David Jones, Brynbychan, Llannor, Farmer : Will 1840.
In the name of God Amen.I David Jones of Brynbychan in the Parish of Llannor in the County of Carnarvon and Diocese of Bangor, Farmer, being sick and weak in body but of sound and disposing mind memory and understanding, praised be Almighty God for the same, do this twenty fourth day of July in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and thirty four (1834) make publish and declare this my last Will and Testament in manner and form following, that is to say.
First I give devise and bequeath unto my beloved wife Catherine Jones all my leasehold estate, as well for lives as for years, and also all my personal property of what nature or kind soever to her during the term of her natural life, nevertheless subject to an annuity of one pound yearly.
I give and bequeath unto my brother Henry Jones during the term of his natural life, to be paid him in two yearly payments of 10s by my Executrix, or after her decease by Humphrey Jones and his Executors or Administrators, the first payment to be made in six calendar months after my decease.
Also after the decease of my wife Catherine Jones I give devise and bequeath, subject to the aforesaid annuity of one pound yearly, all my leasehold property unto my son in law Humphrey Jones and his assigns during the continuance of the said lease.
Also after the decease of my said wife, I give and bequeath all her wearing apparel unto her daughter Anne Jones.
Also after the decease of my said wife Catherine Jones, I give and bequeath all my personal estate of what kind nature or quality soever the same may be or consist of at the time of her decease unto and equally between my said son in law Humphrey Jones, and his brother Robert Jones and his sister Margaret Jones, share and share alike.
Lastly I nominate constitute and appoint my said beloved wife Catherine Jones Sole Executrix of this my last Will and Testament hereby revoking and making void every other Will or Wills, heretofore by me made declaring this and this only to be my last Will and Testament. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal the day and year first before written. Signed sealed published and declared by the said Testator David Jones as and for his last Will and Testament in the presence of us who in his presence at his request and in the presence of each other have subscribed our names as witnesses.
William Williams Clerk
Katherine Anwyl
Mary Humphrey all of Pwllheli
On the fifteenth day of January in the year of our Lord 1840, the within written Will was insinuated proved approved and in common form of Law decreed valid and Administration granted to the within named Catherine Jones, Widow, Sole Executrix, 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 the amount of one hundred pounds. Before me William Williams Surrogate.
True and Perfect Inventory of Goods and Chattels of David Jones Brynbychan, Parish of Llannor, County of Carnarvon, Diocese of Bangor - January 10th 1840.
| £ | s | d | |
| Wearing Apparel | 1 | 10 | 00 |
| Saddle and Bridle | 0 | 10 | 00 |
| Two Horses | 8 | 10 | 00 |
| Four Cows | 13 | 00 | 00 |
| One Calf | 1 | 00 | 00 |
| Four Pigs | 3 | 00 | 00 |
| Sheep | 3 | 10 | 00 |
| Implements of Husbandry | 4 | 00 | 00 |
| Barley and Oats | 3 | 07 | 06 |
| Potatoes | 0 | 18 | 00 |
| House Furniture | 6 | 10 | 00 |
| ? on the farm | 2 | 00 | 00 |
| 47 | 15 | 06 |
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