• Christened: 18 Feb 1759, Wendron, Cornwall ¹
• Buried: 17 Feb 1809, Wendron, Cornwall ¹

  Research Notes:

William Priske died aged 51 years (burial record).

----------------------

Abstract of the Will of William Prisk of the Parish of Wendron in the County of Cornwall, Yeoman, written 14 Feb 1809, proved 21 Jul 1809. ²

Gives to his sister Ann Eva wife of Joseph Eva six sheep and a cow.

Gives 4 shillings a week to his mother Mary Prisk along with various household items.

Gives to the executors of his brother Paul Prisk—viz. Joseph, Paul, Hercules and Michael—eight sheep and £8 6s. 6d. which they owe him.

Gives to his sister Mary Biddyson the wife of John Biddyson a bullock or £5.

Gives to Samuel Prisk the son of his brother Paul Prisk deceased his great coat and a red heifer now one year old.

Gives 3 guineas to Joseph Prisk the son of his brother James Prisk deceased.

Gives to his executor Samuel Prisk, and to Joseph Eva, all his tinstuf? lying on the grass in Wheal Grease Ball, share and share alike.

Gives 3 guineas to Joseph Jenkin for the use or repairs of Porkellis Preaching House.

Gives to Joseph Prisk the son of his brother Paul Prisk deceased his silver watch.

Gives to Paul Prisk the son of his brother Paul Prisk deceased his silver shoe buckles.

Gives to Blanch Eva all the clothes of his daughter deceased.

All the rest of his goods & chattels he gives to his brother Samuel Prisk, appointing him sole executor of his last will and testament.

(his mark)

Witnesses: Henry Gundry, John Jenking