Will that sparked Shakespeare family row found
Summary
A 17th-century will, linked to a disagreement over William Shakespeare's family home in Stratford-upon-Avon, has been found. This will, written by Thomas Nash in 1642, affected ownership claims on the property and led to a court case. The discovery sheds light on a historical family conflict involving Shakespeare's descendants.Key Facts
- A will from the 17th century related to William Shakespeare's home was found.
- Thomas Nash, who was married to Shakespeare's granddaughter, wrote the will in 1642.
- Nash's will attempted to leave the property, New Place, to his cousin Edward.
- Shakespeare had already left the house to his daughter, Susanna.
- After Nash's death in 1647, Susanna and her daughter Elizabeth confirmed their ownership legally.
- Edward Nash challenged this in court the following year.
- The case went to the Court of Chancary, where Elizabeth argued her late husband had no right to the home.
- Elizabeth is believed to have settled the dispute out of court and lived there until 1670.
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