The Family of George and Margaret Swarbrick: Wills

GEORGE SWARBRICK:

George Swarbrick wrote his Will on 1 December 1869. He appointed his wife Margaret, his son John, and his son-in-law William Hayes as the Executors of his Estate.

He left 3 months wages to his servant (and niece), Mary Swarbrick; and £2.00 to his sister Isabella Smith.

He left his house at 22 East View, Preston, and £50.00 to his wife, as well as the use and enjoyment of all of his household furniture, effects, and utensils. After his wife's death, the house was to pass to his daughter Mary Hayes, wife of the above mentioned William Hayes.

All other Real and personal property, including his two houses in Holstein Street, Preston and five cottages in Mill Fold, Appleby Street, Preston were to be sold and the money raised was to be invested in trust for his children William, John, Mary, and Elizabeth - the wife of James Hull, Brewer.

£50.00 of his son William's share was to be held in trust for William's five children living at that time (George, Margaret, Henrietta, Mary, and Harry).

Probate was granted on 25 March 1871, effects: Under £1500.00, Re-sworn 1886: Under £2000.00.

MARGARET SWARBRICK:

Margaret Swarbrick wrote her Will on 2 September 1871. She appointed her sons William and John, and her son-in-law William Hayes as the Executors of her Estate.

She left her new silk dress to her daughter Elizabeth, and all other clothing and wearing apparel was to be divided equally between her two daughters Elizabeth and Mary.

All other real and personal Estate was to be divided between her four children, William, John, Elizabeth and Mary. Her daughters were to have sole rights to their shares of the Estate, free from Marital Control.

The Will was witnessed by Isabella Smith of 9 Holstein Street, the sister of her late husband; and William Banks, Solicitor.

Probate was granted on 8 January 1878 to William Swarbrick of Sion Hill, Fulwood; John Swarbrick of 29 East View, Preston; and William Hayes of Lime Street, Preston. Effects: Under £2000.00

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NOTE:
1:	The above information is taken from the handwritten transcripts of the original wills held at the Lancashire Archives.