Killinghall, Yeoman

My Copyhold property to my wife Elizabeth Hardy, chargeable with my debts and an annuity of £3 to my aunt Elizabeth Askwith according to the Will of my uncle Thomas Askwith.

All my cottages and intacks to which I have title to my wife

At her death the house at Burnt Yates that was my Aunts to my son Samuel Hardy, chargeable with £5 to William Burnet, son of my daughter Elizabeth Burnet.

Also at her death the close called Lupton Garth, at Burnt Yates, to my son James Hardy, chargeable with £10 to my son Joseph Hardy should he return home within one year of her death. If not, then James to pay Ann Burnet, daughter of Elizabeth, £5.

To my daughter Jane Hardy the house and garth where I now live at the death of my wife.

Residue of my goods and chattels to my wife, whom I appoint Executrix.

Witnesses : John Benson, Ellen Cockson, William Coates

Inrolled 1st October 1755