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Old 01-02-2016, 01:09 PM
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Mr George Johnson of Byker, viewer of collieries, left a will which went to probate in 1800. He left his shares in collieries and in the Tyne Brewery in Sandgate, in trust for the benefit of his family. The trustees were by a codicil: Thomas Croudace of Lambton, gentleman; Robert Smith of Shotton, gentleman; John Smith of Byker, gentleman and son in law; Robert Johnson his son.
In his original will he had appointed a William Watson, plumber of Newcastle and his brother John Johnson.
I wonder if this Watson is the one who was written to by Leadbitter?
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