in the name of god amen I Jn Hammond of White Colne in the county of Essex being sick in body but perfect and whole in mind laud and praise be to almighty god do make and ordain my testament containing herein my last will in manner and form following first I commit my soul to god the father the son and the holy ghost and my body to the earth from whence it came to be decently brought to earth by my executrix imprimis I give to Eliz Traion my daughter 12d all the rest of my goods chattels and movables I give to Joan my wife and whatsoever she can spare of these goods to be parted amongst the rest of my children the 19.12.1622 etc read sealed signed and delivered in the presence of us Wm Adams Jn Person