Individual Details

Marriage

They were married after banns by the curate Stephen (sic). The witnesses were Griffith Jenkins, Timothy Davies and Joseph Davies. Jenkin signed his name and Elinor made her mark (X). Jenkin was recorded as Jenkin Jones, following the norm of patronymics, as his father was John.

Will

The Last Will and Testament of Jenkin Jenkins, Blaenplwyf,Llanfihangel Ystrad.
 
(St David's 1851. SD/1847/5  W)
 
The will was made on the 3rdof November 1846 by Jenkin Jenkins of Blaenplwyf.
 
His sons Griffith, Joseph andJohn are the executors.
 
Gifts and legacies.
 
He gives to his grandson John,son of his daughter Margaret, £19 10s (£837.90in 2005).  
He gives to his grandaughter Elinor,daughter of his daughter Margaret, £19 10s (£837.90 in 2005).
He gives to his grandsonsJenkin and John, the sons of his son Griffith, £10 each (£441.00 in 2005).
He gives to his grandchildrenJenkin and Esther, the children of his daughter Mary, £19 10s each (£837.90 in 2005).
He gives to his grandson Jenkin,son of his son of his son John, £19 10s (£837.90 in 2005).
The will was signed andsealed by Jenkin Jenkins on the 3rd of November 1846.
The above legacies should bepaid when the grandchildren attain the age of 21 or should marry. Which evercomes first.
 
He gives to his son-in-lawDavid Davies, husband of his daughter Mary, his late father’s furniture that JenkinJenkins had purchased.
 
He gives his three executorsthe sum of £40 (£1,764.00 in2005) for their services.
 
He divides the remainder ofhis estate between his wife and children.

Signed, sealed and delivered onthe 3rd of November 1846.
 
Witnessed by Rees Davies,Penbryn and Joseph Owen, Cilerwisc.
 
Proved at Llanarth on the 28thof December 1846, D C Evans, Surrogate.
 
Valued at £3000.00 (£175,590.00 in 2005)

Probate

Probate was granted to his sons Griffith, Joseph and John. His effects were valued at £3000 (£175,590.00 in 2005).