Family name also spelled BARNS.
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Writing his Will in Oct 1680 Thomas Barnes of Sedlescombe, husbandman, bequeathed £12 to his son George.
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Abstract of the Will of George Barnes of the Parish of Fairlight in the County of Sussex, Yeoman, written 4 Aug 1699, proved 25 Jul 1702. 5
(Names of family members are underlined.)
Gives and bequeaths 5 shillings to his daughter Anne now the wife of Edward Nicholas of Ewhurst in co. Sussex, husbandman.
Gives and bequeaths £15 to his daughter Mary now the wife of James Bayden of Udimer in co. Sussex, husbandman.
Gives and bequeaths £12 to his daughter Susannah now the wife of James Purfield of Gestling in co. Sussex, husbandman.
All the rest and residue of his goods, debts and chattels he gives and bequeaths to his wife Ann who he makes sole executrix of his last will and testament.
(his mark)
Witnesses: John Barneby, Henry Barnes, Jos: Bigg
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George Barnes farmer of Fairlight (burial record)