Morgan Jones, Bwlch y Ffordd, Abererch, : Will 1730.
In the name of God Amen. February the second day 1729, according to the computation of the Church of England.I Morgan Jones of the parish of Abererch in the County of Carnarvon, being sick in body but perfect mind and memory, praised be God, do make and ordain this my Last Will and Testament, in manner and form following, viz.
First, I bequeath my soul into the hands of Almighty God my Maker, hoping through the meritorious Death and Passion of Jesus Christ, my only saviour and redeemer to receive full and free pardon and forgiveness of all my sins, and as for my body to be buried in Christian Burial at the discretion of my Executrix hereafter nominated and as touching the Disposition of all such Temporal Estate, as it hath pleased Almighty God to bestow upon me I give and dispose thereof as followeth.
First I will that all my debts and funeral expenses shall be paid and discharged.
I give and bequeath unto my son William Morgan the sum of One and twenty shillings.
I give and bequeath unto my Grandson Thomas William the sum of One and twenty shillings.
I give and bequeath unto my Grandson John Williams the sum of One and twenty shillings.
I give and bequeath unto my Grandson Robert Williams the sum of One and twenty shillings.
I give and bequeath unto my Grandson William Williams the sum of One and twenty shillings.
I give and bequeath unto my Grandaughter Elizabeth Williams the sum of One and twenty shillings.
I give and bequeath unto my son William Morgan and his right heirs all my houses lands and tenements commonly called and known by the name Gwynn fur, upon condition that my said son William Morgan and his heirs shall pay (quarterly) unto my dear wife Elizabeth Lloyd the sum of ten shillings and her choice house and garden during her natural life.
All the rest and residue of my personal estate goods chattels and cattle whatsoever I do give and bequeath unto my (aforesaid) dear wife Elizabeth Lloyd who I do nominate and appoint to be my full and sole Executrix of this my said Last Will and Testament and I do hereby disannul and make void all other Wills and Testaments by me heretofore made. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal, the day and year first above written.
Signed sealed and delivered on paper legally stampt in the presence of
James Owen
John Owens
Robert Williams
A true and perfect Inventory of the Goods Cattle Chattels of Morgan Jones of Bwlch y Ffordd in the Parish of Abererch in the County of Carnarvon taken and appraised by us whose names are here under written this 4th day February 1729.
| £ | s | d | |
| Implements Husbandry and Apparel | 1 | 10 | 00 |
| Six Oxen | 20 | 00 | 00 |
| 11 Cows | 30 | 00 | 00 |
| Six Yearling Calves | 5 | 00 | 00 |
| 8 ? | 14 | 00 | 00 |
| 6 Horses | 12 | 00 | 00 |
| 24 Sheep | 4 | 04 | 00 |
| 4 Harrows | 1 | 04 | 00 |
| 4 ? | 0 | 03 | 00 |
| 3 Nags | 0 | 05 | 00 |
| Oat | 10 | 10 | 00 |
| Rye in the garden | 5 | 12 | 00 |
| Ploughing Implements | 1 | 10 | 00 |
| Rye in the Ground | 12 | 00 | 00 |
| Iron mattocks etc | 0 | 10 | 00 |
| Hay | 5 | 00 | 00 |
| Household Goods | 5 | 00 | 00 |
| Household Goods | 8 | 00 | 00 |
| 136 | 08 | 00 |
John Williams
Robert Jones
James Owen. Appraisers.