William Hosford

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Early Connecticut Probate Records
Hosford, William, Wyndsor. Died 29 May, 1688 (W. R.) Will dated 28 May, 1688: I William Hosford of Windsor do make this my last Will and Testament. My will is yt my much Honrd Mother, who is weake of Body, shall have the Benefit & improvement of my whole Estate during her natural life, excepting Tenne pounds which I doe allowe to be in the hands of my executor; ffive pounds of the Tenne pounds I give freely to my Executor; ye other ffive pounds my will is that my said Executor Lay it out or improve it for and toward the cureing of my Lo Broyr Obadiah Hosford, who is exercised wth -weakness. After the decease of my honord mother, all of my Estate which remains to be equally divided amongst my Brothers and sisters and my Neice Sarah Phelps, daughter of my sister Sarah, who married Joseph Phelps, the sonne of Timothy Phelps, of Wyndsor. I appoint my Brother John Hosford Executor. I desire Benjamin Newbery sen,, Timothy Thrall & Sergt. Timothy Phelps to be Overseers.
william hosford, Ls.
Witness: Benja: Newbery, Justice,
Timothy Phelps. 7 Dec., 1688.