Ref NoD-TR/531
Acc No4415
TitleCopy of the Will and codicil of Henry Bright (died 22 Nov 1807) of Ashton, Somerset.
DescriptionBequests to - "my partners at the sugar house in Redcliff Street", Captain Thomas Powell [friend], John Tipton, Robert Rowlands, Mrs Jane Baker of Bristol St Michael (but formerly of Winsford, Somerset ----- "whom I am bound to respect as an injured person by her own family --- "), Mary & Lettice Roch [nieces], Richard & Henry Roch [nephews], Olcher Fedden [business partner], Miss Esther Stephens [housekeeper].
The Will also refers to the misconduct of his nephew George Roch, the honesty and integrity of Olcher Fedden and "I hope and trust that my executor Mr Olcher Fedden will not let any of my near relations have access to this will as I well know (from their conduct towards me) they will endeavour to rob her of her property also".
Witnesses - Robert Rowland junior, J B Tipton, William Fedden, William Stephens, John Moxey, Jacob Stevens.
Will dated 8 Dec 1806
Codicil dated 14 Nov 1807
Date8 Dec 1806
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