in the name of god amen I Jeff Revett of the parish of Earls Colne in the county of Essex farmer being in good health and of sound mind memory and understanding thanks be to god for the same do make and publish this my last will and testament in manner and form following, that is to say, I do desire that all my just debts funeral and testamentary expenses may be paid by my executrix hereinafter named and after paying my just debts funeral and testamentary expenses as aforesaid I give devise and bequeath all the residue of my estate and effects of whatsoever nature kind or quality the same may be which I may be possessed of at the time of my decease to my loving wife to and for her own use absolutely and for ever and I do hereby nominate constitute and appoint my said wife sole executrix of this my last will and testament and hereby revoking all former will or wills by me at any time heretofore made do declare this to be my last will and testament in witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 24.12.1830 Jeff Revett signed sealed published and declared by the said testator Jeff Revett as and for his last will and testament in the presence of us who in his presence at his request and in the presence of each other have subscribed our names as witnesses Isaac Joslin Watson Wm Ruffle