In the name of God Amen I Robert Barnes of Drayton in the parish of ffarlington in the County of Southton husbandman make this my last Will and Testament this
twenty sixth Day of January in the yeare of our Lord one thousand six hundred fiftye and three in manner and forme following First I bequeath my Soule to God whoe gave it and my body to the ground next I give and bequeath unto my brother John Barnes twenty shillings to be paid within twelve monthes after my decease I give and bequeath unto Simon Allams children twenty shillings Item I give unto Margaret Shambler twenty shillings Item I give unto the widow Rowdon twentye shillings Item I give and bequeath all the Rest of my Estate unto my brother Clement Barnes and make him my full and sole Executor of this my last Will and Testament In Witnesse whereof I have hereunto sett my hand and Seale in the presence of John Oliver Robert Caute his marke Robert Barnes his marke

Proved: 25 May 1654
PCC
Prob11/234