Jeffray Taylor of Rishton, Yeoman
Will 29 March 1765
To son John Taylor tenement in Rishton
To Son Thomas 1 shilling
To son Richard Taylor 6s 8d a year
To daughter Elizabeth wife of William Shuttleworth 6s 8d a year
To daughter Grace wife of William Roscow 6s 8d
To Grace his wife 32 a year
Residue to Grace his wife
Executor: Grace, his wife.
Witnesses: Thomas Baron, William Jackson, John Duckworth
Jeffray made his mark
Burial: 2 Apr 1765 St Bartholomew, Great Harwood – Jefferey Taylor –
Abode: Rishton
The grandson of Jeffray, Jeffery son of John Taylor, lived most of his life in Great Harwood and was the ancestor of many Great Harwood Taylors.
Transcription ©Barbara Youds from original held at Lancashire Archives