Richard Chesson of Ruan Lanihorne

Richard Chesson of Gerrans
(Abt 1638-1697)

Elizabeth Sawell
(Abt 1643-1687)

Richard Chesson of Ruan Lanihorne
(1670-1744)

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Spouses/Children:
1. Susanna Crews

Honor Chesson
Elizabeth Chesson
Richard Chesson (d.y.)
Henry Chesson (d.y.)
Richard Chesson

2. Eleanor Pearce

Elenor Chesson+
Agnes Chesson+

Richard Chesson of Ruan Lanihorne

Born: 1670, Gerrans, Cornwall
Christened: 20 Nov 1670, Gerrans, Cornwall ¹
Married (1): 1 Jul 1697, Gerrans, Cornwall ¹
Married (2): 3 Jan 1721, Ruan Lanihorne, Cornwall ¹
Buried: 22 Jun 1744, Ruan Lanihorne, Cornwall ¹

Research Notes:

Abstract of the Will of Richard Chesson of the Parish of Ruan Lanihorne in the County of Cornwall, Yeoman, written 18 Jun 1743, proved 30 Apr 1745. ²
Gives 5 shillings to his daughter Honer Sebbely.

Gives 4 guineas of gold to his daughter Elizabeth Ould.

Gives 1 guinea of gold to his daughter Elenor.

Gives 1 guinea of gold to his daughter Agnes.

All the rest of his goods and chattels he gives to his wife whom he appoints sole executrix of his last will and testament.

(signed)

Witnesses: W Horsey, Jn^o. Pearce, Jn^o. Rice

An inventory of his goods, chattels & credits was taken and appraised on 28 Jun 1744 by Stephen Doble and John Luke and valued to £140 14s. 6d.

Marriage Information:

Richard married Susanna Crews, daughter of Henry Crews of Gerrans and Honor Prous, on 1 Jul 1697 in Gerrans, Cornwall. (Susanna Crews was christened 24 Sep 1665 in Gerrans, Cornwall and was buried on 25 Mar 1709 in Ruan Lanihorne, Cornwall.)

Marriage Information:

Richard also married Eleanor Pearce, daughter of George Pearce, on 3 Jan 1721 in Ruan Lanihorne, Cornwall. (Eleanor Pearce was christened 10 Jul 1687 in Ruan Lanihorne, Cornwall and was buried on 21 May 1764 in Ruan Lanihorne, Cornwall.)

Richard Chesson of Ruan Lanihorne

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