Thos Smyth
in the name of god amen the
22.7.1639
etc. I
Thos Smith
of Earls Colne in the county of Essex tanner being at this present in health of body and in good and perfect mind and memory thanks be given to almighty god for his mercy do make and ordain this my last will and testament in manner and form following viz first and chiefly I give and commend my sinful soul into the merciful hands of almighty god my maker and of his dear and only son jesus christ my sufficient saviour and redeemer by and through whose merit death and passion I hope for salvation with free pardon and forgiveness for my sins still trusting I shall receive strength and comfort by the holy ghost the third person in the blessed trinity and my body I commend unto the earth from whence it was first taken to be buried in christian burial at the discretion of mine executors hereunder mentioned and as for the worldly goods wherewith it hath pleased the lord to bless me I give them as followeth item I give unto the poor people of Earls Colne 20s to be distributed within one mo
nth next after my decease by mine executors item I give unto
Marge
my wife 20li current money of England to be satisfied and paid unto her within one month next after my decease item I give unto
Agnes
my daughter being the now wife of
Francis Sommerson
all that my tenement or cottage with all and singular and singular the appurtenances in the occupation of
Sam Pynchbacke
and
Rich Gante
which I lately purchased of
Chas Huntsman
being in Earls Colne and holden of the manor of Colne Pryory during the term of her natural life and after her decease I do give the same unto her son
Thos Sommerson
and to his heirs and assigns forever item I give unto the said
Agnes Sommerson
my daughter one field called Bungeys lying in Colne Engaine and holden of the manor of Sheriffs during her natural life and after her decease I give the same with the appurtenances unto
Thos Sommerson
her son and to his heirs and assigns forever item I give unto
Mary
my daughter the now wife of
Antho Baker
the sum of 5s to be paid her within six months next after my decease item I give
Edith
my daughter the now wife of
Thos Ruggls
5s to be paid her within six months next after my decease item I give unto
Margt
the daughter of
Jn Miller
my grandchild 5li current money of England to be paid her at the age of 21yr item I give unto
Joan Smith
Edith Smith
Grace Smith
and
Eliz Smith
my grandchildren being the daughters of my eldest son
Thos Smith
all that my tenement or cottage with the appurtenances being in Earls Colne in the occupation of
Abrm Peeke
and
Jn Tibball
equally to them and their heirs and assigns forever immediately after my decease and my will and meaning is that if either of my said grandchildren shall die before they come to age of 21yr or day of marriage the survivors equally to be their heirs item I give unto
Agnes Smith
my daughter in law 10s to be paid her within one month next after my decease I give unto
Abigail
the late wife of my son
Robt Smith
2s and to her two daughters
Eliz
and
Ann
5s apiece to be paid within one month after their days of marriage item I give unto
Joseph Bucher
my grandchild 5li current money of England to be paid at his age of 21yr item I give unto
Eliz
the daughter of
Francis Sommerson
my grandchild 3li current money of England at her age of 21yr item I give unto my wife
Marge
in consideration of certain monies which I have received and had of hers since the time of our inter marriage and also for certain goods which I hold of hers all my household stuff and implements of household stuff viz brass pewter linen woollen bedding wood wooden work irons vessels plate and other commodities whatsoever used in and about my now dwelling house to her and her heirs and assigns forever item all the rest of my goods monies cattles chattels and commodities unbequeathed I give them between my son in law
Joseph Bucher
and my wife
Marge Smith
whom I do make and ordain my executors of this my last will and testament and I do utterly renounce and revoke all former wills and deeds by me formerly made or spoken in testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal and the same delivered the day and year first above written this was read sealed subscribed and delivered in presence of us
Edw Haxall
Barnard Feverell
writer
Thos Smyth