In the name of God, I JANE CONSTANTINE of Carlton in the parish of Coverham, widow, being weak of body but of sound and perfect mind and memory (blessed be the almighty God for the same) Do make and publish this my last will and testament in manner and form following, that is to say I will that all my funeral expenses and just debts be fully discharged by my executor hereafter named

I also give and bequeath to my daughter ALICE, wife of JONATHAN RYDER of Gammersgill the sum of £30, also I give and bequeath to my daughter ISABEL, the wife of JOHN LODGE of Harmby the sum of £25.  To my granddaughter DOROTHY, daughter of MATTHEW DIXON of Middleham the sum of £10 which fore mentioned legacies shall be paid by my executor within twelve months of my decease, but in case any of the legatees shall die  before the legacies become due then my will is that the legacy or any part or dividend thereof shall not be payable to the others, or to any other claiming it.

I give to my brother RICHARD CONSTANTINE of Hebden the sum of £5 and in case my brother RICHARD should die before the legacy becomes due then it shall be equally divided between his sons HENRY and RICHARD.

Also I give to my daughter JENNET the wife of WILLIAM RIPLEY of Gammersgill the yearly annuity of £3 the first payment to become due on Martinmas after my decease and every Martinmas thereafter during her natural life

Lastly as to the residue and remainder of my estate I give and bequeath the same to my son JOHN CONSTANTINE of Carlton whom I hereby appoint executor of this my last will and testament revoking all others,

Whereof I have set my hand and seal this 23rd day of February 1748

Witnessed WILLIAM COCKSHOTT

GEORGE BLAND

WILLIAM HOLMES

The administration of the will was witnessed by RICHARD CONSTANTINE, WILLM DOBIN and WILLIAM HOLMES on the 15th July 1754

West Yorkshire Archive Sevices

RD/AP1 136/97

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