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1784 Thomas Strudwick husband of Reigate

This is the last will and testament of me, Thomas Strudwick of the parish of Reigate in the County of Surrey husbandman

first I give and bequeath unto my nephew and nieces John Strudwick Henry Strudwick Samuel Strudwick Maria Strudwick and Amy Strudwick sons and daughters of my brother John Strudwick one guinea each of lawful money of Great Britain

Also I give and bequeath to my sister Mary Standing the sum of 5 pounds of lawful money of Great Britain to be paid under her at her age of 21 years

And all the rest and residue of my estate effects monies and whatever and wherever and what nature all kinds soever after my debts and funeral expenses are paid I give and bequeath unto my sister Mary Standing widow of the late John Standing her executors administrators or assigned to and for her own use and benefit and at her own disposal

And I do hereby nominate and appoint my said sister Mary sole executrix of this my last will and testament

And I do hereby revoke all former wills and other wills by me at any time heretofore made and declare this only to be my last will and testament in witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 27th day of March in the year of our lord 1781

Thomas Strudwick signed sealed published and declared by the said Thomas Strudwick the testator as and for his last will and testament in the presence of us who in his presence and at his request and in the presence of each other have hereunto subscribed our names as witnesses thereto Fred Smith Mary Aldham