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Transcriptions of Wan(d)less wills proved at Durham or Newcastle

  • Ralph Wanlass, paver, Newcastle, 1634
  • Hugh Wanliss, 1702, Holland
  • William Wanless of Kelloe, administration, 1733
  • Margaret Wanless of Gillygate, City of Durham, spinster, 1734
  • Anthony Wanless, High Garretsheels, Elsdon, NBL, 1785
  • Ralph Wanless, St. Anthony's Newcastle, dated 1798, proved 1801
  • Mary Wanlass of Stockton, 1804
  • Ralph Wanless, blacksmith, St. Anthony's, Newcastle, 1816 administration
  • Ralph Wanlass, Alston, Cumberland, dated 1823, proved 1825
  • Lionel Wanless, Shelly, Netherwitton, NBL, 1826
  • Jane (Jobson) Wanless, South Shields & Elswick Lane, NBL, 1830
  • Thomas Wanless, tenant at Helmington Row, mentioned in 1834 will of Cuthbert Raine
  • Thomas Wanlace of Newbiggin nr Cambo, NBL, 1839
  • Mary Wanlace of Newbiggin nr Cambo, NBL, 1845
  • Joseph Wanlace of Newbiggin nr Cambo, NBL, 1847
  • John Wanless of Cleatlam, 1851
  • Archibald Wanless of Biddleston, Alwinton, NBL, 1851
  • Abstracts of other wills

FHL 0090845 - Durham wills, 1634, L-Y and 1635, A-S
alphabetically grouped
Proved at Newcastle.

Ralph Wanlass paver being sick and weake in body but perfect in memory and
understanding, determined and declared this by worde of mouth to be his last will, before
us witnesses whose names are underwritten.
Namely that he would leave unto Margaret Wanlass his wife all that (over?) he has, except
only that he would bequeath unto his poore mother (or mute son?) twenty shillings for a
legacy and that this said wife should be his executrix.
Witnesses: Christofer Foster, curate
Enlgbart [sic] Adon
John Will(?)
Edward Anderson
-- An inventorie of the goods and chattels which were late in the possession of Ralfe Wanlis
of [Hemra Fell???] paver who ought ___. And he departed out of his lyfe October the 16
1634.

Will of Hugh Wanliss, 1702, Holland [proved in prerogative court of Canterbury]
4th Feb 1702 [written 1701/2] I Hugh Wanliss [no location or occupation stated]...for the good will and affection I bear my well-beloved wife Sarah Wanliss, I make and appoint her sole heiress and executrix, granting her all pay or arrears of pay due to me in his retired(?) [or Majesty's?] service...I do set my hand and seal the day and year above mentioned at Dortdah in Holland Signed (his mark) Hugh Wanliss.
Witnesses: Francis Ruysh [or Kuysh], Chaplain; John Norridge, Chirurgeon; Edw. Booth, Adju't.
Probated in London. [This is in Latin. Mentions Johannes Eston, Sara Wanliss, possibly Richard Rainto -- need a Latin translator!]

Administration of William Wanless of Kelloe, 1733
9 Jun 1733 - Thomas Watson of the parish of Kelloe, Diocese of Durham, yeoman, and John Hutton of the parish of Sedgfield, Diocese aforesaid, yeoman, are bound in the sum of £200, dated 9 June 1733. The condition of the bond is that Jane, wife of Thomas Watson, do execute the last will & testament and administer the goods & chattels of John [lightly crossed out] William Wanless late of the parish of Kelloe, Diocese of Durham, deceased, left unadcured(?) by Richard Wanlass one of the executors therein named now also deceased. Signed by the mark of Thomas Watson, signed by Jon. Huttons [or Hutton].
[Source: University of Durham library; Holly has photocopy]

20 April 1734 - will of Margaret Wanless of Gillygate in or near the City of Durham, spinster
-- I have entered into articles of agreement for the sale of my house and garth in Gillygate to my nephew Thomas Parkin, in consideration for him agreeing to pay my executors £50 within one month of my death, which is to be used for the following purposes
-- to pay my debts and funeral expenses
-- £5 to my nephew Joseph Perkin [Parkin]
-- 50 shillings to my nephew William Henderson
-- 20 shillings to my sister Elizabeth Winter
-- one shilling a piece to any children of my sister Hubbork who are living at my death
-- legacies made on the condition that the legatees surrender their rights, title, and interest in the said house and garth to my nephew Thomas Parkin
-- all my household goods, ready money, cloths and linen, rest and residue of my estate to my nephew Thomas Parkin
-- executor is nephew Thomas Parkin
-- she signed very shakily and someone else wrote her name more clearly below
-- witnesses Edward L. Goddard, William Baron Jr, William Plummer
[Source: Durham University; have copy]

Will of Anthony Wanless, farmer, of High Garretsheals, parish of Elsdon, Northumberland, 25 Aug 1785
Being very sick and weak of body but of perfect mind and memory...
-- to my nephew William Thompson, son of John Thompson, £5
-- to my niece Eleanor Robson, wife of John Robson, £5
--to my niece Mary Thompson, wife of George Thompson, one cow now in his possession, her grass in the summer, and the house which she now lives in during the term of my farm which I now possess
-- to my niece Elizabeth Davidson, daughter of Gabriel Davidson, £5, a blue bed quilt and 2 pair of blankets
-- to my nephew James Thompson, son of John Thompson, whom I make executor of my estate, all my singular goods, chattels, lands, messuages & tenements, bonds, notes, and ready money, to be possessed and enjoyed by him after payment of my debts, legacies, and funeral expenses
Signed "Anthony Wanles" in a shaky hand.
Witnesses: Gab'l Goldburn, Reynold Hixon
Will proved 7 Nov 1787 by James Thompson, executor

FHL 90927 - Holly has copy of this one
The will of Ralph Wanless late of St Anthony's in the county of Northumberland
This is the last will and testament of me Ralph Wanless of Saint Anthony in the county of Northumberland yeoman.

-- payment of just debts and expenses and charges of proving the will
-- to my friends Robert Reay of the Sandgate without the Walls but within the liberties of the town of Newcastle upon Tyne Clark, Tyne Bowery(?) [or clerk at Tyne Brewery?] and William Hedley of Newcastle upon Tyne yeoman and the survivors of them and the executors and administrators of such survivor All those my messuages tenements or dewelling house and premises and appurtenances at a place called Bird’s Nest near Dent’s Hole in the county of Northumberland, which I hold by Lease from Sir Matthew White Ridley Baronet and also all my household goods and furniture, chattels, money, securities, all personal estate.
-- all above in trust for my dear wife Ann Wanlass and her assignees, who get the rents and profits of the leasehold; wife Ann to enjoy the use of my household furniture for her natural life
-- upon the death of my wife Ann, rents and profits go to my daughter Ann Spowers formerly Ann Wanlass and now the wife of Robert Spowers of St. Anthony's, waggonman; said rents and interests from securities to be placed out at interest for her sole and separate use and not subject to the debts or contracts of her present husband or any other husbands
-- after the death of my wife and daughter, proceeds of rents, interest, securities, etc. to be placed out at interest for the child or children of my said daughter by her first husband Thomas Wanlass, that is to say Ralph Wanlass, Mary Wanlass, and Ann Wanlass, in equal proportions among those of them that are living, for their clothing and education until they reach the age of 21
-- Isabel Spowers the child of Robert Spowers to receive the rents and profits of my dwelling house & appurtenances at the West End of the Bird's Nest, now in the possession of Joseph Spence, for the remainder of the lease I hold under Sir Matthew White Ridley, Baronet
-- when the children reach 21, they are to receive the residue of the money in equal shares
-- if none of daughter Ann's children other than Isabel Spowers are living when wife Ann and daughter Ann die, then my leasehold promises and personal estate go to the said Isabel Spowers, but if she dies before legal age, everything is divided among my own next of kin according to the law.
- 10 pounds to be divided equally among my wife’s brothers and sisters who are living at my wife's decease
- 10 pounds to be divided equally among my own brother and sister at my wife's decease
- wife and Robert Reay William Hedley to be exec’rs
- dated 1 May 1798, signed with his mark Ralph Wanless
- witnesses Robert Hall, Chas. Handasyde
-- presented for probate 1 August 1801

This seems to be Ralph Wanless & Ann Robson; the location fits their death records. 2 or 3 generations of Sir Matthew White Ridleys were mayor of Newcastle in 1774 and 1791; various Hedleys and Reays were also mayors.


Last will & testament of Mary Wanlass of Stockton, dated 10 May 1804
Source: copy of original from Durham University
Mary Hedley was the 2nd wife of Thomas Wanlass of Stockton (who died in 1803)
-- to my niece Elizabeth Middleton of Trimdon, Durham: £20 in small sums of 20 or 40 shillings from my executors, allowing her interest from time to time for the residue remaining in the exec'r's hands; a feather bed, pillows & bolster, 3 blankets, one pair of sheets, a table cloth, 2 pillow cases, 2 cotton quilts, half a dozen silver spoons, and part of my wearing apparel.
-- to Alice Page, wife of Thomas Page of Stainton, North Riding of York, yeoman: my black silk gown, petticoat and long black satin cloak
-- I give my household furniture equally betwixt my son & daughter in law, Thomas Wanlass and Jane Wanlass
-- to Thomas Wanlass aforesaid £10
-- to Jane Wanlass aforesaid £5
-- to Thomas Brown near Marton, North Riding of York, schoolmaster, £5 to be paid within 6 months after my death
-- all the rest of my money out on securities at interest or otherwise due to me after payment of debts and funeral expenses in even and equal portions, share & share alike, betwixt my said niece Elizabeth Middleton and my son-in-law Thomas Wanlass
-- executor to be Thomas Page aforesaid of the township of Thornaby in the parish of Stainton in the North Riding of York, yeoman
-- she signed very shakily
-- witnesses Henry Busby, John Chipchase
-- will presented for probate on 23 May 1804 by John Chipchase "a Quaker" and Thomas Page
-- estate valued at less than £100

Administration of estate of Ralph Wanless, blacksmith of St. Anthony's, Newcastle, 1816
23 Feb 1816 - Mary Ann Wanlass of St. Anthony's in the parish of All Saints, Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, widow, Robert Hall of the same place, farmer, and Robert Reay of the town and county of Newcastle upon Tyne, gentlemen, are bound in the sum of 600 pounds. The above Mary Ann Wanlass the lawful widow and administratrix of the goods & chattels of Ralph Wanlass, late of St. Anthony's in the parish of All Saints, Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, blacksmith deceased, is to make an inventory and administer the estate by 23 Feb 1817.
Signed by Mary Ann Wanlass, Robt. Hall, Rob. Reay. Estate declared under £300.
[Source: Durham University; have copy]

FHL 0090962 - Durham wills, 1825-1826
p.455

Will of Ralph Wanless of Alston in the county of Cumberland, merchant
- unto my dear wife Mary Wanless and to her brother William Walton and Christopher
Litell of Alston, blacksmith, all the lead ore mines or veins and shares of lead ore mines or
veins which shall belong to me or to which I shall be any way entitled at the time of my
decease
- one undivided third part to my dear wife Mary Wanless
- remaining 2 undivided third parts - I direct my trustees to carry on and work as long as
they think proper, for the use and benefit of my two children Ann Wanlass and Ralph
Wanlass in equal shares; exec'rs are allowed to sell or otherwise dispose of the lead mines
at their discretion for the most benefit of the said children while the children are minors
- upon attaining 21 yrs, the children are to have equal shares; if one dies, the other gets the
dead ones share
- profits from lead mines or sale of mines while children are minors are to be used for the
maintenance, education and advancement of the children
- if in any year the profits from the mines should exceed 200 pounds, then my trustees
should pay to my mother Ann Wanlass if then living 20 pounds for each year of such
profits; if clear profits are 100 pounds, then she gets 10 pounds; if clear profits are 50 lbs,
she gets 5 lbs
- all household goods, cattle, furniture, res of property to dear wife Mary Wanlass after
debts and funeral expenses are paid
- dear wife Mary and previously mentioned trustees are executors; they are not
responsible for any losses and are to be properly reimbursed first for their expenses, time,
and trouble
- signed 6 June 1823 by Ralph Wanlass
- witnesses Robt. Bainbridge, Alston and John Litell, Alston
- proved 5 Sept 1825 by Christopher Litell, a dissenter from the Church of England and
commonly called a Quaker; William Walton, the other surviving ex'r.

18th. April, 1826. Lionel Wanless of Shelly Northumberland, Farmer.
- To eldest son George Wanless now residing in London 10 pounds to be paid after 6 months. If he dies before then legacy to go to his 2 sons Lionel & William when they reach 21.
- To daughter Isabella Orange (widow of James Orange) residing at Newcastle upon Tyne 6 pounds to be paid after 6 months. If she dies before then legacy to go to her 3 children Mary, Thomas & Isabella when they reach 21.
- To dear wife Mary annuity of 10 pounds for life.
- Residue to son Joshua Wanless who is also Executor.
Signed X Mark of Lionel Wanless
witnesses - Wm. Winship, Geo. Gledston19 Dec 1827 - Joshua Wanless of Shelly in the chapelry of Netherwitton, Northumberland, farmer, the sole executor. Effects under £200. Resworn before probate as under £300.

FHL 90977
wills are in alphabetical groups by surname
this film has 1850 R-Z, all of 1851, and 1852 A-

Will of Jane (Jobson) Wanless, 1830
Source: Durham University
-- I bequeath my personal property and effects to my brother Mark Jobson of Elswick Lane, farmer.
-- She tried to sign or maybe make her mark, and a note at the bottom says "Jane Wanless, being unable to sign her name, we the witnesses saw her make and attest to her mark as her own act and deed.
-- witnesses William Nesham Jr, Sea(?) Green(?), Newcastle, and the mark of Margaret Whiteford
-- Letters of administration of this will annexed of Jane Wanless, formerly of South Shields in the county of Durham but late of Elswick Lane in the chapelry of Saint John, Northumberland, widow, deceased, were granted to Mark Jobson of Elswick Lane aforesaid, farmer, the universal legatee. Effects sworn under £100.

19th. April, 1839. Thomas Wanlace of Newbegin, otherwise Newbiggen, Northumberland, Farmer.
- To sister Mary Wanlace annuity of 40 pounds plus household goods.
- To brother George Wanlace annuity of 32 pounds.
- To Ann Wanlace wife of George, after his death, annuity of 15 pounds.
- To _____, son of George and Ann, 800 pounds.
- To brother Joseph Wanlace 2,000 pounds
- Mary's legacy is in full satisfaction of any claim she may have on estate
of brother Lionel of which Thomas obtained letters of administration. She
must deliver proper release to executors within 3 months or forfeit legacy.
- Same condition applies to George and nephew's legacies, likewise to any
claims they may have on estate of father Lancelot of which Thomas obtained
letters of administration "de bonis non".
- To Mr. Joseph Fenwick of Netherwitton 100 pounds.
- To James Tate of Rothley 100 pounds.
- To William Winship of Newcastle, son of late Mr. Lionel Winship of Cambo
100 pounds.
- To Dorothy Lambert, wife of Matthew Lambert of Cambo, 50 pounds.
- To Lancelot Wanlace, brother of said Dorothy Lambert, 50 pounds.
- To Robert Wanlace & Mary Wanlace, son & daughter of late Robert Wanlace
another brother of said Dorothy Lambert 25 pounds each.
- To Hannah Forster, daughter of Mr. Robert Forster of Hartington Hall 19
guineas.
- To Catherine Cook, eldest daughter of William Cook the younger deceased,
late of Saugh House 19 guineas.
- To Anthony Thornton, son of Mr. Thomas Thornton of Harwood 19 guineas.
- To Edward Charlton, now in my service 19 guineas.
- To Hannah Sinclair, daughter of Henry Sinclair of Newbegin, laborer 19
guineas.
- To James Lambton son of Edward Lambton of Rothley, carrier 19 guineas.
- To James Batey of Newbegin, mole-catcher 19 guineas.
- To Said Robert Forster of Hartington Hall 19 guineas.
- To George Wanlace of Saugh House, farmer 19 guineas.
- To the Treasure of the Infirmary at Newcastle (for the use and benefit of
that charitable institution), 19 guineas.
- All residue to friends William Winship of Cambo, Gentleman and his brother
John Winship of Kirkhill, Gentleman, who also made Executors.
Signed (on all 4 pages)
Witnesses - Hen. Brumely, Geo. Brumely, Matt. Soulsby

26th. March, 1845, Mary Wanlace of Newbiggin near Cambo, Northumberland, Spinster.
Whole of estate and effects to brother Joseph Wanlace of Newgiggin in trust for following legacies to be paid within 3 months.
- To Mary Wanlace of Greywell Hampshire 10 pounds.
- To Joseph Wanlace of 15 Colet Place, Commercial Road East, London 19 pounds 19 shillings.
- To John Wanlace of North Middleton 19 pounds 19 shillings.
- To Dorothy Lambert of Cambo 10 pounds.
- To Hannah, wife of George Wanlace of Cambo Saugh House 10 pounds.
- To James Batey of Cambo Saugh House 10 pounds.
Said brother Joseph Wanlace Executor.
Mary Wanlace X her mark
Witnesses - George Simpson, Thomas Smith.

17th. February, 1847. Joseph Wanlace of Newbiggin near Cambo, Northumberland, Husbandman.
Executors -
Mark Wanlace of Gallowhill, Farmer
Robert Wanlace of Fomert Law, Farmer
George Wanlace of Saugh House, Farmer
- To Launcelot Wanlace of Netherwitton, labourer 5 pounds.
- To Dorothy Lambert, wife of Matthew Lambert of Cambo, cartwright 5 pounds.
- To Hannah Boyd, wife of James Boyd of Cambo, tailor 5 pounds.
- To Mark Sinclair of Close House near Cambo, labourer 5 pounds.
- To James Batey of Saugh House, molecatcher 5 pounds.
- To Mary Wanlace, widow of my late brother Mark Wanlace 10 pounds.
- To Barbara Brewis, daughter of Thomas Brewis of Grange Moor, farmer 5
pounds.
- To Hannah Brewis, another daughter of above, 5 pounds.
- To Jane Wanlace of Hawick near Kirkwhelpington, spinster 5 pounds.
- Residue to executors, said Mark Robert & George Wanlace.
X mark of Joseph Wanlace
Witnesses - George Simpson, schoolmaster, Cambo, Thomas Smith, tailor, Cambo
Proved at Durham 6th. March 1847.
Effects sworn under 5,000 pounds
Annotated "Testator died 19th. February, 1847".

p.1 Will of Cuthbert Raine of West Thickley, Auckland St Andrews, Durham
- wife Dorothy
- dwelling in township of Helmington Row now in the occupation of Thomas Wanlass,
tenant
- sons John, Wm, and Cuthbert Raine
- 1 Jan 1834; proved 10 Dec 1850 by John Raine of Redwell, farmer

p. 575 John Wanless of Cleatlam, Co. Durham
-- all household goods and furniture to wife Margaret Wanless, plus al money, securities,
personal estate and effects, subject to payment of my just debts and funeral and
testamentary expenses
-- after wife's death, same goes to the son and daughter of my said wife, Thomas Clark
and Mary Clark, in equal shares
-- wife is exec'r
- signed (his mark) 24 May 1851, witnesses William Hodgson, John Trotter; proved 1 July
1851 by widow

p. 602 Archibald Wanless of Bidlestone, dated 30 April 1851

- commend my soul to God thankful for all his kindness in hope of his fabor and order my
body to be decently buried in hope of a glorious resurrection
- debts to be paid out of my effects
- my father's widow to be paid her annual sum
- my 2 sisters be paid 25 pounds each 2 years after the death of my father's widow
- remainder of effects to my beloved wife and children and I would think it best for them
to carry on the farm in the usual way and no division is to take place as long as my dar
wife lives or remains my widow; if she marry, she shall have no claim on my effects; no
division should take place until my youngest daughter is 21; then remainder should be
divided equally among my 4 children or my trustees can determine the division.
- executors are Thomas Clark of the Follions, Robert Shiel and Thomas Shiel of
Sourhope.
- signed Archibald Wanless
- witnesses Samuel Cathcart, Frank Richardson
- proved 10 Nov 1851 by Thomas Clark of Follions, farmer, Robert Shiell of Sourhope in
North Britain, and Thomas Shiell of the same place, farmers.

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Will abstracts supplied by Luke Still

Proved at Durham Consistory Court
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John Wanless of Stockton Co. Durham
died 8th July 1861, will proved 10th Sep 1861
left under £300
sole executor was Timothy Crosby of Stockton.

Mark Wanless of Chilton Moor Durham
died 6th April 1862, Will proved 28th May 1862
left under £100
sole executor was Ann Wanless widow.

William Wanless of Bishopwearmouth Sunderland
died 19th March 1863, will proved 27th July 1863
sole executor Ann Wanless widow.

Proved at Newcastle
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William Wanless of Newcastle formally of Law, Essex
died 20th July 1862 at Sea, will proved Sep 17th 1862
Left under £200
sole executor Elizabeth Sterling Wanless
of Westmoreland Terrace Durham, widow.
  

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