This is the last Will and Testament of me James Shears of Woking in the 
County of Surrey Husbandman  I give and bequeath unto my Son Edward 
Shears my wearing apparel Clock box or Chest and all my working Tools to and 
for his own absolute use and benefit And all the Rest and Residue of my 
Personal Estate and Effects monies and all other my property whatsoever I give 
and bequeath unto my Son Edward Shears and my daughter Mary Ann Shears 
equally share and share alike subject nevertheless to the payment of my just 
debts and funeral and testamentary expenses  And I nominate and appoint 
George Bailey of White Rose Woking Executor of this my Will  In witness 
whereof I have hereunto set my hand the ninth day of October one thousand 
eight hundred and fifty _ James Shears _ Signed by the above named Testator 
James Shears and declared by him to be his last Will and Testament in the 
presence of us who in his presence at his request and in the presence of each 
other have hereunto subscribed our names as witnesses.  William King _  John 
Wallis Jun.r.
Proved at London 18th November 1850 before the Worshupful Frederic 
Thomas Pratt Doctor of Laws and Surrogate by the Oath of George Bailey the 
sole executor to whom Admon was granted having been first sworn duly to 
Administer.