John William, Penarfynydd, Abererch, Yeoman : Will 1758.
In the name of God Amen.I John William of Penarfynydd in the Parish of Abererch in the County of Carnarvon and Diocese of Bangor, Yeoman being sick and weak in body, but of sound mind memory and understanding praised be Almighty God for the same do make and ordain this my last Will and Testament in manner and form following.
First I give and bequeath to my son in law Richard Jones of Plasgwyn in the Parish of Abererch the sum of one shilling.
Also I give and bequeath to my son in law William Williams of Garregfawr in the Parish of Aberdaron the like sum of one shilling.
And do hereby also nominate constitute and appoint my dear and beloved wife Gwen Owen and William John my son Executors of this my last Will to whom I give and bequeath all the rest and residue of my personal Estate as well within or without to share and share alike.
And I do hereby utterly disallow revoke and disannul all and every other former Testaments, Wills, Legacies, Bequests and Executors by me in any way before named, willed or bequeathed. Ratifying and confirming this and no other to be my last Will and Testament. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this thirteenth day of October in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and fifty seven.
Signed sealed published and declared by the Testator John William in presence of us who have subscribed our names as witnesses hereunto in his presence and at his request.
John Jones Tanrallt
Robert Jones Edward Nanney Clerk
On the sixth day of March in the year of our Lord One thousand seven hundred and fifty eight the within written Will was insinuated proved approved and decreed valid in common from of Law and Administration of the Goods and Chattels of the said John William deceased granted to the within named Executors, they being first personally sworn as the Law directs everyone's rights being saved and reserved.
Before me John Hughes Surrogate.
A true and perfect Inventory of all the Goods, Chattels, Cattle and Credit of John William of Penarfynydd in the parish of Abererch in the County of Carnarvon and Diocese of Bangor, Yeoman, lately deceased. Taken and appraised by the persons undernamed this Twenty First day of February in the year of our Lord 1758.
| £ | s | d | |
| His Wearing Apparel, Saddle Bridle | 3 | 14 | 0 |
| Seven Cows and Two Calves | 22 | 10 | 0 |
| Three beast going 3 yrs old and one going 4 yrs old | 14 | 10 | 0 |
| Three beast going 4 years old | 6 | 10 | 0 |
| Three yearling calves | 3 | 15 | 0 |
| Two Mares | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| Twelve ewes and twelve yearling lambs | 5 | 14 | 0 |
| Corn in store and Rye in ground | 16 | 2 | 0 |
| Hay in Store | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Implements of Husbandry | 5 | 2 | 4 |
| Household Stuff | 23 | 0 | 0 |
| Books | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Debts due in hand of Samuel Williams | 3 | 17 | 6 |
| Debts due in hand of Robert Jones | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| In Store One Guinea | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Botatoes in Ground | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| 124 | 19 | 10 |
David Jones Bryngola
Robert Morris Gromlech. Appraisers.