Knaresborough, Skinner

My waste building with the tanhouse and tanyard in Knaresborough, now occupied by me, to my wife Ellen Simpson, my eldest son Richard Simpson, and second eldest son William Simpson, chargeable with £20 each to my daughter Ellen Simpson and youngest son John Simpson when they reach 21.

Should Ellen or John die before inheriting, then the survivor to have half of the legacy and my Executors the other half.

I appoint my wife and two eldest sons as Executors.

Witnesses : Richard Simpson, joiner, John Simpson

Proved 3rd April 1739

Solicitors bill for £2 7s 2d itemised on back of Will