Dorothy Curghey, 1749

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26       Bride
This is affirmed to be the last will and testament of 
Mrs Dorothy Curghey wife of the Revd. Mr. Matthias 
Curghey Rector of Bride, who departed this life the 
29th of April 1749. First, committed her soul to God 
and her body to Christian burial. 
Secondly, she left to her son Nathaniel Curghey a 
furnished feather bed with the stock and to her 
daughter Catharine Wynn the large dripping pan with 
the large pewter dish if she sends for them. 
Item, she appointed her loving husband Matthias 
Curghey sole executor of all the rest of her goods 
whatsoever and after his decease whatsoever remains 
to fall to her daughter Elizabeth Robinson to which 
the said Revd. Mr. Matthias Curghey hath given his 
consent and also declares and nominates his said 
daughter Elizabeth Robinson sole executrix of all 
his own effects after his death, cutting off any 
person which may claim title to his effects with 
a crown each, and witnesses of the will an English 
shilling each. 
Witnesses: 
Ann Lace, 
Ann Cowle.

At a Chapter Court at Lezayre, October 24, 1749, 
the Revd. Matthias Curghey Rector of KK Bride is 
sworn executor in form of Law and consents to 
settle the remainder of his effects after his 
decease upon his daughter Elizabeth Robinson as 
more fully expressed in the above will. 
He hath given pledges for payment of debts and 
legacies, vizt., the Revd. Mr. Allen and 
Robert Christian of KK Maughold.

Last Modified 26 December 2014