3-page-long will transcription, 1730s

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Attached is the will of Mary Marsh, Widow, given in several parts. The transcription will be very much appreciated since I myself can hardly make out anything. The attachment has only page 1. The other two pages will be attached in replies.


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Page 2 of Mary Marsh's will.

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Page 3 of Mary Marsh's will.

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[mckha489]

Actually I think this is a will you could begin to train yourself from. It’s not too difficult. The first part is all about her body & soul & god. Print it out and work through it line by line. To help here’s a start.

She wants to be interred in the Middle Aisle of St Olaves parish church, Hart st.

George Thornborrow of Whitechapel gets £400 east India stock upon trust.
From the interest he is to pay her servant Elizabeth Webb 2 shillings a week during her life
The rest of the interest to her brother Richard Knightsbridge
After Richard dies, her Kinsman Thomas Gregory, & Kinswomen Frances Smith & Frances Ashby


From page 2, her late husband was a William Marsh


Have a go, and then post the bits you are still having trouble with. Don’t worry about the probatum.  That’s just recording the administration was granted.

[MollyC]

Particularly note the shape of the "e" which is a mirror image of the modern one.  As the most frequent letter in the language, recognise that and you are half-way there!

[probatumfuit]

@ mckha489 I have only once tried my hands at deciphering will before this point (with considerable success) but this one looks very difficult to me, especially because of its length. I was looking for a mary marsh who had a husband named William Marsh and around 4-5 children. I can see "my late husband William Marsh" and "ring of twenty shilling" so I guess I have the right will. However, I do not have enough time at hand to go line by line through the entire will, so it will be helpful to know at least the key points and persons mentioned in the will. I want to know more about Mary and William Marsh's family and relatives. Some are mentioned in your last reply (thanks!) but I need all the names.
   @mollyc Yes I have gone through a few old handwriting deciphering guides before and hence know about the "e" thing you mentioned!

[mckha489]

There are no children or grandchildren mentioned or named.
She has nieces and nephews who all get a ring.    Also Lady Knyvett
Executors are George Thornborrow & Frances Ashby.

The word children at top of page two relates to a charity set up by the husband. She is augmenting the fund.

[probatumfuit]

I see. Nothing on William Marsh except the statement that he was her late husband?

[mckha489]

I see. Nothing on William Marsh except the statement that he was her late husband?

Not that I can see.