• Born: 1735, Gwinear, Cornwall
• Christened: 9 Nov 1735, Gwinear, Cornwall ²
• Marriage: 27 Dec 1762, Gwinear, Cornwall ³
• Buried: 15 Aug 1802, Gwinear, Cornwall ⁴

  Research Notes:

Third son, bequeathed £300 in his father's Will (written 1755).

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Mr Richard Lanyon died aged 67 years (burial record).

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Abstract of the Will of Richard Lanyon of Lanyon in the Parish of Gwinear and County of Cornwall, Gentleman, written 6 Jul 1802, proved 26 Aug 1802. ⁵

Gives and bequeaths to his wife Anne Lanyon his leasehold estates called Cossawsen and Wall in Gwinear parish.

Gives and bequeaths £100 to his eldest son Tobias Lanyon, along with his share in Wheal Providence Mine in Illogan parish.

Gives and bequeaths 5 guineas to his grandson Edward Lanyon the son of his son Tobias Lanyon.

Gives and bequeaths £100 to his second son Richard Lanyon.

Gives and bequeaths 5 guineas to his grandson Richard Lanyon the son of his son Richard Lanyon.

Gives and bequeaths £200 to his daughter Anne Lanyon.

Gives and bequeaths £80 to his son Hugh Lanyon.

Gives and bequeaths £150 to his daughter Mary Lanyon.

All the rest, residue and remainder of his goods, chattels, monies, securities for money, property and effects he gives and bequeaths to his sons William Lanyon and John Lanyon whom he appoints co-executors and residuary legatees of his last will and testament.

(Signed)

Witnesses: Ch... Hendra, Saml. John