"This is affirmed to be the last will and testament of Bahee Cowle als Christian, of KK Andrews, who departed this life the twenty seventh day of December 1735, being of sound mind and memory at the making thereof. First, she committed her soul to God and her body to Christian burial. Item, she bequeathed to her two grandchildren Arthur and James Brew a sheep and a lamb each. And to her grandchild Margaret Brew the calf she had then after it was weaned or done with the milk. Item, she left her linen and woolen clothes to her daughter. Item, she left six yards of linen cloth between her said daughter and her husband. To the witnesses of the will six pence each. Lastly, she nominated and appointed her son John Cowle sole and lawful executor of all the rest of her goods moveable and immoveable whatsoever. Witnesses: John Lace, Margaret Johnson.
The Executor sworn in Court in form of Law. Pledges are William Brew and John Johnson in form of Law."
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