John Woodward

There is record of an Elizabeth Woodward, buried Little Hinton, 14th April 1799 age 75, widow. This is probably her, and we know from her son's will in 1795 that she was still alive then as she was a beneficiary, however it is not totally certain.

Last Will and Testament of 26 May 1780 and proved at Sarum 28 October 1782

Signed Sealed and Published in presence (witnesses) of Henry Edwards, Jane Simmons and John Wells

I William Woodward of Little Hinton, County of Wilts Yeoman .....

Beneficiaries: Elizabeth Swinbourn (dau), Elizabeth (wife), John (son), Mary (dau and wife of John Warner), Martha Hilliard (dau and widow), Ann (dau and wife of Thomas Edwards), Letitia (dau and wife of John Cox)

Joint Executors: Elizabeth (wife) and John (son)

Commision of Oath: At Bishopstone on 7 Oct 1782, personal estate amounts to £220, under £300

Source: Chippenham RO, document reference P3/W/1029

From: www.pope-genealogy.me.uk/williamwoodward1782.htm

Will of John Woodward 1795, Little Hinton, Wilts

Last Will and Testament of 4 May 1795, Codcil of 4 May 1795, proved 13 Jun 1795

Signed Sealed and Published in presence (witnesses) of Eliz Bailey, Ann Jacob, Nathn Atherton

Codicil Sealed and Published in presence (witnesses) of Eliz Bailey, Ann Jacob, Nathn Atherton

I John Woodward of Little Hinton in the County of WiltsYeoman .....

Beneficiaries: Elizabeth (mother), Martha (wife), Elizabeth (sister, wife of John Cox), Elizabeth (niece), John Hillier (Nephew)

Others mentioned: Edward Johnston (yeoman of West Hinton)

Executors: Elizabeth (mother), Martha (wife)

Source: National Archives (A2A), document reference PROB 11/1262

Extracted from the Registry of the Prerogative Court of Canterbury

Taken from: www.pope-genealogy.me.uk/johnwoodward1795.htm