Richard Barwis of Edderside, Holm Cultram; proved, 1752 (Photocopy)

"In the name of God, Amen. I Richard Barwis of Edderside in the parish of Holm Cultram & county of Cumberland yeoman, resigning my soul into the hands of almighty God and considering the frailty and uncertainty of this life and being of sound and disposing mind & memory do make publish and declare this my last will and testament hereby revoking all other and former wills at any time heretofore made

First I will that my debts and funeral expenses be first paid and discharged

Likewise I give unto my son John Barwis ten shillings and all my share of husbandry gear

And to four of his children Richard Barwis, John Barwis, Ann Barwis and Elizabeth Barwis I give two shillings and sixpence each of them

And to Mary Barwis my granddaughter I give the sum of twenty pounds

Likewise I give unto my son Joseph Barwis my share being (a two and thirtieth) part of a ship called Betty of Whitehaven

Likewise I give unto my daughter Ann Rigg the sum of twenty pounds and to each of her sons Joseph Rigg and Richard Rigg I give each two shillings and sixpence

And all the rest of my personal estate goods and chattels I do give & bequeath unto Elizabeth Barwis my loving wife who I make and appoint full and sole executrix of this my last will and testament as witness my hand the nineteenth day of December in the year of our Lord 1751

Richard Barwise (signature)

Witnesses present Thomas Barwis sworn, Geo: Jefferson, John Barwis sworn

Proved Jan 21^st 1752"