Sole executor of his father's Will (1838)
In 1841 Morris Roberts (35), farmer, and wife Elizth. (35), were living in Brynysguboriau Trawsfynydd. Present were sons Robt. (4), Richd. (14 months), [brother] Richard Roberts (30), F.S.
In 1851 Morris Roberts (46) of Trawsfynydd, land agent, and wife Elizabeth (47) of Llanwchllyn were living in Brynysguboriau Trawsfynydd. Present were children (born in Trawsfynydd): Robert (14), scholar, Richard (11), errand boy, Jane Ll. (7), Gwen (5), Morris (3)
In 1861 Morris Roberts (55) of Trawsfynydd, farmer, and wife Elizabeth (56) of Llanwchllyn, were living in Brynysguboriau Trawsfynydd. Present were children (born in Trawsfynydd): Richard (21), Gwen (15), Morris (13)
In 1871 Morris Roberts (65) of Trawsfynydd, farmer of 240 acres, and wife Elizabeth (67) of Llannwchllyn, were living in Brynysguboriau Trawsfynydd. Present were children (born in Trawsfynydd): Richard (31), Gwen (25), Morris (23)
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The Will of Morris Roberts late of Brynsguboriau in the Parish of Trawsfynydd, Farmer, written 25 Sep 1873, proved 14 Sep 1874.
This is the last Will and Testament of me Morris Roberts of Brynsguboriau in the Parish of Trawsfynydd in the County of Merioneth, Farmer
I give and bequeath unto my Son Morris the Sum of One hundred Pounds also the eight day Clock and Dresser which are in the Room upstairs my Beaureau and one Bedstead Feather Bed and Bedclothes
I give and bequeath unto my Daughter Gwen the Sum of Ninety Pounds also one Bedstead Feather Bed and Bed Clothes Round Mahogany Table and the Wainring Pan
I give devise and bequeath all the rest of my real and Personal Estate Goods Chattels Household Furniture and Effects of what Kind Soever or wheresoever to my Wife Elizabeth and to my Son Richard share and share alike absolutely And I appoint my said Wife Elizabeth and my said Son Richard Coexecutors of this my last Will and revoke all previous Wills by me at any time heretofore made In Witness whereof I hereunto set my hand and Seal this twenty fifth day of September in the Year of our Lord One thousand eight hundred and Seventy three.
Signed by the said Morris Roberts the testator in our presence who in his presence and in the presence of each other at the same time subscribe our names as Witnesses—
John Jones, Draper, Trawsfynydd
David Jones, Tygwyn, Trawsfynydd
The Will of Morris Roberts late of Brynsguboriau in the Parish of Trawsfynydd in the County of Merioneth, Farmer, who died 3 November 1873 at Brynsguboriau was proved 14 September at St. Asaph by Elizabeth Roberts, Widow, the Relict and Richard Roberts, Farmer, the Son, both of Brynsguboriau, the Executors. Effects under £600. 4
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