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The Will of William Down of Sherborne in the County of Dorsett deceased

In the Name of God Amen I William Down of Sherborne in the County of Dorsett Baking being of sound Mind and Memory Do make this my last Will and Testament in manner and Forme following Vizt first I recommend my soul to Almighty God who gave it in full hopes of a forgiveness of all my Sins in whose Merceys I trust to receive the same And as to all the Worldly Goods it has pleased Almighty God to bestow on me I Give at my Decease as follows Item I Give to my Daughter Mary the now Wife of Thomas Brain of Corton Denham in the County of Somersett Blacksmith Twenty Pounds Also I Give to my Daughter Elizabeth now Wife of John Luffman of Hallbridge in the County of Dorsett Miller Twenty Pounds Also I Give unto my Grandson John Down Son of my late Son James Down five pounds all which said Sums are to be paid by my Executor within twelve months after my Decease Also I Give to my son William Down an Annuity of thirty shillings a Year for his Natural Life to be paid him fifteen shillings every half Year after my Decease by me Executor or by his Assigns All the rest residue remainder of all my Effects with the House Bake House all Out Houses Orchard and all other premises I now Occupie together with all the Moneys Bonds debts Dues or Demands of what kind soever with all Goods of what Nature or kind soever I Give unto my Son John Down whome I appoint my whole & Sole Executor of this my last Will & Testament revoking all former Will or Wills by me made In Witness whereof I the said William Down have hereunto set my Hand and Seale this Twenty first day of November and in the Year of our Lord One Thousand Seven Hundred and Sixty nine The mark of William X Down

(Attestation Clause)
Robert Okest
James Noakes

Proved at Sarum 29 May 1770
Wiltshire Record Office

IThis Will was kindly  transcribed and sent in by Ros.

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