• Born: 1766, Mawgan in Meneage, Cornwall
• Christened: 20 Oct 1766, Mawgan in Meneage, Cornwall ¹
• Married: 1 Sep 1803, Manaccan, Cornwall ¹
• Died: 23 Mar 1847, Helford, Manaccan, Cornwall ²
• Buried: 27 Mar 1847, Manaccan, Cornwall ¹

  Research Notes:

In 1819 Robert Kempthorne was the sole executor of his father's will.

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Robert Kempthorne of Helford died aged 80 years (burial record).

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Abstract of the Will of Robert Kempthorne of the Parish of Manaccan in the County of Cornwall, Shipwright, written 23 Aug 1845, proved 3 Jun 1847. ²

Gives and bequeaths to his niece Susan Troon* wife of William Troon his leasehold estate called Penkestle.

* née Roberts

Gives and bequeaths to Richard Vague, shipwright, his freehold dwelling in Treath but commonly called Helford in the parish of Manaccan.

Gives and bequeaths to his nephew Thomas Warren Kempthorne his dwelling house in Helford which adjoins to Richard Vague's house.

Gives £19 to Susan Roberts.

Requests his nephew Thomas Rowe Roberts to assist the executrix with the performance of his will.

All the rest of his personal and real estate he gives to his niece Susan Troon, appointing her sole executrix of his last will and testament.

(signed)

Witnesses: John Roberts, William Murrow, John Retallack

Effects under £600.