the will of Jn Freman of Earls Colne in the name of god amen the 29.1.1524 I Jn Freman whole of mind and in good memory being make and ordain this my present testament and last will in manner and form following first I bequeath my soul unto almighty god our lady saint mary and to all the holy company of heaven my body to be buried in the parish churchyard of St Andrews in Earls Colne item I bequeath to the high altar of Earls Colne for privy tithes and offerings forgotten 4d item I bequeath unto Marge my daughter a brass pot a pewter platter and a candlestick item I will that the child that my wife is with all have a platter a kettle and a candlestick and if it die within the space of seven years I will that Marge my daughter have it and after that I bequeath unto Marion my wife all such movables as belong unto me and to her and she for to pay my debts item I will that master vicar my good friend and friend supervisor and friend unto my wife and for to see my wife bring me honestly in earth and for to do honestly for my soul these being witness sir Wm Chapett vicar Wm Holte with others