Hopperton, Innholder

I give ¼ of a house called Craddock House with the attached closes in Thruscross, now occupied by George Hemsley, to my son John Jackson, chargeable with :

An annuity of £10 to my wife Hannah Jackson.

£100 to my son George Jackson, within 1 year after the death of my wife.

With my son John we borrowed £96 off William Stables, the Trustee of William Mallorie – If my son John does not settle this with his own money then it is also to be charged to Craddock House.

To my son William Jackson the ancient building, barn, malt kiln, and brewhouse, &c., at Pannal, lately in my possession, chargeable with :

An annuity of £8 to my wife.

£50 to my son Samuel Jackson.

£70 to my son George – Both payable within one year after the death of my wife.

To my son William, the estate I have on Lease from Mrs Maniott with the water corn mill in Rigton.

To my wife the newly erected house in Pannal, and at her death he same to my son William.

To my son Samuel the house and other buildings, with the several closes, in Pannal, lately occupied by Henry Buck, chargeable with an annuity of £3 to my wife.

To my son George the two houses and closes in Sulphur Wells, occupied by Robert Bentley and Richard Winterburn.

Residue of my goods, chattels, stock in trade, and personal estate to my son George whom I appoint, with my son John, Executors. When my son George reaches 21, I then appoint him sole Executor.

Witnesses : Joseph Critchlay, John Stead – Servant to the Testator, James Collins

Codicil - 23rd April 1770

I have recently purchased from James Ellis of Harwood, a house and land at Rigton, and are now in he possession of myself and Major England. I now give this to my son George.

Witnesses : Thomas Squire junior, James Collins

Inrolled 12th January 1776