C78/791 No 6 Elizabeth Dixon vs. her Hunt, Beake and Dixon siblings re her father John Dixon’s estate 1698.

Elizabeth takes her siblings and their familes to court over their father's estate, which according to his Will was to go almost entirely her, the caring daughter, and not to the other children who had exploited and disrespected him. Despite the father's attempt within his will to prevent the family dispute it takes 9 years …

John Peters 1708 of St Minver, Cornwall

John Peters was the son of Charles and Philippa Peters and was an eminent Quaker in St Minver. A short biographical tract was published after his death entitled A Brief Narration of the Life, Service, and Sufferings, of That Faithful Servant of Jesus Christ, John Peters; Who Departed This Life, in the 63d Year of …