Archdeacon Will 1715 #10, Malew, of Christian Harrison als Cubbon of Cordeman, Malew, made 29 June 1715:

"Malew, June 29, 1715: In the name of God, amen. I Christin Harrison als Cubon of Cordiman, weak in body, but of sound and perfect memory, praised be God, do make my last will and testament in manner following. First, I commend my soul to God, and my body to Christian burial. Item, I bequeath to my daughter Mary Harrison twenty four pounds, and all my apparel whatever, with a pair of sheets, and pair of blankets, and 2 choice pewter dishes, and a feather bed. Item, to my son Thomas Harrison, twenty four pounds. Item, to my eldest son William Harrison, or whoever of my own children shall be heir, all my part of the crop of corn, &c., team of oxen, and husbandry gears; and he to give my son Thomas aforesaid six pounds, if he lives to receive it; if not, the heir is free from that obligation. Item, to the heir a furnished feather bed. Item, to my loving husband my part of the best horse; & to J. Woods Vicar of this parish, 5 shillings. Lastly, I constitute my son John Harrison sole Executor of all the rest of my goods and chattels whatever. [signed her mark] Christin Harrison. Witnesses: J. Woods, Phil. Bridson.

The executor sworn in Court in form of law. Pledges, Capt. Charles xxxx & William Cubbon."


 

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