John Morris, Cadlan Isaf, Aberdaron, Farmer : Will 1827.
In the name of God Amen.I John Morris of Cadlan Isaf in the Parish of Aberdaron in the County of Carnarvon, Farmer being weak in body but of sound and disposing mind memory and understanding do make and publish this my last Will and Testament in manner and form following That is to say.
First I give devise and bequeath to my son Hugh the sum of Sixty pounds to be paid him at his Mother's death and I nominate and appoint my son Griffith to be his Guardian and to see that the said sum of Sixty Pounds be well laid out for his use.
I give devise and bequeath to my son Griffith the sum of two shillings and six pence.
I give and bequeath to my son Morris the sum of two shillings and six pence.
I give and bequeath to my daughter Jane the sum of two shillings and six pence.
I give and bequeath to my daughter Ann the sum of five pounds.
I give and bequeath to my daughter Elizabeth the sum of two shillings and six pence.
I give and bequeath to my daughter Lowry the sum of five pounds.
I give and devise to my daughter Catherine the sum of two shillings and six pence.
I give devise and bequeath to my dear wife Lowry and to my youngest son Thomas jointly. All the rest and residue of my Goods, Chattels, Personal Estate and Effects whatsoever and where soever after the payment of my debts, legacies and funeral expenses. But in case my said wife be married after my decease she will be disinherited with a bed with suitable clothing thereto.
Lastly I nominate constitute and appoint my wife Lowry and my said son Thomas to be joint Executors of this my last Will and Testament, hereby revoking and annulling any form of Will or Wills by me heretofore by me made. In witness whereof I do hereunto set my hand and seal this Twelfth day of December in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty.
Signed sealed published and declared the word weak in the third line being first interlined in our presence who in his presence and at his request have hereunto set our hands as witnesses thereto.
Evan Prichard Tyn Lon Bryncroes
Price Roberts Tyn y Graig Rhiw
On the eighth day of June in the year of our Lord 1826 the above, or within written Will was insinuated proved approved and in common form of Law decreed Valid and Administration granted to the within named Lowry Morris and Thomas Morris Joint Executors, they being first sworn in comm form of Law, and that the whole of the Goods, Chattels and Credits of the said deceased do not amount in value to £200.
Before me William Williams Surrogate.
A true and perfect Inventory of all the goods credits and effects of the late John Morris, Cadlan of the Parish of Aberdaron, in the County of Carnarvon and Diocese of Bangor, Farmer, lately deceased, made and appraised by us / gratis / this 30th day of May in the year 1826.
| £ | s | d | |
| Saddle and Bridle | 4 | 07 | 00 |
| Household Furniture | 19 | 12 | 06 |
| Cattle | 51 | 10 | 00 |
| Horses | 29 | 05 | 00 |
| Pigs | 8 | 10 | 00 |
| Implements of Husbandry | 17 | 17 | 06 |
| Sheep | 6 | 15 | 00 |
| Corn in stock | 7 | 14 | 00 |
| 145 | 11 | 00 |
Appraisers : William Jones and William Williams.