"The last will and testament of CHRISTIAN STOLE who deceased the 1st of February; as it is declared by two witnesses who were present at te making thereof and whose names are underwritten: In the name of God amen. This 31st of Jenuary 1695, I CHRISTIAN STOLE being sick of body but of perfect memory praised be God for it, do make here my last will and testament in manner and form following. First and principally, I do bequeath my soul to God Almighty and my body to Christian burial in such decent order as my Executor hereafter named shall think fit. Item, I do leave and bequeath unto my THREE DAUGHTERS CHRISTIAN, MAREY, & ISABLE six pence apiece legacy. Item, to my DAUGHTER MARGRET two sheep. Item, to my DAUGHTER ELSE all my clothes linen and woolen. Item, my share of the houses and land unto my SON ROBERT. Item, my HUSBAND ROBERT I do leave for my lawful Executor of all my goods moveable and unmoveable. This is certified to be truth by the under named persons as witness there hands and marks this 2 Jun 1696. [signed their marks] Will: Harrison, Nicholas Quayle.
THE EXECUTOR SWORN in Court according to Law.
KK Malew Feb 2nd 1695/6: An Inventory of the goods of CHRISTIAN STOLE ALS CROBIN viewed and priced by Christopher Harrison, John Cottiam, Thomas Quackin, and Robert Shimin as followeth: Imprimis, Great and small wooden vessels 6s 6p 0 pounds 6 shillings 6 pence; Item, Chest 3s 6p, a pot 15p, & ladder & cares 1s 0:5:9; Harrows & gears 15p; stool & frames 9p 0:2:0; xxx iron tools 8s, spades 9p 0:8:9; Sheets & blankets 7s, cattle 30s 1:17:0; Horses 20s, sheep 8s 1:8:0; Hempen yarn 10p 0:0:10. Debts to be deducted on the dead part to Charles Shimmin 5s; Due to Mrs. Halsal 4s 6p.
PLEDGES in form of Law William Harrison & Thomas Bridson."
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