Copy Will of George Randall
TitleCopy Will of George Randall
ReferenceU296/9/6
Date
11 December 1781 - 24 October 1791
CreatorRandall, George
Production date 1781 - 1791
Scope and ContentTwo copies of will of George Randall, extracted from the registry of the Prerogative Court in Ireland. Randall, a merchant, formerly of Cork city, now lives near Waterford, where he used to spend summer and other times of the years with his children and grandchildren, and with his daughters at Tramore.
He bequeaths an annual income of 200 pounds to 'my dear friend and sister in law Anne Penrose', The money is to be chargeable on his interests in property in Red Abbey, Cork, which he holds from Charles Dunbar. He refers to her present poor income and the requirements of her sons, Samuel and William Penrose [both married to his daughters]. He states that he lately considered 'substituting [Anne Penrose] in the place of my late lost companion', but now thinks this unlikely owing to 'the more rigid than judicious opinion of some'. He also bequeaths her his interest in his property at Tramore, free of rent, life use of his household goods (afterwards to be divided between his daughters), and his coach and horses. He also creates an annuity in lieu of the house should she choose to live elsewhere. He bequeaths his reversionary interest in one Red Abbey property to his grandson George Randell Penrose, second son of his daughter Mary, subject to the charge in favour of Anne Penrose. He refers to Mary's third son, Abraham Devonsher Penrose, and Samuel Penrose [Mary's husband]. He also refers to leasing of ground in Tramore, and recites a bequest and annuity to his relative Elizabeth Barnes, the bequest to be paid on her marrying before the age of 56. He also leaves 20 guineas to his servant Susannah Mara.
The remainder of his estate is left to his daughters as tenants in common, for life, to pass to their children. He refers to leases and new houses on his property in Red Abbey, asking his executors to confirm and make good such leases. Anne, Samuel, and William Penrose are made executors. In a codicil dated 12 August 1790, he revokes arrangements in favour of Anne Penrose, excepting an annuity of 100 pounds, as she has since 'obtained a handsome addition to her fortune'. He also creates annuities for Elizabeth Barnes, or Webb, her sister Hannah Barnes, his servant Susanna Mara, to 'my poor drunken servant' George Finn, and to Matthew and Mary Sinnott [servants].
He leaves to James Abell, Cork, as a token of his regard, ten guineas and his cane, which formerly belonged to Abell's father, and he leaves ten guineas to the first child of his relation Ebenezer Pike that shall marry. Probate granted 24 October 1791 (referring to Samuel and William Penrose, executors, as 'two of the people called Quakers').
A note on the cover of one copy states that the document also contains the copy will of George Penrose dated 29 September 1836 [not present]. A typescript transcription of the first 17 pages of the will is present.
He bequeaths an annual income of 200 pounds to 'my dear friend and sister in law Anne Penrose', The money is to be chargeable on his interests in property in Red Abbey, Cork, which he holds from Charles Dunbar. He refers to her present poor income and the requirements of her sons, Samuel and William Penrose [both married to his daughters]. He states that he lately considered 'substituting [Anne Penrose] in the place of my late lost companion', but now thinks this unlikely owing to 'the more rigid than judicious opinion of some'. He also bequeaths her his interest in his property at Tramore, free of rent, life use of his household goods (afterwards to be divided between his daughters), and his coach and horses. He also creates an annuity in lieu of the house should she choose to live elsewhere. He bequeaths his reversionary interest in one Red Abbey property to his grandson George Randell Penrose, second son of his daughter Mary, subject to the charge in favour of Anne Penrose. He refers to Mary's third son, Abraham Devonsher Penrose, and Samuel Penrose [Mary's husband]. He also refers to leasing of ground in Tramore, and recites a bequest and annuity to his relative Elizabeth Barnes, the bequest to be paid on her marrying before the age of 56. He also leaves 20 guineas to his servant Susannah Mara.
The remainder of his estate is left to his daughters as tenants in common, for life, to pass to their children. He refers to leases and new houses on his property in Red Abbey, asking his executors to confirm and make good such leases. Anne, Samuel, and William Penrose are made executors. In a codicil dated 12 August 1790, he revokes arrangements in favour of Anne Penrose, excepting an annuity of 100 pounds, as she has since 'obtained a handsome addition to her fortune'. He also creates annuities for Elizabeth Barnes, or Webb, her sister Hannah Barnes, his servant Susanna Mara, to 'my poor drunken servant' George Finn, and to Matthew and Mary Sinnott [servants].
He leaves to James Abell, Cork, as a token of his regard, ten guineas and his cane, which formerly belonged to Abell's father, and he leaves ten guineas to the first child of his relation Ebenezer Pike that shall marry. Probate granted 24 October 1791 (referring to Samuel and William Penrose, executors, as 'two of the people called Quakers').
A note on the cover of one copy states that the document also contains the copy will of George Penrose dated 29 September 1836 [not present]. A typescript transcription of the first 17 pages of the will is present.
Extent49pp (2 copies)
LanguageEnglish
Persons keywordRandall, George, Merchant (died c1791)
SubjectWills and Administrations, Quakers
AccessOpen by appointment to all holding a current Reader's Ticket
RightsSubject to Rules Governing Reproduction of Records at CCCA
LevelItem
RepositoryCork City and County Archives
Object categoryText