The will of John Rich--probate and problems

In his will, made earlier in the year (National Archives: OB 10/ 231 0)1; he entrusted the future management of the theatre to his widow Priscilla and son-in-law John Beard, until such time as the patent should be sold. The investigation that followed has shed important new light on Rich's priv...

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Published in:Theatre notebook 2010-02, Vol.64 (1), p.12-27
Main Author: Jenkins, Terry
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Archives & records
Claims against decedents' estates
Daughters
Family
History
Investments
Marriage
Probate
Rich, John
Rich, John (1692-1761)
Rich, John (American singer)
Theater directors & producers
Theatrical producers and directors
Wills
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Summary:In his will, made earlier in the year (National Archives: OB 10/ 231 0)1; he entrusted the future management of the theatre to his widow Priscilla and son-in-law John Beard, until such time as the patent should be sold. The investigation that followed has shed important new light on Rich's private life, including the discovery of his second wife Amy's full name which, as far as the author is aware, has hitherto been unknown. [...] a proportion of this money was then paid as ground rent to the Duke of Bedford, but these payments were very small: less than £2 per year each on the tavern and coffee house.
ISSN:0040-5523
2051-8358