Wills ~ PURTON surname
| Will of Charles Purton 1700, Bishopstone, Wilts |
| Last Will and Testament of 17 March 1698 (who deceased 12 September 1700), probate 9 November 1700 Signed Sealed and Published in presence (witnesses) of John Kent, Charles Keepe and Robert S?or I Charles Purton of Bishopstone, County of Wilts Husbandman….. Beneficiaries: Charles (son), Richard Presey (kinsman), Anna (dau, wife of William Wilson) Executor: William Wilson (son in law) Inventory: Appraised by John Kent and John Spainswick, valued at £41 6s 0d Which includes a Copyhold estate and dwelling house Source: WSHC Chippenham, document reference P6/73 |
| Will of Charles Purton 1794, Bishopstone, Wilts |
| Last Will and Testament of 26 January 1792 (deceased died 12 October 1793) and proved 8 July 1794 Signed Sealed and Published in presence (witnesses) of Harry Woodward senr, Jean Woodward and Harry Woodward junr I Charles Purton of Bishopstone, County of Wilts Yeoman….. Beneficiaries: Jane Cheer (dau), Mary Pope (dau), Jane Elizabeth and Charles children of Mary Pope, Elizabeth (dau), John (son), Thomas (son) Executors: John and Thomas(sons) Sworn effects: At Highworth on 8 July 1794, under £2000 Source: WSHC Chippenham, document reference P5/1794/22 |
| Will of John Purton 1810, Bishopstone, Wilts |
| Last Will and Testament of 14 June 1796 Signed Sealed and Published in presence (witnesses) of John Kent Tarrant and Christopher Povey I John Purton of Bishopstone, County of Wilts Yeoman….. Beneficiaries: Thomas (brother) Sole Executor: Thomas (brother) Sworn effects: On 1 January 1810, under £800 Source: WSHC Chippenham, document reference P6/144 |