Thomas Pierce, Bodrydd, Aberdaron, Farmer : Will 1815.
I Thomas Pierce of Bodrydd Parish of Aberdaron, County of Carnarvon being weak in body but of sound mind memory and understanding do make and ordain this my last Will and Testament in manner and form following viz.First I give and bequeath to my son Robert Thomas the sum of five pounds and the oak chest and the oak bed with all its clothes viz. The upper quilt, with two blankets, four sheets and the chaff bed or cover and a feather bolster, also two two sacks.
I give and bequeath to my daughter Jane Thomas of the Parish of Carngiwch the sum of one pound and a feather bolster and two sacks.
I do give and bequeath to my son John Thomas Parish of Llannor the sum of one shilling.
I do give and bequeath to my son in law Parish of Bryncroes called and known by the name of Owen Roberts the sum of one shilling.
I also do give leave and bequeath unto my loving wife Mary Griffith and my three youngest children called William, Griffith and Thomas all my Goods and Chattels and Effects whatsoever whom I likewise constitute nominate and appoint to be Co Executors of this my last Will and Testament (that is to say) if she continues a widow. But if she shall happen to marry another husband after my decease then in such manner and case my Will is to give and bequeath to my three youngest sons named before the sum of thirty pounds to be equally divided between them and each and every one of them to receive their share when they are the amount of fifteen years of age and keep them in school until they can read their Welsh Bible with all their maintenance until their mentioned age, if one of them shall happen to die before the mentioned age then the sum named to be shared among two and so if only one of them live to receive the same, and my wife Mary Griffith to be my Sole Executrix and residuary legatee of this my last Will and Testament, hereby revoking all other Will or Wills by me heretofore made. In witness whereof I do hereby set my hand and seal the 3rd day of June 1812.
Signed sealed and delivered in the presence of us who in his presence and in the presence of each other have hereunto subscribed our names as witnesses the day and year first above written.
Griffith William
William Francis
James Owen Penycaera
On the 19th day of August in the year of our Lord 1814 the within written Will was insinuated proved approved and in common form of Law decreed valid and Administration granted to the within named Mary Griffith , one of the Co Executors (the others being minors) 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 £100.
Before me William Williams Surrogate
Probate granted 22nd May 1815.
A true and perfect Inventory of all Goods Cattle and Chattels of Thomas Pierce of Bodrydd (Farmer) in the Parish of Aberdaron in the County of Carnarvon and Diocese of Bangor lately deceased. Valued and appraised the 10th day of June 1814.
| £ | s | d | |
| Saddle Bridle and Wearing Apparel | 2 | 00 | 00 |
| 3 Cows | 23 | 00 | 00 |
| 2 Yearlings | 6 | 10 | 00 |
| 2 Young Calves | 1 | 10 | 00 |
| 2 Old Horses | 7 | 00 | 00 |
| Implements of Husbandry | 3 | 10 | 00 |
| Oats | 6 | 10 | 00 |
| Barley | 3 | 10 | 00 |
| Potatoes | 1 | 00 | 00 |
| Sacks | 1 | 15 | 00 |
| Household Furniture | 12 | 02 | 00 |
| 3 Pigs | 4 | 10 | 00 |
| 72 | 17 | 00 |
Thomas Price, James Owen and John Griffith Appraisers.