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The file comprises articles of agreement for sale by Humphrey Davies of Wrexham to Robert Hughes of Gwydir, 1734.

The file comprises a grant, 1575, by Ellis ap Thomas Vaughan of Llys Waen to Robert ap Thomas ap Howell ap Robyn, of Y Garth Lloyd and other lands in the townships of Tybrith and Mathebrwd, amongst the lands of Thomas ap Howell ap Robyn, which Ellis's father, Thomas Vaughan ap Robert had recovered against David Pryce, alias David Lloyd ap Robert ap Rees. The property may have been part of the lands mentioned in the marriage settlement of a later Robert ap Thomas of Mathebrwd, 1654, or it may have belonged to Llwyn Gronw; the connection is not clear.

The file comprises two pedigrees of Wynne of Garthmeilio, Cwm Mein and Plasnewydd and the Parr Lynes family who were descended from them, with a list of family portraits, compiled between 1843 and 1880.

The series consists of an early family settlement of the Wynnes of Voelas, 1606.

The file consists of two separate leases and two releases bound as a single document, comprising the marriage settlement of Robert Wynne the younger of Plasnewydd and Mary Roberts of Bryn y neuadd, 1751.

The file comprises an additional settlement, further to the marriage settlement (of even date, now missing) of Robert Wynne [of Garthmeilio and Cwm Mein] and Elizabeth Griffith of Plasnewydd, 1713.

The series comprises marriage settlements of members of the Wynne family of Garthmeilio, Cwm Mein and Plasnewydd, 1713, 1751.

The file comprises a deed to lead uses of a fine, 1606, by Cadwallader Wynne of Voelas, great-grandfather of the Cadwallader Wynne who married Jane Griffith of Garn, for the purpose of raising portions for his daughters by his first and second marriages, a jointure for his second wife, Anne, and settling the Hiraethog, Voelas and other Denbighshire estates in male tail.

The series consists of probate records for a member of the Wynne family of Voelas, 1732.

The series comprises wills of members of the Wynne family of Plasnewydd, 1782, 1811.

The file comprises copy wills of Robert Wynne of Plasnewydd (father of Jane Griffith of Garn), dated 24 Sept. 1767, proved 1782, and his grandson, W[atkin] Wynne on campaign in camp at [?]wera, dated 14 June 1811.

The file comprises the following wills: Robert Hughes of Gwydir, 17 March 1739, proved 1742, including bequests of diamond rings, gold watches, gold seals and law books; his wife, Elizabeth Hughes, 14 April 1738; his brother, Rev. Hugh Hughes, vicar of Bangor, 9 August 1750; his brother, John Hughes of Weeg (father of Jane Griffith of Garn), 17 August 1752, proved 1760, with inventory dated 1752, receipts of legacies 1753, and account of probate expenses, 1759; his sister, Jane Hughes, 1 July 1756, proved 1767; and his sister, Mary Hughes, 19 Nov 1770, with codicils dated 1776 and 1782, proved 1782.

The file includes the will and administration of John Wynne Griffith of Garn, dated 2 Nov. 1833, proved 1835, with three codicils, 1833-1834, and several drafts and copies, 1828-1833, which contain bequests of plants and garden equipment and silver and gold heirlooms, together with wills of his son, Thomas Griffith, Lieut. in the East India Company, dated 27 July 1811, with a letter of attorney appointing administrators, 1814, his mother, Jane Griffith of Denbigh, dated 20 October 1811, proved 1812, bequeathing silver, furniture and monogrammed linen, and his son, Richard Augustus Griffith of Garn, dated 1 Sept. 1831.

The file comprises the administration, 1759, with will annexed of John Griffith (2) of Garn, dated 8 August 1758, which includes bequests of a silver punch bowl and silver decanter jugs, with an account of his stock, furniture, plate and cash, 1759, and the will of his daughter, Anna Maria Griffith, dated 23 Nov. 1769.

The file comprises the wills of John Griffith (1) of Garn, dated 6 May 1685, and his daughter, Elizabeth Griffith of Wrexham, dated 24 May 1736, examined 1737. According to legal papers concerning debts on the Flintshire estate, John Griffith's will was not executed or proved.

The file comprises the wills of Humphrey Roberts of Bryn y neuadd (grandfather of Jane Griffith of Garn), dated 9 Oct. 1773, proved 1774, and of three earlier relatives, all from Beaumaris: his great aunt, Margery Jones, dated 20 April 1713, proved 1714, his aunt, Grace Jones, 5 July 1719, and another aunt, Jane Jones, dated 3 Jan. 1723, proved 1724.

The file comprises the wills of Maurice Wynn of Havodgregog, dated 31 August 1738, proved 1739, and his wife, Grace (aunt of Jane Griffith of Garn), dated 9 Oct. 1764, proved 1765.

The file comprises a commission to administer oath to Grace Williams, widow and administratrix of John Williams of Cae'r berllan, intestate, great-grandfather of Jane Griffith (née Hughes) of Garn, dated 15 March 1714/15, and the wills of his brother, Evan William of Llanrwst, 29 Dec. 1704, and his mother-in-law, Jane Williams of Varchwel, 15 January 1711/[12].

The file comprises an administration with will annexed of William Middelton of Clicedig, dated 9 Oct. 1661; bequests include 5s towards repair of Llanrhaeadr church, money to his son, John, due to the testator from John Salusbury the younger of Bachegraig, and other bequests to relations.

The file comprises four copies of the will of Robert Hughes of Cae'r berllan, dated 5 August 1670; the will was declared invalid and the inheritance passed to his niece, Jane Williams.