Held at: | National Library of |
Reference: | BR/1745/11 |
Source: | Photocopy of original documents |
Title: | Probate Collection; Will and documents for Henry Davies, weaver |
Place name: | Craswall |
Date: | 1745 |
Description:
Documents:
1. Will dated 20 March 1741:
Beneficiaries: His leasehold messuage and land held of 'the Lord Bergavenny', to his wife Martha and, if the lease is unexpired at her death, it is to go to his nephew, John Davies, provided he pays the following legacies:
To the sons and daughters of the testator's brother, John Davies, Henry, James, William, Samuel, Mary, and Ann, 40/- each.
To James, grandson of John Davies, 40/-
To Mary, daughter of Shem Watkins deceased, 40/-
To William and Mary, son and daughter of William Powell, £3 each and to the other sons John and Samuel.40/- each.
To John Morgan, his wife's nephew, 40/-
To William, Walter and Elizabeth, the sons and daughter of William Davies, his deceased brother, 40/- each.
To Edward Davies, his brother, £3.
Martha to be residual legatee.
Executrix: wife, Martha Davies
Marked by testator.
Witnesses: Timothy Prichard, William price and Tho. Price.
Date of Probate:
2. Inventory: [plus copy] dated
Observations:
Number of documents 5.
His simple inventory included 'one loomb and it utensils' 10/-.
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