Hardisty Hill, Parish of Fewston, Farmer

To my wife Sarah Marjerison, whom I appoint executrix, all my personal estate, goods and chattels. Also the rents from my copyhold property in Thruscross, now occupied by William Wheelhouse, for the maintenance of my children until my son John Marjerison becomes 21.

When my son John reaches 21, I give him all my copyhold estate at Thruscross, chargeable with :

£40 each to my daughters Hannah Marjerison and Rosamond Marjerison, and my sons William Marjerison, and Matthew Marjerison.

Should John die before he reaches 21, then the same to my son William. Like wise to my son Matthew should they both die before reaching 21; in which case my daughters are to receive £60 each.

Should my wife die before my sons then I appoint my brother-in-law Matthew Gill, of Blubberhouses, Trustee for my children.

Witnesses : Thomas Robinson, William Swain, William Pullan

Inrolled 14th September 1785