This is a transcript of a will from the Probate records of the Diocese of Durham, which are preserved at the Durham
University Library, Palace Green, Durham.
Copyright of this transcript remains with Dave King, and it must not be reproduced or republished without prior permission.
In the name of God Amen I Christopher Parrott of Cliffords Fort being Sicke and weake of Body but in sound and disposeing memory doe make this my last Will and Testament in manner and forme Following
First and Principally, I Resigne my Soule into the mercifull hands of Allmighty God my Creator, assuredly hopeing through the Merritts of my blessed Saviour to obtaine remission of all my Sins and my Body I committ to the Earth from whence it was taken to be decently Buryed by my Executrix herein after mentioned and as for my worldly Goods the Lord hath Lent me I dispose thereof as followes
Imprs I give and bequeath unto my Loveing Friend
Christopher Parrott of London the summe of two shillings and
six pence to be paid within two months after my decease by my
Executrix, and all the rest and residue of my Goods and Chattells not
herein before bequeathed (after my debts and Funerall Expences be paid
) I doe give and Bequeath unto my loveing wife
Grace Parrott whom I doe make my sole Executrix of this my
last will and Testament Revoakeing all other Wills by me heretofore
made In wittness whereof I have hereunto sett my hand and Seale this
sixteenth day of October Anno Domini 1707
Signed Sealed Published and declared in Presence of .......
Michael Huet jurat
Edwd Sisson jurat
Robt Challoner
Will Mitcafe
Ralph Watson
transcript Dave King, published 28.12.2005