Matthew Bennetts of Camborne died aged 61 years (burial record).
------------------------------
The Will of Matthew Bennetts of the Parish of Camborne in the County of Cornwall, Miner, written 29 Mar 1813, proved 9 Mar 1814. 2
In the Name of God Amen I Matthew Bennetts of the Parish of Camborne in the County of Cornwall Miner make this to be my last Will and Testament. As follows —
First I give to my Brother in law Stephen Roberts of the said Parish of Camborne all and Singular the money which shall be due on my decease from the Ammicable and United Societies in Camborne aforesaid (In trust, and for no other Purpose) for him the said Stephen Roberts to forthwith pay Seven Pounds thereof unto my Sister Mary Bennetts Widow Three Pounds thereof to Jane Roberts his Wife and the remaining part thereof (discretionally) to my sister Margery the Wife of William Nicholas or to her order only.
Second I give to the said Stephen Roberts that Croft (part of Madderns) which he now holds under me in Camborne aforesaid during my present term therein Also in trust for him to pay Thirty Shillings Yearly for the same discretionally to my said Sister Margery (or her order only) during the said term Note the said Stephen Roberts to be free of all other Outgoings on the said Croft during the said term
Third I give also to the said Stephen Roberts them Moors and House belonging to me now in the Occupation of Edward William Stackhouse Esquire in the said Parish of Camborne, with the Rents Issues and Profits thereof during my term now therein In trust for the same Rents Issues and Profits to be paid by the said Stephen Roberts also discretionally to my said Sister Margery (or to her order only) during the said term.
Fourth all the Rest Residue and Remainder of my Estate Property and Effects whatever (after my legal debts funeral Charges and Legacies aforesaid are satisfied and paid) I also give to the said Stephen Roberts in further trust that the same may be applied to the use only of my said Sister Margery (at his discretion) and for no other use or purpose whatsoever. And I do appoint the said Stephen Roberts to be the Executor of this my last Will and Testament
In Witness whereof I have hereunto put my hand and Seal this twentyninth day of March in the Year of our Lord One thousand eight Hundred and Thirteen.
(Signed)
Signed Sealed Published and declared by the said Matthew Bennetts (the Testator) to be His last Will and Testament in the Presence of us
the Sign of Christ Bennetts
the Sign of Stephen Dyer
Will of Matthew Bennetts Miner dec'd Proved in common form Before John Richards Clerk by virtue of a Commission &c.
And Admon of all and Singular the Goods &c. of the said dec'd or any way concerning the said Will, was and is granted to Stephen Roberts, the Executor In Trust named in the said Will.
Being first Sworn &c.
Research Notes: