William Edwards, Coed, Llanllechid, Farmer : Will 1836.
This is the last Will and Testament of me William Edwards of Coed in the Park in the parish of Llanllechid and County of Carnarvon, Farmer.First I give and bequeath to my son Edward now residing at Hirdir in the parish of Llandegai, Quarryman, the sum of Fifty pounds of lawful money, and I also give and bequeath to my son Henry now residing at Rhos in Llandegai aforesaid, the like sum of Fifty pounds of lawful money to be paid to them respectively by my Executrix hereinafter named in the space of six months after my decease.
And I also give to my Grandaughter Sydney daughter of my said son Edward the feather bed, posts and all furniture thereto belonging, and I also give to my Grandaughter Sydney daughter of my said son Henry a piece of furniture called a dresser alias dresal with all the plates and other such things thereto belonging, and I also give to my Grandson William, son of my said son Edward the cwpwrth tri darn now in my house, which said pieces of furniture were in my possesion prior to my marriage with my present dear wife Elin, and I do give my said wife Elin the use of the said three pieces of furniture for and during her lifetime and that they are not to be removed from her possesion.
And I also give devise and bequeath the rest residue and remainder of the property to my said wife Elin and her assigns, for ever subject nevertheless to the payment of the aforesaid legacies and also to the discharge of my just debts due at the time of my decease.
And I also nominate and appoint my said wife sole executrix of this my last Will and Testament dated this thirteenth day of July one thousand eight hundred and thirty five.
Signed, sealed and delivered by the said William Edwards, the testator in the presence of us the day and year aforesaid.
Morris Hughes. St. Anns, Llandegai.
Elizabeth Hughes. St. Anns, Llandegai.
On the twentieth day of June, one thousand eight hundred and thirty six the before written Will was insinuated, proved, approved and in common form of Law decreed valid, and Administration granted to the within named Executrix Ellin Edwards, she being first sworn in Common form of Law and that the whole of the Goods, Chattels and Credits of the deceased Testator do not amount in value to the sum of Two Hundred Pounds.
Before me John Warren Surrogate.
A True and perfect Inventory of the Personal Estate of William Edwards of Coed in the Parish of Llanllechid in the County of Carnarvon, Farmer, lately deceased.
| £ | s | d | |
| Horned Cattle | 51 | 0 | 0 |
| Horses and Cart Gear | 24 | 17 | 0 |
| 102 Small sheep at 8/6 per head | 43 | 7 | 0 |
| Implements of Husbandry | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| Hay, corn and straw | 11 | 7 | 6 |
| Potatoes | 2 | 16 | 0 |
| Household Furniture | 28 | 0 | 0 |
| Old Saddle | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Wearing Apparel | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 175 | 4 | 6 |
Dated 9th April 1836
N.B. The above Inventory valued by William Roberts of Rhiwen in the Parish of Llanddeiniolen and Richard Thomas of Pant y Cyff in the Parish of Llandegai both in the County of Carnarvon.