In 1689 Christopher was bequeathed £5 in the Will of his uncle John Dearing of Heathfield, husbandman.
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Abstract of the Will of Christopher Deering of Mayfield in the County of Sussex, Yeoman, written 10 Dec 1729, proved 21 Feb 1730. 3
Gives and bequeaths £120 to his only daughter Elizabeth, to be paid to her when she turns twenty-one. Additionally he gives her his best bed and its furniture, his chest of drawers, and a pair of his best sheets.
Gives and bequeaths a guinea to Susan Taylor of Heathfield, widow.
All the rest of his estate he gives & bequeaths to his son Christopher Dearing whom he makes sole executor of his last will and testament.
(Signed)
Witnesses: Ann Robards, John Dearing, Cr. Smith