Will of George Hey
George Hey of Somerset County Will Written 19 Jun 1708, Proved 4 Aug 1708
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Maryland Somerset County
The last will & Testament of George Hey of Annomosex in the above said County & province.
In the name of God Almighty I George Hey being very sick & weak yet of full sense & memory Blessed to God doe make this my Last will & testament revoaking all for former wills *****.
Imprimis I bequeath my soul to the living God & my body to be decently buried as my Ect shall think it fitt.
2ndly I give and bequeath this now one hundred acres I now live on to my loving wife Sarah Hey during her life & to make over the land lots to Jno. Dakes at the last payment it being one hundred acres called Lusekota (?) Ground.
3rdly I leave& make my Loveing wife Sarah Hey sole Exeex. and after the decease of her mother my daughter Ann Hey & her heirs to enjoy all forever. Witness of my hand & Seals the 19th day of June Anno Dom. 1708.
George [his mark] Hey [seal]
Esau Boston
John Cottingham
On the back of the afo will was thus endorsed viz: Memo that his fourth day of August 1708 the within will was proved by the Oaths of Esau Boston & John Cottingham before me.
Peter Do**** Deputy Com****