This is the last will and testament of me William Mort of Liverpool, county of Lancaster, Joiner and duly published by me this ninth day of December in the year one thousand seven hundred and seventy two, I direct that the interest of the money arising from the sale shall be paid unto my loving wife for and during her natural life if she so long continue my widow in support of herself and my two children James and Margaret. And after my said wifes death I give and bequeath all my said estate and effects unto and equally between my children, but in case my said wife should marry again, then I give bequeath during her life interset of one third part of my estate, and the other two thirds to my said children. I nominate John Pinnington of Liverpool my executor signed Wm Mort

Notes added to the Will: 6 March 1773 John Pinnington sworn in common form. Probate issued 11 March 1773