| in the name of god amen I
Jn Franklyn
of Earls Colne in the county of Essex clerk do make my last will and testament in these words first I give and bequeath to my mother in law
Judith Franklyn
the sum of 20li to be paid her within six months after my decease I give and devise to my sister
Judith Franklyn
all my lands lying in Sudbury in the county of Suffolk she paying unto
Tabitha Jarvis
widow living in Sudbury aforesaid or her heirs the sum of 50li and interest and permitting
Arthur Brewster
of the same place to enjoy the said lands according to an agreement made between the said
Arthur
my mother in law aforesaid and myself I give and devise to my sister
Martha Franklyn
the sum of 50li of good and lawful money to be paid her within twelve months after my decease all the rest of my estate and substance wheresoever or of what kind soever it be after all my just debts and obligations are fully paid and satisfied I give and devise to be equally divided and parted between my two nephews
Hen
and
Jn Franklyn
sons of my late brother
Hen Franklyn
and lastly I do constitute and appoint my loving friend
Thos Sewel
of Earls Colne a foresaid and
Eliz Franklyn
widow my sister in law to be joint executors of this my last will in testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal
17.8.1721
Jn Franklyn
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