Eleanor Williams, Bryntanni, Abererch, Widow : Will 1805.
In the name of God Amen.I Eleanor Williams of Bryntanni in the Parish of Abererch in the County of Carnarvon and Diocese of Bangor, Widow, being weak of body but of a sound mind, memory and understanding, Do publish and declare this written Instrument as and for my last Will and Testament, which I make and ordain in the Form and manner following – That is to say, Imprimis,
I give and bequeath to my Daughter Mary the wife of Robert Thomas the sum of Ten pounds sterling issuing from the Bond which is in her possession.
Item. I give and bequeath to my son in law William Ellis the sum of eighte pounds sterling, to be paid him from Bond aforementioned.
Item. I give and bequeath to Robert, Lowry and Catherine, the children of my son in law Isaac Williams the sum of six pounds sterling, that is, two pounds for each of them.
Item. I give and bequeath to my Grandsons John Williams and Richard Williams my oldest Cow between them both.
Item. I give and bequeath to my Grandaughter Eleanor Williams, the Daughter of William Ellis my other Cow and also the Calf.
As to the rest, reidue and remainder of my personal estate and effects I give and bequeath the same all and singular thereof to my said Grandaughter Eleanor Williams, whom I also nominate and appoint sole Executrix of this my last Will and Testament.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this second day of March in the year of our Lord One Thousand eight hundred and four. Signed, sealed, published and declared by the Testatrix Eleanor Williams as for her last Will and Testament in our presence who in her presence and at her request and in the presence of each other have subscribed our names as Witness thereunto.
William Prichard.
John Roberts.
David Evans.
On the 24th Day of December in the year of Our Lord 1804, the above Will was insinuated, proved, approved and in common Form of Law decreed valid and administration granted to the above named Executrix Eleanor Williams she being first sworn in common Form of Law and that the whole of the Goods, Chattels and Credits of the said deceased do not amount in value to £20.
before me William Williams. Surrogate.
Probate granted 23rd July 1805. A true inventory of the Goods and Chattels of Eleanor Williams of Bryntanni deceased.
| £ | s | d | |
| Two Old Cows | 9 | 10 | 0 |
| Household Furniture | 6 | 4 | 0 |
| 15 | 14 | 0 |
The above goods were apparaized by us whose names are hureunto written this 24th Day of December 1804.
Hugh Evans.
Robert Prichard. Appraizers.