Ann Dawson als Crellin, 1776

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75    German
The last will and testament of John Dawson of Peeltown and 
also of his wife Ann Dawson als Crellin, they being at perfect 
mind and memory at the making hereof. First, they committed 
their soul to God and their bodies unto Christian burial. 
Secondly, they leave and bequeath unto their daughter Catharine 
Dawson all their concerns of houses and gardens in the town aforesaid. 
Thirdly, they leave and bequeath unto their sons William, 
Thomas, and Silvester Dawson six pence legacy each. 
Lastly, they nominated and appointed their daughter Cathrine Dawson 
whole and sole executrix of all the rest of their effects of what 
kind or nature so ever excluding and debarring all other claimers 
with six pence legacy each in testimony whereof they have caused 
their marks to be fixed to their names this 21st July 1774. 
[signed, their marks] John Dawson, 
Anne Dawson als Crellin. 
Witnesses: 
Jaine xxx, 
xxx Christian. 

At a Chapter Court holden in 
Peeltown January 17th, 1776
Ann Dawson one of the testators having departed this life, 
Catharine Dawson executrix appointed is sworn in Court in 
form of law, and hath given pledges for payment of debts 
and legacies namely the witnesses of the will

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