George was Retired by the 1891 census. In his will, his son George was given control of the trimming company, his son Arthur got a China Clock, and William, who was deceased, was bequeathed a property which reverted to his widow Deborah. George Snr. had previously purchased several houses for his children to live in, paying him rent. Some of his children were bequeathed more than one property. George Snr. was a very wealthy man, having previously taken control of the family trimming Company and obtained some contracts with the military for dress uniforms that included the Gold lace trimmings. The rest of the proceeds from this large estate were split equally between the Children, including a dozen properties and a wealth of goods. It was mostly squandered, all the children bar George jnr ignored the trimming company to spend spend spend. Arthur was to later become ostracized from the family after a venture that he invested heavily in, making Cardboard Boxes, was declared bankrupt.
GEORGE HYATT of 27 SHRUBLAND RD DALSTON MIDDLESEX Gentleman who died 30 August 1892 Probate LONDON 29 September to EDWARD HENRY BRAND Cabinet Maker and HENRY WALTER BRADLY Sign Writer. affects Đ3201-18-8d.
