George Bonfield

PROB 11/1374/335 George Bonfield, Merchant of Swanage, Isle of Purbeck, Dorset Dated: 20 December 1800 - George Serrell Bonfield (son): Stone Wharfs or bankers together with the land of the same being freehold property when he reaches 21 years. - Rest to be divided between Mary Bonfield (wife), sons George Serrell Bonfield and William Sedcole Bonfield and daughters Elizabeth and Sarah Bonfield. - George (son) to assist his mother in conducting her business until 21 years for the support and maintenance of the family and when he comes of age he is to enter into partnership with his said mother. Executrix: Mary Bonfield (wife) ‘I do require and trust my trusty friends Samuel Marsh of Swanage, Merchant and Joseph Gover, Schoolmaster to take upon them the execution of this will’. Witnesses: John Gillingham, John Marsh senior and Francis Warren. Proved: 11 May 1802 (granted to Mary Bonfield, widow) possibly buried 11 Apr 1801, Swanage