Birstwith, Parish of Hampsthwaite, Yeoman

I give my ancient building, two barns and 3a 3r and two pennyworth of land in hamlet of Birstwith, Township of Clint, now occupied by me, to my son John Dunwell, of Kirk Deighton.

I give my ancient building with the mistal and two garths of 11/2 acres, to my son John, chargeable with £20 to my son Peter Dunwell, tailor. Also chargeable with a further £4 for his share of tithe.

To my son Thomas Dunwell the brewhouse, stable, turf house and the two closes called High and Low Garris [&c], chargeable with £10 to my son Peter, and to my daughter Sarah Brown [Sarah Dunwell] £10. Also chargeable with a further £4 for his share of tithe.

To my son William Dunwell, husbandman, the barn and close called Windall Field of approximately 1 acre, chargeable with £20 to my wife Hannah Dunwell.

I appoint my son John and my wife as Executors.

Witnesses : Ann Carr, William Leuty, Peter Lax

Proved 19th May 1742