Mary Bridson als Harrison, 1746

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7      Malew
The last will and testament of MARY BRIDSON ALS HARRISON 
of the Kerrow Moar in the parish of KK Malew, made the 
latter end of April last in perfect memory but sick and weak in body.  
First, she committed her soul to God, and her body to Christian burial.  
Item, she bequeathed to her SON & HEIR vizt., RICHARD BRIDSON 
the third part of the crop with half of the husbandry gears, 
his father also consenting there unto; that the witness asked 
her would she leave her said son the new Intack, to which she 
replied, that he was left better than all the rest, for 
that she did not get a stone or pin where she lived, but 
that she was leaving him houses losted[?].  
Item, to her DAUGHTER ELLINOR five pounds, a blanket & coverlet, 
and black gown & petticoat.  
Item, to her DAUGHTER ELIZABETH five pounds, a blanket & coverlet
and speckled mant, and petticoat.  
Item, to her DAUGHTER JONEY a sheep.  
And to the said JONEY'S SON WILLIAM GELLING a lamb.  
Item, to her GRANDDAUGHTER ELLINOR BRIDSON a sheep.  
Item, to her GRANDDAUGHTER MARGRET BRIDSON a lamb.  
Lastly, she nominated and constituted her loving 
DAUGHTER MARY BRIDSON sole executrix of all the rest of 
her goods moveable and immoveable of what kind soever, 
debarring all other friends and relations off with six pence legacy 
each that would claim any right or title to any part, or parcel 
of her effects whatever and this in presence of us. 
Witnesses: 
    Rich. Quayle
    Pat Quayle.    

THE EXECUTRIX IS SWORN IN COURT in form of Law, 
the HUSBAND also consents to give the heir the 
third part of the crop and half of the husbandry 
gears pursuant to the will.  
Pledges are the witnesses of the will