Catherine Hughes, Penylan bach, Pwllheli, Widow : Will 1800.
In the name of God Amen.I Catherine Hughes of Penylan bach in the Parish of Denio in the County of Carnarvon, Widow, being mindful of my mortality and desirous of disposing of the little effects it has pleased God to bless me with, fairly, justly and conscientiously, do this thirtieth day of July in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and seventy seven, make and publish my last Will and Testament in manner following.
First I give and bequeath unto my eldest daughter Catherine Williams the sum og one shilling.
I give and bequeath unto my eldest son Hugh Hughes the sum of two shillings and sixpence.
Also, I give and bequeath unto my son William Hughes the sum of one shilling.
Also, I give and bequeath unto my son John Hughes the like sum of one shilling.
Also, I give and bequeath unto my Robert Hughes the like sum of one shilling.
Also, I give and bequeath unto my son Owen Hughes the like sum of one shilling.
All the rest and residue of my personal estate whatsoever and wheresoever and of what nature, kind and quality soever the same may be, I do give and bequeath unto my youngest daughter Mary Hughes, to and for her own use and benefit absolutely.
And I do hereby appoint my said daughter Mary Hughes Sole Executrix of this my last Will and Testament. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal the day and year above written. Signed declared and published as and for the last Will and Testament of Catherine Hughes above mentioned, in the presence of us who have subscribed as witnesses.
Richard Rowland
J Jones Clerk
On the sixth day of September in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred the within written Will was insinuated proved approved and in common form of Law decreed valid and Administration granted to the within named Executrix Mary Hughes, she being first personally sworn on the Holy Evangelists as the Law directs.
By me J Jones Surrogate
Probate granted 29th September 1800.
An Inventory of the Goods and Chattels of Catherine Hughes of the Town of Pwllheli in the Parish of Denio in the County of Carnarvon and Diocese of Bangor, Widow deceased.
Appraised by Joseph Williams and Evan Hughes the twenty fifth day of September in the year of our Lord 1799.
| £ | s | d | |
| In the room above the Parlour | |||
| 1 Bedstead, 1 Bureau, 7 Chairs, Table, Looking Glass | 5 | 14 | 00 |
| In the room above the Little Parlour | |||
| 1 Bedstead, Curtains, Feather Bed, Table, 2 Chairs, Looking Glass | 3 | 09 | 06 |
| In the room above the Kitchen | |||
| 2 Bedsteads, Feather Bedlinen, Dress Table and Chairs | 6 | 16 | 00 |
| In the room above the Passage | |||
| 2 Bedsteads, 1 Press Cupboard, 1 Chest, 1 Table, 6 Chairs, 1 Tray | 4 | 02 | 06 |
| In the Garretts | |||
| 2 Bedsteads, 2 Chairs, 3 Chests, 2 Spinning Wheels and Lumber | 1 | 12 | 00 |
| In the big Parlour | |||
| 1 Corner Cupboard, Silver Spoons, Cream Jug, 3 Tables, 9 Chairs | 4 | 19 | 00 |
| In the Little Parlour | |||
| 1 Old Table and Two Chairs | 0 | 05 | 00 |
| In the Kitchen | |||
| 1 Clock and Case, Dresser, Settle Cupboard, Fire Tools | 6 | 10 | 00 |
| In the Cellar | |||
| 2 Open Old Hogsheads, 3 Empty Half Barrels | 1 | 00 | 00 |
| In the Brewhouse | |||
| 1 Brewing Pan, 1 Marsh Tub | 2 | 10 | 00 |
| In the room above the Stable | |||
| 9 Chairs, 2 Tables, 1 Looking Glass | 1 | 18 | 00 |
| In the Pantry Room | |||
| 15 Pair Sheets, 24 Blankets, 6 Quilts, Table Cloths | 7 | 10 | 00 |
| At Tyddin Bach | |||
| 2 Cows | 6 | 00 | 00 |
| Growing Barley upon a piece of ground | |||
| Growing Oats upon a piece of ground | 1 | 00 | 00 |
| Small stack of hay | |||
| 58 | 16 | 06 |