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William John Curtis (abt. 1775 - abt. 1853)

William John Curtis
Born about in Surrey, Englandmap
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Husband of — married [date unknown] [location unknown]
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Died about at about age 77 in Curtisdale, Prince Edward Islandmap
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Biography

Surrey (historic flag)
William Curtis was born in Surrey, England.

Birth

William was born about 1775.

Marriage

A marriage notice was published on the 26th February 1836 in the Lincoln Rutland and Stamford Mercury, about Wm Curtiss (Corn Factor), and his marriage to Ann Wood The record gives a date for the marriage 16th February 1836 and the marriage location is noted as having taken place in Stamford, Lincolnshire, England, United Kingdom. [1]

Death

He passed away about 1853.

His Will

THE WILL OF WILLIAM JOHN CURTIS [2]

Curtisdale 22 November 1852

In the name of God, Amen. This twenty second day of November, one thousand eight hundred and fifty two.

I, William Curtis of Curtisdale, being sick and weak of Body, but of perfect mind and memory, thanks be given unto God; Therefore without a formal prelude, do make and ordain this my last will and testament; that is to say,

First with respect to a provision for the future support of Ann my beloved wife, the same is hereafter willed and directed.

To my son Owen, I give and bequeath, all my right, title, interest and claim, in and to that part of my leasehold Estate called Curtisdale, bounded as follows viz, on the Northeast by the old Prince Town Road, on the South by Land the property of the Hon,ble John Mira Holl, and on the West by Land the propertys of David Moore and David Hooper.

To my son Otto I give my Right, Title and Interest in land to that part of the same Estate bounded as follows viz, on the South by the short fence running from the bend in the Mill pond to the West line of the Estate, and from thence by the said West line, on the North by the reserved line of road, and on the East by Land called Theophilus's Land and on the South by the Mill Pond, to the short fence the Southern boundry.

For my sons Theophilus and Gersham, and for my daughter Rachel, I provide as follows, that is to say, the Mill with it's appurtenances and Land and premises, (about three acres) attached to it, and all that there is thereon: also the farm bounded by the Mill pond, Doctor Day's Land and the prince Town Road: and also the Farm East of that Farm bequeathed to Otto and commonly called Theopholus's Farm, I desire and direct shall be sold and the net proceeds thereof I give and bequeath to be divided in equal shares and portions to each of the above mentioned three children, that is to say, one third thereof to Theophilus, one third to Gersham, and one third to Rachel - and as to the Household Furniture and other Moveables on the premises, and now in the possession of my wife, I leave to her disposal as she may please.

And as regards a provision for the maintenance and support of my beloved wife, it must be understood, that the above mentioned bequests are made and given upon the positive and express conditions that each and every child, or Domice on the receipt of portions shall bind themselves to the Trustees, to contribute annually, or at such other times as may be required a ? or share or sum of Money, in proportion to the portion they Receive, towards a sufficiency, to maintain and keep their Mother in decency and comfort: and it is my wish that she should have a room to herself under the roof of the dwelling of one of her children.

And I constitute and ordain My Sons Owen and Otto Executors of this my Last Will and Testament, and do also constitute and appoint them Trustees to and for their Mother to carry out to the full intent and meaning the provisions made for their Mother as long as she may live.

And I do constitute and appoint my Son Owen Trustee for his sister Rachel, to take care of the portion or property, herein bequeathed to her, and for her sole use, until he may see fit, and good, for her to have it solely at her own command. And I do particularly request and charge my Sons Owen and Otto Executors of this my Last Will and Testament and Trustees for the maintenance of their Mother, to be careful that their Mother is supported from the property or it's proceeds always in decency and comfort.

In witness whereof I have hereonto set my hand and Seal the day and year first above written. W. Curtis Signed Sealed and Acknowledged in the presence of us, by the within named William Curtis to be his last Will and Testament. David Hooper David Younker Thomas Hooper

Be it known to all men, that having made my last Will, written on this same piece of paper, which I hereby ratify and confirm, but having omitted to enter therein this undermentioned clause, I here enter it, making it part of the same Will and Testament.

That is to say, Having directed that three different parts of the Estate should be sold and the proceeds thereof be divided between Theophilus, Gersham and Rachel, each to receive one third, Now this is my Will, that should the each one third thereof exceed in value, the value of Owen's or of Otto's portions as before mentioned to be given to them, that, that excess of property, if not exceeding the sum of fifty pounds, I give to my Son Owen, and should that excess exceed fifty pounds, it is my Will that fifty pounds be given to Owen, and that the excess above the fifty pounds given to Owen, shall be divided in five portions and be given in equal share to each Owen, Otto,Theophilus, Gersham and Rachel and one fifth of the whole last mentioned excess so arising as aforesaid to each child. W. Curtis

In witness my hand and seal this same day and same hour and before the same Witnesses as the other part of this my Will is signed and sealed.

Signed Sealed and Acknowledged in the presence of us, by the said within William Curtis to be part of his last Will and Testament. David Hooper David Younker Thomas Hooper

Research Notes

  • The Islander – Apr 15, 1853 Died. Thursday morning, 14th April, at Curtisdale, William Curtis, Esq., Land Surveyor, aged 76.

Sources

  1. "British Newspaper Archive, Family Notices," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QPCJ-LRFY : 17 April 2019), Ann Wood in entry for Wm Curtiss, Corn Factor, Stamford, Lincolnshire, England, United Kingdom; records extracted FamilySearch and images digitized by FindMyPast; citing Stamford, Lincolnshire, England, United Kingdom, 26 Feb 1836, The British Newspaper Archive, Ireland; FHL microfilm.
  2. http://familyhistory.homestead.com/CurtisPEI.html




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