Edward Williams, Gors Goch, Llannor, Yeoman : Will 1780.
In the name of God Amen.I Edward Williams of Cors Goch in the Parish of Llannor in the County of Carnarvon, Yeoman, being sick and weak in body but of sound and disposing mind memory and understanding do make and ordain this my last Will and Testament in manner following.
First I give and bequeath unto my eldest son William Williams the sum of one shilling of lawful money of Great Britain.
Also I give and bequeath unto my second son Robert Williams the sum of one shilling of like lawful money of Great Britain.
Also I give and bequeath unto my third son David Williams the sum of twenty five pounds of like lawful money.
Also I give and bequeath unto my fourth son Rowland Williams the sum of twenty pounds of like lawful money.
Also I give and bequeath unto my eldest daughter Jane Williams the sum of one shilling of like lawful money.
Also I give and bequeath unto my second daughter Ann Williams the sum of twenty pounds of like lawful money.
Also I give and bequeath unto my third daughter Elizabeth Williams the sum of thirty pounds of like lawful money.
Also I give and bequeath unto my fourth daughter Elizabeth Williams the sum of thirty pounds of like lawful money.
Also I give and bequeath unto my fifth daughter Catherine Williams the sum of twenty five pounds of like lawful money.
Which said several legacies by me above bequeathed I do hereby direct and appoint to be paid by my Executrix herein after named within six months next after my decease. And I hereby will and appoint that my dear wife Elizabeth shall have the Guardianship and Tuition of my said daughters Elizabeth ...(document illegible).
And as to all the rest and residue of my personal estate and effects whatsoever and where soever and of what nature or kind soever the same shall consist of at the time of my decease and not above by me given and bequeathed or otherwise disposed of I give and bequeath the same and every part thereof unto my said dear wife Elizabeth whom I do hereby nominate and appoint Sole Executrix of this my last Will and Testament hereby revoking all former Will or Wills by me at any time heretofore made. In witness whereof I have hereunto set and subscribed my hand and seal this third day of August in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty.
Signed sealed published and declared by the above named Testator Edward Williams as and for his last Will and Testament in the presence of us who at his request in his presence and in the presence of each other have subscribed our names as witnesses thereto.
William Jones Clerk
Joseph Williams
John Jones
Evan Jones Attorney
October 30th 1780, on which day the within or the above written Will was insinuated proved approved and in common form of Law decreed valid and Administration granted to the Executrix within named, she being first sworn as the law directs, saving etc.
Before me Richard Owen Surrogate.
A true and exact account of the Goods and Chattels of Edward Williams of Gors Goch in the Parish of Llannor in the County of Carnarvon and in the Diocese of Bangor.
| £ | s | d | |
| Wearing Apparel | 3 | 17 | 6 |
| Near the fire | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| In the Chamber | 15 | 0 | 0 |
| Upstairs | 16 | 0 | 0 |
| Seven Rick of Hay | 50 | 8 | 0 |
| Three Rick of Barley | 7 | 10 | 0 |
| Four Rick of Oats | 14 | 0 | 8 |
| Peace | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Thirty one Horn Cattle | 55 | 16 | 0 |
| Four Horses | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| Seventy Two Sheep | 3 | 10 | 0 |
| Implements of Husbandry | 6 | 16 | 0 |
| Potatoes | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Three Hog | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 200 | 8 | 2 |
John Jones and William Williams Appraisers.