Richard Cozens was bap at All Saints Church in Dorchester on 12 Feb 1733/4 the son of Revd Edward COZENS MA (1690-1753) as Master of the Free Grammer School in Dorchester

Will: wife named Ann (late LEACH) He married to Ann LEACH at Monmouth in Wales on 30th Aug 1791 and was entitled by his marriage settlement to part of her fortune which he returned to her under his will dated 31st May 1799 together with his house in All Saints parish in Dorchester. She was executrix of his will. He left £1,300 to his brother Edward and £1,500 to his sister Elizabeth Cozens; to his relative William CHAFY of Canterbury £50; to relatives James PARSONs and Mrs Parsons £10 and £30 and Elizabeth Parsons his sister £10 + a gunea each to his 1st and 2nd cousins.

Will of James CHAFY [CHAFFIE] of Dorchester, Dorset

[Note:-This is James CHAFIE (1730-1802) who was baptised at Sherborne on 20th January 1730 the son of Revd. John CHAFY (1685-1757) by his wife Elizabeth CORBIN (1697-1780). His father was buried at Purse Caundle on 15th Nov 1757. His brother William CHAFY (1746-1828) is a beneficiary under his Will

James CHAFY was buried at St Peters Church in Dorchester on 18 June 1802]

Elizabeth CHAFFY* (1721-1809) his sister was baptised at Lillington in Dorset in Jan 1721 and buried at St Peters Church in Dorchester on 22nd Dec 1809.

Mary JEFFERIES [JEFFRIES] nee CHAFY his deceased sister was buried at All Saints Church in Dorchester on 28th Dec 1781.

Martha LITTLEJOHN nee CHAFY of Taunton in Somerset, his sister, had married Richard Littlejohn (1727-1772) at Purse Caundle on 4th Feb 1754 and died at Taunton circa 1791]

Ursula CHAFY his sister married James PARSONS from Holy Trinity Church in Dorchester at Purse Caundle in Dorset on 21st Apr 1759

Dated 31st March 1794

Proved at London
on 17 Dec 1802

Will of Henry JACOB, Cordwainer of Dorchester , Dorset

[Note:- buried at St Peters Church Dorchester on 19 Oct 1803 aged 72]

Dated 28 Nov 1801

Proved 31 Oct 1803

In the name of God Amen I Henry JACOB of Dorchester in the county of Dorset Cordwainer being of sound mind memory and understanding do make ordain publish and declare this to be my last will and testament in manner and form following (that is to say)

First I devise and bequeath all and every my messuages tenements Land Hereditaments and Premises whether FreeholdLeashold or copyhold wheresoever situate lying and being and all my household goods furniture chattels Debts sum and sums of money securities for money estate and effects whatsoever and wheresoever unto my wife Mary JACOB To have hold receive perdeive and take the Rents issues and profits of all my said messuages tenements lands and premises and the interest produce and proceedof all any said sum or sums of money to and for her own use and benefit for and during the term of her natural life and from the decease of my said wife Mary then I give devise and bequeath the said messuages Tenemnets lands and premises and sum and sums of money goods chattels and effects as hereinafter particularly mentioned that is to say I give devise and bequeath unto my son Benjamin JACOB All that my copyhold cottage House and premises situate and lying and being in Forthington in the said County of Dorset and formerly known by the name or sign of The Last and now in the tenure or occupation of William WHIFFEN To and for his own use and benefit. Also I give unto my son Benjamin the sum of £300 to be paid after the death pof my said wifeto and for his own use and benefit.

Also I give and bequeath my said Leasehold Messuage and Premises with the appurtenances situate in dorchester aforesaid in possession of John COOMBES but now of [blank space] Impett Exciseman unto my son Joseph JACOB to and for his own benefit

Also I give and bequeath unto my son Matthew Jacob all that my Freehold House situated in Dorchester aforesaid with its appurtenances lately belonging to Matthew HELLARD and now in the possession of William Young and others to hold to him his heirs and assigns forever

Also I give and bequeath unto my said son Mattahew all that my copyhold estate situated in Forthington in the said County of Dorset late in the possession of [blank] EAMES but now of John STILE with its appurtenances during all my estate and interest therein for his own use and benefit subject nevertheless to the yearly sum of £10 to be paid and payable there out as hereinaftermentioned. Also I give unto my said son Matthew the sum of £400to be paid him after the decease of my said wife to and for his own use and benefit

Also I give and bequeath unto my son Thomas JACOB all that my leasehold messuage and premises wherein I now live to and for his own use and benefit Also I give and bequeath unto my said son Thomas the yearly produce and proceed of £300 which I have on the security of the weymouth turnpike for and during the term of his natural life the first payment thereof to be made after the decease of my said wife Also I give and bequeath to my said son Thomas an annuity or yearly sum of £10 to be paid him in half yearly payments out of my copyhold estate in Forthingtonaforesaid for the term of his natural life provided my interest in the said estate shall so long continue the first payment to be made in six months after the decease of my said wife Also I give him the sum of £50

Also I give and bequeath unto my said two sons Matthew JACOB and Benjamin JACOB the sum of £180 in TRUST to pay several legacies to my several grandchildren herinafter mentioned that is to say Upon Trust to pay unto each of my grandsons William Henry Jacob, Harry Jacob sons of my late son William JACOB the sum of £30 a piece after the decease of my said wife as soon as they shall respectively attain their respectives ages of 21 years to and for their and each of their own use and benefit And upon trust to pay unto my two other grandsons JohnJacob and Matthew Jacob tow other sons of my said son William respectively the sum of £20 a piece after the decease of my said wife as soon as they shall respectively attain their respective ages of 21 years to and for their and each of their own use and benefit And my will further is that in case any or either of my said four grandsons William Henry Jacob, Harry Jacob, John Jacob and Matthew Jacob shall happen to die before they or either of them shall have attained the age of 21 years or before the said legacy so given to each of them as aforesaid shall become due then the said legacy of him them or either of them so dying shall be paid unto and amongst the survivors and survivor of them in equal shares and proportions

And also upon trust to pay unto each of my four grandaughters Mary JACOB Elizabeth Jacob Jane Jacob and Sarah Jacob daughters of my said son William Jacob respectively the sum of £10 a piece after the decease of my said wife as soon as they shall respectively attain their respective ages of 21 years etc etc

The son of Revd Revd Edward COZENS MA (1690-1753) as Master of the Free Grammer School in Dorchester.

Will: 'To be buried at Stinsford Churchyard as I think burying in churches is unhealthy' or Mourton or Higaton Church yard if there might be found more room or more likely to be undisturbed - in a vault sided with brick and covered with a stone sufficiently large and thick with only 'COZENS' put on it; 2ndly his house kitchen, garden and backside in South street Dorchester to his sister Elizabeth Cozens spinster --- also made provision for his servant Mary Groves to live with his sister (£200 extra) to live comfortably and be buried ; also male sevant a years wages and all his apparel; Cousin Elizabeth CHAFY £50 ; James PARSONS £50; His sister Elizabeth PARSONS £50; Mr JEFFRIES Family £10; Mr Benjamin JEFFRIES of Dorchester £10 Revd Josepf JEFFRIES £10; and to their sister Mrs LICKERING £10; Mr STONE near Taunton Somerset £10; Mrs TUCKER Bridport £10; Mrs Littlejohn of Somerton in Somerset £10; Mr Samuel RANDAL Surgeon of Piddle Dorset £10; To God Son Thomas MORGAN son of John MORGAN of Fordington £10 Revd Philip LEATH to Mrs COZEN my brothers widow to Miss Dorothy LEATH to Mr GRIFFITH to Mrs GRIFFITH his wife of Monmouth to Mrs MINIER of the Adolphi London to each of the Miss GRANTLETTS her sisters to Mrs STINGER of Monument Yard London and Miss Frances STICKLAND youngest daughter of Mr Robt STICKLAND Attorny of Dorchester to each a Ring of not less value than a guinea ; Bequeath to John Purchase LEATH of London £50; To Revd William mFLOYER of Stansford £10; to Revd Thomas BRYER of Dorchester £10; last 3 joint executors. REST equally between sister Elizabeth COZENS; Revd William CHAFFY of Canterbury and Mrs HALLIDAY of Cortham Wilts CODICIL to John BOWRING to buy a suit of mourning + affidavit

Left estate in trust with Friends Henry LOWLAM and John BENNETT for the benefit of his wife Ann and his children [under £300] Thomas BESANT was buried at St Peters Church in Dorchester on 4th March 1808 See Inland Revenue record below. [ Note:- Link to more information about Thomas Gatehouse BESANT (1778-1808)]

Will of Elizabeth PLOWMAN widow of Dorchester late husband was Reverend John PLOWMAN late of Toller Pocorum Beneficiaries: her 4 children Thomas, Henry, George and Mary Warren PLOWMAN witnessed by Ann Toly; Thomas Sabine Path taken at Melcombe Regis. Effects under £200 See Also Death Duty Registers National Archives available on line

Extract from Wadham College registers page 107 John PLOWMAN : matriculated 4th April 1759 son of John PLOWMAN of Tolpuddle near Dorchester: Cleric: aged 17: paid to John Hanson 4th April 1764; Admitted 28 Sep 1759 of Dorset aged 17; took the oath q4th Dec; Goodridge Exhibitioner 1762; Hody (hebrew) Exhibitioner 1759 to 1764; BA 29 jan 1763; MA 3rd July 1765; Resigned his S 30th June 1765; admitted Chaplain 12 Nov 1766. Chaplainey vacant 16 July 1768;

From Clergy of the Church of England data Base Ordained a Deacon 18th March 1764; priest 22nd Dec 1765; Curate of Tincleton Dorset 19th Mar 1764; Vicar of Toller Porcorum 29th Mar 1770 until his death.

From Toller Porcorum marriage Register and Dorchester Strays Index :- 07-Nov-1777; John PLOWMAN vicar of this parish & Elizabeth GOLLOP spinster of Dorchester Holy Trinity, by Licence witnesses: Eliza Maria FOY, Thomas GOLLOP

Will of John KEATS, the Elder shoemaker of Dorchester , Dorset

[Note:- John KEATS the Elder (1739-1808) married Barbara BARTLETT at St Peters Church in Dorchester on 25th July 1767. He was buried there on 21 Feb 1808 aged 69]

WILL: Bequest unto her brother Rev. William CHAFY of £190:To Nephew James PARSONS also my sister Elizabeth PRIDE the wife of Thomas PRIDE £95 each; The sum of £190 to be shared between 4= 1st to niece Elizabeth Pickering ; 2nd to Nephew Joseph Jefferies 3rd to widow of late Nephew Webb Jefferies Neice Marther Tucker Late Nephew Littlejohn

WILL: This is the Last Will; and Testament of me Ann ENSOR of Dorchester in the County of Dorset Widow made and published this 26th day of December 1800 hereby revoking all former and other wills by me at any time made and declaring this to be only my Last Will and Testament

I give and bequeath unto my daughter Ann the wife of Robert DAVIS of Dorchester aforesaid Druggist all my monies which I have in the 5% annuities Government Security amounting near the sum of £600 that is to take and receive the interest thereof to and for her own use and benefit notwithstanding coverture & from and after her decease I give and dispose of the same said stock monies to all such children as my said daughter Ann shall have at her decease share and share alike and if but one of them to such only child. All the Rest residue and remainder of my goods chattels personal estate & effects what nature or paid soever & wheresoever (after payment of all my just debts) I give and bequeath unto my said daughter Ann whom I hereby nominate & appoint executrix of this my said Last Will and Testament In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal the day and year above written ANN ENSOR
Witnesses The mark of Ann Austin of Dorchester Widow & George STICKLAND Junior

NM2/S/11/TS/7/4 & PROB 11/1617 proved 10 June 1819

Will of Batt CHAFFEY, Yeoman of Dorchester, Dorset

[Note:- Buried at All Saints Church Dorchester on 28th Feb 1812  

Note:- DEATH: On Saturday the 22d.ult, died, at Dorchester, in an advanced age, Mr.Bat.Chaffey, formerly Governor of Dorchester prison, and many years clerk of the markets in that town. Source Salisbury and Winchester Journal Monday, March 2nd, 1812]

Batt Chaffey Senior (1749-1812) he was baptised at All Saints Church in Dorchester on 11 May 1749 the 8th child from the marriage of James CHAFFEY to Elizabeth BATT on the 6th Feb 1736/7 at the Parish Church in Compton Valence in Dorset.

WILL :- This is the Last Will and Testamnet of me Batt CHAFFEY of Dorchester in the County of Dorset Yeoman made and published this twenty ninth day of August in the year of our Lord Christ One Thousand Eight Hundred in manner following that is to say

I Give devise and bequeath unto my good friends George STRICKLAND the Younger of Dorchester in the said County of Dorset Gentleman and to John MORGAN of Fordington in the said County Yeoman and to the heirs executors administrators of the survivor of them All That my Freehold property known by the name of the "Wright House" situated in Dorchester aforesaid with its appurtenances And Also all those my Leasehold properties situate in Fordington and Dorchester aforesaid which I hold for terms of years determinable on lives and all other my personal estate and effects whatsoever and wheresoever IN TRUST to dispose of the rents issues and profits of the above Lands both Freehold and Leasehold and the interest of such other personal estate as I may die possessed of unto my wife Betty for and during the term of her natural life and from and after her decease :-

I Give devise and bequeath the same Lands both Freehold and Leasehold other all personal property unto and amongst Martha the wife of Richard GALE one of the Clerks of the Bank of England Gentleman , Elizabeth the wife of Matthew STIMBRIDGE late of Dorchester aforesaid Carpenter and James CHAFFEY of the same place Joiner and Cabinet Maker and his sisters Betsey and Martha CHAFFEY equally to be divided between them share and share alike But in case either of them the said Martha GALE, Elizabeth STIMBRIDGE, James CHAFFEY Betsey & Martha CHAFFEY happen to die before entitled to such share by virtue of this my Will without leaving any issue Then it is my Will and desire that the share or shares of him her or them so dying shall go to and be equally divided with the Survivors and if but one then to such Survivor -- AND

Will of William PEARCE, Malster of Dorchester , Dorset from the Dorset Archdeaconry Court : No.20 - 1820 Will PEARCE William Dorchester

Also Standard Letter of Administration granted to Mary TRENOW wife of the Rev Frederick Joseph Cox TRENOW of Dorchester in the County of Dorset Clerk, the said Frederick Joseph Cox Trenow, Ann PEARCE of the same place Spinster, Joseph STONE of the same place Gentleman and Thomas HAZARD of the same place cabinet maker are held and formly bound unto the Rev William England Doctor in Divinity Archdeacon of the Archdenery of Dorset in the penal sum of Four Thousand Pounds

[Note:- Link to the marriage of William PEARCE to Ann FRAMPTON 31 Aug 1788 at Puddletown and more information about their family]

Dated 15 Aug 1818

Proved 21 Oct 1820

AD/DT/W/1820/20

DHC Da/W/1820 event record 20 and AD/DO/W/1820 event record 20

WILL: This is the last Will and Testament of me William PEARCE of Dorchester in the county of Dorset Maltster made and published the fifteenth day of August in the year of our Lord Christ One Thousand eight hundred and eighteen, hereby revoking and making void all other Wills by me heretofore mage

Imprimis : I Give and devise unto my dear wife Ann for and during the term of her natural life ALL that my Freehold Messuage or Dwellinghouse with the appurtenances now or late in the occupation of Martha PAYNE widow, AND also all that Malthouse or Freehold property in Priory Lane and which I some years since purchased of the trustees or executors of the late Robert LAMBERT Esquire deceased and now in my own occupation AND also all that my leasehold property called or known by the name of the Phoenix Inn with and all and singular the appurtenances thereunto belonging and which said last mentioned premises I claim to hold for a term of years determinable on lives. ALL which hereditaments and premises are situate and lying and being in the parish of All Saints in Dorchester aforesaid and from and after the decease of my said dear wife I Give and devise all the above mentioned freehold and leasehold property unto my two daughters Mary, the wife of the Reverend Frederick Joseph Cox TRENOW and Ann PEARCE equally between them as tenants in common and not as jpoint tenants, ALSO I give and bequeath unto my said daughter Ann PEARCE the sum of One Thousand Pounds to be paid her on arriving at or attaining the age of twenty five years, but in case she marries in the meantime without the consent and approbation of mt said dear wife THEN it is my Will and I so direct that the said sum of one thousand pounds shall not be paid her butthat the same shall remain for the use and benefit of my said dear wife with absolute power to dispose of the same in any way she shall or may think proper. AND LASTLY as the the rest residue and remainder of my personal estate and effects of what nature or kind soever (after payment of all my just debts funeral expenses and the expenses of proving this my Will I Give and bequeath the same and every part thereof unto my said dear wife her executors and administrators and I do hereby nominate and appoint my said dear wife Ann Executrix of this my Will In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal the day and year above written - Signed Wm PEARCE

Witnessed William GARLAND : William SLYFIELD: George STICKLAND

On the twenty first day of October 1820 the annexed Will of William PEARCE of Dorchester in the county of Dorset Maltster deceased was proved by the oat of Mary TRENOW the wife of the Reverend Joseph Cox TRENOW of Dorchester aforsaid Clerk and Ann PAERCE of the same place Spinster the lawful daughters and next of kin of the deceased to who administration of all and singular the goods chattels and Credits of the said deceased (Note:- added interline "Elizabeth? [ should be Ann ] Pearce the executrix therein named dying in the life of the testator")the said Will annexed was granted they being first duly sworn upon the Holy Evangelists well and faithfully to administer the same to exhibit a true and perfect inventory thereof into the Registry of the Court of the Archdeacon of Dorset and render a just account thereof when lawfully required And that the whole of the goods chattels and credits of the said deceased do not amount in value to the sum of two thousand pounds. In the presence of John Stone before me Henry John Rickman surrogate for this purpose appointed [Note Testator died 14th Oct 1820]

Letter of Administration granted for the estate of James FOY of Dorchester a music master who died intestate was granted to his widow Margaret FOY, of Dorchester

Will of Elizabeth COZENS, Spinster of Dorchester , Dorset

[Note:- 6th child from the marriage of Revd Edward COZENS (1690-1753), Master of the free school in Dorchester to his wife Ursula - See her burial 15th March 1821 aged 84 remained a spinster]

Link to the entry for Revd Edward COZENS MA (1690-1753) as Master of the Free Grammer School in Dorchester

Dated 9th Nov 1818

Witnesses Richard Henning

Thomas Harden

JosNorman; Clerks to Mr Henning

Proved London

21 June 1821

Buried St Peters Entry 73 in burial register – Mrs Elizabeth COZENS an “Especial benefactor in this town" from South Street in this parish; buried 15 Mar 1821; age 84 years; Rev. Henry John Richman Rector [Note:- Link to picture of the monument and more information about her life]

WILL: To be buried at St Peters in Dorchester as near as possible to where her mother & father were buried; Property at Hazelbury Bryan to a relation the Reverend William CHAFY of the city of Canterbury; To Mrs Ann Jestins wife of my relation Benjamin Jestins of Dorchester a mercer dwelling in which she lives in St Peters with outhouses etc under a lease granted by the Mayor, Bailiffs Aldermen and Burgesses of Dorchester to my late brother Edward Cozens deceased for 99 years determinable unpon the lives of Charlotte the wife of the Revd Giles MEECH (late Charlotte TEMPLEMAN spinster) & Mr John GRIFFITH the younger and also all that my garden or plot of ground situate in the Back Lane in the parish of St Peter in Dorchester now also in the occupation of and which I came to hold by virtue of a lease granted by the right honourable Elizabeth Countess Dowager of Ilchester to my said deceased brother Edward COZINS for the term of 99 years and which is now determinable on my death and that of Mrs Elizabeth PRIDE (late Elizabeth PARSONS spinster) To hold the said dwelling house and garden unto the said Ann JESTINS for and during the term of her natural life and in the event of her death her children.Also bequeath to my relation Mrs Sarah MINTER? an annuity or halkf yearly sum of £20 : to my relation Mrs Elizabeth PARKINS a half yearly annuity of £10 ; to relation Mrs Elizabeth PRIDE the same ; to the children of my late relation Mr Webb JESTINS the same ; relation Mr Joseph JESTINS his wife and son the same; bequeath his 3rd share in Noeris? Hill Farm at piddletown in the occupation of Mr John BOWRING ; I also give to my relation Revd William CHAFY the younger a gilt candle Cup and a five guinea piece in gold. to goddaughter Mrs Mary HENNIKER £10, a brilliant diamond ring in blue enamel and a gold Locket set with pearls and to my sister in law Mrs Ann COZENS and to her sister Miss Dorothy LEATH a mourning ring each; to Ann JESTINS my work bed with the bedstead and funiture and the chandelier normally in the drawing room, & all the rest residue of my household goods & furniture rings jewels plate linen china books pictures + cloths and wearing apparel; to relation James PARSONS of Dorchester grocer £300; to Sarah MINIER £100; to relation Miss Elizabeth Stump GAUNTLETT £100; to relation Mrs Elizabeth HINE? £100; relation Martha TUCKER £100; to each of the children of relation Mrs CHAFY LITTLEJOHN late of Somerton deceased £50; to Elizabeth PICKERING £100; to Elizabetrh PRIDE £100; to Mrs Martha BROOKS late Martha STAYNER daughter of the late William STAYNER of Dorchester cork cutter £20; to Ruth Patch £100; to the 5 Misses FEAVER of Dorchester £5 each; to Mrs Martha STICKLAND £5; to Miss Elizabeth COOMBES£5; to Miss Elizabeth POUNCEY £5; to Mrs Mary ELLIOTT £5; to the two to the 2 Misses TATTONS of Fordington £5 each; Mr Christopher ARDEN £20; Mr John Bowditch EDWARDS £20; toJohn MUNCKTON £20; to Simon COX of Leigh £20; to Mr John PITMAN £20; Mr William BOOTH formerly of Dorchester but now of Great Toller £10; to my late old servant Sarah TREVISS formerly Sarah BASCOMBE £10; + present servants living with me £20 above wages due and a suit of mourning clothes; Mrs Susannah GARRETT 2 shillings weekly for life; Rev Henry John RICHMAN Rector of parish of Holy Trinity and Minister for St Peters ; and [blank] the Rector of All Saints and unto nBenjamin JESTINS and James PARSONS five hundred pounds of stock called Navy five per cent annuities in trust to apply the proceeds annually in January :- £6 among women residing in the parish of St Peters (in which she was born) of good character who have not received alms or other support etc in last 6 months ; £5 for each parish of Holy Trinity and All Saints same conditions; £3 amongst persons residing in the Almshouse called Chubb's ; £2.10s Nappers both in St Peters and £2.10s Whetsones in All Saints; Provisions to replace trustees; Instructions to erect the tablet in St Peters see link above; Third part share in farm called Norris Mill REST to Benjamin JESTINS and James PARSONS who are executors

Will of Rebecca BARTLETT, Spinster of Dorchester , Dorset

[Note:-Rebecca BARTLETT (1745-1822) was the 5th child from the marriage of William BARTLETT (1711/12-1772) to Susannah WHITE who married at All Saints Church in Dorchester on 13th July 1735]

[Note:- Her sister Ann BARTLETT (1748-1834) referred to in the Will  married William CLARKE from the parish of St Peters at All Saints Church in Dorchester on 2nd May 1773 ]

[Note:- Rebecca BARTLETT of All Saints Parish in Dorchester was buried there on 6th Apr 1822 aged 78 years]

Dated 28 Apr 1818

Codicil 02 Oct 1818

Buried 6 Apr 1822

Proved 08 July 1822

Dated 13 Nov 1821

Proved 15 July 1822

Will of John WHETTAM, Servant to the Rev.Thomas Morton COLSON of Dorchester , Dorset

[Note:- John WHETHAM of Pease Lane was buried at Holy Trinity Church in Dorchester on 27 May 1822 aged 52 years by Rev. Thomas Morton Colson (1764-1830) Officiating Minister]

[Note:- Link to his marriage to Diana CHILDS at Holy Trinity Church Dorchester on 1st Dec 1796 for more information about his family].

WILL:- In the name of God amen - I John WHETTAM of Dorc hester in the County of Dorset Servant to teh Rev^d Tho. Morton COLSON do majke this my last will & testament - I give to my three sons, James Joseph, & Robert, the sum of two guineas each to be paid them within a month of my decease. I also giveto my wife Diana WHETTAM, all my House hold goods, of every sort, & kind - & the rest & residue of my money now in the hands of my said Master, the Reverend Tho. Morton COLSON for her use and advantage during her natural life. I then direct the same to be divided equally between my two daughters Mary Ann & maria, at her my wifes decease - they apying their brother Robert (if then living) the sum of ten pounds. I also appoint my said Master the Rev^d Tho. Morton COLSON whole and sole Executor of this my will hereby revoking all other wills by me at any time made - & I do request of my said Master never at any time to let my wife have any of the money left due to me from him/ save and except the six guineas before given to my three sons / it being my will & desire that she should have the interest only for her use & that the principal sum should remain in my said Masters hands for the future benefit of my daughters, Mary Ann & Maria, & my son Robert as aforesaid In witness whereof I have this fourth day of May in the year one thousand eight hundred & twenty two set my hand and seal. John WHETTAM - Signed sealed and declared by the said John cWHETTAM In the presence of us who in his presence & in the presence of each other have this day set our hands may ROGERS; Mary BILES Dorchester May Fourth 1822 - proved 13th Feb 1823 by the oath of Thomas Morton COLSON value does not amount to £200.

Rev Abel EDWARDS (1747-1826) Assistant to the Rev Timothy Lamb Minister for the Protestant Dissenters Meeting House in Dorchester from 1770 and took over from him as Pastor when he died in 1772 a position he retained until 1813 when he retired.

The Rev Abel EDWARDS was buried at St Peters Church in Dorchester on 11th September 1826. Link to his Will and an account of his life

Note: Listed in the Charles Surman card index database of dissenting Ministers; MRD or University alumni for Oxford or Cambridge; Sources: Parish Registers for St Peters and the Presbyterian Chapel & Dorset Archdeaconry Court.

Will of Henry GRANT, Innkeeper of Dorchester , Dorset [Note:- Buried at Holy Trinity Church Dorchester on 6th April 1828]

Will of John BARTLETT, Gentleman of Dorchester , Dorset

[Note:- John BARTLETT married Edith WHEELER at St Peters Church 27th Dec 1809]

[Note:- John BARTLETT of South Street Dorchester was buried at Holy Trinity Church in Dorchester on 17th Sep 1828 when his age was given as being 40 years. ]

Dated 1st Dec 1827

Buried 17 Sep 1828

Proved London

03 Nov 1828

Will of William BOWER of Dorchester , Dorset

Dated 14th July 1827

Proved 27 April 1829

Will: Link to full transcription of the extensive Will of William BOWER Gentleman of Dorchester. and more information about his family

[Note:- William BOWER (1747-1829) Gentleman was the 3rd child from the marriage of Edmund BOWER (d1773) to Elizabeth SHORTO (1715-1765) at St Georges Church Fordington on 26th Jan 1740/1. Link to memorial inscription at Holy Trinity Church Dorchester.

Gentleman of considerable importance he had been brewing in Fordington since 1792 and at his death owned 12 public house in Weymouth, Melcome Regis, Wyke Regis and Portland as well as The Crown, The Royal Oak, The Red Lion, and the Masons Arms in Dorchester.

Will of William TREVES,Cabinet Maker and Upholsterer of Dorchester, Dorset

On the 17th day of June 1830 the within written will of William Treves late of Dorchester in the Countyb of Dorset deceased proved by the oath of Philip Treves of Dorchester aforesaid Ironmonger one of the executors therein named to whom administration of all and singular the goods and chattels and credits of the said deceased was granted he being first duly sworn upon the Holy Evangelist well and truley to administer the same to exhibit a true and perfect inventory thereof into the Registry of the Court of the Archdeacon of Dorset and resnder a just account thereof when thereto lawfully required and that the whole of the goods chattels and credits of the said deceased do not amount in value to the sum of one thousand pounds before me George Chamberlaine Side Line Entry "Testator died 6th Sep 1830" - clearly should be 1829 as administration of the estate was made on 17th July 1830!].

Link to Marriage of William TREVES (1773-1829) to Elizabeth GREENING at All Saints Church Dorchester 10 Oct 1796 and more information about his family

Date 29 May 1829

[Note:- Buried at St Peters Church Dorchester 11th Sep 1829 aged 56]

Proved 17 Jun 1830

Will: This is the Last Will and Testament of me William TREVES of Dorchester in the County of Dorset Cabinet maker and Upholsterer made and published and declared this twenty ninth day of May 1829.

I give and bequeath to my son Philip and my friend John PITT of Dorchester aforesaid and the survivor of them his executors and administratorsAll and Singular my household Furniture, furniture of every sort usually let for the hire, plate, linen, china, books, pictures, book debts and other debts due and owing to me at my decease (except my stock in trade) In TRUST out of the same to pay all myjust debts funeral testamentary and other expenses And subject thereto and to the Payment of the Legacy next hereinafterbequeathed In trust to permit and suffer my dear wife Elizabeth to enjoy the same and to receive the profits arising from the letting of any part thereof for the hire for and during her natural life for the maintenance of herself and family

And I give and bequeath to my daughter Elizabeth the sum of £100 to be paid to her on her attaining the age of 21 or the day of her marriage whichever shall first happen provided she shall marry with the consent of my said trusttees or the survivor of them - and I charge the said Furnitureand effects hereinbefore bequeathedwith the payment of the said sum of £100

And from and immediately after the decease of my said wife I give and bequeath the surplus of the said household furniture and other effects before mentioned unto such of my children so shallbe then living equally to be divided between them if more than one share and share alike, but if any or either of them shall be then dead having issue such issue to be entitled to his or her or their deceased parent or parents share

Also I give and bequeath to the said Philip TREVES and John PETT and the survivor of them his executors & Administrators all and singular my stock in trade upon trust to permit and suffer my said wife to continue and enjoy in, either by herself or in partnership, with and the my present trade and business for the support and maintenance of herself and family until my son William shall attain the age of 21 years and on his attaining that age I direct that he shall be entitled to one half part of my stock in trade and I hereby bequeath the same to him accordingly - my said wife continuing to enjoy the other half part thereof for her life and from and after her decease I give and bequeathher said half part of such stock in trade unto and amongst my said children in mannor as my household furniture and other effects that my said trustees shall and may reimburse themselves all reasonable expenses incurred by them in the execution of this my will and shall not be answerable for any loss which may happen to the said trust estate unless the same shall happen through their wilful neglect or default and not the one for the other of them. Intestimony whereof I the said William TREVES the Testator have herunto setr my hand and seal the day and year first above written

William TREVES : Signed sealed published and declared by the said William Treves the testator as and for his last will and testament in the presence of us who at his request in his presence and the presence of each other have subscibed our namesas witnesses Charles Sheppard, HAW Ingram

Will: Thomas JOHNSON of Dorchester Innholder

Note:- Buried at St Peters Entry 272 – Thomas JOHNSTON from the parish of St Peters buried 02 Oct 1831; age 75 years; Rev John Morton Colson Rector]

Dated 4 Sep 1831

Proved 8th Jun 1832

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PRO 11/1801

Will of Edith SLADE, Spinster of Dorchester , Dorset

[Note:- Edith SLADE (1768-1832) was bapt at All Saints church in Dorchester on 1st April 1768 and died aged 64 being buried at All Saints Church in Dorchester on 12th Aug 1832.]

Dated 1st Oct 1821

Proved 10 Oct 1832

Thomas Gould READ (1759-1835) The son of Edward and Mary READ he was baptised at Holy Trinity Church in Dorchester on 3rd Jan 1759. At the age of 17 on 17th Dec 1776 he entered into an apprenticship with William TEMPLEMAN Esq serving for a period of five years as his Clerk. He married twice, 1st to Dorthoty CLAPCOTT in her home parish of Blandford Forum on 21st april 1801 and 2nd to Elizabeth CROUCH in her home parish of Melcombe Regis on 1st Aug 1820. He was to serve as Mayor of Dorchester four times in 1802; 1808; 1819 and finally in 1829; Buried at Holy Trinity Church Dorchester 30 Jan 1835; age 76 years

Sources:- Parish registers Holy Trinity Dorchester; Marriage Registers of Blandford Forum and Melcombe Regis see Strays index this site; Govt official listing of Mayors of Dorchester http://www.dorchester-tc.gov.uk/docs/downloads/Mayors-of-Dorchester.pdf; National Archives Prob 11/1843;UK, Articles of Clerkship, 1756-1874 see Dorchester people file this site; The Legal Observer, Or, Journal of Jurisprudence, Volume 11 Page 337

Will of William MASTERS, Innholder of Dorchester , Dorset

[Note:- Innkeeper of The 'Wood and Stone Inn' He was buried at All Saints Church in Dorchester on 15th Nov 1834 aged 41.]

Dated 8th Sep 1834

Proved 02 July 1835

Will: To wife Elizabeth MASTERS all and singular my stock in trade consisting of every sort of wines spirots strong beer and cask containing the same together with the whole of brewing utensils : All the rest and remainderof my husehold goods and furniture chattels and effects whatsoever and wheresoever -- together withh all my plate monies and securities for money which may be owing to me I give and devise to my dear wife for her own absolute use except my gold watch which I will given direct to my dear son William MASTERS -- also refers to daughter Mary then unmarried. Wife executrix. - witnesses John ROLLS and John DURDEN

[Note:- His wife gave evidence at the Trial of the Soldier in the 5th Dragoon Guards William KENNEDY (1810-1830) in 1830 who was executed for wounding Revd. Henry Philip Willoughby (1804-1851) ]

Will Dated 14 April 1837

Buried FStG 21 Apr 1837

Proved 19 May 1837

Dated 3rd Apr 1838

24 January 1839

Will of Thomas BOWER, Gentleman of Dorchester , Dorset

[Note:- See Burial Register for Holy Trinity Dorchester :- 560 - Thomas BOWER Esq one of the town Council from the High street buried 15 Sep 1842; age 64 years; Rev George Wood Rector ]

Dated 8th Aug 1842

Proved 04 Oct 1842

Will: To my servant Jane BISHOP now residing with me £19. 19s : To my carter Joseph STROUD £10; Whereas my brother Richard BOWER is indebted to the trustees of the settlement made on the marriage of my Nephew William Bower SCOTT with my niece Mary Catherine BOWER in the sum of £1,500 and interest -bequeathed £1000 conditional on part dischage of this debt. To my brother John BOWER £500: To children of brother James BOWER living at my death £900 between them; To such children of my late sister Elizabeth SCOTT as shall be living £900 between them; To such children of my brother Richard BOWER as shall be living £200 between them; To such children of my Nephew James Woodward SCOTT as shall be living £150 between them; Rest unto my brothers James and John BOWER also appointed Executors. Witnesses Thomas COOMBS and Christopher ARDEN

Note:- Thomas BOWER (1778-1842) born at Lostwithiel Cornwall son of James BOWER (1741-1795) and Elizabeth nee ELIOT (1748-1834) also grandson of Edmund BOWER (1716-1773) and Elizabeth SHORTO (1715-1765) who married at St Georges Church Fordington 26 Jan 1741

Ad/Dt/A/1846; Event Record Number: 3.

Will of Edith BARTLETT, Widow of Dorchester , Dorset

[Note:- John BARTLETT married Edith WHEELER at St Peters Church 27th Dec 1809]

Note:- See Holy Trinity Burial register for 'Entry 653 - Edith relict of John BARTLETT from south Street in the parish of St Peters Dorchester; buried 23 Oct 1846; age 60 years; Rev George Wood Rector]

Dated 5th Mar 1846

Proved 14 Nov 1846

WILL: Bequest to Cousin Patty Warren WHEELER £800: Whereas I am entitled as sole executrix of my sister Athelia WHEELER deceased to the sum of £1,200 pounds stock now standing in names of the trustees and executors of the Will of my late husband John BARTLETT deceased now I do hereby give and bequeath from out of the said sum of £1,200 stock several sums following:
To : Cousin Henry WHEELER £150:
To Mary Athelia WHEELER daughter of said Henry WHEELER £150;
To Cousin Betty Burden MARTIN coster £150;
To Cousin Edward WHEELER £50;
To Cousin Thomas TULLIDGE son of Thomas TULLIDGE the Elder of Dorchester £150;
To Friends Benjamin JACOB to the said Thomas TULLIDGE the younger my executors herinafter named £10 each;
To said Mary Athelia WHEELER half a dozen of my best spoons and a pair of silver tablespoons marked A.W.
ALL THE REST to cousin Patty Warren WHEELER
Executors:- Benjamin JACOB and Thomas TULLIDGE the Younger
Witnesses: Thomas Coombs Junior; Jol^v? Dorchester - G.Th.Davis

[Note:- The son of William Churchill of Coliton House Dorchester baptised at Holy Trinity Church Dorchester 27 Jun 1775] ill: Refers to property at Piddletrenthide, Piddlehinton and Piddletown, Rushton Bourne, Lovefors and his marriage settlement; property at Buckland Ripers and Portesham, Sturminster Marshall, East Stour etc Bequests to wife Martha, sons William and George CHURCHILL and his son WRH Churchill's grandson George Churchill and his sons 2 other daughters Etc

Dated 08 Nov 1844

07 July 1848

Oath also taken the day before by Elizabeth that her sister "died on or about the 13th May 1855 without leaving a will.

[Note:- Jane Bartlett was buried at St Thomas church at Compton Vallence on 4th June 1855 aged 66 years.George SHORT from Frampton married Elizabeth BARTLETT at Compton Vallence on 1st July 1816. Elizabeth was baptised at Compton Valence the daughter of Edward and Mary BARTLETT on 15th Apr 1787. Edward BARTLETT of Compton Valence had married Mary Harding at Long Bredy in Dorset 10 Jun 1786 so not aware of any connection with existing Bartlett Families in Dorchester.]

Will of John James LAMBERT of Dorchester , Dorset

[Note:- John James LAMBERT (1793-1856) was marrried to Elizabeth Davis 25th Jan 1820 at Winterborne Abbas in Dorset..

He was buried at Holy Trinity Church in Dorchester on 16th May 1856 - [Note:- Link to entry in Monumental Inscrptions file ]

Note:- Rebecca Steward was born in Weymouth circa 1766-1771 her age at burial in the Civic Cemetery in Dorchester on 28th April 1859 being given as 92 years. The 1851 Census however gives her age as being 80.

Probate of her Will was granted on 5th Aug 1859 and states " The Will of Rebecca STEWARD of South Walks in the County of Dorset Spinster deceased who died 23rd April 1859 at Dorchester aforesaid was proved at the Principal Registry by the oaths of the Revd John STEWARD of Edstaston House Wem in the county of Salop Clerk the Nephew and Henry Augustus Templer of Bradpole in the said coiunty of Dorset Gentleman the executors. Effectes originally de4clared to be under £7,000 - resworn at the stamp office Dec 1863 under £9,000

Probate 29 Oct 1867 The Will of Susannah PAGE of Dorchester in the county of Dorset spinster deceased who died 7th Oct 1867 at Dorchester aforesaid was proved at the Principal Registry by the oath of Francis Tregonwell JOHNS of Blandford Forum in the County aforesaid Gentleman the sole executor effects under £5,000

Probate Thomas Whittle PEARCE [Note:- Buried 19 Oct 1875 Dorchester Civic Cemetery]

[Note:- Thomas Whittle Pearce was the eldest son from the marriage of Philip PEARCE to Eliza WHITTLE at All Saints Church in Dorchester on 20th June 1820]

Administration: Catherine CRISWICK of Dorchester, widow

[Note Entry also added under 1861]

William SLADE of 3 High East Street Dorchester Gentleman: Will

Link to William SLADE (1802-1884) ]