Will of William Rickards, yeoman, 1607

This is a transcript of the will of William Rickards, yeoman, dated 18th April 1607. He was buried on 20th April and the will was proved on the 24th - a remarkably speedy succession of events.

He mentions a number of his grandchildren (including his son-in-law's illegitmate child!) and godchildren, leaving them each a sheep and/or a lamb. It was a common practice to leave lambs to godchildren.