John Shaw of Bellmount, Yeoman 1820

Made March 1820 Farmer To Joseph Clayton of Great Harwood, yeoman and John Dugdale of Great Harwood, yeoman all goods and freehold and leasehold lands and tenements in trust. His wife to use during her life, and to carry on the farm if she wished. Residue of goods to be divided equally between sons and daughter Joseph, Richard, Mary. Cottage occupied by John Mercer at Whalley Banks in Great Harwood to the use of Joseph Shaw, his son. A house adjoining occupied by Richard Shaw to the use of Richard Shaw his son. Remainder of houses freehold and leasehold between sons Joseph and Richard. To daughter Mary £100. Executors: Joseph Clayton and John Dugdale. Witnesses: John Cronshaw, John Bradshaw, James Woolstanholme. John made his mark. Probate 27th July 1820 Under the value of £100. Testator died 4th March 1820 Transcribed from original at Lancashire Archive by B. Youds