Poser 363 - Testament of Christina Stewart of Glenmorvern, 1832

This week we asked you to transcribe a tricky piece of 19th century hand and identify when the trustees of Christina Stewart were to pay out her legacies; where Isabella and Mary lived and what sum they received; and the names of her two nieces.

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Answers:

1. The trustees had to pay the legacies within 12 months of Christina Stewart's death.
2. Isabella and Mary Rollo lived in Albany Street, Edinburgh and each received £200 sterling.
3. Christina's two nieces were Mrs Elizabeth Singer or Bennet and Anne Stewart Singer.

Transcription

the trust above mentioned That my said Trustees
shall within twelve months after my death
pay the following Legacies vizt. [videlicet] To Mrs Ann
Stewart or Singer my sister the sum of One
thousand pounds stirling to the Honorable
Miss Isabella Rollo and the Honorable Miss Mary
Rollo presently residing in Albany street Edin-
burgh the sum of Two hundred pounds sterling
each To Mrs Elizabeth Singer or Bennet & Anne
Stewart Singer my nieces the sum of Two hundred
pounds sterling each To the said Mrs Janet Stewart

Glossary

videlicet - that is to say; namely, as follows

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