John William Laing

Elder son and co-heir of James Laing of Streatham (q.v.), in whose will he appeared as William John Laing. His brother Allan Stewart Laing appeared in the compensation records as trustee and executor of the will under which John William Laing was a beneficiary.

1. The will of John William Laing of the Bengal Civil Service [but] late of [Sloane Street] Chelsea [made in 1836] was proved 17/11/1842. John William Laing left his property in India, Europe and the West Indies to his reputed or natural daughter Anne, Mrs Venour, wife of Walter Askell Venour. The will identified his brother (and contingent heir) as Allan Stewart Laing.

1. PROB 11/1971/73.