William Lewis, Bodwrdda, Aberdaron, Drover : Will 1755.
In the name of God. Amen.I William Lewis of Bodwrdda in the Parish of Aberdaron in the District of Carnarvon and Diocese of Bangor, Drover, being of a perfect memory and understanding (praised be God) do make and ordain this my last Will and Testament as followeth.
First, I do hereby give and bequeath unto my grandson William of John Thomas and Sarah my daughter the sum of three pounds and fifteen shillings and a little horse I bought from Griffith Thomas Pen y Caea.
Also I give and bequeath unto my daughter Sarah aforesaid my second best brewing pan and unto my daughter Mary hereafter named my best brewing pan, and the rest of my furniture and household stuff of what kind soever they may be I give unto my said daughters Sarah and Mary share and share alike.
All the rest residue and remainder of my goods and chattels rights credits and personal estate whatsoever or where soever (my debts and funeral charges being first paid and discharged) I give devise and bequeath unto my said daughter Mary and I further constitute nominate and appoint her my said daughter Mary Sole Executrix of this my last Will and Testament, revoking and disannulling whatever Will or Wills heretofore made by me. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal June 4th 1758.
Signed sealed published and declared by the Testator as his last Will and Testament in the presence of us and subscribed in his presence by us (the words sum of being first blotted out and words or household stuff being interlined)
JohnGriffiths
John Roberts Clerk
On the 8th day of July 1758 the within written Will was insinuated proved approved and deemed valid in common form of Law and Administration of the Goods etc of the said deceased granted to the Executrix within named, she being first sworn as the Law directs, everyone's saved and reserved. Before me James Vincent Surrogate.