Research Notes:

Richard Edward, bachelor (burial record)

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Abstract of the Will of Richard Edward of Tyddyn bach in the Parish of Llanenddwyn in the County of Merioneth, batchelor, written 10 Dec 1802, proved 13 May 1803, probate granted 28 Jul 1803.

Gives & bequeaths £2 to his eldest brother Evan Richard. ³

Gives & bequeaths £1 to his nephew Richard William of Pen y cerrig. ³

Gives & bequeaths £1 to his niece Catharine William of Pen y cerrig. ³

Gives & bequeaths to his nephew Robert Wynne of Tyddyn bach his watch and small chest.

Gives & bequeaths to his niece Catharine Jones of Tyddyn bach his bedstead and wainscot belonging to it.

Nominates, constitutes & ordains his brother John Edward and his sister Margaret Edward co-executors of his last will and testament, to whom he gives & bequeaths the rest & residue of his personal estate.

His mark

Witnesses: Richard Meredith, William Pugh, Clk

On 10 May 1803 an inventory of the goods, chattels, credits & effects of Richard Edwards late of Tyddyn bach in the Parish of Llanenddwyn, batchelor, deceased, was taken by Henry Roberts and Humphrey Morris and valued to £173 11s. 6d. ⁴