John Christian, 1740

53       KK Bride
The last will and testament of John Christian of Ballafayle who 
departed this life March the 25th 1740, in perfect mind and memory.  
First, He committed his soul unto God, and his body to 
Christian burial.  
Itm, He left to his DAUGHTER CATHRINE CHRISTIAN the three pound 
morgage which he had in Ballacondey, twenty shillings which he 
owed he included and paid therein.  
Itm, besides this he left her his sd DAUGHTER a cow.  
Itm, he left six pence legacy to any those who make any lawful 
claime or pretence to his goods.  
Itm, he left half the cropp to whoever is Heire accorded to 
his father's will, and half the team of his own free Will, 
and another quarter of ye cropp after the death of his wife, 
and a furnished bed; with two bedstocks.  
Itm, he named and appointed his WIFE DOROTHY sole Execr of all 
the rest of his goods moveable and unmoveable, and left the 
care and tuition of his two nephews underage to his sd wife 
and his DAUGHTER CATHRINE to live with, and a---t her therein.  
To the witnesses of his will six pence or seven pence legacy
Wittnesses:  
Wm Sayle, 
Wm Christian, jurati.                     

THE RELICT THE EXECR is sworn in Court in form of Law, as also 
overseer of her two NEPHEWS pursuant to ye Will.  
She has given pledges for paymt of debts and legacy vizt, 
Wm Sayle & Wm Christian the witnesses of the will.  
Solvit 12d, probatum est. 
Joh: Cosnahan,
 Edv: Moore.                   
 
  OCT 18TH 1740
  NICHLS KELLY enters his claim against the Exrs of John Christin 
  for the sum of 4 pounds : 6s : 0d.          

MAY 8TH 1741
CATH: CHRISTIAN enters for 15 pounds : 0s : 0d

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