William Wood b 1746 d 1831 Nailer Clearwell (General)

by tonyjenkins , Wednesday, January 27, 2010, 12:04 (5489 days ago)

William Wood, Nailer, Clearwell, is the father of my 4 x GGrandmother Hester Jenkins.

I have recently obtained a copy of the will of William proved 15th June 1832.

The will indicates a link to the George Inn Little Dean.

Extract from will

I give unto my daughter Hester Jenkins All Club Monies and benefits arising from the club or benefits society of which I am a member held at the George Inn in Little Dean in the said county and kept by William Wood and kept in trust for my grandson William Jenkins to be paid to him at her discreasion and also I give unto the said William Jenkins all my tools belonging to the nail trade now in my possession.

I have not been able to pin down the parents of William.

Could William be connected to the George Inn Little Dean and could his father be William Wood proprieter of the George Inn?

William Wood married Amy Meek in 1772 at Little Dean, Amy is buried at Newland 1831 (aged 85). I believe Amy is the daughter of Basil (Bazil) Meek and Susanna Watkins if so the records indicate she was born before 1734 (baptised) Ruardean March 17 1734, making her 97.

Is my assumption reguarding Amy Meek correct?

I will be happy to post the transcript of the will of William Wood for the interest of other members. Could some please advise on the process.

Kind Regards

Tony Jenkins