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Will of Alexander Mutton, dated 17 February 1707

In the name of God Amen I Alexander Mutton being of sound mind and perfect health (blessed be Almighty God) do make and ordain this my last will and Testament in manner and form following. viz :

Impris : I bequeath my soul into ye hands of Allmighty who gave it hoping for ye pardon and forgiveness of my sins through ye merits of our Lord and savr Jesus Christ and my body to a decent and Christian Buryal.

Item : I give and bequeath and devise all my goods and chattels lands messuages and hereditaments in ye Parish of St Neot to my daughter Epiphany and to ye Heirs of her body for ever. I constitute, nominate and appoint my Sole Executrix to this my Last Will and Testament . Witness my hand and seal this seventeenth day of February in ye year of our L.G. one thousand seven hundred and seven.

(the mark of) Alexander Mutton

Signed sealed and delivered
In presence of us

(signed) Joseph Rowe
(signed) Thomas Pomery
(the mark of) Wilmott Laundery

(Note: This will was contested in 1720.)

 
N.B. Words in italics within brackets are inserted by the transcriber e.g. (signed)
Source:-
CRO Ref : ARD 166/175/5

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