"Probate Records. Vol. V, 1687 to 1695. Page 209.
Skinner, Mary, Widow, Hartford. Died 18 June, 1695. Invt. £291-00-06. Taken by Ciprian Niccols & Thomas Bunce. Will dated 18 June, 1695.
I Mary Skinner of Hartford, being weake in Body yet sound in mind, do make this my last Will & Testament: I give to my son John Skinner one Cow, 4 Sheep & 40 Shillings. I give to my son Joseph Skinner all the Trooper's furniture, with the best of the Horses, which he shall choose. I give to my son Nathaniel £3 in Money, being part of what is in his Brother Joseph's Hand. I give to my son Richard one Cow, 2 Steers, 2 yearlings, one Horse, also 8 Sheep, also 40 Shillings in Money. I give to my son Thomas Skinner one Cow, 2 yerling Calves, one Horse, 12 Sheep and 40 Shillings. I give to my daughter Mary Carter £3, and to my gr. daughter Mary, the daughter of Mary Carter, £8. I give to my daughter Sarah Skinner £20 in Money, in her Brother John's Hand. I give to my son Joshua Carter 4 Sheep. I appoint my son Joseph to be my Executor.
MARY X SKINNER.
Witness: John Easton, Joseph Easton.
Court Record, Page 88—9 July, 1695 : Will approved."