Birstwith, Parish of Hampsthwaite

To my son Samuel Medley £100.

To my daughters Hannah Medley and Mary Medley, £50 each when they reach 21.

To my daughter Jane Atkinson, wife of Henry Atkinson, £1 only, as I have already given her £100.

To my wife Mary Medley my house and land in Birstwith, that I now live in.

At her death the same to my son Samuel, chargeable with £50 each to my daughter Hannah and Mary.

Residue of my estate to my wife whom I appoint Executrix.

Witnesses : Robert Petty, William Atkinson, William Bramley

Inventory 28th September 1778 by Robert Petty, Richard Robinson, William Bramley, and William Bramley senior, available.

Also available is an Admon Bond for £1,000. Bondsmen being Samuel Medley of Birstwith, Yeoman, and William Bramley of Birstwith, Tanner. Effects under £500.