In the Name of God Amen I RICHARD FAWCETT of Angram in the Parish of Grinton in the North Riding of the County of York, yeoman, being in a weak state of Health, but of perfect Mind and memory thanks be to Almighty God For the same , do by this my last will and testament give devise and bequeath my worldly Goods and Possessions in the following manner viz :

First I give and bequeath to my son SIMON FAWCETT his heirs and assigns a Copyhold inheritance situated and laying in the Division of Oxnop in the Parish of Grinton aforesaid consisting of Three Fields or Parcels of Land known by the respective names of the Low Close, High Close and the Garth with the Dwelling House and other Appurtenances whatsoever thereunto belonging with Three Shillings and Ten Pence stintable Rent in Oxnop Pasture.

Second I give and bequeath to my son RALPH FAWCETT his heirs and assigns Four Fields or Parcels of Land known by the respective Names of the Home Close, Carr Close, Middle Close and Carr Bean? and Tops with the dwelling Houses and the respective llotments thereunto belonging being a Part of Muker Side and Keasdon Divisions with every other Appurtenances thereunto belonging the said Bequest being in the Nature of a Copyhold Inheritance laying and situate in the Division of Muker in the Parish of Grinton aforesaid Subject however to the Payment of the above Bequest to my daughter SUSANNAH wife of JOSEPH SUNTER the sum of £150 But provided the said Legacy be paid before my decease then in that case the above be null and void.

Also I give and bequeath to my said son RALPH FAWCETT one dwelling House situate at Agill with a Garden and every other Appurtenance thereunto belonging but on this condition that my beloved wife shall have the occupation of or the Benefit arising from the same during the term of her natural Life or as long as she remains my widow. Also I give and Bequeath to my son RALPH FAWCETT on the above conditions the North End of the Chapel The Fold Carrhouse and one Penny stintable rent in Angram Pasture all the above being situate in the division of Angram in the Parish of Grinton aforesaid.

Third I give and bequeath to my son JOHN FAWCETT all and every the Copyhold Inheritance comprising the following fields or Parcels of Land situate in the divisions of Angram and Keld in the Parish of Grinton aforesaid his Heirs or Assigns  known by the Names of the Middle Ing, Crooks, Tommy's and Skeugh, Two Fields, Scarr Close and Scarr Close Ends with the Dwellnig House at present occupaied by himself and the two cottages or dwellings thereunto adjoining the same with the stable and other appurtenances thereunto belonging and the whole of the Cattle Gaits in Angram and Keld Pastures except one Penny rent previously devised , and one Cattle gait hereafter to be devised, Subject however to the Payment out of the aforesaid bequest the sum of £80 to be paid to my son SIMON FAWCETT or his heirs and assigns the said legacy to be paid at the Expiration of Six Months after my decease.

Fourth I give and bequeath to my son JOHN FAWCETT one Field called Robin's Close situate in the division of Angram with one Cattle  Gait in Angram Pasture on the following Express conditions He my said son FAWCETT to pay to my dear wife ISABELLA FAWCETT annually the sum of £12 clear of every Papence and if in case this Bequest be insufficient for that Purpose then the remainder to be paid out of the former Bequest which I have by this my Will bequeathed unto him. The said £12 to be payabe to my said Dear Wife for the Term of her natural Life or as long as she may continue my Widow to be paid by equal Portions every six months to take date from my decease And if in case of any default of Payment the same to be recoverable from any part of the Lands heretofore devised by distress as for rent in arrear clear of all expence on her part. Then at her decease or Marriage then the said bequests to belong entirely to my said son JOHN FAWCETT his Heirs and assigns on the Payment of the sum of £15 to my son SIMON FAWCETT, £15 to my son RALPH FAWCETT and £15 to my daughter SUSANNAH SUNTER or their respective heirs or assigns to be paid to each respectively in three years viz £5 to each per year til the whole be paid.

Fiftth I give and bequeath to my beloved wife ISABELLA FAWCETT the whole use of my household furniture beds and bedding and one Cow during the Term of her natural Life or so long as she may continue my Widow, also the previlege of residing in the dwelling House in which we now reside or to have the Benefit of letting the same as long as she continues my Widow, and the sum of £40 to be paid to her equally by my two sons RALPH & JOHN FAWCETT Then in case my said Widow should marry or at her decease the Household furniture beds and bedding to be equally divided among my three sons or their respective heirs, SIMON, RALPH and JOHN FAWCETT

I do hererby nominate constitute and appoint my two sons JOHN and RALPH FAWCETT joint executors to this my last will and testament bequeathing to them the whole of my Personal property undivided that I may be possessed of at my decease they paying my just debts and Funeral Expences and if any thing remains to be equally divided between them but if insufficient the deficiency to be made up equally. I do hereby revoke any previous will by me formerly made confirming this and no other as my last will and testament..... In witness whereof I have hereunto set my Hand and seal this 2 November 1833

witnesses Edward Alderson. James Alderson, William Raynard

26 April 1834 on which day personally appeared Ralph Fawcett and John Fawcett the executors within named and were sworn .... etc

RD.AP1.182.61.