George Walsh d.1698

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George WALSH d.1698

Biographical Note

Son of William Walsh of Abberley, Worcestershire. Through marriage to Mercy Bromley, widow of Henry Bromley (d.1670), he became the owner of Holt Castle, Worcestershire.

Books

Probate inventory lists books, in the study, valued at £8.This is a small element in a large estate valued overall at £5308, including pictures valued at £21, a clock valued at £6, and plate valued at £130.

Characteristic Markings

None of Walsh’s books have been identified.

Sources

  • Wanklyn, M. (ed), Inventories of Worcestershire landed gentry, 1637-1786, 1998, 266.