Morris William, Plas newydd, Abererch, Yeoman/Farmer : Will 1784.
In the name of God Amen.I Morris William of Plas newydd in the Parish of Abererch, Yeoman or Farmer in the County of Carnarvon and Diocese of Bangor being sick of body but of sound mind memory and understanding do institute and appoint publish and declare this writing or this written Instrument as and for my last Will and Testament which I make and ordain in manner following viz.
First I will that all my funeral expenses and the expenses of forming of this my last Will and Testament be to paid and discharged by my Executrix whom I shall hereinafter name.
Secondly I give and bequeath unto my son Richard Morris of Ty Newydd in the Parish of Abererch the sum of Fifteen pounds of Lawful British Money.
Thirdly I give and bequeath unto my son Isaac Morris of Plas newydd in the Parish of Abererch the sum of Fifteen pounds of Lawful British Money.
Fourthly I give and Bequeath unto my son Evan Morris of Hendref bach in the Parish of Abererch the sum of Two shillings and six pence.
Fifthly I give and bequeath unto my daughter Elizabeth Morris of the Parish of Nevin the sum of Two shillings and six pence.
Sixthly and Lastly as to the rest and residue of my secular affairs goods and chattels and above the above legacies with which hath pleased pleased God to bless me with in this Life of what quality nature and description they may prove to be at and after my decease I give and bequeath the same all and singular thereof unto my dear and loving wife Catherine Williams of Plas newydd in the Parish of Abererch. The said Catherine Williams, my dear and loving wife I hereby nominate constitute and appoint the sole Executrix of this my last Will and Testament. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this twenty seventh day of August One thousand seven hundred and eighty four, and in the twenty fourth year of the Reign of our Gracious Sovereign Lord George the third King of Great Britain.
Signed sealed published and delivered by the within named Testator Morris Williams as and for his last Will and Testament in the presence of us who have in his presence and at his request and in the presence of each other subscribed our names as Witnesses thereunto.
William Jones Penarfynydd
John Owens Rhedynog
Richard Owen Minister of Abererch
October 21st 1784.
On which day the within written 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.