William Curlet, 1741

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115      Braddan
This is affirmed to be the last will and testament of 
William Curlet who departed this life the 29th day of 
October last, and was of perfect mind and memory at 
the making thereof. 
First, he committed his soul to God and his body to 
Christian burial. 
Item, he left and bequeathed to his eldest son William 
the one half of his dwelling house, vizt., the end 
next to Peter Moore’s, with half of the backside 
between the said house and the smithy as also half 
of the smithy. 
Item, he left and bequeathed to the rest of his 
children six pence legacy each, and to the child 
on the mother’s bearing six pence also. 
Item, he left to John Faile his poor neighbour a 
coat, an old hat and a neckcloth. 
Lastly, he left, appointed and nominated his wife 
sole executrix of the rest of his goods moveable 
and immovable whatsoever. 
Witnesses: 
Edward Tear, 
Jane Kewley.

Douglas February 8th, 1741/2
The executrix is sworn in Court in form of Law, 
and has given pledges William Quirk and Christopher Fitzsymons. 

Robert and Peter & Jane Corlet the Uncles & Aunt 
of the orphans of William Corlet are sworn 
overseers in form of Law

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