[From LDS film 0106208]
KK Patrick: This is affirmed to be ye last will and testament of THOMAS LEECE
who departed this life about the 5th of April 1707, being in perfect mind &
memory at ye making thereof.
First, He committed his soul to God & his body to Xtn burial.
Itt, He left to his SON JOHN 20s & a lamb.
Itt, He left to his DAUGHTER MARY 22s 6d & a lamb.
Itt, He left to MARGT CALLISTER 12d, & to THOMAS CLERK 12d.
Itt, He left to ye witnesses of his will 12d apiece.
Lastly, He appointed his WIFE JONEY his true & lawful Exerx of all ye rest
of his goods movable & unmovable; & He declared yt if his sd TWO CHILDREN
shud died before they came to age, yt then his sd wife was to enjoy the goods
he cutting off all claimers with 6d apiece legacy. Wittnesses: David Callister,
Wm Clerk, jurati.
THE WIFE SWORN IN COURT in form of Law. Probatum est et Solvit. Pledges to secure the office and pay all debts and legacies in form of Law the witnesses of ye Will.
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