in the name of god amen I
Ann Smith
of Earls Colne in the county of Essex shopkeeper being sound in mind
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) I
give and bequeath all my stock in trade which I shall be possessed of
at the time of my decease to
Susanna Walford
daughter of
Thos Walford
of the parish of Earls Colne aforesaid cooper to and for her own use
absolutely and for ever also I give and bequeath to the said
Susanna Walford
all my household furniture my household linen my plate together with
all my wearing apparel to and for her own use absolutely and forever
all the rest and residue of my estate and effects of what nature kind
quality soever the same may be after payment of my just debts funeral
expenses and probate of this my last will and testament I give and
bequeath to the said
Susanna Walford
to and for her own use absolutely and for ever and I do hereby
nominate constitute and appoint the said
Thos Walford
cooper of Earls Colne aforesaid and father of the said
Susanna Walford
my sole executor to this my last will and testament in witness
whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this
8.4.1815
Ann Smith
signed sealed published and declared by the said testatrix as and for
her last will and testament in the presence of us who in her presence
at her request and in the presence of each other have subscribed our
names as witnesses thereto
Isaac Watson
Jas Stutter