EDWARD CLARKE

dd 24.5.1755
pr 15.7.1757
of Bosenham Farm
husbandman

to son William Clarke 1 guinea

to wife Ann Clarke, bed, bedstead, curtains, bed and all bedding thereto belonging whereon I now lye on if she shall be living at the time of my decease but if not then give to my daughter Elizabeth Clarke

to son William all wearing apparel

to daughter Mary Clarke and Hannah Clarke all other household goods except dairying equally

to friend Chris Sheppard of Paulerspury whom I very much esteem £10

residue to wife Ann and daughters Mary, Hannah and Elizabeth equally and all 4 joint executor and request Chris Sheppard to assist in management and to buy and sell for them whether by carrying on the business I leave them or by selling stock
signed X

witness
Mich Rooker
William Gray