Anthony Houghton of Saxelby 1763 Will
Leicestershire, Leicester and Rutland Archives PR/T/1763/149
In the Name of God Amen I Anthony Houghton of the Parish of Saxleby in the County of Leicester, being of sound mind and memory (God be praised for the Blessing) do make and Ordain this my Last will and Testament in manner and form following That is to say
I Give to my Brother John Houghton the sum of one Guinea to be paid by my Executor
Also I give to my Sister Alice Gamble the sum of One Guinea to be paid by my Executor
Also I give to my Sister Elizabeth Houghton the sum of one Guinea to be paid by my Executor
All the rest and residue of my Goods Cattle Chattles and personal Estate, be they of what nature or kind soever, I give and bequeath unto my Brother Jasper Houghton, and I do hereby Nominate and Appoint my said Brother Jasper Houghton my full and Sole Executor of this my last will and Testament, hereby revoking all former wills by me made Either by word or in writing, and this only to be my last will and Testament
In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this thirteenth day of February one thousand seven Hundred and Sixty three
The mark of Anthony Houghton
Signed sealed and delivered in the presence of us
Tho: Parker
Jasper Simpson
R Hollingshead
On Monday the 9th day of May 1763 Jasper Houghton the within mentioned sole Executor was sworn, before us
John Taylor
