Ralph Horton's will was seemingly of some importance to the villagers. It is replicated on a board in St Michael's & All Angels, and a copy exists at Shakespeare Birthplace Trust archives in Stratford upon Avon. The records for Lord Leigh of Stoneleigh, Warwickshire are held there, and hence much information about the village.

The following extracts are taken from other records at the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust. It could be inferred from other records that the significance of Ralph's will with the villagers was due to his efforts in rebuilding the chapel in 1718.

12th August 1728
copies of the will of Ralph Horton, Little Leigh, Cheshire, Tailor.
Bequeaths house and lands in Little Leigh in occupation of self and Kinsman Ralph Nickson, carpenter, to Francis Wrench, Barnton, Cheshire on trust to use rents and profits to pay preaching minister at Little Leigh chapel, which minister to be chosen by Wrench and inhabitants of Little Leigh. Condition of bequest is that Wrench pay £400 in bequests, made up from £100 given by Sir Robert Cotton, Bart, for a minister at Little Leigh: £100 subscription now collecting to qualify for Queen Anne's Bounty of £200: Bequests £200 to brother John Horton, £20 at interest which to be paid to grammar school master at Little Leigh: £20 to Tailors guild: £20 to poor of Great Budworth, £10 to Ester Worral; £10 to Randle Pierson: £10 at interest to be paid to poor of Little Leigh not in receipt of any other relief: £10 to poor of Barnton: £100 at interest for preaching minister at Little Leigh.