Will of Henry Ingram, retired plumber, painter and china dealer, 1899 (proved 1900)

Oxford Probate Registry

BE IT KNOWN that Henry Ingram of Winslow in the County of Buckingham retired Plumber, Painter and China Dealer, died on the 14th day of March 1900, at Winslow aforesaid, and at the time of his death had a fixed place of abode at Winslow aforesaid, within the district of the Counties of Oxford, Berks and Buckingham, AND BE IT FURTHER KNOWN  that at the date hereunder written the last will and Testament with a Codicil thereto of the said deceased was proved and registered in the District Probate Registry of Her Majesty’s High Court of Justice at Oxford, and that administration of all the estate which by law devolves to and vests in the personal representative of the said deceased was granted by the aforesaid Court to Thomas Osborne of Buckingham in the County of Buckingham, Solicitors Clerk and Frank Ingram of Winslow aforesaid, Plumber and Painter the Son of the said Deceased, the Executors named in the said Will.
Dated the 14th day of August 1900
Gross value of Estate                  £2163-16-8
Net value of Personal Estate       £378-16-8
Extracted by H & E.H. Small, Solicitors, Buckingham

This is the last Will of me Henry Ingram of Winslow in the County of Buckingham Plumber Painter and China Dealer. I direct the payment of my just debts funeral and testamentary expenses and I appoint my friend Thomas Osborne of Buckingham in the County of Buckingham, Solicitor’s Clerk and my Son Frank Ingram Executors and Trustees of this my Will. I give and bequeath all my household Furniture linen glass books picture and effects unto my daughter Mary Ingram  and my said son Frank Ingram in equal shares I also give and bequeath my business of a china and glass Dealer with the stock in trade  fixtures and effects belonging thereto and also all moneys which may belong or be due to me on account thereof but subject \to/ the payment of any debts owing by me for or on account thereof unto my said daughter Mary Ingram absolutely I also give and bequeath all that my  business of a Plumber and Painter with the Stock in trade tools fixtures horse and cart and effects and all debts which may  be owing to me on account thereof but subject to the payment of any debts due and owing from me on account thereof unto my said son Frank Ingram absolutely I also give and bequeath unto my son Joseph Ingram the shares now standing in my name in the Books of the Winslow Gas Company Limited and also a legacy or sum of Fifty pounds to be paid in equal shares by my said daughter Mary Ingram and my said son Frank Ingram within two years of my decease at the rate of Twelve pounds Ten shillings each per annum out of the said businesses hereinbefore bequeathed and which I hereby charge accordingly and also a sum of one hundred pounds now due and owing to me from Gerard Grainge of Little Horwood Builder but I direct that he shall not be called upon to repay the same unto my said son until after two years shall have elapsed from the date of my decease but that the said Gerard Grainge may at any time at his option repay the same to my said son within the said two years as aforesaid I give and devise all those my four freehold Cottages gardens and shed situate near the High Street in Winslow aforesaid and known as “Rose Cottages” unto my said daughter Mary Ingram in fee simple I also give and devise all that freehold close of pasture land and the Bridge Field Allotment Land and Brick Field and the buildings thereon situate at Winslow aforesaid and recently purchased by me unto my said son Frank Ingram in fee simple I also give and devise unto my said Trustees my two freehold messuages or Tenements shops and premises situated in the High Street Winslow aforesaid and now in the  occupation of William Stevens and myself. Upon trust to stand possessed of the same and to receive the income arising therefrom and to divide the same after payment of all necessary repairs and insurances between my said daughter Mary Ingram and my invalid daughter Gwladys Ingram in equal shares and on the death of either of them I direct that the survivor shall take the full amount of income arising therefrom as aforesaid. And from and after the death of the survivor I direct my said Trustees to sell the said messuages or tenements shops and premises either by public auction or private contract and to stand possessed of the proceeds arising therefrom in trust for the children of my said daughter Mary Ingram (if any) my said sons Joseph Ingram and Frank Ingram in equal shares but I declare that if either of my said sons shall die leaving issue such issue shall take equally amongst them if more than one the share their respective parent would have taken if living as aforesaid And as to the residue of my said real and personal estate (if any) I devise and bequeath the same unto my children living at my decease in equal shares I revoke all other Wills and declare this to be my last Will. In witness whereof I have hereunder set my hand this Twenty eighth day of September one thousand eight hundred and ninety nine
Henry Ingram [signature]
Signed by Henry Ingram the Testator as his last Will in the presence of us present at the same time who at his request in his sight and presence and the presence of each other have hereunto subscribed our names as witnesses
John Walker [signature] High Street, Winslow, Farmer
A. Farmer [signature] High Street, Winslow, Tailor

This is a Codicil to the Will of me Henry Ingram of Winslow in the County of Buckingham, Plumber painter and China Dealer which will is dated the Twenty eighth day of September one thousand eight hundred and ninety nine. Whereas I have by my said Will devised my two freehold Houses and Shops situate at Winslow to the Trustees of my said Will  upon trust to pay the income arising after payment of all necessary repairs and insurances to my daughter Mary Ingram and my invalid daughter Gwladys Ingram in equal shares and on the death of either of them I directed that the survivor should take the full amount of such income and from and after the death of such survivor I directed my said Trustees to sell the same and divide the proceeds as therein mentioned Now I hereby revoke my said Will as to the said devise payment of income and sale thereof And I give and devise unto my said Trustees my said two Houses Shops and Appurtenances Upon trust to stand possessed of the same and to receive the income arising therefrom and to divide the same into four equal shares and to pay one of such Shares to my daughter Mary and to retain the other three shares and apply two of the same for the maintenance of my invalid daughter Gwladys and the remaining share for and on account of repairs insurances and expenses And on the death of my said Daughter Gwladys I direct my said Trustees to sell the same and divide the proceeds thereof between my said daughter Mary and my said Sons Joseph and Frank in equal shares but should my said daughter or either of my said Sons die leaving issue such issue shall take equally amongst them if more than one the share their respective parent would have taken if living as aforesaid and in all other respects I confirm my said Will In witness whereof I have hereunder set my hand this Third day of March one thousand nine hundred
Henry Ingram [signature]
Signed by the said Testator Henry Ingram as a Codicil to his Will dated the Twenty eighth day of September one thousand eight hundred and ninety nine in the presence of us present at the same time who at his request in his presence and the presence of each other have hereunto subscribed our names as witnesses
William Hall Stevens [signature] Tailor, Winslow
Arthur Farmer [signature] High Street, Winslow, Tailor

On the Fourteenth day of August 1900, Probate of this Will with one Codicil was granted at Oxford to Thomas Osborne and Frank Ingram, the Son, the Executors.
It is hereby certified that the foregoing is a correct Copy
Dated this Twenty third day of August 1900

Notes

Henry Ingram was 72 when he died. He was the son of William Ingram, agricultural labourer, and was apprenticed as a glazier. He married Alice Justice from Edgcott (d.1891 aged 65) and by 1861 was established as a painter. He lived at 88 High Street (old numbering, now demolished). The children mentioned in the will (at least two others must have died young) are:

Henry was the brother of John Ingram who tried to kill his wife, and uncle of John William Ingram.

1905: Buckingham Advertiser, 14 Jan
NOTICE OF REMOVAL.
I BEG inform my numerous customers that I have removed from High Street, to 23, AVENUE ROAD, WINSLOW,
where I shall continue to carry on the Business conducted by the late H. INGRAM, as PLUMBER, GLAZIER,, PAINTER, HOUSE DECORATOR, ETC., where all orders will receive prompt and personal attention.  Thanking all Customers for their past patronage, and hoping for a continuance of the same.  Good Builder’s Sand for Sale in any quantity.  F. I. wishes to state that he has no connection with any one else transacting any business under the name of Ingram. – Address— FRANK INGRAM, 23, AVENUE ROAD, WINSLOW.

1905: Buckingham Advertiser, 15 July
Re HENRY INGRAM, Deceased. HIGH STREET, WINSLOW.
The whole of the Genuine HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE COMPRISING
WALNUT DRAWING ROOM SUITE, Oval Walnut Table, Mahogany Chiffonier, Walnut ditto, Oak Pembroke Table, Two easy Chairs in American Cloth, Mahogany Dining Table, Mahogany Couch, Windsor and other Chairs, Carpets, Iron Bedsteads, Bedding, Linen, Marble-top and other Washstands, Dressing Tables, Mahogany and other Chests of Drawers, Fenders and Fireirons, together with the Kitchen Utensils and Effects,
TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION BY R. A. W. MERRY On the Premises, on THURSDAY, August 3rd, 1905, at 12 for 1 o’clock to the minute.
On view morning of Sale. Catalogues may be had at the Bell Hotel, Winslow, or of the Auctioneer, Leighton Buzzard.

1906: Buckingham Advertiser, 14 April
G. GRAINGE (LATE INGRAM), CHINA ROOMS, HIGH STREET, WINSLOW, BUCKS,
Thanks his numerous Customers for their kind patronage in the past, and begs to  inform them that he intends retiring from the GLASS, CHINA, and EARTHENWARE Trade, and in consequence will hold
A CLEARANCE SALE for One Month, Commencing the 1st day of MAY, 1906.
ALL GOODS AT LESS THAN COST PRICE.

Buckingham Express, 18 May 1912

The newspaper's spelling has been retained, i.e. Grange instead of Grainge.

A WILL DISPUTE

Gerard Grange, Little Horwood, v. Frank Ingram and Rees Rees, Executors under the will of the late H. Ingram.
Mr. Willis (Winslow) represented the plaintiff, and Mr. Wood (High Wycombe) appeared for the defendants…

…Mr. Willis, in an opening statement, said that the action arose under the administration of the will of Henry Ingram deceased, and the claim was for £6 17s. 6d., but the matter referred to a somewhat larger account.  The claim was in respect of an allowance left to Gladys Ingram, a daughter of deceased.  Under the will the income from certain properties was divided into four shares:  two of these were for Gladys Ingram, one share for Mary Ingram, another daughter, and the other share was for the repair of the property.  Plaintiff married Mary Ingram just prior to the death of her father, and it was arranged that Mr. Grange and his wife should receive the care of Gladys Ingram, and keep her, whether the property was let or not.  These terms were acted upon for some years. Mr. Ingram died in 1900, but the arrangements were not questioned until the death of the sister Mary in June last year, since when the trustees had refused to hand over the money for the maintenance of Gladys to plaintiff.  Mr. Willis read a considerable amount of correspondence between the parties, and said he based his case on the fact that the arrangement made had been carried out for many years until the sister died and that the money had been sent to Gladys personally and her receipt had been accepted.

Gerard Grange said he lived at Little Horwood, and married Mary Ingram in 1900;  Gladys Ingram had resided with them ever since they were married.  Verbal arrangements were made between himself and Mr. Thomas Osborne, one of the executors under the will, that Gladys Ingram should receive her money, and this was always sent by cheque to Gladys and to his wife;  it was sent by two separate cheques.  This arrangement was made about two years after Gladys first went to live with plaintiff.  These cheques were sent regularly until June 11th of last year, when witness’s wife died.  He had known Gladys Ingram ever since she was a child, and kept her because it was his late wife’s wish that he should give her a home as long as she lived.

Mr. Wood said he did not wish to go into family matters, but he objected to the jurisdiction of the Court.  He contended that no evidence had been given by plaintiff of any contract between Mr. Grange and the executors.  The evidence for the defence would show that plaintiff never did receive the money, but that it was always received by Miss Gladys Ingram.

His Honour told Mr. Wood he would take the objection, and that he could proceed with his cross-examination.

Plaintiff, in reply to Mr. Wood, said he had never received the money on behalf of Miss Gladys Ingram, and he did not claim as a blood relation.  At the time of his marriage with Mary Ingram he went to reside with her father at Winslow.  Gladys and Frank Ingram, a son, also lived there.  He continued to reside there for two years after the death of his wife’s father, and the others continued to live with him.  He considered he always paid the rent of the house, the money being stopped out of his wife’s income.  There was money to come from the trustees every year, but he had failed to get any account from them.  Frank Ingram was a lodger, and paid witness 12s. 6d. a week.  Frank Ingram was one of the original trustees, and was living with witness at the time the arrangement was entered into, but he was not consulted in the matter.  Witness did not know when Mr. Rees Rees was appointed a trustee, he never had anything to do with him.  He could not say how much money had been paid to his late wife and Miss Ingram, and affairs had become so muddled that he had to put them in the hands of a solicitor.  Miss Ingram received the money, and witness had what there was to come from her – it did not pay for her maintenance.  Witness was not suing because he considered Miss Ingram was not compos mentis;  she was as well as ever she was…

…His Honour said there was little prospect of there being sufficient time, the case would be adjourned until the next Court.

The case does not appear in subsequent County Court reports, so presumably it was settled privately.

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