Will of James Calverley of Sabden, Forest of Pendle, 1762

Date: [unknown] [unknown]
Location: Sabden
Surname/tag: Calverley

This is a transcription of the registered copy of the Will of James Calverley. It was written on 12 November 1761 and proved at the Consistory Court, Diocese of Chester on 25 May 1762. ^[1] James died within a few days after writing his will and was buried at St Mary's Church, Newchurch in Pendle, Lancashire, England on 17 November 1761. ^[2]
The transcription is as per the original spelling, line breaks and punctuation. Abbreviations have been expanded in [square brackets]
Paragraph breaks (where added) and bold text for names are my own for ease of reading.

Contents 1 Persons mentioned 2 Sources

Beneficiaries and relatives mentioned in the Will:

Persons mentioned

• Mary Calverley, Testator's wife and the Executrix
  
• John Read, Testator's brother-in-law and the Executor
  
• Robert Hartley, Testator's Son-in-law
  
• Widdow Tattersal
  
• James Calverly, Testator's Oldest son
  
• William Calverly, Testator's Second Son
  
• John Calverly, Testator's youngest Son
  
• Elizabeth, Testator's Oldest Daughter
  
• Martha Haworth, Testator's daughter
  
• Margret Hartley, Testator's Daughter and wife of Robert Hartley
  
• Jane, Testator's Daughter and Wife of James Dixon
  
• James Dixon, Testator's Son-in-law
  
• Testator's Grand Children born of Testator's daughter Mary
  
• Edmd: Slarkie, Testator's witness
  
• Wm Robinson, Testator's witness
  
• Berd. Dickinson, Testator's witness
  

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Will of James Calverley of Sabden, Forest of Pendle, 1762

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Calverley
Will
of James late of
Sabden in the Forrest
of Pendle Yeom[an] dece[ase]d
ex[ecu]ted & Adon [et]c to
Mary Calverley & John Read the Ex[ecut]ors
being first sworn

May 25th.
1762

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This is the Last Will and Testament of me
James Calverly of Sabden in the Forest of Pendle in the County of
Lancaster Yeoman. Whereas I have by my Surrender bearing
equal date herewith for the Consideration therein Mentioned Surrendered and
given up into the Hands of the Ladies of the Forest of Pendle and Manor
of Ighten hill in the Said County according to the Custom of the Said -
Forest and Manor All that One Messuage other Edifeies Lands and
Premises with the Appurtenances of the yearly Rent to the Ladies of the
Said Forest and Manor of Four Shillings and One Penny which Said
Surrendered premises being now in the Possession of me the Said James
Calverly. And Also all that One Messuage or dwelling House with Other
Buildings three Gardens One Close of Land Called Stubbs in Barley
Booth within the Said Forest and are of the yearly rent to the Ladies of
the Said Forest of Sixpence now in the Tenure or Occupation of
Robert Hartey and Widdow Tattersal and Also all that One Messuage or dwelling
House with one Barn and Other Buildings and other Closes of Land
Mentioned and Expressed in the Said Surrender Lying and being in Barley
Booth aforesaid of the yearly rent to the Ladies of the said Forest and
Manor of four Shillings and Eight pence Now in the Occupation of
Robert Hartley. all which Said premises aforesaid are Surrendered
to the USE and behoef of John Read of New Church within the said Forest
and his Heirs Subject to Such Trust intents and appointments as I should
declare direct and appoint in and by my Last will and Testament
in writing attested by three or more Credible Witnesses Reference
being had to the said impart recited Surrender may more fully appear
NOW I do hereby declare direct and appoint that all that One
Messuage and dwelling House with the Lands and premises thereto
Belonging Now in My Occupation and are to the Ladies of the Said
forest and manor of four Shillings and One Penny Shall be to the
use of My Oldest son James Calverly His Heirs and Assigns for
ever and I do hereby devise the Same Unto him His Heirs and Assigns
for ever accordingly Subject to and charged with the several
Legasies hereafter mentioned. And I do hereby direct declare and

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appoint that One Moiety or half Part of the first Mentioned Premises
with the Appurtenances thereto belonging being of the yearly rent to
the Ladies of the Said Forest and manor of two Shillings and four
pence. Now in the Possession of Robert Hartley and also One moiety
or half part of the Last Mentioned Surrendered Premises with the
Appurtenances thereto belonging being of ye yearly rent to the Ladies
of the said Forest and manor of three pence Now in the Possession
of Robert Hartley and Widdow Tattersal Shall be to the Use of my Second
Son William Calverly His Heirs and assigns for ever and I do hereby
devise the Same to the said William Calverly his heirs and assigns for ever
Subject to and Charged with Such Intents and provisoes Hereafter Mention[e]d
and Expressed. And I do also hereby direct and appoint that One
Moiety or half part of the first mention[e]d premises with the appurtenances
thereto belonging being of the yearly rent to the Ladies of the said manor
of two Shilling and four pence Now in the possession of Robert Hartley
and also One moiety or half part of the Last Surrendered premises
with the appurtenances thereto belonging being of the yearly rent to
the Ladies of the Said manor of three pence now in the Tenure or Occupa
tion of Robert Hartley and Widdow Tattersal shall be to the Use of
my youngest Son John Calverly His Heirs and assigns for ever
and I do hereby devise the same to the said John Calverly His heirs and
assigns for ever Subject to Such Intents and provisoes Hereafter
Mentioned and Expressed. And I do hereby direct declare and appoint
and do hereby Give and Bequeath unto my beloved wife the Sum of
Two pounds yearly and Every year to be paid by two Equal payments one on the
first day of May next after my decease and the other payment on the
feast of Saint Martin the Bishop in winter to receive of and from the
Lands and premises in Goldshaw Booth Now in my Possession and also
I do give and bequeath unto My beloved wife the Sum of Two pounds
Ten Shillings to be paid yearly and every year during her Natural life
to be paid by two Equal payments one on the first day of May Next after my
decease and the Other on the feast of Saint Martin the Bishop in winter
to receive of and from the Other Surrendered premises in Barley Booth
Now in the possession of Robert Hartley and Wid: Tattersal in full lieu of all
the dowry and Satisfaction of All the Lands I ever Possessed

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and Likewise I give and bequeath unto my Oldest Daughter Elizabeth
The Sum of twenty Shillings a year and every year during her Natural
Life to receive of and from the Surrendered premises Now in my possessi
-on Lying in Goldshaw booth the first payment to to be paid one year Next after my decease
and after my Just debts and Funeral Expences and the probat of this my Last
Will and Testament are paid I do give and bequeath to Martha Haworth
My daughter the Sum of Ten pounds as the rents of the said Lands be-
comes due. And I do also give and bequeath Unto Margret Hartley
my Daughter wife of Rob[er]t. Hartley the Sum of Ten pounds Next after
the Legacy of my daughter Martha is paid as ye rents of the lands become due
And I do also give and bequeath Unto my Daughter Jane Wife of
James Dixon The Sum of fifteen Pounds to be paid Next after
the Legacy of My Daughter Margaret is paid as the rents of the
Lands becomes due And I do also give and bequeath Unto My
Grand Children born of My daughter Mary The Sum of Ten pounds
to be Equally divided amongst them to be paid off the Lands
and be arises rents of the Lands after the Legacy of my
daughter Jane is paid as the rents of the Lands arises and I do appoint that all Legacys be duly paid to Such
Legatees as aforesaid and to the Heirs of Each and Every of
them as they become due and Lastly I do hereby nominate and
appoint my Loving wife and John Read of Newchurch Executrix
and Executor of this my Last Will and Testament Hoping they
will faithfully fullfill This my Last will In Witness whereof
I have hereunto Set my hand and Seal this twelfth day of
November in the year of Our Lord One Thousand Seven Hun
dred and Sixty One
Sealed Signed and published & declared by the Testator
to be his Last will and Testament in the pre[se]nce of as who
in his Sign and prese[n]ce attested the same the words (year
due one lieu the first Payment Martha) being Interlined
Edmd: Slarkie: James Calvly
Wm Robinson
Berd. Dickinson

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25th May 1762

Mary Calverley Widow and John Read Exors within
nam[e]d were Sworn

Before Abel Wards Sur:[rogate]

Sources

1. ↑ Wills and administrations of Lancashire only, 1558-1857: "Wills and administrations of Lancashire only, 1558-1857"
   Catalog: Wills and administrations of Lancashire only, 1558-1857 Original wills "A-E", 1762
   Film number: 004426557 > image 282 of 475
   FamilySearch Image: S3HY-6F6S-WLM (accessed 10 January 2023)
2. ↑ Burial: "Lancashire, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1538-1812"
   Lancashire Anglican Parish Registers. Preston, England: Lancashire Archives; Reference Number: PR 2862/1/2
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry uk Record 2478 #54333685 (accessed 11 January 2023)
   Name: James Calverley; Burial Date: 17 Nov 1761; Parish: Newchurch In Pendle, St Mary, Lancashire, England.