Richard Rowlands, Pwllheli, Comptroller of the Customs : Will 1782.
In the name of God Amen.I Richard Rowlands of the Town of Pwllheli in the County of Carnarvon, Gentleman, being sick and weak in body but of sound mind memory and understanding (blessed be God) Do make ordain publish and declare this to be my last Will and Testament in manner and form following (that is to say).
First of all I give and bequeath unto my son Rowland Rowlands the sum of ten pounds of good and lawful money of Great Britain.
Also I give and bequeath unto my son Griffith Rowlands the like sum of ten pounds of like lawful money.
Also I give and bequeath unto my daughter Jane the wife of John Atkinson, Cabinet Maker the like sum of ten pounds of like lawful money.
And as for all the rest residue and remainder of all and singular my personal estate whatsoever and wheresoever and of what kind nature or quality soever the same shall happen to be or consist of at the time of my decease (after payment of my just debts funeral expenses and legacies above mentioned) I give and bequeath the same and every part and parcel thereof unto my daughter Anne Rowlands, Spinster as and for her own absolute right and property for ever. And I do hereby nominate constitute and appoint her my said daughter Anne Rowlands Sole Executrix of this my last Will and Testament, hereby revoking and making void all former and other Wills by me at any time heretofore made and declaring this and this only to be my last Will and Testament. In witness whereof I the said Richard Rowlands have hereunto set my hand and seal the twenty third day of February in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty two.
Signed sealed published and declared by the said Testator, Richard Rowlands as and for his last Will and Testament in the presence of us who in his presence have subscribed our names as witnesses.
Robert Williams
Griffith Thomas
On the 23rd day of May 2782 the within written Will was insinuated proved approved and in common form of law decreed valid and Administration of all and singular the Goods of the Testator was granted to Ann Rowlands Sole Executrix within named, she being first sworn as the Law directs saving.
Before me James Vincent Surrogate.
An Inventory of the Wearing Apparel Household Goods and other things belonging to the late Mr Richard Rowlands, Comptroller of the Customs, Pwllheli deceased - taken by us this 9th day of May 1782.
Owen Jones and William Owen.
| £ | s | d | |
| Wearing Apparel | 2 | 10 | 00 |
| In the Comptroller's Room | |||
| 6 Old Chains | 0 | 08 | 00 |
| 2 Boxes with Locks | 0 | 06 | 00 |
| 1 Dark Lanthern | 0 | 00 | 06 |
| 1 Green Canvas Blind and Frame | 0 | 01 | 06 |
| 1 Pewter Ink Stand | 0 | 01 | 00 |
| 1 Five Panel Door and Brass Lock | 0 | 10 | 06 |
| In the Kitchen | |||
| 1 Oak Cupboard | 2 | 00 | 00 |
| 1 Deal Press Cupboard | 0 | 12 | 00 |
| 1 Copper Saucepan | 0 | 05 | 00 |
| 4 Pewter Dishes | 0 | 03 | 00 |
| 1 Oak Oval Table | 0 | 07 | 00 |
| In the Stone House | |||
| 1 Horse Bur | 0 | 05 | 00 |
| 1 Cloth Pall | 0 | 15 | 00 |
| 1 Oak Table | 0 | 02 | 00 |
| 1 Leather | 0 | 01 | 06 |
| Old Iron and other smalls | 0 | 05 | 00 |
| 1 Saddle and Bridle | 0 | 03 | 00 |
| In the Cellar | |||
| 1 Stilling and Brewing Stool | 2 | 00 | 00 |
| 1 Copper Brewing Pan | 2 | 00 | 00 |
| Old Bottles and other smalls | 0 | 03 | 00 |
| 1 Bedstead and Feather Bed | 4 | 00 | 00 |
| Bedding | 1 | 00 | 00 |
| Earthenware and Glasses | 0 | 05 | 00 |
| 16 | 12 | 00 |