Arthur Stone d.1741
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Arthur STONE d.1741
Biographical Note
Stone's background and career have not been traced; he was a member of the Inner Temple. His will shows that at the time of his death he was married with a son, then in his minority, and an extended family; he was evidently affluent, able to bequeath property, money, jewels and plate.
Books
Stone used an engraved armorial bookplate, noting himself as "of the Inner Temple, gent", surviving in two different states (Franks 28259-60). In his will, he left to his son "such of my books as my wife shall think it worth while or be advised to keep for him", directing that his nephews might have use of them until his son was ready for them; books not selected were to be sold.
Sources
- Will of Arthur Stone, The National Archives PROB 11/708/307.
- Gambier Howe, E. R. J. Franks bequest: catalogue of British and American book plates bequeathed to the ... British Museum. London, 1903-4.