Research Notes:

John Skewes was bequeathed an annuity of £5 in his father's Will (written 1787) out of his tenement in Treslothan in Camborne parish.

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John Skewes of Camborne died aged 77 years (burial record).

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Abstract of the Will of John Skewes of the Parish of Camborne in the County of Cornwall, Yeoman, written 8 Feb 1813, proved 23 Oct 1813. ⁴

Gives and bequeaths 1 shilling each to his son William, his son John, his daughter Mary the wife of William Smithram, his daughter Sarah the wife of Isaac Jenken, his daughter Catherine the wife of John Prout, and his daughter Philippa the wife of John Phillips.

All the remainder of his estate, effects and property he gives and bequeaths to Philippa his wife, Henry and Richard his sons, appointing them co-executors of his last will and testament.

(his mark)

Witnesses: Elizabeth Richard of Ball Rose, John Gribbell

Personal effects valued between £200 and £300.