After all debts and funeral expenses paid he leaves to his 3 children, Jane Mary (wife of Alexander Lithgow), john and Charles Chaloner £150 each to be paid within 12 months to Jane Mary and John and 24 months to Charles.
A codicil dated 18th March 1843 changes the amount they receive to £100.
To his eldest son Thomas, one half part of all that is left and he is to continue the farm.
To his wife Mary Ann, the other half part for the time of her natural life providing she continues to live at Burnt Leys and remain a widow.
But if she does re-marry she does not (as was usual) lose all her share.
Two 'indifferent' persons to be appointed, one by Mary Ann, one by Thomas, and these two persons to appoint a third as umpire.  They are to value Mary Ann's share, and this amount is to be paid by Thomas in 3 equal installments, a third in 6 months, a third in 12 months and a third in 18 months, and the executors who in turn are to pay Mary Ann £100, put the rest into Government Real or other security and pay her the interest.  Her new husband to have no control over this money - it is hers.  When Mary Ann dies, the principal and all other money is to be divided equally between the three younger children, Jane Mary, John and Charles.
His brother Charles Challoner, timber merchant Liverpool, and brother in law John Morton, farmer of Steetley appointed Executors.
Probate granted 18th April 1844