In the name of Go Amen; the seven and twentieth day of May one thousand six hundred fifty eight according to the computation of the Church of England I Mary Ballard of Narborrow in the county of Leicester spinster being of perfect memory and remembrance praised be god do make and ordain this my last will and testament in manner and form following. First I bequeath my soul unto God that gave it and my body to be buried in the churchyard of Narborrow at the discretion of my executor hereafter nominated. Item I give unto Thomas Ballard son of Thomas Ballard five pounds. Item I give unto Grace Ballard daughter unto the same Thomas Ballard my bother the sum of five pounds and my cloakes, linen and woollens. Item I give unto Richard <Bates> my father-in-law two pounds and ten shillings. Item I do make and ordain my brother Thomas Ballard my sole executor of this my last will and testament revoking all other wills and testaments. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal the day and year first above written. Mark of Mary Ballard/ Thomas Ridgley/ Willm Bont.

Probate granted in London to Thomas 6^th October 1660