• Born: 1749, Wootton Bassett, Wiltshire, England
• Christened: 6 Mar 1749, Wootton Bassett, Wiltshire, England ¹
• Married:
• Buried: 18 May 1806, Prestbury, Gloucestershire, England ²

  Research Notes:

Family name spelled WOLLEY in the baptismal register.

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In 1754 John Woolley became a beneficiary of the Will of his maternal grandmother Mary Newell, receiving his share of £100 along with a large silver spoon.

In 1787 John Woolley received £5 from his mother's Will, having already been provided for.

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Abstract of the Will of John Woolley of the Parish of Bishops Cleeve in the County of Gloucester, Gentleman, written 19 Apr 1806, proved 26 Nov 1806. ³

Gives and bequeaths his household goods, plate, linen, china and furniture to his wife Elizabeth.

Gives to his brother George Woolley a decent suit of mourning of value not exceeding £6, along with all his clothing.

Gives his watch to his nephew John Woolley son of his brother Cornelius Woolley.

Gives £20 to Mr. Edward Bushman of Matford for his efforts in executing his last will.

After the death of his wife he directs his brother Cornelius Woolley and his friend Edward Bushman to pay the interest, dividends and proceeds of £400 three-percent Consolidated Bank Annuities to his brother George Woolley during his natural life, after which he wills the same to his nephews and nieces, children of his brother Cornelius, and to his nephew Richard Thompson.

Appoints his brother Cornelius Woolley and the said Edward Bushman co-executors of his last will and testament.

  Marriage Information:

John married Elizabeth on an unknown date. (Elizabeth was born about 1754 and was buried on 25 Jun 1830 in Prestbury, Gloucestershire, England, aged 76 years.)