The will of Elizabeth Pearson is as follows: In the name of God Amen the tenth day of October Anno Domini 1678. I Elsabeth Peirson of Ullock within the parish of Deane and county of Cumberland widow sick in bodie but whole in mynd and memory thanks be with the Lord for the same, doe make and ordaine this my present testament containing herein my last will in manner and forme followinge.
Ffist I commend my soule into the hande of Almighty God my maker and to Jesus Christ my only saviore and Redeemer hopeing through his mercie to have free pardon of all my sins. And for my worldly goodes I doe dispose of them as followeth. Ffirst I give unto Mary, Sarah and John children of Christopher Peirson every one a sheepe. Item I give unto my sonne Christopher Peirson one great barrell and to Ellinor his wife my best undercoat. Item I give unto my daughter Isabell Oyes a new coate. Item I give unto Richard Oyes my sonne-in-lawe his wife and children five shillings to be divided amongst them. Item I give unto Dorothy Peirson my daughter three pounds. The rest of my goods and chattles being moveable and unmoveable I give and bequeath unto Elsabeth and Dorothy Peirson my Daughters who I make joint executrixes of this my will.