The Will of Ellis Stapp, 1662
[Lincolnshire, England]

I give unto Rubin Stapp my eldest son 40s
I give to my daughter Elizabeth Stapp my eldest 40s
I give to my daughter An Stapp 40s
I give to my son Thomas Stapp 40s
I give to my daughter Mary Stapp 40s
I give to Ellis Stapp my youngest son 40s
All----Sons -- in my ----hands to be paid to every one at the day of 21years. If any of them die before they come to age their share to be equally divided amongst the living. All the rest of my goods, I give to my dear wife Margaret whom I make my full and whole Executrix.
 

*This will was transcribed by Mrs. Beryl Bailey.  She found this will in the Lincolnshire Archives in Lincoln, England, but unfortunately the Archive's policy does not allow for the actual will image to be copied.