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Matlock & Matlock Bath Wills Calendar
Lists of pre-1858 Wills and Wills proved within Derbyshire 1858 - 1928
  Pre 1858 Wills & Administrations* in various UK archives
*Including Full Extracts of Death Duty Registers (DDR) held at TNA
 
Wills Calendar Index
Pre 1858 Wills
Wills 1858 - 1928
Surnames A - C
Surnames D - G
Surnames H - L
Surnames M - R
Surnames S
Surnames T - Z
Matlock People Named in Non Matlock Wills
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Biographies
Part of a PCC Will of a Matlock resident   Information below is organised by:
SURNAME, Christian Name(s), Date of Probate, Abode

All Death Duty Register entries were extracted by the webmistress from the Family Record Centre, London before it closed.

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z | Abbreviations

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ADAM or ADAMS George, Yeoman of Matlock 1652 17 Jan (PCC)
ALSOP Dennis of Matlock 1628 (Lich)
ANNABLE Edward Baker of Matlock Adm 1802 20 Nov (Lich/DDR)
Exec: Elizth, wife of Samuel Skidmore, daughter
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BADGLEY John of Matlock 1670/1 (Lich?)
BANCKES Edward of Matlock 1649 (Lich)
BEAUMONT Edward of Matlock Bath 1849 21 April (PCC)
BLOXHAM Robert, Gentleman of Matlock 1812 03 Nov (PCC)
BODEN Abel, Miner of Matlock Adm 1808 20 Oct (Lich/DDR) Under 200L
Exec: Thos Boden otpo Glossop miner (son) on the Renunciation of Sarah Boden the Widow Relict
BOUNE William of Matlock (83) 1556 (Lich)
BOWN [BROWN] James the elder Clockmaker of Matlock 1811 Feb 11 (Lich) GENUKI info
Under £100
Execs: James and Elizabeth Bown both of Matlock
Benef: Thomas Bown Son [£50 X] £100 | John Bown Son £100 | Elizabeth Harrison Daur £50
Legacies charged on the Real Estate, the two ffifty pound legacies to be paid at his wife's decease
BOWN John, Dyer of Matlock 1731 04 Jul more info
BOWN Phebe of Common Wood in the parish of Matlock 1811 2nd May (Lich) GENUKI info
BOWN Rachel of Matlock co. Derby, 16 Apr 1788 (Lich) GENUKI info
BOWN Samuel the elder of Matlock Wood co. Derby, yeoman 1796 15 Nov (Lich) GENUKI info
BOWN Sarah, Spinster of Matlock 1840 10 Dec (Lich) GENUKI info
BRAILSFORD John of Matlock 1777 16 Apr (Lich)
BRAILSFORD Sarah of Matlock 1850 20 Mar (Lich)
BRENTNALL Paul of Matlock 1637 (Lich)
BROWN James, Clockmaker of Matlock 1811 02 May (Lich/DDR) Under 100L
BUCKLEY Samuel, Miner of Matlock 1807 16 Apr (Lich/DDR)
Exec: Dorothy Buckley Widow, Job Buckley Son
Benef:
Ruth Smith Daur £20
Dorothy Bland Daur £30
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charged on real estate
All Residue to four sons Joseph, Job, Edward & Isaac Buckley share & share alike
BUNTING Anthony of Matlock 1704 (DRO)
BUNTING Anthony of Matlock 1730 (DRO)
BUNTING Henry of Matlock 1615 (DRO)
BUNTING Mary of Matlock 1742 (DRO)
BUNTING Samuel of Matlock 1742 (DRO)
BUNTING William of Matlock 1665 (DRO)
BUNTING William of Matlock 1720 (DRO)
BUNTING William of Matlock 1780 (DRO)
BURGON John of Matlock (44) 1552 (Lich) - given as BURGUNE in will calendars
grey button Surnames C
CHAPPELL John, Clerk of Matlock 1689 17 June (PCC)
CLARKE Elizabeth of Matlock 1851 Administration to Charles Clarke (P.C. York)
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DALLEYHEIES Robert, Batchelor of Matlock 1659 26 Jan (PCC)
DEBANKE Anthony of Matlock Papermills 1815 14 Apr (Lichfield?)
DICKIN John Matlock 1807 (DRO)
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EATON Mary, Spinster of Matlock 1810 26 May (PCC)
ELSE John of Matlock (44) 1552 (Lich)
EVANS Elizabeth, Spinster of Matlock 1853 23 Feb (PCC)
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FLINT William of Matlock (71) 1555 (Lich)
FOX Grace of Matlock 1828 Apr 22 (Lich)
FOX Micah of Matlock 1813 Oct 14 (Lich)
FOX Samuel of Matlock 1798 Apr 25 (Lich)
FOX Samuel of Matlock 1832 Oct 11 (Lich)
FOX William of Matlock 1788 Oct 16 (Lich)
FRITH Elizabeth of Matlock 1838 02 June (PCC)
Exec: George Nuttall, Holborn
grey button Surnames G
GREGORY Benjamin, Yeoman of Matlock 1784 (Lich)
GREGORY Henry, Farmer of Matlock Adm 1809 20 Apr (Lich/DDR) Under 200L
Exec: Hannah Gregory of Matlock, widow
grey button Surnames H
HASLAM Katherine of Matlock (56) 1534 (Lich)
HENSTOCK Agnes 1622 Matlock, wid (Lich)
HENSTOCK John 1608 Matlock, Husbandman (Lich)
HIGGS Richard, butcher of Matlock, 1821 written 21 Jan (DRO or Lich)
HILL Daniel 1686 Matlock (Lich)
HINCH Philip, Yeoman of Matlock 1733 June 19 (Lich)
HURSTHOUSE Godfrey of Matlock, ad 1649 (Lich)
grey button Surnames I
None at present
grey button Surnames J
JOHNS Edmund of Matlock and London 1663 more info
JONES Henry, Miner of Matlock 1808 21 Apr (Lich/DDR) Under 200L
Execs: Jane Jones Widow, William Stone both otpo Matlock
Benef: residue to wife
Henry Jones Son
James Jones Son
Joseph Jones Son
Ann Wragg Daur
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residue & remainder of personal estate & effects after wife's death equally amongst them share & share alike
grey button Surnames K
KEAN Elizabeth, Widow of Matlock 1840 27 July (PCC)
KNOLES George of Matlock adm (159) 1559 (Lich)
KNOWLES Anthony, Toll Contractor of Matlock 1850 01 Oct (PCC)
KNOWLES William of Matlock (9) 1560 (Lich)
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LARARD Thomas, Petrifaction Turner of Matlock 1827 29 Mar (PCC)
LEACROFT Jane, Widow of Matlock 1832 29 Nov (PCC)
LEACROFT Thomas of Matlock 1815 02 June (PCC)
LOWE John, Innkeeper of Matlock 1806 15 October (Lich/DDR)
Exec: John Ward [residence not given]
Benef: George Lowe Son All real & personal estate & effects subject to the payment of:
Jane Lowe Daur £50 & a Bed
Mary Lowe Daur £50 & a Bed
LUDLAM Henry of Matlock 1807 16 April (Lich)
LUDLAM Susanna / Susan of Matlock 1825 13 October (Lich)
grey button Surnames M
MADDER William, Lead Burner of Matlock 1576 16 Nov (PCC)
MARSDEN Samuel of Matlock 1837 (Lich)
Exec: George Nuttall of same place
MARTIN Joshua of Matlock 1841 (Lich)
Exec: Tacy Martin
MASON William of Matlock Bath co. Derby.1839 Adm GENUKI transcript
MATHER James of Matlock Adm September 28 1801 (Lich/DDR) Under 250L
Exec: Ann Mather of Matlock, the Widow the Relict
grey button Surnames N
NEWTON John of Matlock Adm 1694 (Lich) GENUKI transcript
NEWTON Troth of Matlock 1724 (Lich) GENUKI transcript
NIGHTINGALE Peter of Matlock 1803 01 Sept (PCC)
NORTON Juliana, Widow of Matlock 1845 07 May (PCC)
NUTT William Jerom [otherwise Jerram], Gentleman of Matlock 1854 19 Jan (PCC)
NUTTALL George, Land Surveyor of Matlock 1856 04 June (PCC)
The Great Matlock Will Case - Court Report
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NUTTALL George, Land Surveyor of Matlock 1857 05 Feb (PCC) [includes a second codicil]
NUTTALL George, Land Surveyor of Matlock 1857 27 Nov (PCC) [includes a third codicil]
NUTTALL John, Mason of Matlock 1856 08 Dec (PCC)
NUTTALL Mary of Matlock Adm 1854 (PCC)
grey button Surnames O
OLEY William of Riber 1507 more info
grey button Surnames P
PIDCOCKE Anthony of Matlock 1641 (Lich)
POTTER Samuel, Yeoman of Matlock 1810 09 Apr (Lich/DDR) Under 100L
Exec: George Nuttall of Matlock
Benef: Maria Marsden (settlement)
All household furniture of what nature or kindsoever and £40 to Executor upon trust to pay unto Maria Marsden when she attains 10 years and in case of her death then the same to Martha Marsden
grey button Surnames Q
None at present
grey button Surnames R
READE Gawyn, Yeoman of Matlock 1618 02 June (PCC)
ROSON OR ROSONNE Edmond, Yeoman of Matlock 1659 25 Jan (PCC)
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SCOTT Elizabeth, Wife of Matlock Bath 1800 24 Apr (PCC)
SCOTT Reverend Jonathan, Minister of the Gospel of Matlock Bath 1807 20 Nov (PCC)
SIMPSON Samuel of Matlock 1834 05 July (PCC)
SMITH George of Matlock 1842 (Lich)
SMITH Henry, vicar of Matlock 1640 (Lich)
SMITH Joshua of Matlock Bath 1850 (Lich)
SMITH Samuel of Matlock Bank 1843 (Lich)
SMITH Mary of Matlock 1854 (Lich)
SMYTH John, Bachelor of Physic of Matlock Bath 1816 17 June (PCC)
SOWTER Elizabeth, Widow of Matlock Adm 1797 19 Aug (Lich/DDR) Under 300L
Exec: Peter Brown otpo Matlock, brother
SOWTER John of Matlock 1778 more info
SPENCER Edmund of High Leas Matlock 1635 (DRO)
SPENCER Richard of Matlock 1707 (DRO)
SPENCER Robert of Matlock 1681 (DRO)
SPENCER Timothy Yeoman of Matlock 1814 (DRO)
SPENCER Timothy of Matlock 1842 (DRO)
STONE James of Matlock 1811 02 May (Lich/DDR) Under 100L
Execs: Ann Stone and Samuel Stone both otpo Matlock
Benef: Samuel Stone Son All real and personal estates (at his wife's decease) subject to payment of legacies viz:
William Stone Son £20 | Thomas Stone Son £20 | Ruth Banks Daur £20 | Sarah Wigley Daur £20
STONE Lydia, Widow of Matlock 1839 15 Feb (PCC)
STONE William, Carpenter of Matlock 1808 21 Apr (Lich/DDR) Under 300L
Exec: William Streeet otpo Wirksworth
Benef: William Stone Son
All residue & Remainder of his personal Estate & Effects paying thereout within 12 months next after his wife's decease. £30 unto his son in law John Bradley
grey button Surnames T
TAYLOR Henry of Matlock Adm 1739 (Lich)
TEMPLE Millicent Wife of Matlock 1655 20 Nov(PCC)
TIMPERLAY Rebecca, Widow of Matlock 1802 22 Apr (Lich/DDR)
Exec: Gilderry Glossop nephew, Robert Tatlow son in law
Benef: Gilderry Glossop, Francis Anthony, nephews - £200 equally between them after the death of Testator's daur Mary Tatlow. In case they should die in their minority and unmarried
TRICKETT John, Gentleman of Matlock 1857 22 Aug (PCC) Genuki Transcript
grey button Surnames U
None at present
grey button Surnames V
VALLANCE John Spar and Marble Manufacturer of Matlock Bath 1854 20 Sept (PCC)
grey button Surnames W
WALKER Charles, Yeoman of Matlock 1811 09 Oct (Lich/DDR) Under 100L
Exec: John Walker otpo Matlock
Benef: John Walker Son £50 | George Walker Son £50 | Hannah Sharpe Daur £50
Susannah Smith Daur £50 | Samuel Walker Son £3 per week for life | John Walker Son All real and personal estate charged with the payment of legacies
WALKER George alias Wooddis of Matlock 1646 14 Nov (PCC)
WALKER George 1665 of Riber more info
WALKER Peter, Husbandman of Matlock 1806 Oct 15 (Lich/DDR) Under 100L
Exec: Elizabeth Walker Widow
Benef: George Storer Son in Law £20 out of his personal estate
WALKER William of Matlock, ad 1647 (Lich)
WEATHERHEAD Ann(e), Widow of Matlock 1848 06 Oct (PCC)
WIGLEY Anthony of Matlock, 1639 ad (Lich)
WIGLEY Henry of Somerfield, Matlock 20 Charles II more info
WILCOCKSON Joan of Matlock 1639 (Lich)
WILD Edmund, Clerk and Parson of Matlock 1571 08 Feb (PCC)
WILSON Luke of Matlock 1827 (Lich)
WOLLEY Anthony of Riber 1688 17 July more info
WOLLEY Adam of Riber 1619 more info
WOLLEY Adam, Gentleman of Matlock 1827 01 Sept (PCC)
WOLLEY Anne, Widow of Matlock 1849 08 Feb (PCC)
WOLLEY Francis of Matlock 1642 (Lich)
WOLLEY William of Riber 1666 more info
WOLLEY George, Gentleman of Matlock 1807 15 Oct (Lich/DDR) Under 3500L
Execs: Adam Wolloy of the same place & John Wolley of the City of London
Benef: Niece Cath Hardwick one annuity or clear yearly sum of £14 out of residue of real estate | Her three sons £50 apiece if they survive her | To the five children of late nephew Thos Ridge £200 apiece | Elizth Broomfield elder daughter of niece Mary Eaton £200 | Residue to two nephews Adam Wolley and John Wolley together with residue of personal estate equally share & share alike
WOLLEYE Anthony, Yeoman of Matlock 1576 02 Nov (PCC)
WOOD Thomas of Matlock, Husbandman. 1616 14 May (Lich)
Dated April 26, 1616. To be buried in the Churchyard of Matlock. My daughter Margaret Wood. My daughter Elizabeth Wood. My sonn-in-law Thomas Heath(?). My sonn William Wood. My eldest son, George Wood, Executor. Witn: Michael Buntinge, Agnes Bradwall & William Wright. Inv. taken April 26, 1616 by Edward Walker & William Ludlam, total L10-11-4. (From Family Tree Maker CD # 181 sent by Debbie McNabb)
WOOD William of Matlock ad 1642 (Lich)
WOODING Elizabeth of Matlock 1686 (Lich) GENUKI transcript
WOODINGE Richard of Matlock 1650 (Lich) GENUKI transcript
WOODINGE Stephen of Matlock 1682 (Lich) GENUKI transcript
WRAGG Adam, Calico Weaver of Matlock Bank 1806 31 Oct (PCC)
WRIGHT James, Butcher of Matlock 1747 15 Apr (Lich) GENUKI transcript
grey button Surnames X
None at present
grey button Surnames Y
None at present
grey button Surnames Z
None at present

Abbreviations

  Adm - Grant of Letters of Administration for those dying intestate - with no will.
There's more about this under Places to find and obtain wills of Matlock people.
Benef - Beneficiaries/ Legatees - those who inherit
(DDR) - Death Duty Registers (of Lichfield wills) held at TNA Death. See Places to find and obtain wills of Matlock people (look under P.C.C. for DDR's).
(DRO) - Copies at Derbyshire Record Office, from information researched by Michael Spencer of Matlock
Exec(s) - Executor(s) / Executrix - people who administer the estate
"GENUKI info
or transcript
"
- Link straight to transcript on external website - Rosemary Lockie's GENUKI site of Probate Records for Derbyshire. It is easily searchable by surname
(PCC) - Prerogative Court of Canterbury
L - e.g. 100L - 100 GBP or £
(Lich) - Lichfield Joint Record Office
Includes extracts from "Calendars of Lichfield Wills and Administrations, 1516-1652", (1892) ed. W.P.W. Phillimore, Index Library, British Record Society, London from the book at the FRC (now closed).
Few entries give abode, so there will be other Matlock names that haven't been identified.Confusingly, there are some wills for Maxtock, WAR listed in the book of early Wills & Administrations, but these are not included
of Matlock - of the parish of Matlock in the County of Derby
otpo - of the parish of