Knaresborough, Gentleman

To my daughter Alice Shepherd £1,200, also £20 to be paid to her immediately after my death.

Also to my daughter Alice a further sum of £300.

To my son Richard Shepherd £500 (this is in addition to what I have already given him). These last two amounts to be paid 6 months after the death of my wife.

I give £2,000 from my capital to my son Richard to be used in joint stock and trade, along with my son Francis Shepherd, for a period of five years.

I give an additional £40 to my son Richard immediately after my death.

To my wife Mary Shepherd all my real estate in Low Bishopside, currently occupied by John Leeming and John Gambling. At her death the same to my son Francis. Also an annuity to my wife of £20, chargeable to my burgage house in Knaresborough, which is mow occupied by Berwick Clapham.

The residue of my estates to my son Francis, whom I appoint Executor.

Witnesses : Thomas Taylor, James Collins, James Collins junior.

Probate 3rd December 1764