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1894 Victorian English Indenture Release Will Trusts George Young Trowbridge Wiltshire Signed Charles John Frank William Richard Young Wax Seals Signed
Approximately 22\" by 17\"
A substantial and visually impressive Victorian-era legal indenture on vellum-quality paper, hand-engrossed in period copperplate and secretary hand, with ornate Gothic blackletter heading reading “This Indenture” and red ruling throughout. Bearing a Ten Shillings revenue stamp affixed to the document. Four red wax seals intact at the bottom, affixed to black paper mounts.
Dated: 16th April 1894
Document Type: Release of Trusts / Indenture
Jurisdiction: Trowbridge, County of Wiltshire, England
PARTIES:
Of the one part:
∙ Charles Young – of Trowbridge, County of Wiltshire, Picture Frame Maker
∙ John Young – Gunner in Her Majesty’s 43rd F.B. Royal Artillery, stationed at Lucknow, India
∙ Frank Young – of No. 139 Bravington Road, Harrow Road, County of London, Railway Clerk
∙ William Richard Young – of Trowbridge, Picture Frame Maker
Of the other part:
∙ Emma Thomas – of Trowbridge, Widow
∙ William Herbert Green – of Trowbridge, Gentleman
∙ Charles Young (trustee capacity)
Solicitors: Messrs. Mann & Rodway, Solicitors, Trowbridge
Witness/Clerk: Walter Horton, Clerk to Messrs. Mann & Rodway
BACKGROUND RECITED IN THE DOCUMENT:
The indenture recites the will of George Young, late of Trowbridge, aforesaid Bondmaker, whose will bearing date the 10th day of November 1869 devised and bequeathed the residue of his real and personal estate, after payment of debts, funeral and testamentary expenses, unto Henry Clark and Stephen Young as Trustees. George Young died 8th March 1873, survived by his widow Jane Young and four children: Charles, John, Frank, and William Richard Young.
The document traces the subsequent deaths of the original trustees and executors — Stephen Young, John Thomas, and Bartholomew Thomas — and the successive appointments of replacement trustees, culminating in this Release executed by the surviving beneficiaries and trustees.
The total sum recited in the settlement amounts to £1,179 4s. 4d., with each of the four Young sons receiving £479 8s. 7d.
This indenture formally releases Emma Thomas, William Herbert Green, and Charles Young (as trustees) from all claims relating to the estate of George Young deceased.
