In the Name of God Amen. I Henry Earl of Petersfield in the County of Southton Staymaker being sick in body but of sound mind and memory (thanks be to God) And calling to mind the uncertainty of this transitory life and that all flesh must die Do make and publish this my last will and testament in manner following that is to say Imprimis I will that my just debts and funeral charges shall be first satisfied and paid Item I give and bequeath unto my loving Brother Thomas Earl one guinea And Lastly All the rest of my goods chattells money and personal Estate whatsover I give to my loving wife Alice whom I appoint sole Executrix of this my last will and testament hereby revoking all former wills and testaments by me hereafore made in writing or otherwise heresoever. In witness whereof I the said Henry Earl have to this my last Will and Testament set my hand and Seale this Eighth day of July in the year of our Lord One Thousand Seven Hundred and Twenty and Two and in the Eighth year of the reign of our Sovereign Lord King George over great Britain Signed sealed published and declared by the testator In the presence of us whose names are subscribed and Witnessed and Attested the mark of by us in the presence of the said Testator Henry ( O) Earl John Marriott John Symonds Joseph Parsons 12th August 1723 The above named Alice Earle was sworn Executrix upon oath Before me, Thos. Rivers Surrogate Hampshire Record Office Ref: Will 1723 B20