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1 Frederick Brockman of Beachborough, Kent, esq. 2 George Furley of the city of Canterbury, Kent, banker. 3 Phillips Monypenny, formerly of Hythe, Kent, now of 25 The College, Northfleet, Kent. 4 George Brock Jones of Chicago, Illinois, USA, gent. 5 William Simons of Merthyr Tydfil, co. Glam., gent. Assignment by 1 and 2, (with consent of 1) to 4, of the two annuities of £70 and £37 assured to Edward Drake Brockman by nos 2 and 3, and Assignment by 3, as trustees, at request of 1 and 2, and on nomination and appointment of 4, to 5, of the estate for the better securing of the annuity.

1 Sarah Brock of Abernant House, Aberdare, co. Glam., spinster. 2 George Brock Jones of the city of Chicago, Illinois, USA, gent. Assignment by 1 to 2 of the parts which remain unsold of the estate comprised in the Mortgage (no. 5), the sum of £473.16.9 consolidated bank annuities and a sum of £52.1.0 cash standing to the credit of the law suits instituted for the administration of the estate, free from the mortgage debt of £1796.3.0, and Assignment of three insurance policies on the life of Benjamin Brock Jones. Consideration: £450. Endorsed with the Memorandum re Gilfach farm as in no. 3.

1 Edward Andrews formerly of North Elham, now of Hythe, Kent, gent. 2 James Kelcey of Folkstone, Kent, esq., James Stilwell of Dover, Kent, gent., and John Spain of the same, gent. 3 George Brock Jones of Chicago, Illinois, USA, gent. 4 William Simons of Merthyr Tydfil, co. Glam. Assignment by 1 to 3 of the annuity of £75 granted by no. 4, and Assignment by 2, as trustees, at direction of 1, and on nomination of 3 to 4, as trustee, of the estate demised by no. 4 to James Watts, and which is now by virtue of no. 6 and of the will of Thomas Baker Bass, vested in 2. Endorsed with the Memorandum re Gilfach farm (see no. 3).

1 John Jones of Swansea, co. Glam., gent. 2 Harriet Dawe of the Mumbles, near Swansea, widow, George Burden Strick of Swansea, esq., and Houlton Hartwell Morice also of Swansea, esq., and Mary Simpson, his wife. 3 Sarah Brock of Abernant House, Aberdare, co. Glam., spinster. Assignment by 1 to 3, of the mortgage for £1,796.3.0 and interest (see no. 5), and of policies of insurance on the life of Benjamin Brock Jones. Consideration: £400. Recites that Catherine Jones (party 3 in no. 5) died 9 Jan. 1867 and the mortgage is still due to 1, her son and surviving executor of her will, and that 2 are interested parties as the daughters and sons in law of Catherine Jones, dec.

1 William Bland and John Benjamin Andrews, both of Hartlip, Kent, esq's, and Curteis Young Norwood of Willesborough, Kent, esq. 2 James Watts of Hythe, Kent, gent. 3 Edward Andrews of North Elham, Kent, gent. 4 Thomas Baker Bass of Dover, Kent, gent. Assignment by 1, as executors of Charles Price (party 2 in no. 4) now dec., to 3 of the annuity of £75 granted by no. 4, and Assignment by 2, at request of 1, and nomination of 3 to 4, of the estate for the remainder of the term of 100 years, in trust to better secure the payment of the annuity. Consideration: £800 by 3 to 1. Endorsed with the Memorandum relating to Gilfach farm as in no. 3, and that the deed was referred to in an Affidavit by James Watts in a lawsuit in 1858.

1 George Brock Jones of Chicago, Illinois, USA, gent. 2 William Simons of Gwainvarren House, Merthyr Tydfil, co. Glam., gent. 3 Sarah Brock of Abernant House, Aberdare, co. Glam., spinster. Assignment by 2, at request and direction of 1, of parts of the estate which were not sold under an Order of the High Court of Chancery in suits (further described) instituted for the administration of the estate, the sums of £473.16.9 consolidated bank annuities and £52.1.0 cash, to 3, for the residue of a term of 100 years created by no. 4 subject to annuities of £50, £70 (see no. 2) and £37 (see no. 3) but free from the annuity of £75 (see no. 4). Attached: Certificate, signed and sealed by the British Vice Consul in Chicago as in no. 7.

Deeds and documents relating to the estate of the Brock family in Carmarthenshire, 1843-75, and others, 1774-1900; and other deeds and documents, 1774-1900.

1 George Brock Jones of 143 Firlton Street, Chicago, Illinois, USA, gent. 2 William Simons of Gwainvarren House, Merthyr Tydfil, co. Glam., gent. 3 Sarah Brock of Abernant House, Aberdare, co. Glam., spinster. 4 Benjamin Brock Jones of Llanstephan, co. Carm., gent. Conveyance by 1 to 3 of those parts of the estate which have not been sold, and which are now vested in 1, subject to a mortgage of £650 in favour of 2 (see no. 7) and to the life estate of 4, and Assignment by 1 to 3 of the sums of £473.16.9 consolidated bank annuities and £52.1.0 cash standing to the credit of law suits instituted to administer the estate, for the residue of a term of 200 years devised by no. 5 and the annuity of £70 (see no. 2); Assignment by 2, at request of 1 to 4, of the estate which was demised to James Watts (see no. 4) in trust for 3; Assignment by 1 to 3 of the annuity of £37 (see no. 3); Assignment by 2, at request of 1 of the estate demised by 4 to James Watts, to 3, in trust, for 3 to raise sufficient money by the mortgage or sale of the estate to pay off the sum of £3,500 and interest at 6 per cent to 5. Certificate signed and sealed by the British Vice Consul as in no. 7. Notice, dated 23 June 1873, giving a list of the properties belonging to the estate which were sold by Sarah Brock.

Testator appoints Rev. David Archard Williams of Carmarthen, clerk, and Richard Morgan Davies of King Street, Carmarthen, testator's tenant, as trustees and executors. Bequeathes the following legacies: To his friend and relation, Mr. William Williams of the Abbey House in Kidwelly, co. Carm., £100. To Leonora Williams, eldest daughter of William Williams, £100, and to Arthur Stephens Williams, her eldest brother, £100. To Mary Jones (formerly of Machynlleth, but now living with testator as housekeeper), the daughter of his late brother, dec., £500 and £30 as temporary assistance until the interest of the legacy becomes payable to her, six silver spoons, six silver teaspoons, his Bible in two volumes, with notes by Rev. Henry Cox Mason, kept in his bookcase in the parlour, and her bed and bedclothes. To his cook, Rachel Jones, £50. To his servantman, David Cozens, £50. To Benjamin Brock, the elder of Brecon, and his wife, Eliza, the testator's daughter, £100. To each of their children, i.e. Hester, Sarah, Eliza, George, John and Henry, £100 each. Testator makes separate provision for William Brock, the eldest son of Benjamin Brock and Eliza, his wife. Directs that his house in Spilman Street, Carmarthen, and its furnishings, shall be cared for by Mary Jones. His household goods (except for those already bequeathed, and his mahogany book cases, which are to be left in the parlour as fixtures, his gold watches, chains and seals, his gold and silver snuff boxes, his ancient silver seal of office, and other objects kept as mantelpiece ornaments, all of which are to be reserved for future disposal) are to be sold along with his horses, carts, carriages, etc., to pay his debts and legacies. Devises his freehold properties in p. St Peter in c.b. Carmarthen, and in p's Abergwilly, Llangunnor, Llandefeylog, Llangain, Llanstephan, Llangunnock, Saint Clears, Mydrim Kilrhedin, Llanfihangel Ararth, Llanllony, Llanybyther and Llanfihangel Rhosycorn, co. Carm., to his trustees, in trust, to the use of Benjamin Brock, his grandson, the second son of the said Benjamin Brock the elder, and Eliza, his wife, with remainder to the use of Benjamin Brock's eldest son in tail male (other remainders specified) with the proviso that the said Benjamin Brock or whoever becomes entitled to the estate shall take the additional surname of Jones. Appoints the said Benjamin Brock as another executor when he attains the age of 21. Testator also mentions his clerk, Thomas Ley Johnson, and his partner, John Budden Jeffries. Will proved at PCC. Testator dec. 1 Feb. 1843.

1 Benjamin Brock the younger, formerly of 14 Bedford Square, Middlesex, now of Upper Stamford Street, co. Surrey, articled clerk. 2 Edward Drake Brockman of Hythe, Kent, esq. 3 Phillips Monypenny of the same, esq. Grant by 1 to 2 of an annuity of £37 charged on the estate and Demise by 1 to 3, as trustee, of the said estate for 100 years, for better securing the annuity to 2. Consideration: £400. Endorsed with a Notice, dated 23 June 1876, that the properties so charged, were conveyed to Sarah Brock of Abernant House, Aberdare, co. Glam., on trust for sale, by indenture of 7 Oct. 1785 (see no. 13); also endorsed with a Memorandum, dated 7 Sept. 1876, that by an indenture of 9 Aug. 1876, a farm called Gilfach, p. Llanfihangel Rhosycorn, co. Carm., being part of the properties conveyed herein were granted to James Beynon of Bwlchcoed, p. Llanfihangel ar arth, co. Carm.; further endorsed with a note that a memorial of the deed was enrolled in the Court of Chancery pursuant to an Act of Parliament, and that it was used in law suits in 1853 and 1855.

1 Benjamin Brock the younger, formerly of c.b. Carmarthen, now of 14 Bedford Square, Middlesex, articled clerk. 2 Edward Drake Brockman of Hythe, Kent, esq. 3 Phillips Monypenny of the same place, esq. Grant by 1 to 2 of an annuity of £70 charged on the estate, and Demise by 1, on nomination of 2 to 3, as trustee, of the said estate, for a term of 100 years, for better securing the payment of an annuity. Consideration: £800. Endorsed with a Notice that the estate charged by the deed was conveyed to Sarah Brock on trust for sale by deed of 7 Oct. 1875 (no. 13).

1 Benjamin Brock the younger of 16 Featherstone Buildings, Holborn, Middlesex, gent. 2 Charles Price of Cannon Gate, p. Newington next Hythe, Kent, esq. 3 James Watts of Hythe, Kent, gent. Grant of an annuity of £75 by 1 to 2, charged on the estate, and Demise by 1 to 3, as trustee, of the estate for a term of 100 years for better securing the annuity to 2. Consideration: £800. Endorsed with the Notice and Memorandum as in no. 3.

1 Margaret Thomas, p. Llanvihangel Yeroth, co. Carm., widow. 2 Daniel Thomas, son of 1. 3 Thomas Rees of New Inn, co. Carm., merchant, and linendraper. Indenture of Apprenticeship whereby 2 is apprenticed to 3 for four years in the said trade. Consideration: £30 by 1 to 3. Endorsed: '--- that Daniel Thomas began his Apprenticeship on the 5th day of April and so his time will be up 5 day of April 1812'. [Note: Part of the Premises has been cut away so that the names of the parties and the date have been confirmed from the body of the deed and from the endorsement]. [As this deed refers to property in New Inn, it is possible that it is associated with the foregoing estate deeds nos 1-13.].

1 George Brock Jones of Chicago, Illinois, USA, gent. 2 Benjamin Brock Jones, recently of Chicago, now of Llanstephan, co. Carm. 3 William Simons of Merthyr Tydfil, co. Glam., gent. Mortgage by 1 to 3, with consent of 2, as protector of the settlement, of those parts of the estate which have not been sold under an Order in Chancery in law suits instituted for the administration of the estate and to which 1 is entitled in tail male or tail expectant on the death of 2, his father, and Assignment of a sum of £473.16.9 consolidated £3 per cent bank annuities standing to the credit of the law suits (further described), to secure £650 and interest. Attached: Certificate, dated 24 Oct. 1874, signed and sealed by James Warrack, the British Vice Consul in Chicago, stating that he has known Benjamin Brock Jones for several years when he was engaged at the Vice Consulate, and that he is also acquainted with his son George Brock Jones, who is executing this deed. Endorsed with the Notice and Memorandum as in no. 3.

1 Benjamin Brock Jones of Llanstephan, co. Carm., attorney. 2 Thomas Baker of Spring Gardens, Westminster, gent. 3 Catherine Jones of Mackworth Arms Hotel, Swansea, co. Glam., widow. 4 William Jones of c.b. Carmarthen, attorney. Mortgage By Demise by 1 to 3, for 200 years, and Assignment of insurance policies and judgements (fully recited) to secure £1,796.3.0 and interest.

1 Maria Brown formerly of c.b. Carmarthen, now of Alton Barnes, Wiltshire, spinster. 2 Edward Edwards of Chelsea, Middlesex, gent. 3 Rev. Thomas Bevan, clerk, vicar of St Peter's Carmarthen, and archdeacon of St Davids, and James Rowlands of Carmarthen, esq. Pre-nuptial Settlement of 1 and 2, whereby 1, with consent of 2, assigns to 3, her half share in a £2,000 mortgage (dated 23 April 1845) of m's called Henfryn or Tyrhenfryn and Plaesypark, [p. Merthyr co. Carm.? - the location is not given] and certain securities (further recited) together with a sum of £1,792.10.5 £3 per cent consolidated bank annuities, to which 1 is entitled, in trust for the use of 1 and any children of the marriage. Attached: Memorandum, dated 1 June 1892, by James Rowlands, stating that Maria Brown's (later Edwards) moiety of the £2,000 mortgage had been assured to him by her settlement [i.e. the present deed] and after her death, he, as trustee, paid the persons entitled to her £1,000 half share, of which £600 was his own money and £400 was Elizabeth Brown's money. Endorsed: Release, dated 28 May 1892, whereby the two daughters of Maria Edwards viz. Elizabeth Emma Bandfield of 6 Vernon Terrace, New Southgate, Middlesex, widow, and Lucy Sarah Williams, wife of William Williams of 403 Park Lane, Macclesfield, Cheshire, surveyor of taxes (who is himself a party) release James Rowlands from the trusts of the settlement. The Release recites the deaths of Edward Edwards, 1 March 1865, Thomas Bevan (no date given), and Maria Edwards née Brown, 15 March 1892, who by will, dated 10 Sept. 1890, bequeathed her money, i.e. the £1,792.10.5 bank annuities, and the sum of £1,000 secured by the mortgage within mentioned, to her two aforementioned daughters equally. James Rowlands, as surviving trustee, has transferred the consolidated bank annuities and has paid the £1,000, so is now being released from the trusts of the settlement.

Bequeathes £700 to trustees to pay £21 annuity to William Hood of South Shields, co. Durham, mariner, first cousin to her late husband, Thomas Hood, and £2,000 for the maintenance and education of Elizabeth Bailey, daughter of Mrs Elizabeth Bailey of Chancery Lane, London. Other bequests to relations and others. Proved PCC.

Testator appoints his brother in law, Thomas Travers Wood and his nephews, William Edward Davidson and Richard Macaulay Thomas, executors and trustees. Devises his house, i.e. 21 Picton Terrace, Carmarthen, in which he resides, his adjacent house and coach house in Union Street (occupied by his servant man) and other houses in the same street, i.e. Union Street, (occupied by Thomas Jones, mason), to his nephew, Richard Macaulay Thomas. Bequeathes his office furniture, fittings and his books to his nephew the said RMT. Devises the rest of his realty and personality to his said trustees, whom he directs shall out of the money arising from the sale, disposition and conversion of his residuary personality, and out of the money that shall belong to him at his death, pay his debts and funeral expenses an lay out the remainder in government securities, etc., and divide the income therefrom into six equal parts and pay as follows: to John Daniel Thomas (testator's brother) for life, then to JDT's wife, Mary; to Clare Jane Thomas (wife of the testator's brother William Henry Thomas) for life, then to WHT; the trustees are to deduct out of this share the premiums payable on the Insurance Policy on the life of the said WHT, which was taken out at the time of his marriage; to Rachel Thomas (testator's sister) for life, but she is always to account to the trustees for an annuity of £220 secured to her by the testator's bond, so that it may be deducted from this share; to Mary Anne Davidson (testator's sister) widow, for life; to Emily Higginson (testator's sister) for life; to Agnes Jane Wood (testator's sister and wife of Thomas Travers Wood, one of the trustees) for life, then to TTW for life. Further trust funds are set up for the testator's nieces and nephews. Testator directs that if his brother, William Henry Thomas should owe him money at his (i.e. testator's) death, then he is to be released from the same. Codicil, dated, 26 June 1889, whereby testator bequeathes money he has invested in the Law Union Fire and Life Insurance Company to his nephew, Richard Macaulay Thomas, and gives £500 to the Carmarthen Infirmary. Attached: Death Certificate for Thomas Travers Wood, who died on 28 Jan. 1908 at Glanmor Crescent, Swansea, aged 74, and two Notices, both dated 5 July 1897, to the Trustees stating that the estate and interest of Townshend Wood and Richard Aubrey Wood in the testator's residuary personal estate has been assigned to Hugh Bellingham and Percival Henry Grundy. Testator died 4 Sept. 1890.

Testatrix recites that, by virtue of an indenture of 1840 made between herself and her late husband, she has power of testamentary appointment over certain settled funds, from which she now bequeathes the following legacies, to Isabelle Fisher Warren, Ann Brown Wells and Katherine Edith Falls, her daughters, £500 each. To her friend, Louisa Morris, £200. To her son, Thomas Mitchell Rowlands, £50. To her grandchildren, Isabel Gertrude Ann Thomas, Marguerite May Neville, Gwendoline Lugel, Muriel Todd, Ethel Wells and Daisie Wells, £50 each. To her great grandchildren, Nancy Thomas and Betty Neville, £50 each. To Arthur Lloyd Davies, her late husband's dispenser, £10. The residue of her realty and personality is divided into four equal parts and disposed of as follows: to her daughter Isabella Fisher Warren; to her daughter Ann Brown Wells; to her daughter Katherine Edith Falls; to her executor and trustee, Richard Macaulay Thomas of Carmarthen, solicitor, together with £500, in trust, to invest and pay the income to her daughter Alice Thomas for life, then to her three aforementioned daughters equally. The daughters and their survivors are given power to appoint an additional and or new trustees if occasion arises. Testatrix died 17 Dec. 1899.

Will of Charles Cook Wells, formerly of Penally House, p. Penally, co. Pemb., now of Tenby House, Tenby, co. Pemb., esq. Testator desires to be buried at Penally. Bequeathes to Sarah Heloise Bonner, formerly Sarah Heloise Lyons of Cork, Ireland, a £30 annuity, which with the £30 left by the will of the late Captain Cook, will increase her annuity payable out of testator's estate to £60. To Mary Louisa Bonner, daughter of the said Sarah Heloise Bonner, a £30 annuity to commence from her mother's death, both annuities to be payable out of the testator's estates in p. Penally and in Tenby, co. Pemb. (properties not specified). Devises his estate to William de Grouchy Warren of Spilman Street, Carmarthen, esq., James David Rowlands of the same, surgeon, and Edward Hall of Taunton, Somerset, formerly a colonel in the East India Company, as trustees and executors, to raise, by mortgage or sale of the estate, sums of £6,000 and £5,000 as trust funds for the benefit of testator's only son, Charles Hugh Wells of Tenby House and his daughter in law, Ann Brown Wells and their children, with remainder to testator's only daughter, Selina Sophia Driberg, wife of William Charles Driberg of Barton under Needwood, Burton on Trent, remainder to her children. The trust funds are fully described. Bequeathes his household furniture, books, plate, etc., to his trustees for the sole use of the said Anne Brown Wells, for life, then to Charles Hugh Wells, remainder to the children. Bequeathes the medals of his late father and his father's portrait, the likeness of his late wife, his own portrait, medals, uniform and swords as heirlooms. The residue of his personality to his son Charles Hugh Wells. Codicil, dated 24 Aug. 1875, whereby testator appoints George Thomas of Carmarthen, solicitor, to be a trustee and executor in place of James David Rowland.