Archdeacon Wills 1746 #7, Malew, of Mary Bridson als Harrison of the Kerrow Moar, Malew, made last of April 1746, wife of Wm Bridson:

‘The last will and testament of Mary Bridson als Harrison of the Kerrow Moar in the parish of KK Malew, made the latter end of April last in perfect memory but sick and weak in body. First, she committed her soul to God, and her body to Christian burial. Item, she bequeathed to her son & heir vizt., Richard Bridson the third part of the crop with half of the husbandry gears, his father also consenting there unto; that the witness asked her would she leave her said son the new Intack, to which she replied, that he was left better than all the rest, for that she did not get a stone or pin where she lived, but that she was leaving him houses losted[?]. Item, to her daughter Ellinor five pounds, a blanket & coverlet, and black gown & petticoat. Item, to her daughter Elizabeth five pounds, a blanket & coverlet, and speckled mant, and petticoat. Item, to her daughter Joney a sheep. And to the said Joney’s son William Gelling a lamb. Item, to her granddaughter Ellinor Bridson a sheep. Item, to her granddaughter Margret Bridson a lamb. Lastly, she nominated and constituted her loving daughter Mary Bridson sole executrix of all the rest of her goods moveable and immoveable of what kind soever, debarring all other friends and relations off with six pence legacy each that would claim any right or title to any part, or parcel of her effects whatever and this in presence of us. Witnesses: Rich. Quayle, Pat Quayle.

The Executrix is sworn in Court in form of Law, the husband also consents to give the heir the third part of the crop and half of the husbandry gears pursuant to the will. Pledges are the witnesses of the will.’