Thomas Jerman of Harby 1778 Will
Leicestershire, Leicester and Rutland Archives, Leicestershire Wills and Probate Records 1778
In the Name of God Amen I Thomas Jerman of Harby in the County of Leicester Cord Wainer Considering the uncertainty of this Mortal life and being in sound and perfect mind and Memory blessed be Almighty god for the same do make and Publish this my last Will and Testament in Manner and form following (that is to say)
First I give and bequeath unto my Eldest Daughter Mary Baker Two Guineas
I also give and bequeath unto my Second Daughter Hannah Jerman Two Guineas
I also give and bequeath unto my youngest Daughter Martha King Two Guineas
And I do hereby Appoint my Son John Jerman Sole Executor of this my last Will and Testament
In Witness Whereof I set my hand and seal this twenty Eight day of November in the year of our Lord One Thousand Seven Hundred and Sixty four
Tho Jerman
Signed, Sealed, Published and declared by the above named Thomas Jerman to be his last Will and Testament in the presence of us who have Subscribed our names as Witnesses in the Presence of the Testator
Thos: Crabtree
William Buck
On the 17th day of November 1778 John Jerman the sole Executor within named was sworn to the due Execution hereof
Before me Tho: Ford, Surrogate