"German: This is affirmed to be the last will and testament of THOMAS CURLOTT who departed life the 15th of March 1692, being in perfect memory at the making thereof. First, he committed his soul to God and his body to Christian burial. Item, he left to his GRANDSON GILBERT CLERK ten shillings, which is to return to his DAUGHTER BAHIE if he died under age. Item, he left all the rest of his goods whatever to his foresaid DAUGHTER BAHIE, she paying and defraying all funeral charges as becometh; and did constituted and appoint his said DAUGHTER his sole Executrix. Witnesses: Sam: Watleworth, Caesar Watleworth.
THE EXECUTRIX IS SWORN according to Law. Probatum est et Solvit 6 pence.
JUNE 8TH 1693: SILVESTER CLERK in behalf of himself and CHILDREN enters his claim against the Executrix of THOMAS CURLETT for 42 shillings, whereof 30 shillings is due for portion promised to the said SILVESTER with HIS WIFE xx due by the death of his MOTHER IN LAW, & 10 shilling due by the THO: CURLETT's will, all which will be made to appear, and craveth the Law."
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