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JOHN RICHARDSON

dd 27.2.1801
pr 17.6.1801
of Hartwell farmer

to son John Cole Richardson my milk leads, buckets churns and dairy utensils together with copper for brewing, barrels and brewing utensils

to wife Martha 2 beds, bedsteads hangings and bedding now being in further room of my new brewing house and 3 pairs sheets

to wife ½ of residue of household for life and after to my children David Ann and Richard equally

to wife Martha £60 of which £20 to be paid as soon as convenient after my decease £20 after one year and rest after 2 years provided remain widow, else it to be divided among surviving children

to daughter Mary Richardson, other half of household good and £35 to be paid in 2 years

to son William Richardson £40 to be paid 3 years after decease

to son Abraham £40 - £10 immediately and rest in 3 years

to son Thos £40 - £15 to be paid to put him apprentice to some trade and rest after 3 years

to Reuben Richardson Smith, son of Martha Smith, £40 - after 4 years

to son David and daughter Ann £50 each in instalments that is £7.10.0 yearly until £50 be paid,

rest to John Cole Richardson whom I appoint executor

Signed X

witness
Thos Phillips
Thos Jones
Vincent Jones


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