The Will of Peter Honisett
Hammerman of Westfield

Will dated - 9th January 1592/3
Probate granted - 6th April 1593

In the name of God amen: The ixth day of January 1592: I Peter Honisett of the parish of Westfield in the countie of Sussex hammerman sicke in bodye but of good and perfecte memorie (thanks be to god) doe constitute ordayne and make this my last will and testament in manner & forme followinge.

Firste I bequeathe my soule unto the hand of god who gave it me, And my bodye to be buryed in the churchyard of Westfield.

Item I give and bequeathe to my sonne John Honisett one colte & foure sheepe which now he hath in his own possession.

Item I give and bequeathe to Clement Honisett my sonne one cowe, one twelvemonthlinge, and four sheepe which are now in his custodie and possession.

Item I give unto Joane Honisett my daughter one cowe, and a twelvemonthlinge, and one shepe which she hath in her own possession.

Item I give unto James my sonne one sheep which he hath in his p.... possession.

All the residue of my goods and chattles whatsoever I give and bequeathe to my Executrix And I doe constitute ordayne and make Clemence my wife sole executrix of this my last will and testament witnesse hereof
James Hobson gent and William? ........ ........

Probatum .... ... .. .

East Sussex Record Office, Lewes - Reference A9-135

Relationships shown by this will

Wife: Clemence
Children: John, Clement, Joan, James

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