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In the name of god Amen I Elizabeth Sephton of
Scarisbrick in the County of Lancaster widow being through the
abundant marcy and goodness of god tho weakly in body yet of sound
and perfect memory and understanding to constitute this my last will
& testament and desire it may be Received al al as such.
Imprimis. I most humbly bequeath my soul to god my maker: As to my
worldly Estate I will and positively order thus as followeth:
Imprimis I give to Margret ye daughter of Henery Spencer of
Scarisbrick to ye four children of Thomas Liniker in order John Mary
Elin & Elizabeth to ye 4 children of John Liniker deceased Richard
Ann Margaret Alice Al in order al my goods after my decease to be
sold and divided among them al equally share & share alike. Except
one little chest at ye beds feet which I give to John Liniker my
brothers Thomas son. to William Sephton my husband brother 2
shilling 6 pence.
Item I give to Ellin & Elizabeth my brother Thomas Liniker's
daughters al my wearing Apparell. al to be equally divided and paid
by my Executors hereafter named. As for my burial I desire it may be
decent at ye discretion of Richard Tarlton of Bickerstaffe and James
Liniker of Scarisbrick whom I do constitute Executors of this my
last will & testament. As for that money which Richard Liniker had
of Richard Sephton & his wife upon use the remaining part which is
yet behind I will & positively order that no person or persons that
by any Law suits, titles, claims or demands. Trouble or moless? the
above named Richard Tarlton and James Liniker or their Heirs,
Executors, Adminstrators or assigns: In witness I have hereunto set
my Hand and seal this 6 day of July: Anno Domini 1731
Sealed published & declared by the above
Elizabeth Sephton
named Elizabeth Sephton for and as her her seal
last will & testament. In presence of us And x Mark
Richard Lathom
Richard Forshaw
Richard Spencer
The twenty eight day of April 1737
Richard Tarleton Executor named in this Will was sworn in common
form (Richard Linacre, the other Executor deceased) before me Will:
Knowles Surrogate
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