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Last Will and Testament of J. Daniel Furnas of County Cumberland, England

Written on vellum, dated July 13, 1741. Sheet size approximately 27" x 32". Framed size (double glazing) 31 1/2" x 36". Furnas was from the Parish of Wigton in Cumberland County. Wigton is situated 11 miles south west of Carlisle on the road to Maryport. Wigton was in existence before the Norman Conquest and in 1262 received its first market charter. One of the witnesses of the will was a Thos. Jefferson. At lower center is another, smaller document on vellum measuring 8" x 7" which is dated October 27, 1741 and represents the recording of this will in the County seat of Carlisle. This document overlaps the bottom portion of the will.

200/400     SOLD: $69.00

Condition: Very Good. Usual folds, discolorations along folds and holes at the juncture of folds.