Submitted by: | Shirley C Hogensen |
Date: | 23 January 2003 |
Original: | LDS: 0106218 |
83 Michael The last will and testament of Gilbert Cowley of the parish of KK Michael who departed the life the 15th Nov anno dom 1742. And being of perfect mind and memory at the making hereof. First he committed his soul to God and body to Christian burial. Item: He left and bequeathed all his right and title of and unto the Croft called Crott Balltruan to his eldest son Philip Cowley unto which his wife Margt Cowley als Caine gave her consent to settle her part of the premises upon their said son Philip immediately after his decease. He the said Philip paying unto his brother Thos Cowley the sum of three pounds. Item He left unto his said son Thos Cowley bed cloathes and a little chest. Item He with the consent of his wife as aforesaid left and settled their Bork or horse upon their said son Philip Cowley, as also all the rest of his goods of what nature soever. Testes Wm Cannell John Stephan Jurati Philip Cowley son of the testator is sworn executor in form of law. Margt Cowley the widow gives her consent to settle her part of the croft upon said Philip after her decease pledges for payment of debts and legacies are the witnesses of the will. Probatum Est John: Cosnahan Edv: Moore Lezayre 21st Nov 1763 I Thos Cowley of the Churchtown of KK Michael son of the within testator Gilbert Cowley do hereby acknowledged to have rec'd at upon the hands of my brother Philip Cowley executor of the last will and testament of my said father the sum of three pounds legacy which was left and bequeathed to me by my said father as also the other legacies of the bed clothes and little chest. I do hereby acquit release and discharge my said brother Philip Cowley his executors administrators and assigns thereof forever as witness my subscription on or mark my name the day and date above written. Thomas Cowley my mark x In presence of John Gale Ar Regr
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