The Family of Thomas and Sarah Swarbrick: Wills

Thomas Swarbrick

Thomas Swarbrick of Preston, joiner & builder, wrote his Will on 15 July 1859. He appointed his brother John Swarbrick of Wyresdale, boot & shoemaker; his cousin George Swarbrick of Garstang, tailor & draper; and his son Richard Swarbrick to be his Executors.

He directed that his just debts, funeral & testamentary expenses be paid and £20 to his son Richard "as a reward for his faithful services".

His trustees were to carry on his business until his youngest child reached the age of 21 years. His eldest son Richard was to act as manager of the business and be paid a fair salary. After his youngest child turned 21, the business and all stock was to be sold off and the capital divided between all of his children then living and the children of any of his children who predecease him.

Richard was to have the power to bid for and purchase the said business with preference over other bidders.

His wife Sarah was to have use and enjoyment of all of his household goods, furniture, etc., and an annuity of 15 shillings per week for the remainder of her life as his widow. After her death, they were to be sold to form a part of his residual estate. The trustees were to retain "all my leasehold property in Friargate and Old Chapel Yard...", keep them in good repair, and use the rental income from the said properties to pay the several legacies mentioned in the Will.

The trustees were to continue to pay his son Thomas during his apprenticeship, and to pay his son William the money necessary for his maintenance & education until he turned 21 - not to exceed £25 per year.

The Will was signed by Thomas Swarbrick on 15 July 1859 and witnessed by John Catterall, Solicitor, Preston; and John Riley, Shopkeeper, Preston.

The Will was proved at Lancaster on 23 August 1859 to John Swarbrick of Wyresdale, Boot & Shoe Maker, the brother; George Swarbrick of Garstang, Tailor & Draper; and Richard Swarbrick of Preston, Joiner & Builder, the son.

Effects: under £1500.00

NOTES:
1:	There is no record of Sarah (Almond) Swarbrick having left a Will.
2:	The above information is taken from a transcript held at the Lancashire Archives.

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