In the Name of God Amen. I Thomas English Senr. of the County of Isle of Wight being sick and weak of Body, but of sound Mind and Memory, thanks be to God for the same, do think fit to make this my last will and testament in manner and form following. Viz: Item: I give and bequeath to my wife Mary English, during her natural life, one third part of my land and plantation, during her natural life, and after her decease the whole to my son William English to him and his heirs forever Item: I give and bequeath to my wife Mary after all my just debts are paid one third Part of my Beds, Mare, Household Goods stock and plantation utensils, and the remainder to my son Nathan to him and his heirs forever. I also appoint my son Nathan English my Executor to this my last will and testament fulfilled, revoking and disannulling all other wills by me made or Caused to be made In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 21st Day of September 1768 ~~~ Signed, Sealed & Pronounced } in the presence of } Thomas X English Senr. (his mark)/L S John Eley, Junr. Henry Johnson Thomas + English, Junr (his mark) At a court held for Isle of Wight County Dec. 1st 1768 The last Will & Testament of Thomas English Dec’d was Presented in Court by Nathan English the Exor therein named who made oath thereto and being proved by the oaths of John Eley, Junr., and Thomas English Junr. two of the witnesses thereto, is ordered to be recorded. ~~~ Test Richd Baker Clk Ct.