William Baker of Hickling 1613 Will

Nottinghamshire Archives PR/NW

In the name of god Amen the xiiiith daie of Maye Anno Dni 1613 I Wm Baker of Hicklinge in the Countye of Nottingham labourer beinge wholl in mynde & of good & perfect remembrance doe make & ordaine this my laste will & testament in manner and forme following

First I give & bequeathe my Soule into the hands of almighty god the moste mercifull Creatoure & redeemer of the same And my bodie to be buried in the Churchyarde of Hicklinge so neare unto the grave where my mother was buried as maie bee

And for the goods which god hath lente mee my will is that the Charges of my burial and my debts be … payde  and of the … goods … residue to be equalye devyded betwixte … Baker my wyfe & Wm Baker my Sonne whom I doe ordaine & make them Jointe Executors of this my laste will & testament These being witnesses … … Thomas … John …