Richard Thomas, Hendy, Abererch, Farmer : Will 1786.
In the name of God Amen.I Richard Thomas of Hen du in the Parish of Abererch/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 Instrument as and for my last Will and Testament which I make and ordain in manner and form following.
First I give and bequeath unto my daughter Jane Prichard the sum of One shilling.
I give and bequeath unto my daughter Ellin Richard the sum of One shilling.
I give and bequeath unto my daughter Anne Prichard the sum of One shilling.
I give and bequeath unto my daughter Margaret Prichard the sum of One shilling.
I give and bequeath unto my son Thomas Prichard the sum of One shilling.
I give and bequeath unto my daughter Susannah Prichard the sum of One shilling, together with all and singular the Goods and Chattels of what nature or quality soever they may happen to be after the death of my dear and loving wife Jane Griffith.
The said Jane Griffith my wife I nominate and appoint sole Executrix of this my last Will and Testament. In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this ninth day of September One thousand seven hundred and eighty six.
Signed sealed published and declared by the Testator Richard Thomas as and for his last Will and Testament in the presence of us who in his presence and the presence of each other have at his request hereunto signed our names as witnesses thereto.
Richard Roberts
Robert Thomas
I give and bequeath unto my son Thomas Prichard my wearing Apparel and the Bible with one clasp.
Witnesses sealed and delivered in the presence of Richard Roberts Robert Thomas.
November 1st 1786. On which day the within written Will 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.