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Will of William Long 1666, Potterne, Wilts

Last Will and Testament of 5 January 1665, probate at Devizes May 1666

Signed Sealed and Published in presence (witnesses) of John Hame, Ann Hame

I William Long Yeoman of Potterne, in the County of Wiltshire .....

Beneficiaries: Mary (wife), Sara (dau), Mary (dau, when she reaches 24 years of age), Edward (son, when he reaches 21 years of age), Shusan Wheler (dau), Hester Paine (dau), William (son), Thomas (son)

Joint Executors: William (son), Thomas (son)

Inventory: appraised by William Lye, Phillip Smith and dated 1665. Valued at £511 16s 8d

Note: part of the will and inventory are water damaged

Source: Chippenham RO, document reference P1/L/155