Summary
Testator: John Chapman of Benington, Hertfordshire, grocer
Written: 12 Mar 1725/6
- wife Mary - leasehold messuage / tenement in Stevenage holden of Trinity College Cambridge in occupation of Jonas Williamson - for life, then to son John Chapman - if John dies under 21 then to daughters Mary Chapman and Sarah Chapman
- wife Mary - 2 parcels freehold arable land in common fields called Brookefield and Danefield near Bowleys Bottom containing about 1 acre 3 roods - for life, then to son John Chapman on condition he pays £10 apiece to daughters Mary Chapman and Sarah Chapman within five years
- residue to wife Mary
Exeuctrix: wife Mary Chapman
Witnesses: Thomas Chapman, John Walker, John Oliver
Proved: 31 Oct 1726 at Yardley [i.e. Ardeley]
