John Vinch, 1702

6   Duglas
In the name of the Father, Son and Holy Ghost 
Amen
I John Vinch being sick of body but in 
perfect memory do make this my last will 
and testament in manner and form as 
followeth 
And first bequeath my soul to God 
who gave it me in hope of a glorious resurrection 
in and through the merits of our Lord and Savior 
Jesus Christ my body to be decently buried 
in a Christian manner
Item, I leave to the poor five shillings
Item, I leave to my brother Philip two sheeps and my
and my wearing appearal. 
Item, I leave to my daughter Margaret twenty pence 
in goods and moneys. 
Item, to my daughter in law Jeann one steir. 
Item, to my grandchild Tho: Vench two yearling sheep. 
Item, I do also constitute my three children John, 
Katherin and Margrat equal Executors of the 
rest of my goods moveable and unmoveable. 
In presence of             The Executors at age sworn in
Tho: Kelly   }             Court in form of Law. 
John Cannell } jurati.           Probatum est

Pledges to secure the office and pay all debts 
Dan: Xtian and John Cannell