Will of William Ward, weaver, of Crakehall, 7 May, 1608
Anno domini 1608 7 May
In the name of god amen, I William Ward of Cracall in the county of York, weaver, being sick in body but well in mind and in good and perfect memory, god be praised, therefore do make and ordain this, my last will and testament.
First I bequeath my soul to almighty god my maker and redeemer and my body to be buried in the parish church earth of Bedale.
Item, I give unto my son Thomas Ward my lease of my farm and my whole interest therein, alowing my wife the occupation of the one half thereof during her natural life.
Item, I give unto the said Thomas all my looms and working tools thereto belonging.
Item, I give unto the said Thomas one read whye.
All the residue of my goods, my debts and funeral discharged, I give unto my wife Elizabeth, whom I make my whole executor.
....... that my son George Ward oweth me 43s for a grey filly , which debt I give unto my son John Ward.
Witnesses :
George Storye his mark
Richard Michell
William Warde his mark
A true Inventorie of all the goods and chattels of Wiliam Ward of Cracall in the county of Yorke, weaver decesed, prised by George Story, John Jackson, William Ward and Richard Michell .............. [1611]
| Inprimis to Marmaducke Pearson of Richmond | 13s |
| Ite to Thomas Poor | 8s |
| Ite to Flowranc Lambart of Snaipe | 11s |
| Ite to doritie Storie | 11s |
| Ite to John Hunt lait of Brunton | ? |
| Ite to his funeralle expensis | 16s |