Widow Anne Parsons (burial record)
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Abstract of the Will of Anne Parsons of Thornhill in the Parish of Cleeve Pepper, Widow, written 12 Jun 1709, proved 4 May 1710. 2
Gives and bequeaths to her daugther Martha Parsons her bed, a flock bed, two blankets, two sheets and a rug, along with all her clothes both linen and woollen, a pair of canvas sheets, a pair of Dowlas sheets, three Holland pillow cases, two tablecloths, four little feather pillows, two cushions, a pair of bolster cases, a little Locrum pillow case, a chest from the hall chamber, a coffer from the hall chamber, and other household items.
Gives £30 to her said daughter Martha Parsons.
Gives 1 shilling to her daughter Jane Dance.
All the rest of her goods and chattels she gives to her son Joseph Parsons whom she appoints sole executor of her last will and testament.
(her mark)
Witnesses: Francis Baskervill, George Baskervill, Thomas Foster.