I
Martha Brownson
of Earls Colne do on the
1.3.1665
make and ordain this my last will and testament imprimis I give to
Wm Harlakenden
of the same parish esq the bed in the parlour and all things belonging thereto with the great chest also in the parlour and whatsoever he pleaseth of any small things I leave to his dispose item I give to mrs
Owens
one pair of sheets a wicker chair a wainscot glass case a brazen pestle and mortar my best stuff coat a box smoothing iron a say apron item to her maid all her small wearing linen great cupboard in the hall one little table all her earthenware an old skillet a brass kettle and all appurtenances to the dairy viz bellows firepan tongs etc one pewter dish over above and a bed with all belonging to it two feather pillows chair reel and wheel one long chest and with other things mr
Harlakenden
thinks fit item I give to mrs
Josceling
the screen as it stands by the chimney item I give to my cousin
Jn Gulston
40s and to my cousin his brother 40s to my cousin
Chrismas
my best cloth waistcoat and 20s to her two daughters 10s each of them to my cousin
Gulston
her sister 20s and to her maid
Ann Hutton
40s to my sister
Everitt
20s to her two daughters 10s either of them to goodman
Peak
5s all my debts I will to be truly paid and I appoint my loving friend
Wm Harlakenden
executor of this my will and if there remain any overplus of goods or money I give it to my cousin
Jn Gulston
to whom I give my long table in the hall and forms declared to be her last will and testament in presence of us
Ralph Josselin
Ann Hutton
(may be Ann Hutton)