Orley Farm · Character
Sir Joseph Mason
The deceased owner of Orley Farm, whose will is contested.
minor
Also known as Sir Joseph, Joseph junior, Joseph senior, Joseph Mason, Joseph, poor Sir Joseph, Joe, old Sir Joseph Mason, old Sir Joseph
First appearance: The Commencement of the Great Orley Farm Case
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The deceased London merchant and knight whose contested will and codicil form the basis of the Orley Farm case.
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In The Commencement of the Great Orley Farm Case: The deceased London merchant and knight whose contested will and codicil form the basis of the Orley Farm case. Later, in Lady Mason and Her Son: The deceased husband…
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