Knaresborough, Apothecary

To my daughter Elizabeth Richardson £800 when she reaches 21, receiving the interest at 5% until that time.

To Esther Peacock of Lower Hall near Gisburn, and her four children, £5 each.

Residue of my goods, chattels and personal estate to my son, Thomas Richardson, whom I appoint Executor.

I appoint Robert Byerley of Goldsbrough [?], John Froggett of Kirk Deighton, Clerk, and John Wilks of Scriven with Tentergate, as Trustees or Supervisors of my Will.

Witnesses : William Beckwith, Francis Moore

Codicil - 13th February 1729

To my wife, Esther Richardson, the house in Knaresborough where I live for thirty nine years, along with an annuity of £10.

To my wife Esther and her children, John Peacock, Richard Peacock, Catherine Peacock, and Ann Peacock, £1 each for mourning.

Witnesses : Richard Braithwaite, Robert Brown junior