Probate of the will (dated 17 September 1814) of John Bason of Wicken, co. Northampton, Mason. Testator bequeaths his messuage or tenement where he lives in Wicken and two closes and a messuage or tenement in the occupation of William Fennimore to John Shimmell son of Joseph Shimmell late of Wicken, deceased. He also bequeaths £100 to Richard Shimmell; £60 to the six younger children of Joseph Shimmell; £20 each to the four daughters of Richard Gill of Preston Bissot; £20 to Joseph Sear son of Joseph Sear of Adston, co. Bucks., deceased. Finally, he bequeaths his large blue chest and two beds (but not his best bed) to Richard Gill and £5 to Thomas Arnols of Wicken. He named his executor John Shimmell. 7 July 1815