Owen Elias, Llwyn Dyrus, Abererch, Yeoman : Will 1783.
In the name of God Amen.I Owen Elias of Llwyndyrus in the Parish of Abererch, alias Abereirch, Yeoman, in the County of Carnarvon and Diocese of Bangor, being sick of body, but of sound mind, memory and understanding, do institute and ordain, publish and declare this as and for my last Will and Testament, which I make in the form and manner following. Imprimis.
I give and bequeath unto my son John Owen Elias the sum of Twenty pounds to be paid him when he attains the age of one and twenty years.
Secondly I give and bequeath unto my daughters Catherine Elias and Jane Owen Elias each the sum of Thirty pounds payable when they attain their respective ages of eighteen years.
Thirdly I give and bequeath unto my son Elias Morris the sum of Thirty pounds payable when he attains the age of one and twenty years. And in the case of the death of one or more of them then the survivor or survivors to have his or their share, share and share alike. It is my Will that their Mother be allowed to use the interest of their respective Fortunes towards their maintenance and education or schooling, till such time as they arrive at the several ages aforesaid.
Fourthly I appoint my brother Maurice Elias and my father in law John Owen in Trust for my children.
Fifthly and lastly as to the rest of my Goods and Chattels or personalities, of what nature sort or quality soever they are or may be after my death, I give and bequeath the same, all and singular thereto unto my dear and loving wife Mary Jones, whom I nominate constitute ans appoint sole Executrix of this my last Will and Testament. In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this twentieth day of March one thousand seven hundred and eighty two and in the twenty second year of the Reign of our Gracious Sovereign Lord George the 3rd King of Great Britain and France etc.
Signed sealed published and declared by the Testator Owen Elias/as and for his last Will and Testament in our presence who in his presence and at hid request and in the presence of each other have hereunto subscribed our names as witnesses thereunto.
William Thomas
Richard Owen
The interlineation was allowed and valid by the Testator.
June 5th 1782. On which day the within written Will and Testament was insinuated proved approved and in common form of Law deemed valid and Administration granted to the Executrix within named, she being first sworn as the Law directs, saving etc.
before me Richard Owen Surrogate.
A true and perfect Inventory of all and singular goods chattels personal estate rights and credits of Owen Elias of Llwyndyrus in the parish of Abererch in the County of Carnarvon yeoman and Diocese of Bangor lately deceased. Taken and appraised by the persons under named the twenty third day of May in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty three as followeth.
| £ | s | d | |
| Wearing Apparel Saddle and Bridle | 2 | 02 | 00 |
| Household Stuff | 20 | 00 | 00 |
| Eight Cows | 25 | 00 | 00 |
| Seven ? Three years old | 20 | 10 | 00 |
| Six ditto two years old | 12 | 00 | 00 |
| Four yearling calves | 4 | 00 | 00 |
| Two horses | 7 | 00 | 00 |
| Implements of Husbandry | 6 | 00 | 00 |
| 96 | 10 | 00 |
Lewis Evans Bwlch y Ffordd
Griffith Prichart Hendre Vinus. Appraisers.