The Relatives of Frederick Lionel WALTER

Interesting Documents

Letter of permission granted by Richard BRIMACOM(BE) (1722-1794) for his daughter Ann (1766-1837) to marry William WALTER (1757-1827). Dated 18 March, 1787. Richard was the 4th. great-grandfather of Fred WALTER and Ann and William were 3rd. great-grandparents.

Photocopy of the original provided by Reg WALTER.

Transcript of the above letter

Wheras A Marriage is intended by the permission of Almighty God shortly to be had and Solemnized. Between the bearer hereof William Walter of the Parish of Bradworthy in the county of Devon yeoman and my Daughter - Ann Brimacome of the Parish of Sutcombe in the said county spinster. Who is a few weeks under age. This is therefore to certify whome it shall or may concern. That I do consent to and approve of the said match. And I do hereby permitt and consent to the said William Walter taking up licence for that purpose - immediatly at Exeter or Elsewhere Given under my hand this 18th of March 1787 - Richard Brimacom

Transcript of the will of Joseph VINSON (1743-1831) of Stanbury, Kilkhampton, Cornwall, 3rd. great-grandfather of Fred WALTER.

This is the last Will and Testament of me Joseph Vinson in the parish of Kilkhampton in the County of Cornwall who seriously considering the uncertainty of Human Life do intend to give and dispose of all my Worldly property in manner hereinafter mentioned. But first I recommend my Soul to the extensive ........ of that Almighty Supreme Being who gave it to me. I hereby confirm the settlement made by me on my dear Wife on our Marriage and declare the same together with the Provision hereby made for her to be in lieu of all Dower and thirds which she might otherwise claim out of my Estates and Effects. I give and bequeath unto my said Wife the sum of Twenty pounds of lawful Money current in Great Britain to be paid to her by my Executrix hereinafter named at the expiration of six months after my decease. Also I give and bequeath unto my said Wife during her Widowhood only the use of House and Garden which I now occupy and also the use of as much of the Household Furniture as she may have occasion for. Also I give and devise unto my Daughter Sophia Willcocks all that tenement or parcel of land commonly called or known by the name of Newhey now in occupation of Thomas Hocking situate in the parish of Kilkhampton aforesaid with all appurtenances thereto belonging to hold the same unto and to the use of my Daughter Sophia her Heirs and assigns for ever. Also I give and bequeath unto my Daughter Sophia Willcocks the sum of One hundred pounds of lawful Money current in Great Britain to be paid to her by my Executrix hereinafter named at the expiration of twelve Months after my decease. Also I give and bequeath unto my Daughter Grace Walter the sum of one hundred Pounds of lawful money as aforesaid to be paid to her by my executrix hereinafter named at the expiration of Twelve months after my decease. I give and bequeath unto my nephew Joseph Vinson Walter the son of William and Grace Walter the sum of Twenty Pounds of lawful money as aforesaid to be paid to him twelve months after my decease. I give and bequeath unto each of my two Granddaughters Elizabeth Ann Walter and Charlotte Walter the sum of Ten Pounds of lawful money as aforesaid to be paid to each of them by my Executrix hereinafter named at the expiration of twelve Months after my decease. I give and bequeath unto my Niece Jane Hopgood the sum of Five Pounds to be paid to her immediately after my decease to buy her a suit of mourning. I give and bequeath unto the four Daughters of my late Nephew Thomas Vinson the sum of Five pounds to be paid to them immediately to buy them suits of mourning. And all the rest and residue of my Lands, Leasehold property and effects whatsoever and Wheresoever subject to my Debts, Legacies and all other expenses ........ I give and bequeath unto my daughter Betsey Adams whom I hereby constitute and appoint my whole and sole Executrix of this my last will ........ Will made 7 August 1829. Witnessed by L. Ashton, Grace Yeo and S. Walkey. Probate granted at Exeter, Devon on 31 May, 1831. Effects under £600.0.0

Transcript of the will of Joseph VINCENT (c. 1695-1750) of Morwenstow, Cornwall, 4th. great grand uncle of Fred WALTER.
I ordain this to be my last Will and Testament In the first place I give unto my Brother Bethuel Vincent one shilling. Item I give unto my Brother Thomas Vincent one shilling, Item I give unto my Bro: Robert Vincent one shilling. Item I give unto Richard Vincent one shilling. Item - I give unto William Vincent one shilling. Item I give unto my sister Mary Barry one shilling and one Pewter dish. Item I give unto - Mary the daughter of John Burrow one Pewter dish. Item I give unto all my - God chilldren one shilling, to each of them all the rest of my goods and chattles I give and bequeath unto my Wife whome I constitute and appoint My Executrix of this my last Will and Testament in wittness hereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 27th day of - September in the year of our Lord 1743.
Sighn'd seal'd (Publish'd) and declar'd in prience of Edwd. Waddon Robert Gibings	The signe of Joseph JV Vincent [ seal here ]

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