Ann Brew als Kinnish, 1734

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48         Santan
In the name of God, amen. January 11th, 1734: I Ann Brew otherwise Kinnish being very sick and
weak in body do make and ordain this my last will and testament, that is to say, principally and first
of all, I give and recommend my soul into the hands of God that gave it; and my body I commend to
the Earth to be buried in a Christian-like and decent manner. And as touching such worldly estate
wherewith it hath pleased God to bless me in this life I give, dispose and bequeath the same in the
following manner and form. Imprimis, I give and bequeath to Ellinor my eldest daughter the best of
my apparel, namely a gown, a petticoat and a green apron, a hood and handkerchief and a sheet.
Item, to Alice my youngest daughter the black petticoat which is in my chest. Item, to Mr Crebbin
Vicar of the parish a weather. Item, to Robert my grandson son to John Brew my eldest son a sheep
and a lamb. Item, to Elizabeth my granddaughter daughter to my son Thomas a brown cow. Item, I
constitute and ordain my son Thomas only and sole Executor of this my last will and testament all
and singular my goods moveable and immoveable the beasts that are by the half likewise but as for
the brown ox which is called Berry I have nothing to do with him for he is wholly my son Thomas’s.
She also declared that half the premises[?] due to her son John. Witnesses: John Crebbin, Elizabeth
Cowill otherwise Moor.

Probated et solv. 12 pence. 

The Executor sworn in Court, and gave pledges the Revd. Mr. Crebbin & John Bridson clerk of
KK Malew

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