In 1785 Jane the wife of William Short was bequeathed £70 from her father's Will.
In 1813 Jane Short was co-executor of her husband's Will.
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Jane Short of Wootton Bassett died aged 74 years (burial record).
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Abstract of the Will of Jane Short of Wootton Bassett in the County of Wilts, Widow, written 17 Mar 1814, proved 31 Dec 1814, probate granted 13 Jan 1815. 4
Gives and bequeaths £10 to her grandson Thomas the son of Thomas Short.
Gives and bequeaths £10 to her son Joseph Short.
All the rest of her personal estate and effects she gives to her son Joseph Short whom she appoints sole executor of her last will and testament.
(signed)
Witnesses: Richd. Welford, W.W. Wilkins (solicitor and his clerk)
Personal effects under £200.
Marriage Information:
Jane married William Short, son of William Short and Anne Draper, on 21 Dec 1761 in Wootton Bassett, Wiltshire, England. (William Short was christened 22 Dec 1733 in Wootton Bassett, Wiltshire, England and was buried on 5 Feb 1813 in Wootton Bassett St. Bartholomew All Saints, Wiltshire, England, aged 79 years.)
Marriage Notes:
William Short of this parish, yeoman, and Jane Baker of this parish, spinster
Married by Banns
Witnesses: Wm Baker, Edward Habgood
