in the name of god amen the
19.6.1620
I
Fran Potts
of Earls Colne in the county of Essex widow being sick in body but yet in good and perfect remembrance I do thank god therefore do make this my last will and testament in manner and form following first I surrender my soul into the hands of almighty god my only saviour and redeemer by whose bloodshedding upon the cross I do steadfastly hope to have remission of all my sins my body to the earth from whence it was taken to be buried according to my degree item I do give unto
Edw Cressener
the son of
Edw Cressener
of Earls Colne one gold hoop ring and to
Mary Cressener
daughter of the said
Edw
an angel of gold all the rest and residue of my goods debts and chattels whatsoever my funeral charges paid and discharged I do give unto the said
Edw Cressener
father of the said
Edw
whom I do ordain and make sole executor of this my last will and testament in witness whereof I have hereunto put my hand and seal the day and year above written in the presence of the persons hereunder written sealed subscribed and acknowledged in the presence of
Simon Ive
scriptor
Jn Sillitoe
(may be Jn Sillitoe)
Fran Potts