Transcribed by “Bookbox” from Rootschat as follows:
It’s a grant of administration for the estate of Henry Lock, as recorded in the act book for the diocese, implying that there was no valid will. The full date should be higher up the page, or on a preceding page.
ultimo die mens(is) p(re)d(icti) p(er) ven(erabi)lem
viru(m) Joh(ann)em Farmerie legu(m) d(o)c(t)orem
vicar(ium) in sp(irit)ualib(us) gen(era)lem &c in
p(rese)ntia Reg(ist)rij &c Com(m)issa fuit Adm(inistraci)o
bonoru(m) o(m)niu(m) &c Henrici Lock nup(er)
de Gretford def(uncti) Edmundo Roome
de ead(em) Cognato eiusd(em) def(uncti)
p(er)sonal(iter) prius iurat(o) salvo iure
cuiuscu(m)q(ue) &c
On the last day of the aforesaid month, by the Worshipful John Farmerie, Doctor of Laws, Vicar-General in spiritual matters, etc., in the presence of the Registrar etc., administration was granted of all the goods etc. of Henry Lock, lately of Greatford, deceased, to Edmund Roome of the same place, kinsman of the same deceased, he first having been sworn in person, saving the rights of whomsoever etc.
Wayne and Sandra's Family History 