Wm Manners
read signed sealed and delivered in the presence of us
Franc Hampton
Edw Abbott
Thos Carter
in the name of god amen the
19.7.1604
etc. I
Wm Manners
of Earls Colne in the county of Essex husbandman being sick in body but of perfect mind and remembrance thanks be given to god do make and ordain this my testament containing therein my last will in manner and form following first I commit my soul to almighty god my creator and maker to jesus christ my only redeemer and to the holy ghost my sanctifier and preserver and my body to the earth from whence it came to be decently buried first I give and bequeath to
Margt
my wife my cottage or house called
Wenders
which I now dwell in with the appurtenances during her natural life and after her decease to
Wm Manners
Jo Manners
Peter Manners
Thomasin Manners
and
Eliz Manners
my children equally to be divided amongst them item I give
Bonaventure
my son 20s of lawful english money to be paid unto him within one year after my decease by mine executrix all my movable goods chattels or cattle whatsoever I give and bequeath to
Margt
my wife whom I do ordain and make my only executrix to this my last will and testament in witness whereof I have put my hand and seal the day and year first above written
Wm Manners
read signed sealed and delivered in the presence of us
Franc Hampton
Edw Abbott
Thos Carter