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Thanks everyone that helped before with deciphering my ancestor Dr. Thomas Collingwood's will. I now have his son William Dixon Collingwood's will. Again I have uploaded the will with the parts I need help with highlighted here: http://www.nmcmahon.co.uk/william_dixon_collingwood_will.jpg

This is what I have so far: "I William Dixon Collingwood, a Retired Lieutenant of Her Majesty’s Royal Fifth Veteran Battalion ____ing at Pow Bank, Dalston near Carlisle being of sound mind and in good health do by those present make this my last will and testament as follows. I give and bequeath unto my lawful wife Phoebe Collingwood all and ______ my household furniture goods and _____ together with the whole of my _____ and my two _____ ___ every other thing belonging to me at the time of my death I also give and bequeath to my wife the said Phoebe Collingwood all my right and interest in _____ sixty four ____ ____ of which at present ___ of the ____ Marquess of Bute of ______ ______ and thirty ___ ___ ___ ___ the other parts of the above mentioned Brig or Vessel called the Marquess of Bute are held by Robert Gustavus Adolphus Collingwood MD and James Wilkie Collingwood MD, my brothers both of Sunderland near the Sea in the County Palatine of Durham. I also give unto my said wife Phoebe Collingwood all my right and interest in any sum of money I have or may insure on my life. The whole of the above ___ goods ___ and property is for sole use and benefit during her lifetime. And after her, the said Phoebe Collingwood’s decease, I will that the said goods and ____ and property ___ do for the use and ___ of my daughter and two sons that is to say Eliza Elizabeth Collingwood (now Charlton), William Cuthbert Collingwood and Thomas Collingwood, my children, whatsoever sum of ___ there may ___ after ___ Phoebe Collingwood’s decease to be equally and justly divided among my three above children after paying all loyal debts and personal expenses. And I hereby nominate ____ and appoint my said wife Phoebe Collingwood sole executor of this my last will and testament and do hereby annul and make void all and every will or wills wrote by me at any previous time ___ ___ the decease of my wife, my children should be all or any of ___ dead then I will that their share of the whole of the above property should go to their children ______ and ____ wife equally divided. I further ____ and will that the sum of one hundred pounds insured on my life in the Minorca Assurance ___ London be fully paid to my wife Phoebe Collingwood by my ____ _____. Good _____ ____ London for her use and benefit. And after her death to be equally divided among my surviving children or whatever way they think proper to will it. And in case the above named ship or vessel named the Marquess of Bute should be lost or sold after my decease the sum or _____ of my share of the said ship to be invested in the public funds or mortgage for the benefit of the said Phoebe Collingwood and my children ____ ___ Bishopwearmouth, April the twenty third 1846 – William Dixon Collingwood – signed by the said _____ William Dixon Collingwood this twenty third day of April one thousand eight hundred and forty six in the presence of us present at the ___ time who in his _____ have subscribed our ___ a witnesses, R[obert]. G[ustavus]. A[dolphus]. Collingwood & J[ames]. W[ilkie]. Collingwood.

Proved at London the 8th Octover 1851 before the Judge by the oath of Phoebe Collingwood wdow the ____ the sole exector to whom Admon was granted having been first sworn by Commission duly to administer."

Thanks in advance,
Niall

forth missing word i would say is 'pictures'

and the bit that reads
'which at present ___ of the ____ Marquess of Bute'

the second missing word of this bit is 'BRIG'

The bit where it says
'wills wrote by me at any previous time ___ ___ the decease of my wife, my children should be all or any of ___ dead'

The missing part i think reads 'IF AT THE decease of my wife ,my children should be all or any of THEM dead'

The missing word of the following is 'TESTATOR'
signed by the said _____ William Dixon Collingwood this twenty third day of April one thousand eight hundred and forty six

The missing words in the following section are
present at the *SAME * time who in his *PRESENCE* have subscribed our *NAMES* aS witnesses, R[obert]. G[ustavus]. A[dolphus]. Collingwood & J[ames]. W[ilkie]. Collingwood.

sorry i couldnt help with more will have a look again with fresh eyes tomorrow.

For some reason I cant get the will extract. However I think the first word could be residing at Pow Bank
Second word Chattels

This is what I think -

"I William Dixon Collingwood, a Retired Lieutenant of Her Majesty’s Royal Fifth Veteran Battalion residing at Pow Bank, Dalston near Carlisle being of sound mind and in good health do by those present make this my last will and testament as follows. I give and bequeath unto my lawful wife Phoebe Collingwood all and several my household furniture goods and _____ together with the whole of my pictures and my two _____ ___ every other thing belonging to me at the time of my death I also give and bequeath to my wife the said Phoebe Collingwood all my right and interest in _____ sixty four ____ ____ of which at present ___ of the ____ Marquess of Bute of ______ ______ and thirty seven tons or thereabouts The other parts of the above mentioned Brig or Vessel called the Marquess of Bute are held by Robert Gustavus Adolphus Collingwood MD and James Wilkie Collingwood MD, my brothers both of Sunderland near the Sea in the County Palatine of Durham. I also give unto my said wife Phoebe Collingwood all my right and interest in any sum of money I have or may insure on my life. The whole of the above mentioned chattels and property is for sole use and benefit during her lifetime. And after her, the said Phoebe Collingwood’s decease, I will that the said goods and chattels and property shall be for the use and ___ of my daughter and two sons that is to say Eliza Elizabeth Collingwood (now Charlton), William Cuthbert Collingwood and Thomas Collingwood, my children Whatsoever sum or residue there may ___ after ___ Phoebe Collingwood’s decease to be equally and justly divided among my three above children after paying all loyal debts and personal expenses. And I hereby nominate ____ and appoint my said wife Phoebe Collingwood sole executor of this my last will and testament and do hereby annul and make void all and every will or wills wrote by me at any previous time If at the decease of my wife, my children should be all or any of them dead then I will that their share of the whole of the above property should go to their children ______ and ____ wife equally divided. I further devise and will that the sum of one hundred pounds insured on my life in the Minorca Assurance ___ London be fully paid to my wife Phoebe Collingwood by my ____ _____. Good _____ Street London for her use and benefit. And after her death to be equally divided among my surviving children or whatever way they think proper to will it. And in case the above named ship or vessel named the Marquess of Bute should be lost or sold after my decease the sum or proceeds of my share of the said ship to be invested in the public funds or mortgage for the benefit of the said Phoebe Collingwood and my children herein named. Bishopwearmouth, April the twenty third 1846 – William Dixon Collingwood – signed by the said testator William Dixon Collingwood this twenty third day of April one thousand eight hundred and forty six in the presence of us present at the same time who in his presence have subscribed our names as witnesses, R[obert]. G[ustavus]. A[dolphus]. Collingwood & J[ames]. W[ilkie]. Collingwood.

Proved at London the 8th Octover 1851 before the Judge by the oath of Phoebe Collingwood widow the Relict the sole executor to whom Administration (Admon) was granted having been first sworn by Commission duly to administer."

Thanks, this is what I have so far:

"I William Dixon Collingwood, a Retired Lieutenant of Her Majesty’s Royal Fifth Veteran Battalion residing at Pow Bank, Dalston near Carlisle being of sound mind and in good health do by those present make this my last will and testament as follows. I give and bequeath unto my lawful wife Phoebe Collingwood all and several my household furniture goods and chattels together with the whole of my pictures and my two _____ cabinets and every other thing belonging to me at the time of my death I also give and bequeath to my wife the said Phoebe Collingwood all my right and interest in eleven sixty four (1164) shares of which I at present hold of the Brig Marquess of Bute of ______ ______ ____ two hundred and thirty seven tons or thereabouts. The other parts of the above mentioned Brig or Vessel called the Marquess of Bute are held by Robert Gustavus Adolphus Collingwood MD and James Wilkie Collingwood MD, my brothers both of Sunderland near the Sea in the County Palatine of Durham. I also give unto my said wife Phoebe Collingwood all my right and interest in any sum of money I have or may insure on my life. The whole of the above mentioned goods, chattels and property is for sole use and benefit during her lifetime. And after her, the said Phoebe Collingwood’s decease, I will that the said goods and chattels and property shall be for the use and benefit of my daughter and two sons that is to say Eliza Elizabeth Collingwood (now Charlton), William Cuthbert Collingwood and Thomas Collingwood, my children, whatsoever sum or residue there may ___ after ___ Phoebe Collingwood’s decease to be equally and justly divided among my three above children after paying all loyal debts and personal expenses. And I hereby nominate ____ and appoint my said wife Phoebe Collingwood sole executor of this my last will and testament and do hereby annul and make void all and every will or wills wrote by me at any previous time. If at the decease of my wife, my children should be all or any of them dead then I will that their share of the whole of the above property should go to their children ______ and ____ wife equally divided. I further ____ and will that the sum of one hundred pounds insured on my life in the Minorca ______ _____ London be fully paid to my wife Phoebe Collingwood by my ____ _____. Good _____ Street London for her use and benefit. And after her death to be equally divided among my surviving children or whatever way they think proper to will it. And in case the above named ship or vessel named the Marquess of Bute should be lost or sold after my decease the sum or proceeds of my share of the said ship to be invested in the public funds or mortgage for the benefit of the said Phoebe Collingwood and my children herein named. Bishopwearmouth, April the twenty third 1846 – William Dixon Collingwood.

Signed by the said testator William Dixon Collingwood this twenty third day of April one thousand eight hundred and forty six in the presence of us present at the same time who in his presence have subscribed our names a witnesses, R[obert]. G[ustavus]. A[dolphus]. Collingwood & J[ames]. W[ilkie]. Collingwood.

Proved at London the 8th October 1851 before the Judge by the oath of Phoebe Collingwood widow the Relict the sole executor to whom Admon was granted having been first sworn by Commission duly to administer."

I think it might the "...Brig Marquess of Bute of Sunderland, _____ per register two hundred and thirty seven tons..." or something along those lines. The reference to Minorca is strange as well, some sort of insurance company in London?

Hello again Niall
I give and bequeath unto my lawful wife Phoebe Collingwood all and several my household furniture goods and "chattois" (thats what I can see, maybe he is referring to his house?) .........together with the whole of my pictures and my two _____ ___ I think it says carved cabinets?

Brig Marquess of Bute of "Sunderland", _ there per register ??

whatsoever sum or residue there may "remain" after "said" Phoebe Collingwood’s decease

I agreee with Mrs M.........
I hereby nominate "constitute" and appoint

If at the decease of my wife, my children should be all or any of them dead then I will that their share of the whole of the above property should go to their children "share" and "share" alike equally divided.
I further "divide" and will that the sum of one hundred pounds insured on my life in the Minorca "Assurance Office" London be fully paid to my wife Phoebe Collingwood by my "agents" in "2cross rd" ????? Good "Flindyer" Street London for her use and benefit.

Hi everyone, it just seems to be this reference to Minorca where William Dixon Collingwood had his life insurance: "...to my wife Phoebe Collingwood by my Agents in _____ Road, Good ____ Street, London for her use and benefit..."

I don't think it is "Good Flindyer Street", but if I can decipher either the street or road name then I might be abel to find out where this Minorca Assurance Office was, and more about it, I can't seem to find anything about it.

I believe that the '______ Street, London for her use and benefit...'
part the Street name could be *Hluoyer* Street?
What do you think?

Looks like __inston Assurance? maybe a 'K'

it's not Minorca it's Minerva Assurance (acquired by Standard Life Assurance in 1864)

Agents & Trustees?

just as a bit of useless information Minerva used to be the symbol of the old Guardian Insurance company (later GRE)

Thanks, I would say its pretty definate its "Minerva Assurance Office, London" - I did think the Minorca reference was a bit strange, I initally thought it was something to do with im travelling in the Army.

I think it is "...be fully paid to my wife Phoebe Collingwood by my Agents Messrs. ____ , Fludyer Street, London for her use and benefit..."

Annie - Thanks for the info on the capital F, it looks like two different letters but it might help in the future.

technicality - Phoebe is Executrix not executor (in both places)

I further ____ and will - missing word is I think 'devise'

' make void ........wills MADE by me'

is it also Eliza, Elizabeth Collingwood - saying her real name was Elizabeth but known as Eliza?

could it be something like 'berthed per register'?

I agree with Annie G - it's great fun. It beats looking up birth etc regs any day

housework - what's that?

I haven't even looked at the sudoku yet, let alone the crossword

lancashireann - Yes I thought it ended in "X" but didnt think Executrix was an actual word! I am not sure if it is meant to say she was known as Eliza but actually Elizabeth Collingwood. I did think it a bit strange you would name someone "Eliza Elizabeth Collingwood" they are pretty much the same name.

AnnieG - I might try and find William Dixon's brothers Robert and James' wills, they were all fairly well of so I think they would all make wills. Plus they all owned the ship Marquess of Bute, we might be able to find out more about it.

And yes it is a bit more exciting than going through hundreds of birth or death registers trying to find a matching death to an ancestor. It's also quite addictive, I'm supposed to be working but cant help keep checking the forum again and again!

a male is known as 'executor' and a female as an 'executrix'

can you tell I have spent a bit of time reading wills!!

actually it is a strange feeling to actually hold a will made in the 18C. All that beautiful parchment and script writing. As for the schedules of property sometimes found with a will - they make fascinating reading as to what is included eg fying pan, bed, pig

I had one will where each of the children had a sum of money taken off their share 'according to the amount written in my memorandum book.'
I decided at that point he was definitely my husband's ancestor as it was exactly what my father-in-law used to do - keep notes of literally everything, medicines, old phone nos etc!! Very useful actually when it came to bmd's of immediate predecessors.