Archdeacon Wills 1725/6 #136, Bride, of Elizabeth (?or Ellinor) Lace als Christian, died 24 Jan 1724/5:

"This is affirmed to be the last will or testament of Elis.(or Elir) alias Christian who departed this life on or about the 24^th January 1724/5 as follows. First, she committed her soul to God and body to Christian burial. Item, she bequeathed to her son Charles Lace all her part of the sheep excepting three or four sheep and lambs she desired Charles might give unto her son Philip Lace. Item, she bequeathed to her daughter in law Ann Lace a gold ring with a black serge petticoat; and to her granddaughter Chrstian Lace her riding hood and a red petticoat. Item, she left a black mantue to her daughter Chriss of Cranstole. Item, she left all the rest of her apparel to be disposed of among the family of her daughter in law Ann’s discretion. Item, she left half a steer to her son Charles who she left to see her decently buried. Lastly, she nominated and appointed her son Philip Lace sole Executor of all the rest of her goods moveable and immoveable and left 6 pence apiece to the witnesses of this her last will as above said. Witnesses: William Christian, Dan: Christian. The Executor sworn in form of Law. Pledges, the witnesses of the will."