In the name of God Amen I Robert Dobbins the Elder of the Parish of Corse in the County of
Gloucester, Farmer do make and publish this my last Will and Testament in manner and form
following that is to say, I give and bequeath unto Ann Dobbins, Widow of m Son William
Dobbins deceased All that Dwellinghouse Garden and piece of Arable Land in the parish
of Corse, and now in her occupation and to hold to her during her natural life or so long as she
shall continue the Widow of the sd. William Dobbins deceased, and from and after her decease
or second Marriage which shall fist happen I give the said House Garden and Orchard unto
and amongst her four Children viz: William Dobbins, James Dobbins, Elizabeth Dobbins, and
Sophia Dobbins, to be divided equally among them. I Give and Bequeath unto my Daughter
Elizabeth the Sum of Sixty Pounds to be paid to her within twelve Months next after my
decease. together with the Bed on which I now sleep, I Give and Bequeath unto my Grandson
Robert Capper one Bed and Bedstead now in my Dwellinghouse. I Give and Bequeath unto
my Son Robert Dobbins All my Wearing Apparel. I Give and Bequeath unto my Grandson
James Dobbins the square Oak Table with a drawr in it, together with one round Oak Table
and also my Clock. All the cost residue and remainder of my Real and personal Estate Stock
Goods and Chattels Effects Monies and Securities for Money (except an Oak Cupboard in the
parlour of the House in which I now reside, which shall remain and be as a fixture
to the said House for the use of my Son Samuel and his family) I Give Devise and Bequeath
unto and to the use of my son Samuel his Heirs Executors Administartors and Assigns for ever.
And I appoint my said Son Samuel Dobbins Executor of this my said Will. In Witness whereof
I the said Robert Dobbins the Testator have to this my last Will and Testament set my hand
and Seal this Seventh day of March in the Year of our Lord One Thousand Eight hundred and
Nineteen
Robert Dobbins
Signed Sealed published and Declared
by the said Robert Dobbins, the Elder,
the Testator as and for his last Will and
Testament in the presence of us, who
in his presence at his request and in
the presence of each other have subscribed
our names as Witnesses
Eliza Anna Chatborn[?]
Richard Tipton
James Abale[?]
February 28th 1829
The within named Samuel
Dobbins the Son and sole Executor
was duly sworn before me
Under £20.00
Arthur Meroni[?] Evans Surrogate