Robert Barwise of the parish of Holme Cultram, proved 1572

"In the name of God Amen. The 6^th day of July in the year of our Lord God 1572. I Robert Barwis of whole mind and in good remembrance make this my last will and testament as hereafter followeth.

First I give my soul unto almighty God my creator and redeemer and my body to be buried within my parish church of Holm with my debts and duties paid according to the law.

Item: I give to Thomas Gyll a broken horned cow, two young kine, a gray horse, a gift a * & a pair of *.

Item: I give to Robert Barwis the * * a * * *

Item: I give to William Coft a black *

Item: I give to Mabel Barwis a black cow called *

The residue of all my goods after my debts paid and my body honestly brought to the ground I give to Margaret my wife whom I ordain and make my sole executrix

Witnesses – Robert Chamber and others."