in the name of god amen I
Jn Clark
of the parish of Earls Colne in the county of Essex gardener being in
sound mind memory and understanding (but weak in body) do make and
publish this my last will and testament in manner and form following
(that is to say) my will and desire is that my copyhold house with
appurtenances thereto belonging holden of the manor of Earls Colne
shall be sold as soon as conveniently may be after my decease and I
do hereby authorise direct and empower my executor hereinafter named
to sell and dispose of the same the money or monies arising therefrom
after deducting the necessary expenses attending such sale I give and
bequeath in manner following (that is to say) one fourth part to my
wife
Sarah
one fourth part to my son
Jn
one fourth part to my son
Wm
one eighth part to my daughter
Sarah
and one eighth part to my daughter
Mary
to and for their own and separate use absolutely and forever all the
rest and residue of my estate stock crop and effects of what nature
kind or quality soever the same may be, my will and desire is that
the same may be sold within twelve months next after my decease and
the money arising therefrom after payment of my just debts funeral
expenses and probate of this my last will and testament I give and
bequeath in manner following (that is to say) one fourth part to my
wife
Sarah
one fourth part to my son
Jn
one fourth part to my son
Wm
one eighth part to my daughter
Sarah
and one eighth part to my daughter
Mary
and my will and desire is that the said respective shares shall be
paid to each of my said children by my executor hereinafter named
within twelve months next after my decease but in case it should so
happen that either of my said children should die before the
expiration of the said twelve months next after my decease then in
that case so happening I give and bequeath his or her share so dying
to my said wife to and for her own use absolutely and for ever and I
do hereby nominate constitute and appoint
Isaac Joslin Watson
schoolmaster of the parish of Earls Colne executor of this my last
will and testament in witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and
seal this
21.4.1814
Jn Clark
signed sealed published and declared by the said testator as and for
his last will and testament in the presence of us who at his request
in his presence and in the presence of each other have subscribed our
names as witnesses thereto
Thos Algate
Robt Young
Isaac Watson