Frances 1 was born about 1640. She died after 14 Jan 1703 in Watford, Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom. Frances married Robert FARR Merchant Taylor & Linen Draper about 1660 in of Wavendon, Buckinghamshire, England, United Kingdom.
Frances had a will 2 on 14 Jan 1703 in Watford, Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom.
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Frances Farr
7 January 1703
Watford, Hertfordshire
In the name of God Amen I Frances Farr the widow and *Relict of Roberd (“d” on the end, not a “t”) ffarr at Watford in the Counnty of Heartfordshire being in perfect health (praised be God) do make this my last will and Testament in mannor following I commit my soul into the hands of Almighty God And my body to the earth to be decently buryed at the discretion of my Executor hereafter named Item I give to my loving daughter ffrances Babington twenty pounds to buy her * mourning and to dispose of my wearing Clothes and wearing Linnen as she pleases and my * Muffe Item I give to my son in Law William Babington ten pounds to buy him mourning Item I give to my Grandson William Babington tenn pounds to buy him mourning Item I give to my Grandaughter ffrances Babington my Gold watch my wedding Ring and the diamond ring with three stones which I weare with my wedding Ring and my * Tippett and ten pounds to buy her mourning Item I give to my Goddaughter and Niece ffrances Kemp twenty pounds Item I give to my Niece Susanna ffarr ffive pounds Item I give to my Nephews Alexander and Richard Baxter two rings of a * ginnea a piece Item I give to my Godson Gregory Shepperd one old piece of God Item I give my Goddaughter Sarah Gregory one old piece of Gold Item I give to Margreat Carter one gold Ring of twelve shillings price All the rest of my goods and chattels debts and credits whatsoever not herein before perticulerly disposed of I give unto my loving son William ffarr whom I make sole Executor of this my last will and Testament In witness Whereof I have hereto set my hand and seal the seaventh day of January 1703/Frances Farr sealed signed published and declared with presence of/Joseph Hatton Thomas Johnson
Probate is in Latin dated 2 November 1604 names in probate: Richard; Raines, William O Clements, Willimi ffar (son & executor)
*Relicit: A widow; a woman whose husband is dead N.W. 1828 A bandoned, left behind Dict. Com
*mourning The dress worn by mourners 1828 N.W. The manifestation of sorrow for a person’s death by the wearing of black clothes, black veils & caps etc. There is a good description of UK mourning customs and apparel under the encyclopedia section for on Dict. Com there was even special mourning jewelry such as lockets and cameos to wear & keep the deceased’s hair in. So it appears Frances is giving them money to buy mourning apparel for her death.
Tippett: A scarf usually of cloth, wool, or fox fur for covering the neck and shoulders w/long ends that hang in front like a stole Dict. Com
*muff: a warm tubular covering made of fur or cloth, open at both ends in which the hands are placed for warmth. Dict. Com
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