Evan Jones, Tir y Glynn, Aberdaron, : Will 1813.
In the name of God Amen.I Evan Jones of Tir y Glynn in the Parish of Aberdaron Diocese of Bangor and County of Carnarvon being weak in body but of sound mind memory and understanding do publish and declare this my last Will and Testament in manner and form following. Viz.
First I do give and bequeath to my four children the ounce of one sixteenth share of the Brig Polly of Pwllheli to be equally divided between them together with the money which were lent William Thomas the Master of the aforesaid Brig.
Secondly I do give and bequeath to my daughter Catherine the sum of Fifty Pounds in money and new bedstead wainscoting with deal boards a feather … bolster and pillow and pair of sheets a pair of blankets and cover lid. Also the oak dresser and all the earthen plates thereon.
Thirdly I do give and bequeath to my daughter Elizabeth the sum of Fifty Pounds in money and a new bedstead wainscoting with deal boards a feather bed bolster and pillows a pair of sheets and a pair of blankets and a coverlid (The smallest Feather bed of the two given is for Elizabeth). Also the clock case.
Lastly I do give constitute nominate and appoint my beloved sons John and Thomas to be Co Executors of the Lease which is upon my present farm Tir y Glynn and of this my last Will and Testament as well as the residue and remainder of all and singular, my real and personal estate whatsoever of which I am entitled to.
And also if John and Thomas should disagree to cohabit together it is my Will that they shall share the whole of the then stock and that Twenty Pounds be paid to him that wisheth to depart over and above his share of the stock. And I do hereby revoke and dsiannul all former Will or Wills by me made. In witness whereof I do hereby set my hand and seal this twelfth day of September 1804.
Signed sealed published and declared by the said Testator to be his last Will and Testament. In the presence of us who have in his presence subscribed our names as witnesses thereunto.
James Owen Pen y Caerae
John Jones Shopkeeper Carnarvon
On the twenty second day of October 1812 the within written Will was insinuated prove approved and in common form of Law decreed valid and Administration granted to the within named Executors John and Thomas they being first sworn in common form of Law, and that the whole of the Goods Chattels and Credits of the said deceased do not amount in value to two hundred pounds.
Before me Edward Owen
Surrogate Probate granted 25th August 1813.