Item MFP/2/1/1 - Copy will of Ralph Williamson of Berwick on Tweed, burgess and perukemaker [wig maker]

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Will devising 6 houses called the Sailor’s Barracks in Palace Street, and another to Margaret his wife for life or her widowhood, remainder to his son Jos. Williamson and daughter Eleanor Woodhouse: another house to the heirs of Wm. his eldest son, and the house in which he lived in Shaws Lane, after the death of his wife, to the children of the late Lieut. Burdett.

His shop, utensils and stock to be kept by his wife in case his son-in-law Andrew Clark should follow the business, otherwise to be disposed of by his executors. To Mr Robt. Gladstone, his large book of songs, his book of minuets, airs and Scots tunes and his German flute. To the widow of his son Robt. £20 to care for his grandchildren.

To his grandson Thos. Burdett, his silver watch. To Mr Jas Allison, his brother-in-law, his “cane with the agot head” and Bishop Rose’s “View of all Religions”. To Mr Thos. Boote of Nottingham, £20 p.a. received from His Majesty’s compassionate list for the maintenance of the orphans of Lieut. Burdett.

To Andrew Clarke, his son-in-law, his clothing. To Eliz. Burdett, his granddaughter, £5. to buy her mourning. to Mr Wm Wait, sen. his bass violin.

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