In the name of the Father the Son and the Holy Ghost Amen the 15th day of September in the year of our lord god 1677 and in the nine and twentieth year of the reign of our sovereign Lord Charles the second by the grace of god of England Scotland France and Ireland King defender of the faith etc I John Ballard of Weston Subedge in the county of Gloucester Bachelor in Physic being of perfect memory and remembrance (praised be god) do make and ordain this my last will and testament in writing hereby revoking and making void and of none effect all former and other will and wills whatsoever heretofore by me made.  And first I give and bequeath my soul into the hands of almighty god my maker hoping through the meritorious death and passion of Jesus Christ my only saviour and redeemer to receive free pardon and forgiveness of all my sins.  And my body to be buried in Christian burial in the chancel of Weston Subedge next to the body of my dear wife there interred (if the minister will so permit) if not then either in the church or churchyard at the discretion of my executor hereinafter mentioned.  And as for and concerning all that my worldly estate wherewith it hath pleased almighty god to bestow upon me I devise give and bequeath the same in manner and form following (that is to say) Imprimis I devise give and bequeath unto my loving brother Thomas Ballard of Chipping Campden in the said county of Gloucester the sum of 900 pounds of lawful money of England to be paid by my executors hereinafter named within 12 months next after my decease.  Item I devise give and bequeath unto my loving brother Edmund Ballard of Cow Honeyborn in the said county the sum of 200 pounds of like lawful money to be paid by my said executors within 12 months next after my decease.  Item I devise give and bequeath unto my loving kinswoman Elizabeth Cottrell daughter of my loving sister Frances Cottrell of Saintbury in the said county the sum of 200 pounds of like lawful money of England to be paid by my said executors at the day of marriage or when she shall attain the full age of one and 20 years which shall first happen.  Item I devise give and bequeath unto my loving sister Elizabeth Edwards wife of William Edwards of <Over> Quinton in the said county the sum of 200 pounds of like lawful money to be paid by my said executors within 12 months next after my decease.  Item I devise give and bequeath unto Thomas Willis of Weston Subedge aforesaid Gunsmith the sum of £20.00 of like lawful money of England to be paid by my said executors within 12 months next after my decease.  And item I devise give and bequeath unto Mrs. Mary Bonner now wife of Mr. William Bonner of Mickleton in the said county the sum of £20.00 of like lawful money of England to be paid by my said executors within 12 months next after my decease.  Item I devise give and bequeath unto my loving kinswoman Ann Ballard of Weston Subedge aforesaid spinster the sum of £20.00 of lawful money of England to be paid by my said executors within 12 months next after my decease.  Item I give and bequeath unto the poor of Weston Subedge aforesaid the sum of 100 pounds of lawful money of England to be employed for their use and the interest thereof to be duly distributed yearly amongst them as it shall seem good to Mr. Nathaniel Goodwin of Weston Subedge aforesaid the Churchwardens and Overseers of the Poor there the said interests to commence from the time of my death.  And item I give and bequeath unto the poor of Chipping Campden aforesaid the sum of 100 pounds of like the lawful money of England to be employed for their use and the interest thereof paid and distributed yearly amongst them as it shall seem good to the said Mr. Nathaniel Goodwin the churchwardens and overseers of the poor there the interest also to commence from the time of my death.  And item I devise give and bequeath unto Sir William Keyte of Ebrington in the said county of Gloucestershire Baronet my three guns with whick locks.  Item I devise give and bequeath unto my loving grandchild John Goodwin only son of my loving son in law Nathaniel Goodwin by my daughter and his late wife all of those my messages and tenements and 4 yard lands and half of arable land meadow and pasture with the appurtenances in Weston Subedge aforesaid now in my possession or in the possession of my assigns <?????> or under tenants with the reversion and reversions remainder and remainders of all and singular the said premises and all my leasehold goods movable and immovable whatsoever or howsoever to have and to hold the same unto the said John Goodwin his heirs and assigns forever provided <?????> <?????> it shall happen the said John Goodwin to die and depart this life before he attain the age of one and 20 years my will is and I devise give and bequeath the said messages land and leasehold goods unto my loving kinsman Edward Ballard eldest son of my loving brother Edmund Ballard of Cow Honeyborn aforesaid to have and to hold the same unto the said Edward Ballard his heirs and assigns forever.  And also my will is that my loving son in law Nathaniel Goodwin shall have hold and enjoy the said messuage lands leasehold goods and premises and the rents <?????> and profits thereof take and enjoy until the said John Goodwin shall attain the full age of one and 20 years the said Nathaniel Goodwin paying £40.00 yearly for and towards the education of the said John Goodwin.  And lastly I do indirect make nominate and <?????> appoint the said Nathaniel Goodwin the sole whole and only executor of this my last will and testament in witness whereof I the said John Ballard have to this my last will and testament containing two sheets hereunto put my hand and seal the day and year first above written John Ballard signed and sealed and published in the presence of Samuel Rawlins Thomas Rawlins Thomas Willis

Probated London 8th of June at 1678 granted to Nathaniel Goodwin the executor named in the will.