sentences:  His death in 1738 was sudden and the "Gentleman's Magazine" stated that he "was worth £100,000 all acquired by the Law".He had expressed a wish to be buried in Runcorn parish church but he wanted "no lying in state nor pompous train of coaches into Cheshire nor any unnecessary attendance".Nevertheless, his funeral procession took five days to travel from Isleworth to Runcorn and his funeral expenses amounted to over £350.