William Parry, Pentyrch Ucha, Llangybi, Farmer : Will 1757.
In the name of God Amen.I William Parry of Pentyrch Ucha in the Parish of Llangyby in the County of Carnarvon in the Diocese of Bangor, being sick in body but of sound and perfect memory do make publish and declare my last Will and Testament in manner following.
First I give and bequeath unto my son Henry Williams the sum of thirty and five pounds.
Also I give and bequeath unto my daughter Elizabeth Williams thirty and five pounds. And also her dresser with all the plates and dishes and things thereon.
Also I give and bequeath unto my reputed son Robert William ten shillings.
As touching all the rest and residue of all my goods of what sort soever they be I give and bequeath unto Elizabeth Williams my loving wife that she should help and support all the rest of my children, according to her condition and their merit. Nominating and appointing my said wife Elizabeth Williams Sole Executrix of this my last Will and Testament, revoking and making void all former Wills by me made dated the 6th day of May AD 1756.
Signed sealed published and declared by the Testator in the presence and hearing of us who signed our names hereunto at the request of the Testator.
William Cadwaladr
James Owen
The seventeenth day of January 1757 this Will was proved approved and insinuated in Common Form of Law and Administration of the Goods of the said deceased was committed unto Elizabeth Williams, Sole Executrix nominated in the said Will, being first sworn as the Law directs.
Before me Evan Griffith Surrogate
A true and perfect Inventory of Goods Cattle and Chattels of William Parry late of Pentyrch in the Parish of Llangyby in the County of Carnarvon in the Diocese of Bangor as well moveable and immovable taken this 8th day of January 1757.
| £ | s | d | |
| Wearing Apparel Saddle and Bridle | 5 | 00 | 00 |
| 15 Cows and a Bull | 44 | 00 | 00 |
| 8 Bullocks | 32 | 00 | 00 |
| 8 Runts | 24 | 00 | 00 |
| 9 Stores | 40 | 00 | 00 |
| 14 Yearling Calves | 14 | 00 | 00 |
| 6 Horses | 26 | 10 | 00 |
| 120 Sheep | 24 | 00 | 00 |
| Hay at Beudy Newydd - 13 yards | 06 | 10 | 00 |
| Caer Weirglodd 9 yards | 4 | 10 | 00 |
| Gardd y ty 14 yards | 10 | 10 | 00 |
| Corn in garden | 12 | 00 | 00 |
| Rye in the ground | 3 | 00 | 00 |
| Implements of Husbandry | 3 | 10 | 00 |
| House stuff 1st room | 12 | 00 | 00 |
| House stuff 2nd room | 8 | 00 | 00 |
| House stuff 3rd room | 15 | 00 | 00 |
| 249 | 10 | 00 |
Owen Jones
William Thomas
Griffith Jones