NRO Ref: T21.
Will dated 18th  March 1571.
Probate l0th April 1571. [1571/72]

In the name of God Amen the 18th  day of March Anno Domini 1571. I Richard
WARDE of Weston in the parish of Weedon Pinckney sick in my body but being in perfect mind 
and memory, god the father, the son and the holy ghost, three persons and one true and living god 
be thanked therefore, do make my last will and testament in manner and form following.

Imprimis, I give and bequeath my soul unto Almighty God and to his son Jesus Christ and my 
body to be buried in the church yard of Weedon Pinckney.

Item, I give unto the church of ? St Peter vile Peterborough 2 pence.

Item, I give unto every poor man in Weedon and Weston 2 pence a piece.

Item, I give unto my wife Margaret WARD my house that I now dwell in, in Weston in the parish 
of Weedon Pinckney and all that is thereunto belonging with all the land that I have and all the 
before named my dwelling house with all my lands I give unto my said wife Margaret and to her 
heirs forever.

Item, I do owe unto my brother Richard LEAPAR 5 pounds.

Item, I give unto every godchild that I have 2 pence a piece.

Item, I give unto my brother Richard LEAPAR one sheep,
and to my man John OLIVAR one sheep,
and to Rose COWLEY my maid one sheep,
and to John LEAPAR my brother, John LEAPAR’s son, one sheep,
and to Margaret KYMNELL one sheep, all the rest of my goods not given nor bequeathed my 
debts and legacies being paid, I give unto Margaret my wife whom I do make my whole 
executrix.

These being witness, Sir Edmunde WYLSEY vicar there, William HAULE, Richard PAYNTER 
and John ASTILL.

Probate 10th April 1571.