Thomas Yeo youngest son of the sd dmund Yeo. Your
orator sheweth that Thomas Yeo, youngest son of Edmund
Yeo departed this life in February 1651 without any
issue of his body begotten in the lifetyme of his father
and that the said Willmote Oade by virtue of the sd
settlement or other conveyance of the premises made
by Edmund did shortly upon the month of February, 1632
enter into all the prems and quietly possessed and enjoyed
the same during the terme of her life and that after
her death Edmund Yeo joined together in demesne in the
afsd settlement dyed about 20 years since (1664) and
that the said Edmund Yeo, his son John Yeo (the said
Thomas Yeo being before that tyme dead) did about three
years before the death of Edmund Yeo joyne together
in demesne granting and mortgaging the sd prems for
4 years to some person or persons unknown who enjoyed
same quietly the sd John Yeo son of Edmund being in
Ireland departed this life leaving behind him your orator
then of six years of age and thereabout his only son
and heir shortly upon whose death Melchard Yeo your
orators uncle did write a letter to Elizabeth Yeo your
orators mother now Elizabeth Baker being that time in
Ireland wrote and asked him to enter the names as mortgages
had expired. His mother since entered therein and remarried
and now insisted on retaining the profits etc not withstanding
that ..... one of right his and this his uncle Melchard
Yeo mariner of Northam doeth rightly knoweth but in
conspiracy with Emmet King and Thomasine Cowles, widowes
of Northam continue to deny him his inheritance, etc
etc No answer attached
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James
Yeo of Greenwich - 1744
In
the name of God Amen, In the year of our God the 8th
August 1744 I James Yeo a pensioner in his Majesty's
Naval Hospital for seaman being servant being of good
and perfect mind and memory thanks be to God for that
and therefore calling to mind the mortality of my body
do make and ordain this my last will and testament and
as following, my wordly estate wherewith it hath pleased
God to bless me in this life I give devise and dispose
of the same in the manner and form following, vizt I
give and bequeath unto my mother Mary Sykes whom I constitute
make and ordain my only and sole executor of this my
last will and testament all and singular, my lands,
mussuages with whatever effects is due to me by the
will of my late brother in law Captain Norton by her
to be freely possessed and enjoyed and I do hereby utterly
revoke and annul all and every other former testaments,
wills and legacies, bequests and executors by me in
anyway before this that named willed and bequeathed,
ratifying and confirming this and no others to be my
last will and testament in witness whereof I have hereunto
set my hand and seal the day and year above written.
This will was proved on the 21st August, 1744 and admon
granted to Mary Sykes (wife of George Sykes), mother
and sole executrix.
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John
Yeo of Christchurch, London, Gent - 1750
This
is the last Will and Testament Of me John Yeo of Christ
Church London a gentleman my soul I resign into the
hands of almighty God in hope and full assurance of
forgiveness of sins My body I commit to the earth to
be interred in a private manner at as small and less
expense as may be and do direct all my just debts to
be fully paid and whereas I have instructed to the use
of my Will all those my messages or tenements Farm Lands
and herediments by me holder by Copy of Court Roll of
the Manor of Nutfield in the county of Surrey I do hereby
give and devise the same together with all my worldly
lands in tenements and herediments in Nutfield aforesaid
as the same now are in Lease to John ParsonsYeoman unto
my son Thomas Yeo and the heirs of his Body lawfully
issuing and for want of such to my wife Sarah Yeo and
her heirs forever. I also give and devise unto my said
son Thomas Yeo all that my moiety or half part of a
certain Leasehold, messuages or tenement in Mincing
Lane London as the same now is in lease to George Pares
or his assigns to hold to him his Executors administrators
or assigns Item I give and bequeath unto my dear Wife
Sarah Yeo a large diamond Girdle buckle Earrings and
hook, her gold chained watch and chain together with
all other Jewels Rings and other things by her usually
worn as the ornaments of her person and also the use
of my plate pictures goods furniture and household stuff
in both my houses during her Life. Item I give unto
her my chariot and horses with the furniture belonging
thereto Item I give unto my said wife all those messuages,
tenements and ground in Great Russell Street Covent
Garden and therewith used which I hold by an under Lease
from his Grace the Duke of Bedford to hold unto my dear
Wife during the whole term I have to come therein if
she shall so long live otherwise to attend upon and
go with the inheritance of the freehold premises. Item
I likewise give unto my said Wife all those messuages
or tenements and Ground lying in Crown Court, White
Rose Alley, Coleman Street which I hold by Lease granted
to Mr Sutcliffe by the parish of Saint Stephen at Coleman
Street to hold to her her Executors administrators or
assigns Item I give and bequeath unto my said Wife Sarah
Yeo and said Son Thomas Yeo all the rest residue and
Remainder of my personal Estate to be equally divided
between them Share and share alike and do hereby devise
the guardianship of my son during his minority to my
said wife and of this my will make constitute and appoint
my said dear Wife Sarah Yeo full and sole Executor In
witness thereof I the said John Yeo have to this my
last Will and to a duplicate thereof set my hand and
Seal this Eighth day of July and Thousand Seven Hundred
forty three and in the Seventeenth Year of the reign
of our Sovereign Lord George the second by the Grace
of God of Great Britain forever and Ireland being Defender
of the faith and so forth John Yeo Signed Sealed published
and declared by the said John Yeo as and for his last
Will and Testament in the profound of us who at his
desire and in his presence have subscribed our name
as witness John Kestey John Ashton John Bowden This
Will was proven at London before the Worshipful Robert
Chapman doctor of Laws Segregate the right Worshipful
John Bettesworth also Doctor of Laws therefore Keeper
or Commissary of the prerogative Court of Canterbury
lawfully constituted on the Eighth day of January in
the Year of our Lord One Thousand Seven Hundred and
Forty Nine by the oath of Sarah Yeo Widow the relict
of the Deceased and Sole Executrix named in the said
Will Endowments administration was granted of all and
singular the Goods Chattels and Grants of the said oathed
being first sworn only to administer
Kindly
transcribed by Mrs Vivian Skipper of Delta, BC, Canada
- January, 2005
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John
Yeo, Superannuated Admiral of Plymouth, Esq., - 1756
In
the name of God Amen I John Yeo of Plymouth in the County
of Devon, Esq., being very weak and infirm of Body but
of sound and disposing mind, memory and understanding
for which I return thanks to Almighty God and seriously
considering the uncertainty of this life do therefore
while I have opportunity think it highly expedient to
settle my worldly affairs and t make my will And I do
accordingly make publish and declare this my last will
and testament in manner following that is to say I give
and devise unto my son John Yeo all my lands and freehold
estates until my grandsons, William Yeo and John Yeo
(who are minors) shall have attained the age of twenty
five years and on my said grandsons attaining the age
of twenty five years I give and devise all my lands
and freehold estates unto them the said William Yeo
and John Yeo and to the survivor of them and to the
heirs of their bodies lawfully to be begotten and from
and after the death of my said grandsons and on failure
of issue of their bodies or body I give and devise all
my lands and freehold estates unto my son John Yeo and
to the heirs of his body lawfully begotten or to be
begotten and in default of such issue I giveand devise
all my lands and freehold estates unto my brother Richard
Yeo and to his heirs and assigns for everm but I do
hereby declare it to be my mind and intention that all
my lands and freehold estates shall stand charged and
chargeable with the payment of two annuities herein
after mentioned I give unto my daughter Emlen Drake,
widow twenty pounds to be paid her by my executor after
my death, Item: I give unto the said Emlen Drake the
yearly sum or annuity of twenty pounds to be paid her
yearly and every year during her natural life by equal
quarterly payments and to be issuing and payable out
of all my lands and freehold estates and I do hereby
charge and incumber all my lands and freehold estates
ith the payment thereof. Item: I give unto my servant
Sarah Harry the clear yearly sum or annuity of four
pounds to be paid her yearly and every year during the
natural life by equal quarterly payments and to be issuing
and payable out of all my lands and freehold estates
and I do hereby charge and incumber all my lands and
freehold estates with the payment thereof. Item: I give
unto my servant Thomas Harris the sum of forty pounds
the same as be paid him by my executor in trust herein
after named at the end of three months next after my
death. Item: I give unto each man servant who shall
be living with me at the time of my dath provided he
hath lived two years in my service but not otherwise
five guineas the same to be paid by my executor in Trust
hereinafter named at the 2nd of one month next after
my death. Item: I give unto each mald servant who shall
be living with me at the time of my death provided she
hath lived two years with me at the time of my death
provided she hath lived two years in my service but
not otherwise three guineas the same to be paid by my
executor in trust hereinafter named at the end of one
month next after my death. Item: I give unto Mrs Catherine
Trewbody ten guineas the same to be paid her by my executor
in trust hereinafter named at the end of one month next
after my death. Item: I give unto my said son John Yeo
the free use and possession of all and every part of
my household goods, china and plate until my said grandsons
William Yeo and John Yeo shall have attained the age
of twenty five years and then I give all my household
goods china and plate to my said Grandsons to be equally
divided between them. Item: I give unto my said son
John Yeo all the rents issues and profits of all my
leasehold and chattle estates and also all the interest
profit and produce of all my cash and moneys and also
all the interest profit produce and advantage which
shall be made of or accrue from all or any part of my
chattle personal or testamentary effects to hold the
same and every part thereof unto my said son John Yeo
to and for his own proper benefit and advantage until
my aforesaid grandsons shall attain the age of twenty
five years and on my said grandsons attaining th age
of twenty five years I do hereby give and bequeath unto
my said grandsons all my leasehold and chattels personal
or testamentary effects to be equally divided between
them. And I do declare it to be my mind and intention
that my servant Sarah Harry shall not have the money
legacy of three guineas given by my will to each maidservant
who shall be living with me at the time of my death
provided such maidservant hath lived two years in my
service also it is my mine and intention that my servant
Thomas Harris shall not have the legacy of five guineas
given by this my will to eah manservant who shall be
living with us at the time of my death provided such
man servant hath lived two years in my service and I
do hereby order and direct that all my money. Legacies
except the annuity by me given to my daughter Emlen
Drake and the annuity by me given to my servant Sarah
Harry shall be paid out of the ready cash which I shall
leave at the time of my death And I do hereby constitute
and appoint my said son John Yeo executor in trust of
this my will until my aforesaid grandsons shall attain
the age of twenty five years at which age I appoint
my said grandsons joint executors of this my last will
and testament and I do hereby revoke and make void all
former and other wills and testaments by me at any time
heretofore made my mind being that this and none but
this shall stand remain and be for and as my only last
will and testament. In testimony whereof to this my
said will which is written on four sheets of paper,
I the said John Yeo the testator have to the first second
and third sheets set my hand and to the fourth sheet
set my hand and seal this twenty fifth day of July in
the thirtieth year of our Sovereign Lord George the
second by the grace of God of Great BritainFrance and
Ireland, King Defender of the faith and so forth and
in the year of our Lord, one thousand seven hundred
and fifty six. John Yeo, signed, sealed and published
and declared by the said John Yeo the testator to be
his last will and testament in the presence of us who
then subscribed our names as witnesses hereunto at the
request and in the presence of each other. Philip Phillips,
Michael Barrett and John Fry. I, John Yeo of Plymouth
in the County of Devon, Esq, do declare this to be a
codicil to be annexed to and taken as and for part of
my last will and testament which bears date this present
day being the twenty fifth day of July 1756. I give
unto my servant Thomas Harris for and during the term
of his natural life a certain tenement or dwelling house
situate and lying in Plymouth aforesaid outside a place
there called the Old Town Gate which said dwelling house
is now in the possession of George Harris son of the
said Thomas Harris and immediately from and after death
of the said Thomas Harris I give and devise the same
unto the said George Harris for and during the term
of his natural life in witness whereof I have hereunto
set my hand and seal the day and year first above written.
J. Yeo signed sealed published and declared by said
John Yeo as and for a codicil in presence of Philp Phillips,
Michael Barrett, John Fry.
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James
Yeo - 1762 - Gunner , HMS Superb
In
the name of God Amen. I, James Yeo Gunners Yeoman now
belonging to his Majesty's ship Superb not being in
bodily health but of sound and disposing mind and memory
and considering the perils and dangers of the seas and
other uncertainties of this transitory life so far avoiding
controversies after my decease make publish and declare
this my last will and testament in manner following
(that is to say) First I commend my soul to God that
gave it and my body I commit to the earth or sea as
it shall please God to order and so far and remaining
all my Worldly Estate I give bequeath and dispose thereof
so followeth (that is to say) my first debts funeral
charges and expenses being first paid off and discharged
then all and singular the rest residue and remainder
of all such pay and wages sum and sums of money, lands,
tenements, goods, chattels and estate whatsoever as
shall be anyways due, owing or belonging unto me at
this time of my decease. I do give devise or bequeath
the same unto my good friend Jane Furd of Gosport in
the parish of Alverstoke in the county of Southampton
spinster and I do hereby nominate and appoint the said
Jane Furd full whole and sole Executrix of this my last
Will and Testament hereby revoking all former and other
Wills and Testament and goods of Gifts by me at any
time heretofore made and I do ordain and ratify those
presents to stand and before and as my only last Will
and Testament. In witness whereof to this my said Will
I have set my hand and seal the seventh day of July
in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and
sixty two and in the second year of the Reign of His
Majesty King George the third over Great Britain James
Yeo, signed, sealed, published and declared in the presence
of Us./. The obliteration above being first made and
the word Executrix being first erased and added Jas
Creichton. Jonathan Waldron This Will was proved at
London before the Right Worshipful Sir Edward Simpson
Knight, Doctor of Laws Master Keeper or Commissionary
of the prerogative Court of Cantorbury, Lawfully constituted
on this Thirtieth day of August in the year of our Lord
one thousand seven hundred and sixty two by the Oath
of Jane Furd, spinster the sole Executrix in this said
will to whom administration was granted of all and singular
the goods, chattels, and Credits of the deceased she
having been first sworn by Commission duly to administer.
EB Examined with the Original Wills by Me .Signed. S
J Jenkins
Kindly
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Canada - December, 2004
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The
Rev. John Yeo, Clerk of Southill, Cornwall - 1765
In
the name of God Amen, I, John Yeo of South Hill in the
County of Cornwall Clerk being in good health and of
sound and perfect mind and memory and understanding,
but reflecting on the uncertainty of this transitory
life do make and ordain this to be my last will in manner
following (that is to say) first I give and bequeath
unto my brother Richard Yeo forty pounds as a recompense
for the trouble that will attend his being Executor
of this my will and I do give unto my sister in law
Ann Yeo twenty pounds to buy her mourning. And all the
rest and residue goods chattels and personal estate
I do give equally to and among my said brother and said
sisters Gertrude, Mary, Jane and Susanna. Share and
share alike and I do hereby make and appoint my said
Brother executor of this my last Will and Testament
hereby revoking all former wills by me made in witness
whereof I have here unto set my hand and seal this twenty
fifth day of May One Thousand Seven hundred and fifty
------ John Yeo ------signed sealed published and declared
by this Testator to be his last will and Testament in
presence of us (the words "in Law Ann") being first
interlined, Chas. Burdon. Wm. Spry On the fourteenth
day of March in this year of our Lord one thousand seven
hundred and sixty five administration (with the will
annexed) of the goods, chattels and credits of the Reverend
John Yeo late of Southill in the county of Cornwall
Clerk deceased was granted to Gertrude Yeo and Mary
Yeo spinsters the natural and lawful sisters and two
of the residuary Legatees named in the said will of
the said deceased they having been first sworn by a
commission duly to administer Richard Yeo said Brother
of the said deceased and sole executor named in the
said will having first renounced the execution thereof.
In the name of God Amen
Kindly
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John
Yeo of Swimbridge, Clerk - 1778
To
my son Richard Yeo and his heirs male for ever my mesuages
land etc called Pillaway Hays in Roborough and all my
messuage, cottage, mills etc in Kingsford week in the
parish of Burrington and elsewhere, remainder in default
to my son Thomas Yeo and his heirs male for ever. To
my wife Joan the house I now live in and garden and
orchard and household goods, one of a sort at her choice
and �20, to be paid within 3 months. If my wife die
within the 3 months I bequeath the �20 to my daughter
Honour, she paying her mother's funeral expenses. To
my daughter Isett Lock a note of hand of �5 and 5s each
to her 3 children. also �20 and goods. To my son Thomas
and his son James �5 between them. Residue to my son
Richard, executor Signature and seal Witnesses Hugh
Huxtable, Christian Huxtable, William Huxtable. (Consistory
Court Exeter)
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Dame
Julia Yea of Pyrland, Somerset - 1791
This
is the last will and testament of me Julia, Lady Yea
wife of Sir William Yea of Pyreland, Baronet, for and
convening all such wordly estate whereof I now am or
shall or may at any time be possessed of as also what
I have power to dispose of by virtue of a certain power
and authority to and reserved and given in and by a
certain Indenture or articles of separation bearing
date on or about the 9th day of April, 1772 and made
or mentioned to be now between the said Sir William
Yea of the first part me the said Julia Lady yea of
the second part and Sir John Trevelyan, Baronet and
Henry Fownes Luttrell, esquire of the third part and
by virtue of all and every power authority to me many
manors reserved and given I give the same and every
part and parcel thereof and all my monies, towels, plate
leasehold goods implements of household wearing apparel
and all other my personal and testamentary estate and
effects whatsoever and wheresoever (my just debts and
funeral expenses being first paid and satisfied) unto
my dear son Lacy Yea, his heirs and executors etc forever
and I do hereby make and appoint the said Lacy Yea to
be sole executor of this my will, to which I set my
hand and seal this 8th day of April, 1782, signed J
Yea in the presence of Margaret Beete, Sophia Shephard,
Charles Shepherd, Cary Street. It is my request that
my son Lacy Yea will dispose of my clothes by sale or
in such manner as may be most advantageous to himself.
The will was proved on the 6th July, 1791 and probate
granted to Lacy Yea, Esq the son and sole executor.
Sir William Yea, Baronet, the lawful husband of the
deceased first consenting.
John
Yeo of Kilkhampton - 1795
Admin
of John Yeo of Kilkhampton - 1795 Died 1792. Know all
men by these present that I, James Yeo of the Parish
of Kilkhampton in the County of Cornwall, Cordwainer,
legal administrator of all and singular the goods, chattels
and credits of John Yeo, late of the parish of Kilkhmpton
aforesaid labourer, my late deceased son who died intestate
for divers good causes and considerations me hereunto
moving have and by these present do relinguish and renounce
the burthen of administration and distribution of all
and sigular the goods, chattels and codicils of the
said deceased and request that letters of administration
of all and singular the goods, chattles and credits
of the said John Yeo deceased may be committed and granted
by Philip Yeo of the said parish of Kilkhampton, cordwainer,
one of the brothers of the said John Yeo, deceased and
one other of my sons and to the end that this my Renunciation
may have its due and effect in law. I do hereby constitute
and appoint George Brown, Gentleman one of the procurators
general of the archdeacon's court of Cornwall to be
my true and lawful attorney for me and in my name to
exhibit this my renunciation and to pray it may be enacted
. Raifying and Confirming all and whatsoever my said
Proctor shall lawfully do in and about the premises
by virtue of these presents. In witness whereof I have
hereunto set my hand and seal the eleventh day of January
in the year of our Lord, One Thousand Seven Hundred
and Ninety -Five. Signed, sealed and delivered by the
above named. Clear signature of James Yeo. In the presence
of John Trewin and Roger Hayn, Junior. Admin granted
to Philip Yeo of Kilkhampton, cordwainer and brother
of the deceased. Effects �40
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John
Yaw, Mariner - 1797
In
the Name of God Amen, I, John Yaw, mariner, now belonging
G Kenaday, Capt Davel being in bodily health and of
sound mind and memory and considering the perils and
dangers of the sea and other uncertainties of this transistory
life (as for avoiding controversies after my decease)
make this my last will and testament in manner following.
First I commend my soul to God that gave it and my body
I commit to the earth or sea as it shall please God
to order and as for and concerning all my wordly esate
I give and dispose thereof as followeth. All such wages,
sum and sums of money, lands, tenements, goods and chattels
and estate whatsoever as shall be in any ways due owing
or belonging unto me at the time of my decease I do
give the same unto my trusty friend Grinston Sargeant
of Wippin, victualler an I do hereby nominate and appoint
the aforesaid executor of this my last will and testament
hereby revoking all former and other wills, testaments
and deeds of gift by me at any time heretofore made
and I do ordain and ratify those present to stand and
be for and as my only last will and testament. In witness
whreof to this my said will I have set my hand and seal
the ninth day of April, 1793. Signed John Yawm in the
presence of Benj Sermon, Jas Sargeant, Proved in London
on the 7th November, 1797 and admon granted to Grinston
Sargeant, the sole executor.
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James
Yeo of Dunheved, Launceston, Cornwall, Cooper - 1798
In
the name of God Amen. This is the last will and testament
of me James Yeo of the Borough of Dunheved, otherwise
Launceston, Cornwall. I desire to be buried in a decent
Christian manner at the discretion o my executors hereinafter
named. I give and bequeath unto my son Samuel Yeo 10s
and 6d. I give to my daughter Mary Ann Yeo a bedstead,
bed with check furniture bolster and pillow, two blankets,
two sheets and a quill, also a bed table, round table
and six chairs, a cupboard in the kitchen, half a dozen
silver tea spoons, a small copper tea kettle and a looking
glass to be delivered to her at the end of 12 months
after my decease by my said executrix. All thepewter
in my dwelling House or what other pewter I may have
or be possessed of at the time of my decease, I give
and bequeath unto my said daughter and my wife Jane
Yeo, to be equally divided between them. I give my wife
Jane Yeo, her executors etc all the rest and residue
of my goods, chattels and effects and nominate and appoint
her my sole executrix. Signed and sealed 17 th October,
1798
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James
Yeo, of Northwood, Chudleigh, Gent - 1809
I
, James Yeo of Northwood, Chudleigh, Devon, Gent, being
weak in body but sound in mind do make this my last
will. I bequeath, Norwood in Chudleigh, to th use of
Thomas Laskey of Hadden, Chudleigh and George Dolling
of Chudleigh, Gentelemen, their heirs and assignes for
ever, subject nevertheless to the payment of one annuity
of £20 as charged to my mother, Ann Yeo by her
marriage settlement and also another annuity of £40
charged thereon to my wife, Betty Yeo, by her marriage
settlement. They to act as trustees (many conditions
laid out, such as cutting down wood etc) As trustees
they are to take out a mortgage for the sum of £500
in trust for my daughter Maria Yeo and her heirs, but
not until she reaches 21 years of age. etc. Signed James
Yeo 1.5.1809
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Jenny
Yea, Spinster of Bishop's Lydeard, Somerset - 1809
Dated
1st September, 1790. I give to my sister, Dorothy Winter
wife of Charles Winter, Esquire all my messuages, tenements,
lands and hereditaments and all my goods, chattels,
monies and securities and for moneys, mortgages in fee
and the lands so in mortgage to hold unto my said sister,
her heirs and assigns forever and in case my sister
shall happen to die in my lifetime then I give the same
to her three children, Charles, Thomas and Robert their
heirs and assigns etc as tenants in common and not as
joint tenants and I do hereby make and appoint my said
sister whole and sole executrix of this my last will
and testament and in case of her death in my life time
then I make the said Charles, Thomas and Robert her
children, executors. Signed Jenny Yea in the presence
of Joseph Balstone, Mary Bowlett, Henry Spurway. Proved
on the 8th April, 1809 and adon granted to Dorothy Yeo,
the sister and sole executrix.
John
Yeo, stationer of the City of Bristol, (formerly Swimbridge)
- 1814
This
is the Last Will and Testament of John Yeo of the City
of Bristol Stationor. I the said John Yeo do hereby
direct that all my just Debts Funeral Expenses and the
Expenses of proving this my Will do in the first place
paid by my Executor hereinafter named then I give Devise
& bequeath all an singular my Goods & Chattels Stock
in Trade Goodwill Money Securities for Money Book &
other debts & all other my personal Estate & Effects
of what wheresoever or whomsoever situate to Christopher
Shapland of the City of Bristol Silk Mercer & Thomas
James of the same City Bristol Mater (?) their Executors
& auditors to hold to the law. Christopher Shapland
their exors & advisors upon Ernst & Thomas James-nevertheless
during the life of my wife Mary Yeo to permit & suffer
my said wife to enjoy all lawful & advantage to arrive
therefrom & profits thereof during her life to & for
her own use & benefit and from & after her decease then
upon Ernst to assign & transfer the same Goods and Chattels
and Stock in Trade Goodwill Money Securities for Money
Book & other Debts personal property and Effects unto
& to the use of Mary Waldron otherwise called Mary Yeo
Waldron otherwise called Mary Yeo Daughter or reputed
Daughter of Elizabeth Waldron of Bishop Tawton in the
County of Devon and which said Mary Waldron otherwise
Mary Yeo Waldron otherwise Mary Yeo now lives & for
several years last past has lived in my service her
Exors admons & assigns as her & their own proper Goods
& chattels Stock Goodwill Money Securities Debts Money
Property & effects for ever she the said Mary Waldron
otherwise Mary Yeo Walden otherwise Mary Yeo paying
thereout to my niece Betsy Yeo otherwise Elizabeth Yeo
also residing in my house the lawful sum of Twenty Pounds
payable at her age of twenty one years & after the deceased
of my said wife with interest from the same from the
death of my said wife till paid and it is my will that
the said Mary Walden otherwise Mary Yeo Walden otherwise
Mary Yeo shall have the liberty of conducting my Trade
or during the life of my wife as she has heretofore
conducted it incase she shall be minded to do but I
do not give this power to any husband of the said Mary
Walden otherwise Mary Walden Yeo otherwise Mary Yeo
nor shall any husband of the said Mary Walden otherwise
Mary Walden Yeo otherwise Mary Yeo interfere at all
with my said wife or Trade or be resident in my said
wife's Dwelling house or have any concern therewith.
Andy I hereby appoint my said wife sole Executrix of
this my Will hereby revoking all other wills by me heretofor
made In witness whereof I have hereto set my hand and
seal this thirty first day of May in the year of our
Lord one thousand eight hundred & fourteen. John Yeo
+ Signed , Published and declared by the above named
John Yeo as and for his last Will and Testament in presence
of us who at his request and in his presence & in the
presence of each other have thereto subscribed our Names
as certified thereof Rich Haynes~Joseph Durbrow, Rich
Haynes M. N---- Proved at London 19th July 1814 before
the Judge by the Oath of Mary Yeo Widow the relict &
sole Executrix to whom admin was granted
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John
Yeo of Launceston St Stephens - 1814
Will
of John Yeo of St Stephens in the County of Cornwall.
Yeoman made this 7th day of July, 1814. I give unto
my sister Margery Yeo six pounds and six shillings to
be paid her within one month after my decease. I give
unto my son Thomas Yeo one hundred pounds to be paid
unto him at the end of one year next after my decease.
I give unto my grandson John Yeo Toll twenty pounds
to be paid unto him at the end of one year next after
my decease. And as for and concerning all the rest residue
and remainder of all my goods chattels ready money debts
and securities for money and all the other personal
estate and effects I give unto my wife Margaret Yeo
and to my grandson John Gilbart equally alike as sole
executors of this my last will and testament. But in
case either of them shall happen to die then I give
and bequeath the whole of my personal estate and effects
as afore given and bequeathed unto the survivor of them.
I appoint John Robinson of the parish of Werrington
and Thomas Eyre senior of the borough of Launceston,
woolstapler as executors of this my last will and do
hereby revoke all former wills by me at anytime made
and declare this to be my last will Signed John Yeo
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James
Yeo of Swimbridge, Devon - Admin 1816
Death
information from Swimbridge Parish Register Lived at
Yeolands, Swimbridge, Devon, England Administration
for James was granted by the Exeter Consistory Court.
He died intestate and administration was granted to
Elizabeth who appeared on the 7th May 1816 and made
oath she was the widow. There was a bond issued of Elizabeth
Yeo, widow, George Burden of Swymbridge, Yeoman and
John Rawle of Bishops Tawton, apparitor in �200 on condition
that Elizabeth be adminstrator of the goods of her husband,
James.
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Sir
James Lucas Yeo, Knight - 1818
This
is the last will and testament of me Sir James Lucas
Yeo a Knight Commander of the most honourable military
order of the Bath a Captain in the Royal Navy first
I direct that all my just debts funeral expenses and
the expenses of proving this my will be fully paid and
satisfied I will to my dear Mother the diamond presented
to me by the Prince Regent of Portugal and which I beg
she will accept as a token of my affection for her I
give and bequeath to my Brother George Cosby Yeo a lieutenant
in the Royal Navy all my Arms Chronometers Watches Charts
Books the ffurniture of my Cabin with my Cloaths Wines
and all and every my Sea Stock Equipage and ffurniture
of every kind or description of which I may die possessed
or entitled to All the rest residue and remainder of
my Estate whether freehold or copyhold together with
my leasehold and other personal Estate and Effects whatsoever
I give devise and bequeath to my father James Yeo Esqr
to hold and enjoy the same and to have unreservedly
and take the rents interest dividends profits and produce
thereof for and during the term of his natural life
and from and immediately after his decease. I give devise
and bequeath the same to my dear sisters Alithea Yeo
Mary Yeo and Jane Yeo their heirs executors administrators
and assigns to be equally divided between them share
and share alike and I do nominate constitute and appoint
my said ffather James Yeo together with John Dyke Esqr
of the Temple in the City of London executors of this
my will In witness thereof I have hereunto set my hand
and seal this day of March one thousand eight hundred
and sixteen. James Lucas Yeo. O. Signed sealed published
and declared by the said Testator as and for his last
will and Testament in the presence of us who at his
request in his presence and in the presence of each
other have hereunto subscribed our names as witnesses
Wm Bowles Captain H M S Amphion Wm Moore, John Milne
Proved at London 19th September 1818 before the worshipful
Jesse Addams D of Laws and surrogate by the oaths of
James Yeo Esquire the ffather and John Dyke Esq the
executors to whom admon was granted having been first
sworn duly to administer.
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2004
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John
Yeo of Kings Nympton, Devon, Yeoman - 1818
In
the name of God Amen, I John Yeo of Howards Mill in
the Parish of Kings Nympton in the County of Devon,
Yeoman do -- for avoiding Disputes after my Death make
and ordain this my last Will and Testament in manner
and form following First I give and Bequeath unto my
Brother Samuel Yeo all my wearing apparel after my Death.
Also I give and Bequeath unto my sister Joan Philpott
the sum of one pound of Lawful Money to be paid to her
within one year after my Decease by my executrix hereinafter
named. Also I give and Bequeath unto Elizabeth Tibbs
the sum of one pound and Two Shillings to be paid aforesaid.
Also I give and Bequeath unto Margaret Gomer the sum
of Three pounds lawful money to be paid to her as aforesaid.
Also I give and Bequeath unto Ann Daughter of William
Gomer the sum of Five Shillings to be paid to her aforesaid
. Also I give and Bequeath unto John son of William
Gomer the sum of Five Shillings to be paid aforesaid.
Also I give and Bequeath unto Richard son of John Gomer
the sum of Five Shillings to be paid aforesaid. Also
I give and Bequeath unto Grace Daughter of John Gomer
the sum of Five Shilling to be paid aforesaid. Also
I give and Bequeath unto Henry son of William Gomer
the sum of One pound of Lawful Money to be paid aforesaid.
Also I give and Bequeath unto John Lawday the sum of
Five Shillings to be paid to min aforesaid. Also I give
and Bequeath unto James Shapland the sum of Ten Shillings
to be paid to him aforesaid. Also I give and Bequeath
unto Richard son of Thomas Buckingham the sum of twelve
Pounds of Lawful money to be paid to him aforesaid.
Lastly I do also give and Bequeath unto my Well Beloved
Wife Mary Yeo all the rest residue and remainder of
my Property Debts Goods Chattels Moveable and immovable
fully by her to be possessed and enjoyed after she hath
paid my Debts Legacies and Funeral Expenses whom I do
likewise constitute make and ordain to e the whole and
sole Executrix of this my Last Will and Testament: In
Witness whereof I have Hereunto set my hand and seal
this 17th day of April 1810. The Mark X of John Yeo
Signed sealed and acknowledged to be the Last Will and
Testament of the said John Yeo in presence of us who
in the presence and in the presence of each other have
hereunto subscribed our names. William Vaney The Mark
X of Mary Buckingham, T. Buckingham Side note This sheet
of paper contains a true Copy of the Last Will and Testament
of John Yeo late of Nympton, Devon Yeoman deceased the
same having been carefully compared with the original
This sixth day of June One thousand one hundred and
eighteen.
An Elizabeth Yeo married Richard Buckingham 20th May
1828 at Chumleigh
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James
Yeo of Launceston - 1824
Launceston
8th June 1824 Will of James Yeo Cooper deced proved
in Common Form before Cornelius Cardew btks Official
to And Admton of all and singular the goods of the said
deced and any way concerning his said Will was granted
to Jane Yeo the Widow of the said Deced and sole Executrix
Named in the said Will Being first No 102 P71 In the
Name of God Amen.
This
is the last Will and Testament of m_ James Yeo of the
Borough of Dunhevet otherwise Launceston in the County
of Cornwall being of sound and disposing Mind Memory
and understanding and as to such wordly Goods Chattles
and Effects which God hath blessed me with I Give Bequeath
and dispose these as follows,-- First I desire to be
buried in a decent Christian manner at the discretion
of my Executrix hereinafter named- I Give and Bequeath
unto my son Samuel Yeo the sum of ten shillings and
Sixpence of lawful money of Great Britain to be paid
to him by my Executrix ant the End of Twelve Months
next after my Decease. I Give and Bequeath unto my Daughter
Mary Ann Yeo a Bedstead Bed with Check Furniture Bolster
and Pillow two Blanketts two Sheets and a Quilt also
a Red Table a Round Table and six Chairs a lapboard
in the Kitchen half a dozen silver tea spoons a small
copper tea Kettle and a looking glass to be delivered
to her at the End of Twelve Months after my Decease
by my said Executrix. All the Pewter in my Dwelling
House or what other pewter I may have or be possessed
of at the time of my Decease, I Give and Bequeath unto
my said Daughter and my Wife Jane Yeo to be equally
divided between them at the End of Twelve Months after
my Death All the rest and residue of my Goods Chattles
and Effects whatsoever and wheresoever I Give and Bequeath
unto my said Wife Jane Yeo her Executors Administrators
and Assigns forever, whom I hereby Nominate and Appoint
Sole Executrix of this my last Will and Testament. In
Witness whereof I have hereunto sett my Hand and Seal
this Seventeenth day of October in the Year of our Lord
One thousand seven hundred and Ninety Eight. Signed
Sealed Published and Declared by the said Testator James
Yeo as and for his last Will and Testament in the presence
of us.
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Jane
Yeo of Dunheved, Launceston - 1825
Will
of Jane Yeo widow deceased proved in common form before
John Wallis, Clerk, Aill surrogate and admion of all
and singular the goods ye of the said deceased and any
way concerning the said will was granted to Mary Pollgrain,
Wife of Hugh Pollgrain, the sole executrix named in
the said Will Being first sworn & Saving . No Invents
Stp 10s under �100 No 33 P22 In the Name of God Amen
this is the last will and testament of me, Jane Yeo,
of the borough of Dunheved otherwise Launceston in the
county of Cornwall, widow, being of sound Mind, Memory
and Understanding and as to such Worldly Goods and Effects
which God hath blessed me with I give bequeath and dispose
of as follows: I desire to be buried in a decent Christian
manner by the side of my late dear husband by my executrix
hereinafter named. I give and bequeath to my Daughter-in-Law
Mary Ann Pollgrain all the Household Furniture of every
description I may be possessed of at the time of my
death. I also give all my wearing apparel and money
and hereby nominate and appoint the sole Executrix of
this my last will and testament in witness whereof I
have hereunto set my hand and seal this twenty-eighth
day of April in the year of our Lord One thousand one
hundred and twenty-four, The mark of Jane Yeo with seal
Signed Sealed Published and Declared by the said Testatrix
Jane Yeo as and for her last will and testament in the
presence of us: Rich Robins, William Browning
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Jane
Yea of Pyrland Hall, Somerset, widow - 1829
This
is the last will and testment of me Jane Yea of Pyrland
Hall, Somerset, widow and relict of William Walter Yea,
Esq, deceased. I give to my daughter, Jane Newman Yea
my brooch containing my dear mother's hair and set round
with diamonds with the initials J.N. on it. To my daughter
Julia Elanore Rogers my topaz ring set round with diamonds
and my pearl earrings. To my daughter Louisa Yea my
ring containing her brother Sir William Walter Yea's
hair set round with diamonds and to my daughter Charlotte
Grant my diamond hoop ring. Whereas by indentures of
Lease and Release or Settlement bearing dates 21/22
of April, 1783, the indenture of release being of three
parts and made between my late husband described as
the son and heir of Sir William Yea, Pyrland House,
Baronet of the first part, myself, Jane Newman of North
Cadbury, spinster one of the daughters of Francis Newman
of North Cadbury, Somerset, Esquire of the second part
and Anthony Chapman, Esq, John Wyndham, Doctor of Laws
and Henry Sampson, Clerk of the third part in consideration
of my said marriage all that undivided moiety or half
share of my said late husband of and in all that the
Manor of Brompton Raffe otherwise Brompton Ralph in
the said county of Somerset, with all appurtances, rents,
tenements formerly in the occupation of Nicholas Martin
and the entirety of all those messuages, lands, tenements,
hereditaments therein lying in or near the parish of
Brompton Ralph were conveyed after the soleminisation
of my marriage with my late husband to the use of my
husband for his life with remainder to my use for my
life in part of my jointure, with remainder to the use
of all and every child or children of our marriage except
for the eldest or only son as he and I should jointly
direct. The indenture of Release being in four parts
between my said father, myself, my late husband and
the said trustees Anthony Chapman, Esq, John Wyndham,
Doctor of Laws and Henry Sampson, Clerk. And whereas
by a certain Deed Poll dated 10th March, 1820 in contemplation
of the marriage between Robert Grant and my daughter
Charlotte Yea I the said Jane Yea, hereintobefore in
part recited the Indentures of Release on the Settlement
of the 22nd April, 1783, and the estate became charges
and chargeable with the sum of �3,000 to be paid unto
the said Charlotte Yea now Charlotte Grant within six
months after my decease, together with interest for
the same. And whereas by another deed poll. Bearing
date 27th June 1822 and by me also signed in contemplation
of the marriage between Francis James Newman Rogers
of Rainscombe House, North Newnton, Wilts, Esq., only
son of James Rogers of same place, Doctor in Divinity
and my daughter Julia Eleanora Yea, I the said Jane
Yea hereintobefore in part recited the Indentures of
Release on the Settlement of the 22nd April, 1783, and
the estate became charges and chargeable with the sum
of �3,000 to be paid to the said Julia Rogers within
six months of my death. I do hereby further charge and
make chargeable against the said undivided moiety of
the said manor and the entirety of the said rents, messuages,
farms, lands, tenements, hereditaments and premises
and every part and parcel of the same respectively with
the payment of the several sums following - to my daughter
Jane Newman Yea �3,000, to my daughter Georgina Alleyne
�3,000, to my daughter Louisa Yea �3,000, to my younger
son Henry Lacy Yea �1,000. with the payment of the sum
of �4,000 unto my sons in law Francis Newman Rogers
and Robert Grant upon the trusts and to and for the
intents and purposes hereinafter expressed. That the
said Francis and Robert shall from time to time in the
joint lives of my said two daughter Jane Newman Yea
and Louisa Yea, with the consent in writing of them,
mysaid two daughter, Jane and Louisa, lay out and invest
the said �4,000, the interest to be paid to my said
two daughter as long as they remain unmarried. After
the decease of both the money and the interest is to
be paid unto my said five daughters and son Henry Lacy
Yea to be divided equally among them. My freehold estate
and premises at South Burham customary freehold lands
at Stepswater parcels of the said Manor of Taunton,
Francis Rogers and Robert Grant to stand in trust for
my Grandson Raleigh Henry Yea youngest son of my son
Sir William Walter Yea Baronet, his heirs and assigns
in fee and not in tail according to the sustom of the
said Manor, and if he shall depart this life under 21
years without leaving any lawful heir then to my grandson
Lacey Walter Giles Yea, eldest son of my said son Sir
William Walter Yea. I give to Francis Rogers and Robert
Grant �2,000 to inest towards the maintenance support
and education of my said grandson Raleigh Henry Yea
until he attains the age of 21 years or day of marriage
then to transfer the same to the said Raleigh Henry
Yea, in default to my grandson Lacy Walter Giles Yea.
Likewise �500 to be invested for my youngest granddaughter
Julia Eliza Yea, youngest daughter of my son, Sir William
Walter Yea, in default to Lacey Walter Giles Yea. I
give to Francis Rogers and Robert Grant �100 as a small
renumeration for the trouble of performing the trusts
of this my will. I give all the remainder of my plate,
books and household furniture & linen, kitchen utensils,
china and glass unto the said Francis Rogers and Robert
Grant, executors and assigns, upon trust for my said
son Sir William Walter Yea for the term of his natural
life to be kept and secured for him during his present
unfortunate malady in the hope that he may at some future
day enjoy them if it should please Almighty God to restore
him and during my said son's malady it should seem desirable
to the Lord Chancellor that at my decease he should
live in the Mansion House of Pyrland then I hereby will
and direct that my trustees shall permit and suffer
him to have use and enjoyment of all the said articles
for his natural life but if it should best to the Lord
Chancellor that my said son should not live in the Mansion
House but that his establishment should be formed elsewhere
and that the said Mansion House should then be let then
I hereby will all the said household furniture should
remain attached to the Mansion House during his life
and he should have the use of such books, plate, linen,
china etc as may be necessary for his comfort, a proper
inventory of such being first made and after his decease
I bequeath these to my grandson Lacy Walter Giles Yea.
And as far and concerning all the rest residue and remainder
of my real and personal estate, chattels and effects
I give and devise the same to Francis Rogers and Robert
Grant, in trust fo my grandson Lacy Walter Giles Yea
, his heirs and assigns for his and their use absolutely
and I do hereby nominate and appoint them the said Francis
James Newman Rogers and Robert Grant executors in trust
of this my last will and testament and it is my desire
that my body may be interred in the parish Church of
Taunton Saint James in a leaden coffin by the side of
my late husband at twelve o'clock at night according
to the custom of my family. I set my hand and seal this
22nd July 1828 in the presence of Richard Alcade, R.
King Meade, Thos Rendle. Whereas I Jane Yea, have made
and duly executed my last will, now I do hereby declare
this present writing to be a codicil, I do hereby revoke
the said so far only as regards the several articles
of plate, linen, china and glass hereinafter enumerated
and I make such disposition of the same as follows,
I give to Francis Rogers and Robert Grant their exec.
Etc my silver soup ladlem my silver fish knifem four
silver butter ladles, one silver marrow spoon, twelve
silver dinner spoons (with bead edges), eighteen large
silver tea spoons, two silver gravy spoons, (with bead
edges), four silver salt spoons, my silver tea pot,
one silver butter knife, my two pair of plated candle
sticks, two pair of best platesm bed candlesticks, my
plates, snuffer stand and stoeel snuffers, four plated
salt sellars, my small sauce cruet stand, my plated
ink stand, a plated toast rack, a plated mustard pot,
four plated bottle stands and a pair of plated branch
candlesticks (of all which said articles I direct that
an inventory be taken), upon and for the trusts, intents
and purposes hereinafter declared that they the said
Francis and Robert shall permit and suffer my daughters
Jane Newman Yea and Louisa Yea to have use of said articles
during such time as they may continue single and unmarried
and upon the decease or marriage of the survivor of
them then to deliver same to my said grandson Lacy Walter
Giles Yea, Also I give to Francis and Robert, execu,
assigns etc the household bed and table linen, towels
and kitchen cloths marked respectively "J Y Yea" and
six dinner napkins (which belonged to my late Uncle
Harry Sampson, deceased) the three lamps which stand
on the side board in my ding room, my best dinner and
best set of China, my white and gold breakfast set and
teasets of China also the breakfast set of China with
lilac flowers and the Green China tea set given me by
Mrs Quinn) also all my glass etc in trust for the use
of my said daughters Jane Newman Yea and Louisa Yea,
and upon their decease of marriage the said articles
to go to the unmarried daughter of either of them. Dated
24th January, 1829. (This a pr�cised version, the main
will contains 16 pages of estate legal settlements)
John
Yeo of Goodleigh (Yeoman) - 1833
In
the name of God Amen I John Yeo of Goodleigh in the
County of Devon being of sound mind do make this my
last Will and Testament in manner and form following
that is to say First I give and bequeath unto Richard
Vicary of the Parish of Landkey and William Vicary ,
Junior of the Parish of Swimbridge both I the said County
of Devon Yeomen is First to manage my affairs that is
to say within the first twelve months after my decease
the said Richard Vicary and William Vicary , Junior
do dispose of my goods chattels lands and tenements
which I might have been possessed of prior to my decease
(the field of land estate Hare Parth in the said Parish
of Goodleigh and other things hereinafter expressed
excepted) and the same to be disposed of in manner and
form following. First I desire that all my just debts
and funeral expenses to be paid after which I give and
bequeath unto my beloved wife Mary the field of land
called Hare Path in the said Parish of Goodleigh in
the county of Devon for her sole use and benefit also
I give and bequeath unto my said wife the sum of one
hundred to be paid within fifteen months after my decease
together with the two feathered beds and bedsteads and
bedding sufficient for the same also a clock and case
chest of drawers a dressing table and a portion of the
household furniture necessary for her use. I also give
and bequeath unto my son Henry Yeo the sum of five pounds
to be paid to him within twelve months. All the residue
of my property I give and bequeath my four sons and
daughter namely John Yeo, Thomas Yeo, Samuel Yeo, William
Yeo, and Mary Yeo to be equally divided between them
as soon after the disposal of the said property as possible.
I also do appoint my said wife Mary Yeo and my son John
Yeo to execute this my last Will and Testament. In witness
whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this second
day of June one thousand eight hundred and thirty three.
The Mark X of John Yeo. Sealed published and declared
by the above John Yeo to be his last Will and Testament
in presence of us who have hereunto subscribed our names
as Witnesses in the presence of Testatrix and each other.
William Brooke, G. Northcote, Phillip Hogg
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James
Yeo of Dawlish, Devon - 1835
In
the Name of God Amen I James Yeo the elder of Dawlish
in the county of Devon farmer being in a declining health
of body but of a sound and disposing mind memory & understanding.
Praised to God for the same but knowing the uncertainties
of this immortal life I do make publish and declare
this as and for my last will and Testament in manner
following that is to say I give and devise unto and
to the use of my wife Elizabeth the money that I have
in the Stocks namely two hundred pounds in the now three
and ten per centss after paying the legary of twenty
pounds to my son James Yeo out of the said sum of money
and also I give and bequeath unto my daughter Grace
Yeo the sum of five Pounds to be paid by my executrix
hereinafter mentioned out of my Estate and also I give
and bequeath all my debts personal and Testamentary
Estate Goods Chattels Stock and Effects whatsoever and
wheresoever which I shall be prossessed of or entitled
to at the time of my decease unto my four daughters
and two sons Mary Yeo John Yeo James Yeo Grace Yeo Elizabeth
Yeo and Alice Yeo to be equally divided between them
and I do hereby direct my said Daughters and Sons to
pay all my just debts funeral expenses and the cost
of proving this my Will and also I give and bequeath
unto my Daughter Ann Welsford the wife of William Welsford
of the parish of Sidmouth Shoemaker the sum one shilling
and I do hereby nominate and appoint my wife Elizabeth
Yeo sole executrix of this my Will and hereby revoking
all former Will or Wills by me at anytime heretofor
and I do hereby declare this to be my last Will and
Testament In witness whereof I the said James Yeo the
Testor to this my last Will and Testament contained
in one sheet of paper and to which I have set my hand
and seal the twenty first day of November in the year
of our God one thousand eight hundred and thirty four
James Yeo signed Sealed Pubished and Declared by the
above names James Yeo the Teatator as and for his last
Will and Testament in the presence of us who at his
present at his request and in the of presence of each
other have subscribed our names as witnesses thereto
--- Wm Hill, Schoolmaster John Horrick (cordwainer)
Proved at London 13th January 1835 before the Judge
by the Oath of Elizabeth Yeo, widow, the relict, the
sole executrix to whom admon was granted having been
first sworn by Commission only to administer.
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- January, 2005
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John
Yeo of Woodside, Birkenhead, Chester - 1841
Admon
was granted to Martha Yeo of Woodside, Birkenhead, Chester,
widow on the 19th November, 1841 of the goods of John
Yeo, late of Woodside, mariner. The Intestate died the
14th day of October, 1841. Exempt from duty the effects
being in the Savings Bank - �40
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James
Yeo, Master Mariner of Padstow - 1849
Admin
of the effects of of James Yeo, Master Mariner, late
of Padstow, granted to his widow, Alice Yeo of Padstow,
Jan 1849, in the presence of Alice Yeo of Padstow, widow,
John Treawen of same place, gentleman and Fanny Hambly
Yeo of same place, spinster.. Bound in the sum of �200.
Witnessed by Thos Avery, signed by A Yeo, J Treawen
and Fanny Hambly Yeo
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John
Yeo of Okehampton, Devon - 1850
This
is the last Will and Testament of me John Yeo of Okehampton,
Devon, Baker. I give and bequeath unto my wife all my
household goods and furniture money and wearing apparel
for her own use. I give and bequeath unto my said wife
all my freehold and leasehold houses fields and gardens
for and during her natural life or widowhood and immediately
after her death or second marriage I give and bequeath
all my said freehold and leasehold property unto and
for the use and behoof of my son and daughter now living
and to their heirs executors administrators and assigns
for ever as tenants in common. And I charge my said
freehold and leasehold property with the payments of
my debts and funeral and testamentary expenses And appoint
my said wife executrix. In witness whereof I have hereto
set my hand this third day of September one thousand
eight hundred and forty nine. X mark of John Yeo, signed
by the said testator with his mark the same having been
first read over to him in the presence of us who being
present at the same time and in the presence of the
testator have subscribed our names as witnesses. E Seymour,
N. Mcline , Appeared personally ELIZABETH YEO of the
Parish of Okehampton in the County of Devon and Archdeaconry
of Totnes, widow, the Executrix named in the last Will
and Testament of JOHN YEO late of Oakhampton aforesaid,
Banker deceased, who died on the fourth day of September
1849 and made Oath that he has made diligent search
and due enquiry after, and in respect of the Personal
Estate and Effects of the said deceased, in order to
ascertain the full amount of value thereof; and that
to the best of her knowlege, information and belief,
the whole of the Goods, Chattles and Credits, of which
the said deceased died possessed, within the Archdeaconry
of Totnes, in the Provice of Canterbury, (exclusive
of what the deceased may have been possessed of, or
entitled to, as a trustee for any other Person or Persons,
and not beneficially, but including the Leasehold Estates
for years of the deceased, whether absolute or determinable
on Lives, and without deducting any thing on account
of the Debts due and owing from the deceased) are under
the value of two hundred pounds to the best of the Deponents
knowledge, information and belief. Proved in the Archdeaconry
Court of Totnes 12th April, 1850, Effects sworn under
�200
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Will
of James Yeo, Esquire, of Chatham, Kent died 1829 -
Proved 1851
This
is my will. I give and bequeath to Mrs.Roberta Harwood
of Saint Margaret's Rochester to Mrs. Elizabeth Conyers
of Collage Green, Rochester to Miss Elizabeth Conyers
her daughter and to MajorGeneral James Moore and to
Mr. John Dyke of Arundel Street in the Arundel, Gentleman
my executors hereinafter named the sum of five guineas
each which I request them to layout in the purchase
of a ring brooch or some other token which they may
wear in memento of my regard for them also give and
bequeath to the said John Dyke as a further mark of
my regard for him my watch or time piece made by Aruois?
and numbered 1934 I give devise and bequeath unto my
dear daughter Mary Harwood Yeo the said General James
Moore and John Dyke my executrix and executors hereinafter
named all the rest residue and remainder of my estate
and effects whatsoever and wheresoever upon trust in
the first place to pay satisfy and discharge all my
just debts my funeral expenses and the charges of proving
this my will and carrying the same into execution In
the next place in trust to transfer and convey pay apply
and dispose of the whole of my said estate and effects
unto and between my two dear children Mary Harwood Yeo
and Jane Yeo their executors administrators and assigns
I nominate constitute and appoint my said dear daughter
Mary Harwood Yeo ,General James Moore and John Dyke
as executrix and executors of this my will in witness
whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this twenty
ninth day of October one thousand eight hundred and
twenty three -- James Yeo ) -- Signed sealed published
and declared by the said James Yeo as and for his last
will and testament in the presence of C. Hubbard Clerk
to Mr. Dyke, Arundel St. Shand , James Fricker Servant
of Mr. Yeo On the 23rd April 1854 administration with
the will annexed of the goods, chattels and credits
of James Yeo formerly of Hampton Court, County of Middlesex
but late of Chatham in the County of Kent Esquire deceased
was granted to Elizabeth Conyers, Spinster the sole
executrix of the will of Mary Harwood Spinster, deceased
whilst living the daughter one of the executors, one
of the residuary legatees in trust and one of the residuary
legatees named in the said will having been first sworn
only to administer. The said Mary Harwood Yeo and James
Moore one other of the executors and one other of the
residuary legatees in trust named in the said will survived
the said deceased and are both now dead. And John Dyke
Esq the other and surviving executor and surviving residual
legatee in trust named in the said will having first
witnessed the probate and execution thereof and also
the letters of Admon (with the said will annexed) of
the goods of the said deceased And Jane Yeo spinster
the daughter also and the other residuary legatee named
in the said will being dead (as by Acts of Court appears).
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John
Yeo of Devonport - 1857
In
the name of God Amen I John Yeo of the Borough of Devonport
in the County of Devon Auctioneer Appraiser being of
sound mind and memory and knowing the uncertainty of
human life and that no dispute should arise about my
wordly effects after my decease deem it expedient to
make this my last will and testament, first surrendering
my soul into the hands of my Blessed Redeemer who gave
it and my body to the dust to be decently interred in
the Baptist Burial Ground at Saltash. Item I give and
bequeath unto my daughter Johannah the wife of Joseph
Hardy the sum of three pounds and unto two of her children
Joseph and John the sum of one pound each. I give and
bequeath unto my son Daniel Yeo the sum of five shillings
and unto his wife Charlotte Yeo for her own and sole
use and benefit the sum of four pounds and ten shillings
and to their daughter Lavinia Yeo the sum of eight pounds
and to their son Daniel Yeo the sum of three pounds.
I give and bequeath to my son John Yeo the sum of three
pounds and to his children the sum of one pound each
as many as should be living at the time of my decease,
should any of the above Legatees die before my decease
then their part shall fall back into the residue of
this my said estate. I give and bequeath unto my daughter
Lavinia Caroline Morris Stephens the wife of Mr Henry
Stephens, Mercer, and their four children, George, Lavinia,
Cordelia and Henery Stephens all my household Furniture,
Bed & Table, Linen, Books for their own sole use and
benefit and to be divided amongst them as they grow
up or married off at their Mother's discretion should
they live so long or to the discretion of my executors
hereinafter named - I give and bequeath unto my daughter
Lavinia's four children the several sums hereinafter
named viz to George Leach Stephens the sum of eighteen
pounds, to Lavinia Amy Heathcot Stephens the sum of
thirteen pounds and ten shillings, to Cordelia Christiana
Stephens the sum of thirteen pounds & ten shillings
and to Henry John Thomas Stephens the sum of thirteen
pounds & ten shillings. I hereby nominate and appoint
Mr Henry Stephens, Mercer and Mr William Stonelake,
Musick Seller both of Devonport to my Executors to carry
this my last will and testament into effect and that
they will put the four last named legacys into the Devonport
Saving Bank in their names as trustees for the four
children and not to draw it out until they arrive at
the age of twenty one and then subject to the discretion
of my executors. I give and bequeath unto my executors
in trust all my interest in a certain policy of insurance
effects on my own life in the Pelicorn Insurance Office
and payable after my decease and out of the proceeds
of such Insurance to pay the usual legacies hereinbefore
named. I further give unto my executors in trust all
my right and interest in the leasehold premises situate
in the Parish of East Stonehouse determinable on lives
- for the entire benefit of my daughter Lavinia Caroline
Morris Stephens and her four children without any other
person having control over the same - to collect and
receive all rents as they become due paying all rates
and repairs and any other demands on the said premises
out of the said rents and the residue to be divided
as follows. Viz. then one half to be paid to my daughter
Lavinia Stephens as long as she should live and the
other half to be added to the children's money in the
Savings Bank - if my daughter Lavinia should become
a widow then my executor will pay her all the rent taking
out the repairs first - should she get married the second
time - then all right and interest to the said property
shall cease and the said property to go for the benfit
of her four children. The said premises never to be
sold or mortgaged - I hereby revoke and render void
any other will or testamentary document made by me at
any time, and I further declare this to be my last will
and testament. As witness my hand the twenty seventh
day of June, 1850 - John Yeo, Witnessed by John Ditchell
Bennett & Ann Westcott Proved in the Archdeaconry of
Court of Totnes on the 2nd July, 1857 and probate granted
to the executors, Henry Stephens & William Stonelake,
effects sworn under �200.
1858
- 1935 Wills
John
Yeo of Swimbridge, Devon - 1865
THIS
is the last Will and Testament of me John Yeo of the
Parish of Swimbridge in the County of Devon. I hereby
give and bequeath to my daughter Elizabeth Jones of
the above parish the sum of one hundred and fifty pounds
to be paid within nine months after my decease by my
Executor hereafter named. I also hereby give and bequeath
to John Yeo Verney son of John Verney of Burch in the
above parish and of my late Daughter Susan Verney the
sum of Twenty five pounds to be paid as above I also
hereby give and bequeath to Elizabeth Verney daughter
of he aforesaid John and Susan Verney the sum of Twenty
five pounds to be paid as above. All the rest residue
and remainder of my Estate and Effects of every description
and kind whatsoever (subject to the payment of my just
debts and my Funeral and Testamentary expenses) I give
devise and bequeath to my son William Yeo of Stone in
the above parish his heirs executors and administrators
to and for his and their own absolute use and benefit
Lastly I appoint my said son William Yeo sole Executor
of his my will In witness whereof I have hereto set
my hand this twenty second day of May in the year of
our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty seven
..John Yeo Proved at Exeter the 28th day of October
1865 by the Oath of William Yeo the son the sole Executor
to whom Administration was granted The Testator John
Yeo was late of Swimbridge in the County of Devon Yeoman
and died on the 15th day of October 1865 at Swimbridge
aforesaid Under 100 pounds (T. J. Pitts Tucker, Sol
Barnstaple) I certify that the aforegoing is a correct
copy of the original Will of John Yeo deceased.
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Canada - March
2005
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James
Yeo of Swallowfield, Wilts - 1872
This
is the last will and testament of me James Yeo of Swallowfield
in the County of Wilts, Farmer. I direct that all my
just debts and funeral and testamentary expenses be
paid as soon as conveniently may be after my decease.
I give and bequeath all my personal estate and effects
whatsoever and wheresoever and of what nature or kind
soever the same may be or consist of at the time of
my decease and whether in possession, reversion remainder
or expectancy unto Louisa Yeo the widow of my son Thomas
Yeo deceased absolutely I give devise and bequeath all
and every my real estate whatsoever wheresoever situate
unto Thomas Yeo and Joseph Parey Rogers my executors
and trustees hereinafter named and their heirs upo trust
to pay unto or to permit the said Louisa Yeo to receive
and take the rents issues and profits of my said real
estate for her own absolute use and benefit during the
term of her natural life and from and after her decease
Upon trust to sell my said real estate either by Public
Auction or Private Contract or partly in one mode and
partly in the other and subject to such conditions as
to trile and otherwise and for such price or prices
as my said trustees shall think fit with power to buy
in the same real estates or any part or parts thereof
as shall be so bought in or in respect of which any
contract for Sale shall be so rescinded without being
liable for any loss or diminuation of price to be .thereby
and with full power to give for the purchase moneys
for same real estate which receipts shall be sufficient
discharges to purchasers who shall not bound to see
to the application of their purchase moneys nor be answerable
nor accountable for any loss misapplication or nonapplication
thereof and upon trust to may apply and divide the proceeds
of such sales, Sales of my said real estate unto between
and amongst the six children of my said deceased son
Thomas Yeo and Louisa his wife in equal shares and if
any one or more of the said six children shall be then
dead leaving lawful issue then the issue then living
of any such deceased child or children shall respectively
take the share or respective shares of his her or their
parent or respective parents and in equal shares if
more than one I direct that the trustees of this my
will shall be chargeable only to the extent of their
respective actual receipts and be exempt from responsibility
for involuntary losses and be entitled to retain all
disbursements and expenses insident to the trusts of
my will I appoint my Grandson the said Thomas Yeo and
the said Joseph Parent Rogers the husband of my Granddaughter
Elizabeth formerly Elizabeth Yeo to be trustees and
executors of this my will and I revoke all former wills.
In witness whereof I have to this my last will and testament
subscribed my hand this the 25th day of March, 1863
Signed by the said James in the presence of James Norman,
Part Lane Swallowfield and George Wilson, Part Lane,Swallowfield
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Will
of James Yeo, late of Port Hill, Prince Edward Island
- Proved 1874
(James
died on the 25th August, 1868) Estate Valued at under
�16,000
In
the Court of Probate of and for Prince Edward Island,
32nd Victoria A.D. 1869 In the Estate of the Honorable
James Yeo late of Port Hill in the said Island,
Merchant, deceased Be it known that upon search being
made in the Registry of the said Court of Probate of
and for the said Island it plainly appears that on the
second day of September in the year of our Lord, 1868
the last Will and Testament of the said James Yeo, deceased
who died at Port Hill aforesaid in the same year was
proved by John Ings esquire one of the executors therein
named Power being reserved to grant Letters and Testamentary
thereof to the other three Exectors therein named or
any of them. When requires and which were subsequently
granted to Captain William Richards and James Yeo Esquire
two of the other executors therein named to wit on the
18th day of September last past and on the 23rd day
of December last past respectively and which said Probate
now remains of � in the said Registry of the time�
In
the name of God Amen I the Honorable James Yeo of
Port Hill in Prince County, Prince Edward Island,
Merchant being of sound and disposing mind, memory and
understanding considering the uncertainty of human life
do make and publish this my last will and testament
in manner and form following that is to say��..
In
the first place I give and bequeath to my daughter Mary
Jane Ings, wife of John Ings of Charlottetown,
Printer, the sum of �2,000 Island currency which I hereby
direct my executors hereinafter named to place in the
hands of my son, William Yeo of Appledore in
the County of Devon, England, Merchant and Banker to
be kept on interest until her son George Arthur Ings
shall attain the age of twenty one years then to
be equally divided among all her children share and
share alike or such of them as shall then be living,
but Mary Jane is to draw the interest thereof in the
meantime yearly. Item:-
I give and bequeath to my daughter Susan Richards,
wife of Captain William Richards the sum of �1,200
Island currency which I direct my said executors to
place in the hands of my son William Yeo of Appledore,
aforesaid to be kept on interest until her daughter
Isabella Margaret Richards shall attain the age
of twenty one years then to be equally divided among
her children, share and share alike or such of them
as shall then be living but Susan is to draw the interest
thereof yearly in the meantime. Item:-
I give and bequeath on to my daughter Isabella Saunders,
wife of Joseph R Saunders of Gloucester, England, Merchant
the sum of �2,000 Island Currency to be placed in the
hands of my son William Yeo of Appledore aforesaid
for her use and that of her children and to be equally
divided among the children share and share alike as
soon as the third child shall attain the age of twenty
one years but Isabella is to draw the interest thereof
yearly in the meantime. Item:-
I give and bequeath to my sons John Yeo and James
Yeo and the survivor of them and the heirs executors
and administrators of such survivor an annuity or yearly
sum of �100 Island Currency. In trust for the sole and
personal use benefit and disposal of my daughter, Caroline
Alice Horkin, wife of Daniel Horkin so that the said
annuity may be entirely free from and beyond the reach
or control of her said husband and of any future husband
and not subject or liable to the payment of any of his
debts or engagements and the receipt or receipts..writing
of my said daughter,Caroline Alice alone shall
be a good and sufficient discharge of the said trustees
or the survivor of them or their heirs, executors and
administrators of such survivor for all or any payments
made by them or any of them on account of such annuity
as aforesaid and I hereby charge my estate situate on
lot or township Number 13 in the said Island with the
payment of the said annuity and after the decease of
my said daughter Caroline Alice my will is that
the said annuity or yearly sum of �100 to be equally
divided among all her brothers and sisters. Item:-
I give and bequeath to my son William Yeo of Appledore
aforesaid the sum of �100 British sterling considering
him already well and sufficiently provided for. Item:-
I give and devise to my son James Yeo all the
farms he now holds situate on lot or township No 13
to hold the same to him the said James Yeo his
heirs and assigns for ever. Item:-
I give and bequeath to my son John Yeo the sum
of �100 sterling only not from any want of affection
for him but because I consider him already well and
sufficiently provided for. Item:-
I give and devise to my Grandson, James Richards,
son of Captain William Richards the freehold farm
at Wilmot Creek Township, Number 25 comprising 117 acres
now in possession of Richard Bowness to hold the same
to him the said James Richards his heirs and
assigns for ever. Item:-
I give and devise to my Grandson John Richards
and his heirs for ever the farm or township Number 13
that was formerly Michael Ramsay's comprising 100 acres
more or less. Item:-
I give and bequeath to my Grandson, Walter Ings the
farm on lot or township Numer 13 now in possession of
William Gorrell comprising 100 acres to hold to him
the said Walter Ings and his heirs for ever. Item:-
I give and devise to my grandson George Arthur Ings
the farm on lot 13 now in possession of Henry Wickett
comprising 62 and half acres more or less to hold to
him the said George Arthur Ings and his heirs
for ever. Item:-
I give and devise to my Grandson William Frederick
Ings the farm on lot 13 which was formerly Thomas
Gards and now in possession of Donald Ramsay comprising
100 acres and upwards to hold to the said William
Frederick Ings and his heirs for ever. Item:-
I give and devise to my granddaughter Isabella Margaret
Richards the farm on lot 13 now in possession of
William Wicketts comprising of 150 acres to hold to
her or her heirs for ever. Item:-
I give to my son in law Captain William Richards
the freehold of the farm on the south side of Grants
Road adjoining Grants River comprising of 100 acres
on lot 13 to hold to him, his heirs and assigns for
ever. Item:-
I give and devise to my son in law John Ings
the freehold of the farm on lot 13 now in possession
of William Bagloe comprising 112 acres to hold to him
and his heirs for ever. Item:-
I give and devise to my granddaughter Constance Damaris
Ings the farm on lot 13 in possession of Alexander
Ramsay comprising or supposed to contain 75 acres be
the same more or less to hold to her and her heirs for
ever. Item:-
I give and devise to my Grandson, Albert Ernest Ings
the farm on Lot 13 in possession of Donald Ramsay,
Maple Hill, comprising 81 acres more or less to hold
to him and his heirs for ever. Item:-
I give and devise to my granddaughter Louisa Broad
the farm on Lot 13 now in possession of James McAustant
comprising 72 acres to hold to her and her heirs for
ever. Item:-
I give and devise my four granddaughters, Louisa
Broad last named, Mary Jane Broad, Damaris Broad and
Isabella Broad all daughters of my daughter Ann
Green the sum of �100 currency each which I direct
my executors to pay to them on their attaining the age
of 21 years. Item:-
I give and bequeath to my six grandchildren the children
of my daughter, Isabella Saunders the sum of
�50 sterling each. Item:-
I give and devise to my grandson Charles Sergant
Yeo the farm on lot 13 now in possession of James
Gorman comprising 100 acres to hold to him the said
Charles Sergant Yeo and his heirs for ever. Item:-
I give and devise to my grandson Herbert Yeo the
farm in possession of Dinah Williams on lot 13 comprising
81 acres to hold to him and his heirs for ever. Item:-
I give and devise to my grandson John Edmund Yeo
the farm on lot 13 now in possession of Allan Mc
Lean comprising 100 acres to hold to him and his heirs
for ever. Item:-
I give and devise to my grandson William Arthur Yeo
the farm on lot 13 now in possession of Thomas Sullivan
to hold to him and his heirs for ever. Item:-
I give, devise and bequeath all the rest residue and
remainder of my property of every description whatsoever
of which I shall be possessed at the time of my decease
or over which I shall have a disposing or controlling
power howsoever or wheresoever situated real or personal
consisting of lands and townships money in the funds
stock in trade ships and vessels timber securities for
moneys and debts of every description whatsoever unto
my children, Susan Richards, Mary Jane Ings, Isabella
Saunders, John Yeo and James Yeo to be equally divided
share and share alike. And
lastly I do hereby nominate constitute and appoint Captain
William Richards, John Ings, John Yeo and James Yeo
my executors of this my last will and testament.
I the said James Yeo hereby revoking, annulling and
making void all former and other wills or will or other
testamentary dispositions by me at any time or times
heretoafore made or executed and to declare these presents
only to contain my last will and testament. In witness
whereof I the said James Yeo have to this my last will
and testament set my hand and affixed my seal this 14th
day of July, 1868. Signed
James Yeo On
the 3rd March, 1874 admon with the will annexed of the
personal estate of the Honorable James Yeo late of Port
Hill, PEI, Merchant deceased who died 25th August 1868
at Port Hill aforesaid was granted to John Brounker
Ingle the lawful attorney of William Richards, John
Ings and John Yeo the son for their use and benefit
and also for the use and benefit of James Yeo, the son
also the Executors names in the said will all of whom
now reside at Prince Edward Island aforesaid and until
they collectively, the said William Richards, John Ings
and John Yeo jointly or the said James Yeo solely shall
duly apply for and obtain probate of the said Will to
be granted to them or him, he the said John Brounker
Ingle having been first sworn.
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John
Yeo of Hampstead - 1883
I,
JOHN YEO of No.4 Cedar Terrace, Willoughby Road, Hampstead,
declare this to be my last will and testament and I
do, hereby, give unto my dear wife MARY ANN YEO all
my real and personal estate whatsoever and wheresoever
absolutely and for ever. And I hereby appoint my said
wife sole EXECUTRIX of this my will at the same time
revoking all former and other wills, codicils, testamentary
dispositions and appointments whatsoever by me at any
time, heretofore, made. In witness whereof I have hereunder
set my hand this twenty second day of March one thousand
eight hundred and eighty. JOHN YEO Signed by the said
testator as his last will and testament in the presence
of us present at the same time who at his request in
his presence and in the presence of each other have
subscribed our names as witnesses. ALFRED WILLIAM YEO
4 Cedar Terace, Willoughby Road, Hampstead. ARTHUR JOSEPH
RICHARDS 4 Cedar Terrace, Willoughby Road, Hampstead.
On the 8th January 1883 Probate of this will was granted
to MARY ANN YEO, widow, the sole EXECUTRIX.
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John
Yeo of Lamerton, Devon - 1891
This
is the last Will and Testament of me, JOHN YEO (Yeoman)
of he parish of Lamerton in the County of Devon. I give,
consisting of farm stock, goods, money, securities for
money, insurances or any other property of what nature
or kind, whatever I may die possessed of, I give and
bequeath unto my beloved wife ALICE YEO whom I appoint
my whole and sole EXECUTRIX, she paying all my just
debts and funeral expenses. In witness, whereof, I have
here set my hand this third day of December, one thousand
and eight hundred and seventy eight. Signed and acknowledged
by the said JOHN YEO the testator as and for his will
in the presence of us present at the same time sho in
his presence and in JOHN YEO the presence of each other
have subscribed our names as witnesses thereto. GEORGE
NELSON HENRY KNIGHT Proved at Exeter the twenty first
day of July 1891 by the Oath of ALICE YEO, widow, the
Relict, the Sole Exectutrix, to whom in Adminitration
is as granted to do. The Testator JOHN YEO was late
of Lamerton, in the County of Devon, retired farmer,
and died on the twenty fifth day of June 1891 at Lanmerton
aforesaid. Gross value £82,
On
the fourth day of July 1878 Letters of Administration
of the personal Estate of JOHN LUXMOORE YEO late of
Tavistock in the County of Devon, Licensee and Victualler,
deceased, who died on the seventh day of June 1878 at
THE UNION INN, in Tavestock, aforesaid intestate were
granted by Her Majesty's High Court or Justice in the
District Registry attached to the Probate Division thereof
at Exeter to ALICE YEO of Tavistock aforesaid the lawful
widow and relict of the said deceased, she having been
first sworn duly to administer. Sureties: SAMUEL LUXMOORE
YEO of Lewtrenchard in the County of Devon, farmer and
MATHEW FOOT of Tavistock, aforesaid, retired Innkeeper.
Effects under 650 pounds, no leaseholds. Extracted by
the Administratrix.
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John
Yeo of Chilsworthy, Devon - 1892
This
is the last Will and Testament of John Yeo of the Village
of Chilsworthy in the parish of Holsworthy in the County
of Devon Laborer. I give and bequeath upon trust unto
Thomas Allen of Chilsworthy in Holsworthy aforesaid
all of my personal property of every kind and nature
whatsoever and wheresoever to the uses as hereinunder
named that is to say to my grand children namely Emily
Stevens, Rosa Stevens, Bessie Stevens and William Stevens
the sum of Twenty pounds sterling in equal shares as
tenants in common when and as they attain the age of
twenty one years all the interest to be added to legacy.
Should either one die his or her share to go to the
survivor or survivors of them. As to the residue and
the remainder to the use of my daughter Grace Stevens
My trustee the said Thomas Allen to invest my money
in and upon some good security and pay it over, that
is to say the residue to my daughter the said Grace
Stevens as she may stand in necessary need of it and
not to pay it over then he being certain that she does
really stand in necessary need of it. Should my said
daughter Grace Stevens die and there being a balance
in the hands of my trustees hands then in such case
my trustee shall pay such balance to my surviving grand
children as before named, in equal shares, or to the
survivors or survivor of them as tenants in common.
And I hereby appoint the said Thomas Allen Executor.
And I revoke and disannul all Will or Wills, deed or
deeds before by me made and declare this to be my last
Will and Testament. In witness whereof, I the said John
Yeo have hereunto set my hand this seventh day of October
One Thousand eight hundred and eighty seven. Signed
by the Testator John Yeo as his last Will and Testament
after it being read over and explained to him and he
clearly and perfectly understanding the same in the
presence of us as Witnesses present together at the
same and signed by us in his presence. The mark X or
sign of John Yeo, John Taylor, Appraiser, Holsworthy,
Thomas Allen, Farmer, Holsworthy Proved at Exeter the
eighteenth day of May 1892 by the oath of Thomas Allen,
the sole Executor. The Testator, John Yeo, was late
of Chilsworthy, Holsworthy, in the County of Devon Laborer
and died on the thirteenth day of April 1892 at Chilsworthy
aforesaid. Gross value � 69:18:0 (Gould & Crompton Solicitors,
Exeter) (Signed) John B. Gerild, Deputy
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Jane
Yeo of Bury, Lancs - 1896
I
Jane Yeo the wife of the Reverend James Pearse Yeo of
Bury in the county of Lancaster Clark do hereby declare
this to be my last will WHEREAS my late aunt Alice Parker
of Buckley Wells within Bury aforesaid spinster made
and duly executed her will bearing date the fifth day
of April one thousand eight hundred and fifty and thereby
devised and bequeathed the residue and remainder of
her real leasehold and personal estate whatsoever and
wheresoever unto and to the use of her nephew Henry
Smith and me the said Jane Parker upon trust to collect
get in and convert into money such part of her said
personal estate as should not consist of money or securities
for money and to sell her real and leasehold estates
by public auction or private contract and to stand possessed
of the moneys to arise from such sale and also of her
said personal estate upon trust to lay out and invest
the same in the manner in the said will mentioned and
to stand possessed of the trust moneys and the stock
funds and securities upon which the same might be invested
upon trust to pay the annual income thereof unto me
the said Jane Parker during my life free from the control
debts interference or engagements of any husband with
whom I might intermarry and after my decease in case
I should have married and leave any child or children
surviving me then she directed her said trustees or
trustee to stand possessed of the said trust moneys
and the stocks funds and securities upon which the same
might be invested upon such trusts and to and for such
ends intents and purposes and charged and chargeable
in such manner and form as I the said Jane Parker whether
covert or sole should at any time by my last will and
testament in writing or any codicil thereto duly executed
should direct or appoint and in default of such appointment
upon certain other trusts therein mentioned. Now pursuant
to and by force and in execution of the power to me
for this purpose given by the will of the said Alice
Parker and of every other power enabling me in this
behalf in the event of my dying in the lifetime of my
husband I do hereby by this will direct and appoint
that the said trustees or trustee shall hold the said
trust moneys stocks funds and securities and all other
the trust property over which I have a power of disposition
by virtue of the said will UPON trust for my said husband
the said James Pearse Yeo his executors administrators
and assigns for his and their own absolute use and benefit
and I appoint the said James Pearse Yeo executor of
this my will IN WITNESS whereof I the said Jane Yeo
have to this my last will set my hand this thirteenth
day of November one thousand eight hundred and sixty
one - JANE YEO - SIGNED and acknowledged by the said
Jane Yeo as her last will in the presence of us present
at the same time who in her presence and in the presence
of each other have hereunto subscribed our names as
witnesses _ Tho Grundy Solicitor Bury Lancashire -JAMES
SMITH Clerk with Messrs Grundys & Co. Solicitors Bury
Lancashire. ON the 9th day of September 1896 Probate
of this will was granted to The Reverend James Pearse
Yeo Clerk the sole executor.
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John
Yeo of Guineaford, Marwood - 1903
Eighth
day of February in the year of our Lord 1902 JOHN YEO
of Guineaford in the Parish of Marwood devise and bequeath
all my estate and effects, both real and personal, which
I may die, possessed of, or entitled to, unto my wife
ANN YEO.
Signed
JOHN YEO his mark X Witness George B. Worth Witness
William H. Manning Affidavit of due execution filed.
On the thirteenth day of November 1903 Administration
(with this Will) of the Estate of the Testator was granted
at Exeter to ANN YEO, Widow, the Relict, The Universal
Legatee and Devisee.
BE
IT KNOWN, that JOHN YEO of Guineaford, in the parish
of Marwood, in the County of Devon, Sawyer who at the
time of his death had a fixed place of abode at Marwood
within the District of the County of Devon and who died
on the 15th day of February 1903 at Guineaford aforesaid
made and duly executed his last Will and Testament and
did not therein name any Executor.
AND
BE IT FURTHER KNOWN that at the date hereunder written
Letters of Administration with the Will of all the estate
which by law devolves to and vests in the personal representative
of the said JOHN YEO deceased were granted by His Majesty's
High Court of Justice at the District Probate Registry
thereof at EXETER to ANN YEO of Guineaford aforesaid,
widow, the Relict of the deceased, the Universal Legatee
and Devisee named in the said will. Dated the 13th of
November 1903 Gross Value of Estate 138.00.0 Value of
Personal Estate 100.10.0 Extracted by W.H. Huxtable
Solicitor, Ilfracombe Sureties: HENRY YEO of Greenhill
Farm, Marwood aforesaid, farmer and WILLIAM COURTNEY
of The Vicarage, Ilfracombe in the County of Devon,
Gardiner.
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John
Yeo of Blackheath, Kent - 1911
THIS
IS THE LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of me JOHN YEO, Staff
Engineer of the Royal Navy of the Royal Naval College
in the parish of Greenwich in the county of Kent. I
direct that all my just debts, funeral and testamentary
expenses be paid and satisfied by my executrix, herein
after named, as soon as conveniently may be after my
decease. I give devise and bequeath all the property
of whatever kind, of which I may die possessed, to my
wife ANNIE YEO to and for her own use and benefit absolutely.
And I nominate constitute and appoint her to be EXECUTRIX
of this my will and hereby rovoking all former or other
wills and testaments by me at any time heretofore made.
I declare this to be my last will and testament. IN
WITNESS whereof I the said JOHN YEO have to this my
last will and testament set my hand the seventeenth
day of September in the year of our Lord one thousand,
eight hundred and sixty seven. JOHN YEO Signed and daeclared
by the said JOHN YEO the testator as and for his last
will and testament in the presence of us who, at his
request, in his presence and in the presence of each
other (all being present at the same time) have hereunto
subscribed our names of witnesses. WITNESSES SOPHIE
ANNIE HUGHES CHARLOTTE SOPHIA RODWELL On the 16th day
of June 1911 Probate of this will was granted to Annie
Yeo the sole executrix.
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James
Pearse Yeo of Edenfield, Lancs - 1901
THIS
IS THE LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of me JAMES PEARSE YEO
of the Vicarage Edenfield in the County of Lancaster
Clerk in Holy Orders I bequeath to my house-keeper Elizabeth
Darwen in case she shall be in my service at the time
of my death One hundred pounds over and above any monies
which may be then due or owing to her by me for wages
and I direct the same legacy to be paid within three
calendar months after my death free from legacy duty
I direct my Executors hereinafter appointed to pay all
my just debts funeral and testamentary expenses and
subject to the payment thereof and of the said legacy
and of the legacy duty thereon I devise and bequeath
all my real estate and personal estate whatsoever and
whersoever unto my daughter Alice Parker Aitken the
wife of Louis John Aitken of Ainsworth Hall Lancashire
Barrister-at-law absolutely. And it is my wish and was
also the wish of my late Wife that my said daughter
shall make provision that at her death all her children
shall participate equally in so much of my estate as
she shall not have thought fit to expend in their maintenance
and education. Nevertheless as I am confident such wishes
will be fully complied with I expressly declare that
such expression thereof shall be precatory only not
imposing any legal or equitable obligation condition
trust or election whatsoever or interfering with her
full and absolute right of property in relation to my
estate. And I hereby appoint my said daughter Alice
Parker Aitken and my son-in-law Louis John Aitken EXECUTORS
of this my Will and hereby revoke all former Wills.
IN WITNESS whereof I the said James Pearse Yeo have
to this my last Will and Testament set my hand this
twenty second day of November one thousand eight hundred
and ninety eight. JAMES P. YEO SIGNED and acknowledged
by the above-named James Pearse Yeo the Testator as
his Will in the presence of us present at the time who
in his presence and in the presence of each other have
hereunto set our names as witnesses - JOHN WOODCOCK
Solicitor Haslingden - LEWIS EVANS his Clerk. ON the
21st day of November 1901 Probate of this Will was granted
to Alice Parker Aitken and Louis John Aitken the Executors.
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John
Yeo of Barnstaple, Devon - 1901
This
is the last will and testament of me John Yeo of "The
Ebberley Arms" Bear Street Barnstaple in the County
of Devon, Innkeeper. I give all my property to my wife
and appoint her the sole Executrix of this my will.
In witness whereof I have set myhand to this my will
the twentyeighth day of December One thousand nine hundred
and one. Signed by the above named John Yeo as his last
will in the presence of us both being present at the
same time who in his presence and in the presence of
each other have hereunto subscribed our names as witnesses
John Yeo Marwood________ George Bater, Clerk to Mr.
J.K. Thorne of Barnstaple, Solicitor. On the twenty
second day of February 1902 Probate of this will was
granted at Exeter to Bessie Ann Yeo, Widow, the Relict,
the sole Executrix.
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John
Yeo, Retired Master Mariner of Wavertree, Lancs - 1910
This
is the last Will and Testament of me JOHN YEO of 77
Salisbury Road Wavertree in the County of Lancashire
made this eighteenth day of March in the year of our
Lord one thousand nine hundred and Ten. I hereby revoke
all Wills made by me at any time heretofore. I appoint
Jane Yeo my Wife and John Henry Arthur Yeo my son to
be my Exexcutors and direct that all my debts and Funeral
expenses shall be paid as soon as conveniently may be
after my decease I give and bequeath unto my Wife Jane
Yeo the house and residue of estate real or personal
during her life on her death to revert to my son John
Henry Arthur Yeo My watch Chain and all my jewellery
I bequeath to my son John Henry Arthur Yeo on my demise.
Signed by the said Testator John Yeo Jas F Royayne in
the presence of us present at the Physician 90 Salisbury
Road same time who at his request in his Wavertree presence
and in the presence of each John Moulton other have
subscribed oiur names as 80 Salisbury Road Wavertree
witnesses On the 26th day of April 1910 Probate of this
Will was granted at Liverpool to Jane Yeo widow and
John Henry Arthur Yeo the Executors Certified to be
a correct copy Seal of the DISTRICT REGISTRAR, LIVERPOOL
The High Court of Justice District Probate Registry
BE
IT KNOWN that JOHN YEO of Salisbury Road Wavertree in
the City of Liverpool Retired Master Mariner, who at
the time of his death had a fixed place of abode at
Salisbury Road aforesaid within the District of the
Hundred of West Derby in Lancashire died on the 20th
day of March 1910 at Salisbury Road aforesaid. AND BE
IT FURTHER KNOWN that at the date hereunder written
the the last will and Testament of the said deceased
was proved and registered in the District Probate Registry
of His Majesty's High Court of Justice at Liverpool
and that administration of all the estate which by law
devolves to and vests in the personal representative
of the said deceased was granted by the aforesaid Court
to JANE YEO of 77 Salisbury Road aforesaid widow of
the relict and JOHN HENRY ARTHUR YEO of 24 Church Street
Basingstoke in the County of Hants Chemist the son of
the Executors _____ named in the said Will. Dated the
26th day of April 1910. Gross Value of Estate� �594
: 3 : 1 Net Value of Personal Estate �571 : 0 : 8 Extracted
by Monkhouse & Dixon Solrs Liverpool b1829
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John
Yeo of Blackheath, Kent - 1911
This
is the last will and testament of me John Yeo, Staff
Engineer of the Royal Navy of the Royal Naval College
in the parish of Greenwich in the County of Kent. I
direct that all my just debts funeral and testamentary
expenses be paid and satisfied by my executrix herein
after named as soon as conveniently may be after my
decease. I give devise and bequeath all the property
whatever kind of which I may die possessed to my wife
Annie Yeo to and for her own use and benefit absolutely.
And I nominate constitute and appoint her to be Executrix
of this my will And hereby revoking all former or other
wills and testaments by me at any thime heretofore made.
I declare this to be my last will and testament. In
witness whereof I the said John Yeo have to this my
last will and testament set my hand the seventeenth
day of September in the year of our Lord one thousand
eight hundred and eighty seven - John Yeo - Signed and
declared by the said John Yeo the testator as and for
his last will and testament in the presence of us who
at his request in his presence and in the presence of
each other (all being present at the same time) have
hereunto subscribed our names as witnesses. Witnesses
Sophie Annie Hughes - Charlotte Sophia Rodwell. On the
16th day of June 1911 Probate of this will was granted
to Annie Yeo, the sole executrix.
DEATH
ON OR AFTER 1st JANUARY 1898 BE IT KNOWN that JOHN YEO
of Stardy Road, Blackheath in the County of Kent, formerly
of the Royal Naval College, Greenwich in the said County
died on the 2nd May 1911 at the Bella Vista Hotel, Funchal,
Madeira. AND BE IT FURTHER KNOWN that at the date hereunder
written the last Will and Testament of the siad deceased
was proved and registered in the Principal Probate Registry
of His Majesty's High Court of Justice, and that the
administration of all the estate which by law devolves
to and vests in the personal representative of the said
deceased was granted by the aforesaid Court to ANNIE
YEO OF Llan Ithel, Downfield Road, Clifton in the City
and County of Bristol, widow, the relict of the deceased,
the sole Executrix named in the said will. Dated the
16th day of June 1911 Value of Estate £996.15.0
Value of Personal Estate £906.10.4
Kindly
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John
Blackmore Yeo of Pilton, Devon - 1922
25
February 1917 MY WILL JOHN B. YEO, 92 Pilton St.Barnstaple.
I
appoint as my EXECUTORS: John B. Yeo; Fred Yeo; Thomas
Yeo of Swansea, South Wales. I give to my wife Susan
Yeo, the house and garden known as No.1 THE PRIORY PILTON,
BARNSTAPLE after my deceased for her life. After which
it is to be sold by auction and the proceeds to be equaly
divided among my children MARY, JOHN, FRED, THOMAS,
EDITH and ALBERT. Should any one of them die his or
her share to go to the children.
Signed
J.B. YEO 92 Pilton St. Witnessed by THOS.HOGG 93 Pilton
St. Retired Farmer Witnessed by JAMES HUXTABLE 40 Coronation
St. Retired Dairyman. Affidavit of due execution filed
On the 20the October 1922, Probate of this will was
granted to JOHN BLACKMORE YEO, FRED YEO AND THOMAS YEO
The Executors.
DEATH
ON OR AFTER 1 JANUARY, 1898 Will: BE IT KNOWN that JOHN
BLACKMORE YEO of 92 Pilton St. Barnstaple in the County
of Devon died on the 23rd April 1921 at 1 The Priory,
Pilton, Barnstaple aforesaid. AND BE IT FURTHER KNOWN
that at the date hereunder written the last Will and
Testament of the said deceased was proved and registered
in the Principal Probate Registry of His Majesty's High
Court of Justice, and that administration of all the
estate which by law devolves to and vests in the personal
representative of the said deceased was granted by the
aforesaid Court to JOHN BLACKMORE YEO of Brynbyfryd,
Swansea in the County of Glamorgan. FRED YEO of Eversley
Road, Shetty, Swansea aforesaid butchers and THOMAS
YEO of Tycock Road Shetty aforesaid porter, sons of
deceased the Executors, named in the said will. Dated
the 20th day of October 1922. Gross value of Estate
£99.15.00
Kindly
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John
Edward Yeo of 13 Queens Road Egremont Wallasey - 1931
THIS IS MY LAST WILL & TESTAMENT I, JOHN EDWARD YEO
hereby give & Bequeath to my wife Charlotte Emma Yeo
all my earthly possesions for her sole & absolute use
Dated this twenty sixth day of February one thousand
nine hundred and twenty six Signed JOHN EDWARD YEO WITNESS
T. GREEN "Earleswood" Blundell Drive, Birkdale WITNESS
S.B. GREEN "Earleswood" Blundell Drive, Birkdale Affidavit
of due execution filed J.C. Bromfield, District Registrar.
On the 29th day of January 1931 Administration (with
this Will) of the effects of the Testator was granted
at Liverpool. CERTIFIED TO BE A CORRECT COPY. BE IT
KNOWN that JOHN EDWARD YEO of 84 Wavertree Nook Road,
Wavertree in the city of Liverpool, (formerly of 13,
Queens Road, Egremont, Wallasey, in the County of Chester)
Who died ---- on the 24th day of December 1930, at Wavertree
Nook Road aforesaid, __ made and duly executed his last
Will and Testament _ and did not therein name any Executor.
AND BE IT FURTHER KNOWN that at the date hereunder written
Letters of Administration with the Will of all the estate
which by law devolves to and vests in the personal representative
of the said JOHN EDWARD YEO deceased were granted by
His Majesty's High Court of Justice at the District
Probate Registry thereof at LIVERPOOL to CHARLOTTE EMMA
YEO of 84, Wavertree Nook Road aforesaid, widow, relict
of deceased, the residuary legatee named in the said
Will. Dated the 29th day of January 1931
Gross
Value of Estate � �285:12:11 Net Value of Personal Estate
� Extracted by the Administratrix (with Will) Seal of
the DISTRICT REGISTRAR, LIVERPOOL The High Court of
Justice District Probate Registry
Kindly
transcribed by Gurf Yeo of Bolton Point, NSW, Australia,
February, 2005
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