Henry Smalley of Great Harwood, Cooper

Will 5 December 1771
Possessed of two messuages in Great Harwood under Hesketh.
Leaves all in trust to his nephew John Smalley of Smalley Thorn, cooper and Robert Cross of Great Harwood, yeoman.
Tenements to be let yearly profits to be paid equally to:
Thomas Smalley his son
Ann, his daughter wife of Pearse Woolstanholme of Great Harwood
If Thomas contests then to be paid only 1s, and if he attempts to sell or assign any of the premises then profits to go to maintenance of his wife, child or children.
Executors: John Smalley and Robert Cross
Witnesses: James Hoyle, William Turner, Wm. Aspden.

Burial: 24 Dec 1771 St Bartholomew, Great Harwood – Henry Smalley Abode: Cote

Transcription ©Barbara Youds from original held at Lancashire Archives