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Will of John Priswick, East Cowton, Yorks.

Dated 5.4.1714, proved 20.4.1714.

Probate records of the Archdeaconry of Richmond (West Yorkshire Archive Service ref: RD/API/112/170)


Memorandum that John Priswick late of East Cowton within the Archdeaconry of Richmond in the Diocess of Chester deceased upon or about the fifth day of Aprill In the yeare of our Lord One Thousand Seaven Hundred and Fourteen in his owne dwelling House Scituate in East Cowton aforesaid And of the Sickness whereof hee dyed being of perfecte mind and memory And haveing a desire to make and declare his last Will and testament Nuncupatively or by word of mouth declared the same as followeth 

First hee gave unto his brother Christopher Priswick two shillings and Six pence 

Also unto his Neice Elizabeth Priswick daughter of the said Christopher Priswick the sum of two pounds and tenn shillings 

And also unto his Neice Dorothy another of the daughters of the said Christopher Priswick the like Sum of two pounds and tenn Shillings 

And made his Wife Emme Executrix of this his last Will and Testament Which said Will or words to the same effect were spoken by the said John Priswick in the prsence and hearing of John Mason Dorothy Roderfoote and others whome the said deceased desired to take notice and beare witness that such was his Will

John Mason
Dorothy Roderfote
Ja..e Hodgitt


Emma(sic) Priswick of Long Cowton & Johannem Hoggitt of Long Cowton were bound 20 April 1714

to ensure administration by Emme Priswick.