Joane Short was granted Probate of her late husband's personal effects on 30 Apr 1675.
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Abstract of the Will of Joane Short of Wootton Bassett in the County of Wilts, Widdow, written 5 Aug 1704, proved 6 Oct 1704. 3
Gives and bequeaths £10 to her granddaughter Joane Richmond.
Gives and bequeaths £10 to her granddaughter Katherine Gallimore.
Gives and bequeaths £10 to her granddaughter Joane Bennett.
Gives and bequeaths £10 to her great-granddaughter Bridgett Richmond.
Gives and bequeaths £5 to her great-grandson Olive Richmond.
Gives and bequeaths £5 to her great-grandson John Richmond.
All the rest and residue of her goods, chattels and personal estate she gives, devises and bequeaths to her daughter Joane Gallimore wife of John Gallimore of Wootton Bassett, Gentleman.
Makes, constitutes and appoints her said daughter Joane Gallimore sole executrix of her last will and testament.
(her mark)
Witnesses: James Baker, Ann Orcherd, Elizabeth Titcombe