Joseph Petty

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    In a will signed March 21 1783 Joseph Petyt named his son Richard Petyt as his sole Executor Probate of his will was granted February 16 1791 Effects valued under 18 British Pounds. Other possible children for Joseph Petyt are Ann 1747, William 1749 and Ellin 1750 although ann would have been a rather elderley mother perhaps they were children of son Joseph
    
    Payments by the Trustees of Silvester Petyt's Charity 1729-Joseph Petyt of Storiths ...£5 1730-Joseph Petyt of Storiths ...£3 1731-Joseph Petyt of Storiths ...£2 1732-Joseph Petyt of Storiths ... £1-10-0. 1733-Joseph Petyt of Storiths ... £2 1734-Joseph Petyt of Storiths ...£2-2-0. 1735-Joseph Petyt of Storiths ...£2-5-0. 1736-Joseph Petyt of Storiths ...£3 1737-Joseph Petyt of Storiths ...£2-2-0. 1738-Joseph Petyt of Storiths ...£2 1739-Joseph Petyt of Storiths ...£2-2-0. 1740-Joseph Petyt of Storiths ...£2-3-0. 1741-Joseph Petyt of Storiths ...£2-5-0. 1742-Joseph Petyt of Storiths ...£1-19-0. 1743-Joseph Petyt of Storiths ...£1-15-0 1744-Joseph Petyt of Storiths ...£1-15-6. 1745-Joseph Petyt of Storiths ...£1-16-6. 1746-Joseph Petyt of Storiths ...£1-19-0 1747-Joseph Petyt of Storiths ...£1-18-0. 1748-Joseph Petyt of Storiths ...£2-2-0. 1749-Joseph Petyt ...£1-19-0 1750-Joseph Petyt ...£2-2-0 1751-Joseph Petyt of Storiths ...£3-3-0. 1752-Joseph Petyt of Storiths ...£2-17-0. 1753-Joseph Petyt of Storiths ...£4-4-0. 1754-Joseph Petyt of Storiths ...£4-10-0. 1755-Joseph Petyt of Storiths ...£4-8-0.
    
    Will for Joseph Petty In the name of God Amen, I Joseph Petyt of Storiths in the parish of Skipton and county of York, cordwainer, being thro the abundant Mercy and Goodness of God, tho weak in body, yet of a sound and perfect understanding and memory do constitute this my last Will and Testament and desire that it may be received as such by all.  First I most humbly bequeath my soul to God my Maker, beseeching his most gracious Acceptance of it through the all sufficient Merrit and mediation of my m os t compassionate Redeemer Jesus Christ.  Also I will that all my debts and funeral expenses be paid and discharged by my executor hereinafter named.  Also I do give unto my son Joseph Petyt the sum of one shilling of good and lawful money of Great Britain to be paid to him twelve months after my decease.  Also I give unto Margaret, the wife of James Moon, may daughter, the sum of fifty shillings to be paid twelve months after my decease.  Also I give unto Eleanor, wife of William Croft, my daughte r, th e sum of fifty shillings to be paid twelve months after my deceas e.  Al so I will that my Executor keep and maintain my wife, Ann Petyt, during her natural life and at her decease decently bury her.  Also I humbly beg my Landlord His Grace the Duke of Devonshire or his Agent or Agents may accept my Executor hereinafter named as Tenant to the premises I now rent under him.  Also I will that my son Richard Petyt be the sole Executor of th is m y last Will and Testament, in consideration of which, I give all my goods, credits with all and singular of my effects, save the legacies and obligations to my wife, above named, to my son Richard Petyt my Executor. In wittness I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 21st day of February in the year of our Lord one thousand, seven hundred and eighty three. Joseph Petyt Signed, sealed and delivered in the presence of us John Dixon, Eliz D ix on and Thomas Dixon Probate granted 16th February 1791.  Effects valued at under £18.

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