Thornthwaite, Parish of Hampsthwaite, Yeoman

To my son-in-law, John Buck, the house in which he now lives, and the four closes called Great Close, Well Close, Lambert Close and the Paddock; also the Intake at Harper Lane Head.

To my grandson John Buck the beastgate on Dacre Pasture.

To my daughter Alice Ellis, whom I appoint Executrix, wife of Joseph Ellis, the house in which I now live, and the eight closes called Great Close, Nearer Well Close, Farther Well Close, Tenter Close, Mossy Close, Oak Close, Hirst and Long Riggs; also the four garths called Fore Garth, Smithy Garth, High Garth and Low Garth. All chargeable with :

£100 to my daughter Mary Buck.

£20 each to my grandchildren Cornelius Buck and Miles Buck when they reach 21.

My daughter Jane Buck died with a considerable fortune which she had not disposed of. It is my will that this be now divided between my daughters Mary and Alice.

Witnesses : Christopher Johnson, William Holmes , Nussey Holmes

Inrolled 26th October 1775