The Will of Isabelle Leedes
 

In the name of God Amen Isabel Leedes of the parish of Cosmos & (Dunstan?) in the Blean in Canterbury the widow about or in the month of December in anno dei 1599 being somewhat sick in body but of good & perfect memory did make & declare her last will & testament nuncupative in these words following or the like effect viz having commended her soul to God she willed unto Elizabeth Daye & Mary Daye daughters of her son John Daye all her apparel linen & woollen to be divided by the said Elizabeth Daye. Item she willed & gave unto Gervase Daye her bed & certain pieces of pewter. Item she willed & gave unto Stephen Mylls her son in law the sum of forty shillings in the hands of William Thwaites gentleman and to the said Stephen Milles also she willed & gave all other her money which she had in her keeping or had owing unto her by any person or persons whatsoever. And she appointed the said Stephen Mylles her executor. These being witnesses Mary Squire & Mary Sayre.                                                                                                    Concordat   …..originali     Proved 1st July 1600   PRC17/52f137