Wl. of Joseph Newton, late of Fenton Proved 8th Octr 1753.
In the name of God Amen I Joseph Newton of Fenton in the County of Lincoln Carpenter being somewhat indisposed, but of sound perfect mind & memory do make & ordain this my last Will & Testament in manner & form following. First I bequeath my Soul into the hands of my most merciful Creator hoping for a blessed Resurrection at the last day. And as for my worldly Goods which it has pleased Almighty God to bestow on me, I give and dispose of as follows. I give to my Son Henry half a Crown. I also give to my Daughter Elizabeth Mann half a Crown. To John Jellet of Wigtoft I give one shilling. All the rest of my goods & chattels of what kind or sort soever I give & devise to my dear wife Elizabeth whom I appoint my sole executrix of this my last Will and Testament, she paying all my Debts & Legacies & funeral Charges. In witness whereof I have here unto set my hand & seal this twenty third day of December the Year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred & forty nine.
Signed sealed
& delivered in his
the presence of us Joseph J Newton
Mark
Thos. Robinson.
her
Susanna + Wadeson Oct. 8, 1753
Mark
The Exx was duly sworn & that
the goods of ye. deceased do not
account to 90L
before me
J. Curtois
Junr
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