In 1766 Mary Dickenson and her sister Margaret Dickenson were named as the principal legatees in their father's will, both underage.
In 1775 Mary Dickinson was named as beneficiary in the will of her maternal grandfather John Pender of Penzance, to receive £100 when she turns twenty-one.
In 1803 Mary Parkin wife of the Revd. James Parkin of Oakford in co. Devon, Clerk, was a beneficiary of the will of her aunt Constance Warner of Putney, widow, who left her £1,500.
In 1812 Mary Parkin, widow, was co-executor of her late husband's will.
In 1841 Mary Parkin, aged about 80, ind[ependent], was living in Luke Street, Bampton, Devon. With her was daughter Margaret Parkin, about about 50, ind[ependent].
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Mary Parkin of Bampton died aged 89 years (burial record).
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Abstract of the Will of Mary Parkin of Bampton in the County of Devon, Widow, written 6 Dec 1838, proved 9 May 1849. 3
Gives £100 to her daughter-in-law Mary who was the wife of her deceased son Richard Haydon Parkin.
Gives to the use of her son the Reverend James Parkin and his heirs her perpetual advowson of the Rectory and Parish Church of Oakford Devon. She also gives him the annual rents of which she is possessed.
Gives to her daughter Margaret Parkin her public stocks or funds, as well as all her furniture, plate, and linen.
Gives to her said son & daughter her messuages, lands and property in the township of Manchester, as tenants in common.
Appoints her daughter Margaret Parkin, spinster, sole executrix of her last will and testament.
Witnesses: Isabella Chichester, Henry William Chichester
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