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HARWARD, Ralph (Will)

Personal information

Surname
HARWARD
Forenames
Ralph
Place of Residence
Badsey
Probate Type
Will
Date Made
8 Jul 1680
Witnesses
Ro George, R Horn, Francis Horne
Buried in parish
Badsey

Probate details

Date Proved
27 Aug 1680
Place proved
Worcester
Details of Will

I, Ralph Harward of Badsey, being very sickly and weak but of sound memory, give:

  • All my freehold land and tenement in Badsey with their appurtenances and also my Netherfield Upper? Close (which I hold by right) to my brother Richard Harward of Badsey until his son John Harward shall attain the age of 27
  • My will is that when John Harward reaches 27 he shall have and enjoy all my lands tenement close and premises
  • Out of his legacy, John Harward shall pay to Elizabeth Harward, daughter of Richard and sister of John, the sum of £4
  • If John Harward should die before she attains the age of 27, the lands, tenement, etc, should go to Richard’s heirs
  • And then ?Give to my brother William Harward
  • To my mother Margaret Harward widow £5

Signed:  Ralph Harward

Notes and sources

Source of Information
Worcestershire Archive & Archaeology Service (link)
Where to view copy of original document
On microfilm at Worcestershire Archive & Archaeology Service, The Hive, Worcester (link)