Mary Raynsford (née Steward)

Mary Steward was a beneficiary under the will of John Aylett Stow (q.v.), inheriting a life-interest in property at Brentford as well as annuities on her and other lives secured on property (including enslaved people) on Antigua and Nevis. Stow's will is silent on the nature of their relationship. She married Robert Raynsford (d. 1824) at St Andrews Holborn 03/01/1782, when she was described as spinster. In the Master's Report of 24/07/1837 in the Chancery suit of Neave v Miller, the executors of Robert Raynsford, claiming under the will of John Aylett Stowe [sic], were shown as entitled to the annuity or arrears of the annuity.

London, England, Church of England Marriages and Banns, 1754-1932 for Robert Raynsford City of London St Andrew, Holborn 1781-1790; London Gazette 19139 25 March 1834 p. 545; London Gazette 22415 21 August 1860 p. 3106. Mary Raynsford wife of Robert Raynsford was buried at St Mary Birchanger Essex 11/02/1796, Ancestry.com, Mary Raynsford in the Essex, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1538-1812 [database online].