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Abstract of will of John Herringham (1784)

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Transcript from PROB 11/1127 of the registered copy of the will of John Herringham, written on 20 December 1784 and proved in the Prerogative Court of Canterbury on 1 March 1785 (image of registered copy available for a fee on DocumentsOnline).

I, John Herringham, of Greenwich, Kent, make this my last will and testament. I desire to be buried in the burying ground closest to where I die and there be as little expense on my funeral as possible. To Elizabeth Browne, housekeeper, £50 and choice of one of the beds in the room over the kitchen, together with furniture and three pair of sheets. To Alice Browne, sister of the above Elizabeth Browne, three guineas to purchase mourning exclusive of the wages that may be due her. The residue of my estate to my dear nephew William Herringham of Grayes whom I appoint as sole executor.^[1]

Signed: 20th December 1784

Witnesses: Joseph Monkhouse, Isaac Spalton(?)

Proved: 11th March 1785 by William Herringham, clerk, nephew to the deceased