Wills and Administrations

Alfred James Shaw CORDY Sr.-[160], son of Thomas CORDY-[17] and Betsy SHAW-[361], was born on 13 Dec 1840 in Nympsfield, Gloucestershire, England, was baptized on 24 Dec 1840 in Parish Church of St.Bartholomew, Nympsfield, Gloucestershire, England, died on 13 Mar 1913 in Westbury On Severn, Gloucestershire, England, at age 72, and was buried in Mar 1913 in Baptist Church, Cinderford, Gloucestershire, England.

His will was written on 6 Oct 1903, and was proved on 29 Oct 1913.

I Alfred Shaw Cordy of Lower High Street Cinderford in the County of Gloucestershire hereby revoke all former Wills and testamentary dispositions made by me and declare this to be my last Will and testament. I appoint Henry Jenkins of Saint Whites Cinderford aforesaid Ironmonger and Moses Harris of The Globe Inn, High Street Cinderford aforesaid Innkeeper to be Trustees and Executors of this my Will. I devise all my real estate to my wife Hester Cordy during her life she insuring the same and keeping the same insured against loss by fire in the names of the Trustees or Trustee of this my Will and also keeping the same in good repair and condition reasonable wear and tear accepted. And from and after the death of my said wife Hester Cordy I devise my said real state to my trustees. Upon trust to sell and convert the same into money with power to postpone such sale and conversion so long as they shall think fit without being responsible for loss. And after payment of all expenses incidental to the trusts hereby created Upon trust for such children of mine living at the decease of my said wife and such grandchildren then living being the issue of my deceased daughter Laura Jones or of any other child of mine who may die in my lifetime or in the lifetime of my said wife as being male have attained or shall attain the age of twentyone years or being female have attained or shall attain that age or marry under that age the objects of this trust to take in equal shares except that issue of a deceased child of mine shall take between them the share only which their parent would have taken if he or she had survived me and my said wife and attained the age of twentyone years. I bequeath all my personal property (after payment thereout of my funeral and testamentary expenses and debts) to my said wife Hester Cordy absolutely. In witness whereof I have to this Will set my hand this sixth day of October One thousand and nine hundred and three. Alfred Shaw Cordy {signed} Signed by the above named Alfred Shaw Cordy as his last Will in the presence of us both being present at the same time who in his presence and the presence of each other have hereunto subscribed our names as witnesses. J.S.Bradstock, Solicitor, Cinderford {signed} O.J.Hull, Soudley, Gloucestershire, Clerk to Mr.Bradstock. {signed} (Many thanks to John C. Powell for this transcription).

Cecily CORDY-[4994], daughter of Charles CORDY-[2373] and Eliza (CORDY)-[4978], was born in Oct 1856-Dec 1856 in Registration District of Chipping Sodbury, England, was baptized on 3 Nov 1856 in Zion United Church, Frampton Cotterell, Gloucestershire, England, died in Jan 1916-Mar 1916 in Registration District of Chipping Sodbury, England, at age 59, and was buried on 30 Jan 1916 in Zion United Church Burial Ground, Frampton Cotterell, Gloucestershire, England.

Her will was written on 17 Jan 1916, and proved on 29 Feb 1916.

I Cecily Cordy of the Ridge in the Parish of Frampton Cotterell in the County of Gloucester Spinster hereby revoke all former Wills and testamentary dispositions made by me and declare this to be my last Will and testament. I appoint my nephew Edwin James Rogers of Gordon House High Street Staple Hill in the said County Confectioner (hereinafter called my Trustee) to be the Executor and Trustee of this my Will. I devise my freehold messuage and premises at Alexander Road, Frampton Cotterell aforesaid and now in the occupation of William Henry Milsom to the said William Henry Milsom absolutely. I devise all my real estate whatsoever and wheresoever not having otherwise specifically disposed of And I bequeath all my personal estate unto my Trustee his heirs executors and adminstrators Upon trust that he shall soon as conviently may be after my death sell my said real estate and also sell get in and convert into money all such parts of my personal state hereby bequeathed Upon trust as shall not consist of money. And upon further trust that my Trustee shall out of the proceeds of sale and conversion of my said real and personal state and out of any monies belonging to me at my decease pay my debts funeral and testamentary expenses. And shall out of the residue of the said proceeds of sale and conversion and other monies pay the sums hereinafter mentioned to the following persons namely Ten pounds to each of my two Sisters Clara Rogers and Alice Turner and a like sum to my Trustee. The sum of Two pounds and ten shillings to each of my two nieces Ivy Turner and Olive Turner children of my said Sister Alice Turner and a like sum each to Winifred Louise Rogers and Arnold Leslie Rogers children of my said Trustee. The sum of Two pounds to Sarah Ann Milsom wife of the said William Henry Milsom and a like sum to each of the six children of the said Sarah Ann Milsom and William Henry Milsom. The sum of Ten pounds to James Tovey and the sum of Two pounds to each of his five children. The sum of One pound to Eric Claud Turner now in the custody of my said Sister Alice Turner. To the Trustees or Trustee for the time being of the Congrgational Sunday School called Zion at Frampton Cotterell aforesaid the sum of Five pounds to be applied by them or him in such manner or for such purpose as they or he in their or his absolute discretion think fit. And to the Trustees or Trustee for the time being of the Congrgational Church called Zion at Frampton Cotterell aforesaid the sum of One pound to be also applied by them or him in such manner and for such purposes as they or he in their or his absolute discretion think fit. I give to my Trustee the sum of Fifteen pounds of which the sum of Ten Pounds is to be expended by him upon and in placing a tombstone on the grave of my Brother and myself at Zion Burial ground at Frampton Cotterell aforesaid and the balance of Five pounds to be like expended upon and in placing a tombstone on the grave of my father and mother. I give my dog to the said James Tovey also the sum of One pound towards the expenses of keeping the said dog. I declare that not with standing that any of the said several persons to whom I have by this my Will given legacies shall at the time of my decease be under the age of twenty one years the said legacies shall be paid to such person or persons or as he or she shall direct and that his or her reciept shall be a complete and sufficient discharge for the respective sum so directed to be paid as aforesaid for my said Trustee and as to the rest residue and remainder of my said estate to divided the same between my said two sisters Clara Rogers and Alice Turner in equal shares as tenants in common. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand this seventeenth day of January One thousand nine hundred and sixteen. Cecily Cordy {signed} Signed by the said Cecily Cordy as her last Will in the presence of us present at the same time who in her presence at her request and in the presence of each other have hereto subscribed our names as witnesses. E Haythorne Jones {signed}, Solicitor, Bristol Joseph Newman {signed}, Frampton Cotterell Nr. Bristol, Retired Groom On the 29th day of Feb 1916 Probate of this Will was Granted at Gloucester to Edwin James Rogers the sole Executor.

Charles CORDY-[91], was born about 1695-1696, died on 9 Aug 1774 in Cam, Gloucestershire, England and was buried on 12 Aug 1774 in Parish Church of St.George, Cam, Gloucestershire, England.

His will was written on 3 Aug 1774, and proved on 27 Aug 1774.

By the Permission of Almighty God, I Charles Cordey of Woodends Green in the Parish of Cam in the County of Gloucester Yeoman being infirm in Body but blessed be God of sound disposing Mind and Memory do make and ordain this my last Will and Testament in Manner and Form following, that is to say, First I Give and Bequeath unto my four Grand Children (Sons and Daughter of my Son William Cordey) viz. William, Charles, John and Mary - the Sum of Ten Pounds a Piece to be paid them within Six Months next after my Decease by my Executor hereinafter named Also I Give and Bequeath unto William Cam of Cam aforesaid Tallow Chandler the Sum of One Hundred Pounds Upon Trust that he the said William Cam his Executors or Administrators do and shall pay apply and dispose thereof in Manner following (that is to say) In Trust to pay unto my beloved Wife Bridget the Sum of Ten Shillings on every Saturday in every Week Weekly during her natural Life The first Payment thereof to begin and be made on the Saturday which shall next happen after my Decease And after the Decease of my said Wife, In Trust to pay her Funeral Expenses And In Trust to pay the Residue of such Trust Monies (if any shall be ) unto my Executor his Executors or Administrators To and for his and their own Use and Benefit And in Case the said Sum of One Hundred Pounds shall prove insufficient to pay the said Weekly Allowance of Ten Shillings to my Wife during her Life and also her Funeral Expenses Then I do hereby charge the Residue of my Personal Estate hereinafter bequeathed to my said Son William with the Payment of such Deficiency in the Manner aforesaid Provided always and my Will is that in Case my Executor and Residuary Legatee hereinafter named shall give unto the said William Cam his Executors and Administrators such Security for the Payment of the said Weekly Allowance to my said Wife and of her Funeral Expenses as shall be approved of by him or them That then (but not otherwise) the said Sum of One Hundred Pounds or any Part thereof shall not be raised or paid to him the said William Cam his Executors or Administrators Any Thing herein before contained to the Contrary notwithstanding All the Rest and Residue of my Goods Chattels and Personal Estate (charged and chargeable as aforesaid, and subject to the Payment of all my just Debts and Funeral Expenses) I Give and Bequeath unto my said Son William Cordey whom I do hereby make constitute and appoint Sole Executor of this my last Will and Testament In Witness whereof I have to this my last Will and Testament set my Hand and Seal the Third Day of August in the Fourteenth Year of the Reign of our Sovereign Lord George the Third by the Grace of God of Great Britain France and Ireland King Defender of the Faith and so forth And in the Year of our Lord One Thousand seven Hundred and Seventy four. Charles Cordy {signed and sealed} Signed sealed published and declared by the Testator as and for his last Will and Testament in the Presence of us Joseph Hill {signed}  Chas. Whittard {signed}

Edwin CORDY-[4979], son of Charles CORDY-[2373] and Eiza (CORDY)-[4978], was born in Jan 1846-Mar 1846 in Registration District of Chipping Sodbury, England, died in Apr 1905-Jun 1905 in Registration District of Chipping Sodbury, England, at age 59, and was buried on 22 Jun 1905 in Zion United Church Burial Ground, Frampton Cotterell, Gloucestershire, England.

His will was written on 15 Jun 1905, and proved on 26 Jul 1905.

This is the last Will and Testament of me Edwin Cordy of the Ridge in the parish of Frampton Cotterell in the County of Gloucester Engineer. I devise and bequeath all my real and personal estate whatsoever and wheresoever to my sister Cecily Cordy Spinster now residing with me at the Ridge Frampton Cotterell aforesaid her heirs executors adminstrators and assigns according to the nature and tenure thereof. And I hereby appoint the said Cecily Cordy sole Executrix of this my Will In Witness whereof I the said Edwin Cordy have hereunto set my hand this 15th day of June 1905. Edwin Cordy {signed} Signed and acknowledged by the above named Edwin Cordy do his Will in the presence of us present at the same time who in his presence and in the presence of each other have hereunto subscribed our names as witnesses. George A. B. Montague {signed}, 65 Stokes Croft, Bristol, Articled Clerk Henry William Milsom {signed}, Engineer, Alexander Road, Frampton Cotterell, Gloucestershire On the 26th day of July 1905 Probate of this Will was granted at Gloucester to Cecily Cordy the sole Executrix.

Leonard CORDY-[491], son of William CORDY-[130] and Hester (ADAMS)-[488], was born cal 1811-1812, was baptized on 22 Mar 1812 in Parish Church of St.John, Charfield, Gloucestershire, England, died on 27 Nov 1877 in Charfield, Gloucestershire, England, about age 66, and was buried on 1 Dec 1877 in Parish Church of St.John, Charfield, Gloucestershire, England.

His will was written on 19 Mar 1873, and proved on 26 Oct 1878.

This is the last Will and Testament of me Leonard Cordy of the Parish of Charfield in the County of Gloucester Farmer. I give and bequeath unto my beloved Wife Martha Cordy The whole of my Property of every kind and description whatsoever and wheresoever that I may be possessed of me that may be due to me at the time of my decease for her absolute use and benefit Subject to payment of all my just debts and Funeral exepenses. And I appoint my aforesaid Wife Martha Cordy to be the Sole Executrix of this my Will. And I declare this my last Will and I revoke all former Wills. In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand this nineteenth day of March in the year of our Lord One thousand eight hundred and seventy three. Leonard Cordy {signed} Signed by the Testator Leonard Cordy in the presence of us present at the same time who at his request in his presence and in the presence of each other have hereunto subscribed our names as witnesses. Benjamin Tanner {signed} of Cromhall Thomas Limbrick {signed} of Charfield Proved at Gloucester the 26th day of October 1878 by the Oath of Martha Cordy, Widow the Relict the sole Executrix to whom Administration was granted. The Testator Leonard Cordy was late of Charfield in the County of Gloucester Farmer and died on the twenty seventh day of November 1877 at Charfield aforesaid. Under £300. Dauncey Tanner {signed}, Solicitor, Wotton-under Edge.

Samuel CORDY-[2099], son of John CORDY-[1993] and Mary COWLES-[2096], was baptized on 1 Apr 1746 in the Parish Church of St.Thomas À Becket, Pucklechurch, Gloucestershire, England.

His will was written on 15 Nov 1807, and proved on 28 Sep 1818.

This is the last Will and Testament of me Samuel Cordy of the parish of Pucklechurch in the County of Gloucester Labourer made the fifteenth day of November in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and Seven as follows (that is to say) I Give Devise and bequeath All that my Leasehold Messuage or Cottage wherein I now live and which I hold under the Right Honorable the Earl of Radnor with the outhouse Gardens and Appurtenances thereto belonging And all my Household Goods and Furniture and Implements of Household and all other my chattels and Effects whatsoever and wheresoever unto my two Sons Job Cordy and Thomas Davis Cordy their Executors Administrators and Assigns equally to be devided between them share and share alike And I do hereby nominate Constitute and appoint my said Son Job Cordy Executor of this my last Will and Testament hereby revoking all former Wills by me made In Witness whereof I have hereto set my hand and Seal the day and year above written The Mark X of Samuel Cordy {seal} Signed Sealed Published and declared by the Testator Samuel Cordy as and for his last Will and Testament in the presence of us who in his presence and in the presence of each other have hereto set our names as Witnesses Walter Swayne Atty at Law Bristol {signed} Harry Mealing {signed}

Sarah James Shaw CORDY-[447], daughter of Thomas CORDY-[17] and Betsy SHAW-[361], was born on 11 May 1834 in Nympsfield, Gloucestershire, England, was baptized on 11 May 1834 in Parish Church of St.Bartholomew, Nympsfield, Gloucestershire, England, and died in Jan 1908-Mar 1908 in Registration District of Dursley, England, at age 73.

Her will was written on 11 Aug 1905, and proved on 1 Apr 1908.

This is the last will and testament of me Sarah James Shaw Cordy, Spinster of Knap Lane Coaley in the County of Gloucestershire made this eleventh day of August in the year of our Lord One thousand nine hundred and five. I hereby revoke all wills by me at any time heretofore made. I appoint my niece Blanche Aurelia Gertrude Pegler of Coaley in the County of Gloucestershire to be my Executive and direct that all my just debts and funeral expenses shall be paid as soon as conveniently may be after my decease. I give and bequeath unto my sister Emily James Smith Widow of Knap Lane Coaley in the County of Gloucestershire One hundered pounds. Also I give and bequeath to my niece Blanche Aurelia Gertrude Pegler of Coaley in the County of Gloucestershire Fifty pounds. Also I give and bequeath unto my niece Millie Trephane Smith Spinster of Knap Lane Coaley in the County of Gloucestershire Fifty pounds. Also the interest arising from these moneys which are now in the National Provincial Bank of England, Dursley, Gloucestershire shall be divided between those mentioned in this will. Sarah James Shaw Cordy {signed} Signed by the testator in the presence of us present at the same time who at her request in her presence and in the presence of each other have subscribed our names as witnesses. Frederick Hapton Hadley, Station Road, Lower Cam - retired. {signed} Caroline Hadley, Station Road, Lower Cam - retired. {signed} (Many thanks to John C. Powell for this transcription).

William CORDY-[68], son of Charles CORDY-[91] and Bridget-[92], was born about 1719-1720, was baptized on 29 Aug 1721 in Parish Church of St.George, Cam, Gloucestershire, England, and died on 5 May 1779 in Cam, Gloucestershire, England, about age 60.

His will was written on 25 Aug 1779, and proved on 8 Jan 1781.

By the Permission of Almighty God, I William Cordy the Elder of the Parish of Cam in the County of Gloucester Yeoman, being weak and infirm in Body, but (Blessed be God) of sound disposing Mind and Memory do make and ordain this my last Will and Testament in Manner and Form following that is to say. First I Give and bequeath unto Ann my Wife the Sum of Five Pounds; and unto my two Sons Charles Cordy and William Cordy and unto my Daughter Mary Cordy I Give the Sum of Fifteen Pounds apiece All which Legacies above mentioned I hereby direct shall be paid by my Executor hereinafter named in Twelve Months next after my Decease All the Rest and Residue of my Goods, Chattels, Monies and Personal Estate of every Kind, not herein before disposed of (my Debts and Funeral Expenses being thereout first paid and discharged) I Give and Bequeath unto my Son John Cordy and make him sole Executor of this my Will And lastly It is my Will and Desire that my said son John shall and will take Care of and provide for his Mother during her Life in the most comfortable and best manner that his Circumstances will admit of; And that he will be kind to maintain and clothe my Grandaughter Ann Cordy one of the Children of my said Son Charles Cordy until she shall be capable of providing for herself, if she shall behave well, and to his Satisfaction In Witness whereof I have to this my last Will and Testament set my Hand and Seal the Twenty fifth Day of February in the nineteenth Year of the Reign of our Sovereign Lord George the Third by the Grace of God of Great Britain France and Ireland King Defender of the Faith and so forth And in the Year of our Lord One Thousand seven Hundred and seventy nine. William Cordy {signed and sealed} Signed sealed published and declared by the Testator William Cordy as and for his last Will and Testament in the Presence of us Elizth. Whittard {signed}  Charles Whittard {signed}

William CORDY-[489], son of William CORDY-[130] and Hester (ADAMS)-[488], was born cal 1800-1801 in Charfield, Gloucestershire, England, was baptized on 1 Jun 1801 in Parish Church of St.John, Charfield, Gloucestershire, England, died on 23 Dec 1874 in Wickwar, Gloucestershire, England, about age 74, and was buried on 28 Dec 1874 in Parish Church of Holy Trinity, Wickwar, Gloucestershire, England.

His will was written on 13 Nov 1866, and proved on 18 Mar 1875.

This is the last Will and Testament of me William Cordy of Wickwar in the County of Gloucester Publican. I give all the personal Estate to which I may be entitled at the time of my death unto my Wife for her life for her sole and separate use and after her death I give the same unto and equally between Edward Watts (a son of my said Wife by a former marriage) and my sons Isaac and Leonard charged nevertheless with the payment of the sum of One hundred and sixty pounds (but without interest in the mean time) at the death of my said Wife to the said Edward Watts and for which sum I give him my premisory note bearing even date. Herewith I appoint the said Edward Watts and my said Wife Executors of my Will. I revoke all other Wills. In witness whereof I have hereunder set my hand this thirteenth day of November One thousand eight hundred and sixty six. William Cordy {signed} Signed by the said William Cordy as his last Will and Testament in the presence of us present at the same time who at his request in his presence and in the presence of each other have subscribed our names as witnesses. Anthony Adey {signed}, Solicitor, Wotton-under Edge George Watts {signed}, Cromhall Proved at Gloucester the 18th day of March 1875 by the Oath of Mary Ann Cordy Widow the Relict (and at the date and execution of the Will Wife of Testator) the surviving Executor to whom Administration was granted. The Testator William Cordy was late of Wickwar in the County of Gloucester Publican and died on the twenty third day of December 1874 at Wickwar aforesaid. Under £300. Dauncey Turner {signed}, Solicitor, Wotton-under Edge

William Beaver CORDY-[2468], son of James CORDY-[2284] and Annie (CORDY)-[2467], was born in Jul 1860-Sep 1860 in Registration District of Chipping Sodbury, England and died in Jan 1941-Mar 1941 in Registration District of Gloucester R., England, at age 80.

His will was written on 27 Feb 1914, and proved on 7 Apr 1941.

THIS IS THE LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of me William Beaver Cordy of Wellbank Baxter Road, Sale, made this 27th day of February One thousand nine hundred and fourteen. I GIVE DEVISE AND BEQUEATH all my lands messuages tenements and herediments and all my household furniture, ready money, securites for money, goods and chattels, and all other my real and personal estate and effects whatsoever and wheresoever unto my dear wife Eugenie Louise Cordy her heirs Executors Administrators and assigns to and for her and their own absolute use and benefit according to the nature and quality thereof respectively SUBJECT only to the payment of my just debts funeral and testamentary expenses and the charges of providing this my Will AND APPOINT my said wife sole Executrix of this my Will and HEREBY REVOKE all other Wills by me at any time hereuntofore made. In WITNESS whereof I have hereunto set my hand the day and year above written. William Beaver Cordy {signed} Signed by the said Testor as and for his last will and testament in the presence of us both being present at the same time who in his presence and at his request and in the presence of each other have hereunto subscribed our names as witnesses. Tom Livesey {signed} Mary Knowles {signed} On the 7th April 1941 Probate of this will was granted at Gloucester.

Emily CORDY (nee BACON)-[4424], wife of John Stringer CORDY-[4423], daughter of John BACON-[4649] and Maria (BACON)-[4650], was born in 1842-1843 in Little Melton, Norfolk, England, was baptised on 2nd Jan 1843 in Little Melton, Norfolk, England, died on 19 Jul 1915 in Hingham, Norfolk, England, at age 72.

Her Admon was proved on 17 Aug 1915.

BE IT KNOWN that Emily Cordy of Hingham in the County of Norfolk Widow Who at the time of her death had a fixed place of abode at Hingham aforesaid within the District of the County of Norfolk died on the 19th day of July 1915 at Hingham aforesaid AND BE IT FURTHER KNOWN that at the date hereunder written the last will and Testament with a Codicil thereto of the said deceased was proved and registered in the District Probate Registry of His Majesty's High Court of Justice at Norwich and that administration of all the estate which by law devolves to and vests in the personal representative of the said deceased was granted by the aforesaid Court to William Cordy of Hingham aforesaid Gardener the son of the deceased the Sole Executor named in the said Will Dated the 17th day of August 1915 Gross value of estate £224.14.10 Extracted by the Executor in person (Many thanks to Jeanne Lund for this transcription).

John Stringer CORDY-[4423], son of Christopher Stringer CORDY-[4443] and Sarah BLYTH-[4444], was born 19 Jul 1833 in Parish of St.Mary, Rotherhithe, Surrey, England, was baptized on 17 Aug 1834 in Parish Church of St.Mary, Rotherhithe, Surrey, England, died on 3 Feb 1900 in Hingham, Norfolk, England, at age 66.

His Admon was proved on 4 Apr 1900.

DEATH ON OR AFTER 1ST JANUARY, 1898 BE IT KNOWN, that at the date hereunder written, Letters of Administration of all the estate by which law devolves to and vests in the personal representative of John Stringer Cordy of The Swan Inn, Hingham in the County of Norfolk Beerhousekeeper Deceased, who died on the third day of February 1900, at Hingham aforesaid, intestate, and who at the time of his death, had a fixed place of abode at Hingham aforesaid within the District of the County of Norfolk were granted by Her Majesty's High Court of Justice at the District Probate Registry thereof at Norwich To Emily Cordy of Hingham aforesaid, The lawful widow and relict Of the said intestate Dated the 4th day of April 1900 Gross value of estate £182.`60 No leaseholds Extracted by Messrs Howlett & Groom Solicitors, Wymondham Sureties William Cordy of Hingham aforesaid Farmer, and Christopher Cordy of Hingham aforesaid Plumber and Glazier. (Many thanks to Jeanne Lund for this transcription).