Knaresborough, Maltster

To my wife Elizabeth Paley an annuity of £20 chargeable to my real estate which comprises houses, malt kiln and outbuildings. Also the household contents she brought into the marriage.

To my three daughters, Margaret Paley, Mary Paley, and Ann Paley, £200 each. Also a further £50 each after the death of my wife.

To my daughter Jane Paley £200 when she reaches 21. Likewise a further £50 as above.

To my son William Paley £300 when he reaches 21.

To my son James Paley my carts, waggons and carriages, and implements of husbandry, also my horses, mares and geldings, also the milking cow, hay, &c., my malt sacks, implements and utensils of my trade.

To my sons Thomas Paley and James, my house in Grassington, now occupied by Richard Swires, chargeable with the annuity to my wife.

All my personal estate, goods and chattels to my sons Thomas and James, chargeable with the legacies to my daughters, and appoint the Executors.

Witnesses : William Jowett, Martin Richardson, John Foss