Jack Hill, Parish of Fewston, Yeoman

To my wife Ann Hardisty my allotments of common for tithe at Pannal, also a freehold allotment at Spinksburn.

At her death the same to my eldest son Joshua Hardisty, chargeable with £100 each to my daughters Margaret Hardisty and Ann Hardisty.

To my son William Hardisty my property, now occupied by Timothy Myers, chargeable with an annuity of £8 to my son John Hardisty.

To my son Thomas Hardisty, after the death of my wife, the house in which I now live, with the land and buildings. Also the house, now occupied by Abraham Fresh, and the [named] closes, chargeable with an annuity of £4 to my son John.

To my son Charles Hardisty, after the death of my wife, the house, now occupied by James Mountain and the [named] closes, chargeable with an annuity of £3 to my son John.

To my son Samuel Hardisty, after the death of my wife, the corn mill called Thurscross Mill and house, now occupied by Thomas Young, along with a close, now occupied by Thomas Shepherd.

To my daughter Margaret Hardisty, after the death of my wife, the house and [named] land, now occupied by Thomas Shepherd.

To my daughter Ann Hardisty, after the death of my wife, the house and [named] land, now occupied by me.

To my youngest son James Hardisty my real estate in Bishopside, now occupied by Robert Buctroot. Should he die before reaching 21 then his legacy is to be shared with his siblings. I appoint my son Joshua as his tutor in trust.

To my son Joshua my land and cattlegates at Dodd Hill and Dacre Pasture, now occupied by Richard Abbott. Also the three estates given to my sons Thomas, Samuel and Charles, until the death of my wife, chargeable with annuities of £6 each. Also the two estates given to my daughters Margaret and Ann.

My son Joshua to receive from William £8 annually to provide food and clothing for my son John, until the death of my wife.

Residue of my estates to my son Joshua whom I appoint executor.

Witnesses : William Andrew, Sarah Mountain, Ann Petty

Inrolled 22nd October 1778