NRO Ref: Vi 14. [124 written on reverse of copy from NROI
Will dated 7th April 1583
Probate 1st October 1583.

In the name of God Amen, the 7th of April Anno Domini 1583. I Richard ALLYBONE of 
Weston in the parish of Weedon Pinckney feeling my soul feeble and sick in body but whole and 
perfect memory do ordain and make this my last will and testament in manner and form 
following.

First and above all things I give and bequeath my soul into the hands of Almighty
God my maker, to Jesus Christ my redeemer and to the holy ghost my sanctifier, three
persons and one god, and my body to be buried in the church yard of Weedon
Pinckney aforesaid.
Item, I give toward the maintenance of the church of Weedon aforesaid 6 pence. 
Item, I give to every cottager of the parish one penny worth of bread.
Item, I give and bequeath to my son Thomas, ten pounds ten nobles to be paid to him two years 
after the day of my decease, also another ten nobles, two years after. And the third ten nobles that 
day two years after.

Item, I give and bequeath to my Nephew (sic) [Niece] Elizabeth LUMBERT six pounds to be 
paid to her at 18 years of age.

Item, I owe to George PETTYVER 50 shillings to be paid to him one hollyroddine next coming.

Item, I do owe to Thomas WARD of Weston 3 pounds.

Item, I do [owe] to John BRDGE WATER of Milthorpe 15 shillings.

All the rest of my goods unbequeathed my debts being paid and my funeral
discharged I give and bequeath to my son whom I make my full executor.
I make my overseers to see this my will performed Thomas WARD and Nicholas
LEESON.

Probate 1st October 1583.