In 1773 Edmund Maskelyne was bequeathed £300 in the Will of his father-in-law Timothy Rumboll of Chilton Foliat in co. Wilts, yeoman, along with 2 guineas to buy himself a mourning ring.
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Abstract of the Will of Edmund Maskelyne of the Parish of Wootton Bassett in the County of Wilts, Yeoman, written 1 Aug 1774, proved 11 Dec 1775. 4
Gives and bequeaths to his wife all his personal estate in the parish of Wootton Bassett, his stock of cattle, corn, hay, household furniture and ready money, and all his goods and chattels.
Gives his wife full power 'to devise by will or otherwise give' to his children their shares of his personal estate according to their merits (excepting his eldest son).
Appoints his wife sole executrix of his last will and testament.
(Signed)
Witnesses: John Smith, Alex. Gordon
Marriage Information:
Edmund married Lucy Rumboll, daughter of Timothy Rumboll and Martha Smith, on 4 Apr 1763 in Wroughton, Wiltshire, England. (Lucy Rumboll was christened 11 Nov 1734 in Wroughton, Wiltshire, England and was buried on 15 Jan 1779 in Wootton Bassett St. Bartholomew & All Saints, Wiltshire, England.)
Marriage Notes:
Edmund Maskelyne of Wooton Basset Gent. and Lucy Rumboll of this parish, single woman
Married by Licence
Witnesses: Mary Rumboll, Ann Rumboll
