This is the last Will and Testament of me Thomas Tickner of 
Shellwood Cottage in the Parish of Leigh in the County of 
Surrey Gentleman I give and devise unto my dear and only 
daughter Frances Mary the wife of George Ballard of 
Shellwood Cottage in Leigh aforesaid All my Estate and 
Effects whatever nature or kindsoever expectant or otherwise 
for her own absolute use and benefit And it is my will and 
meaning that her present or any future husband shall have no 
claim whatever to the money or any part thereof arising from 
the said estate or effects and neither shall the same be liable to 
any act or acts or be taken in liquidation of any debt or debts 
of her present or any future husband as aforesaid but which 
money I direct to be disposable only by her act In witness 
whereof I the said Thomas Tickner have hereunto set my hand 
this twentieth day of January one thousand eight hundred and 
fifty five _ The Mark of X Thomas Tickner
(Attestation Clause)
George Watson _ Abbigill Vicks
28 June 1855 Administration with Will annexed to Frances Mary 
Ballard no executor being named in the Will
PCC Prob11/2217