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In the name of god amen the tenth day of December Anno Domini 1618. I Richard kitchen of the Hill Millom. Sick in body but of good and perfect remembrance praise be to god do constitute and make this my last will and testament in manner and form following. That is to say first I remit my soul into the hands of almighty god my maker and redeemer through the merits of whose death and passion I trust to be saved and my body to be buried in the churchyard of Millom. It is my will that Richard Kitchin my son shall give unto his three sisters that are unwed and John my son to every one of them 20 shillings as he hath given his faithful promise unto me. Item I give unto Jennet my daughter one stirk (cow) of a year old. Item it is my will that John my son shall have that house which he liveth in until such time as he shall promide for himself and remain unmarried as his brother Richard hath promised me. Item I give unto Isabel my wife that cow which I last bought. And I constitute and ordain and make Isabel my wife, John my son and my three daughters unmarried my true and lawful executors trusting they will see it accomplished as gear with one hack and a gave lock and I heartily desire our vicar of Millom, John Fox, John Blendall, Richard Leweth, Anthony Fox ---- to be supervisors of this my last will as I response my full confidence in them.

Witness hereof.

                        John Blendall.

                        Richard Lewteth.

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