John Corlett, 1793

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54             Lezayre
Know all men by these presents that I JOHN CORLETT SON 
OF MR. JOHN CORLETT of Ballnahowin in the Parish of KK 
Christ Lezayre deceased, but now resident with my NEPHEW 
JOHN CORLET of the Kella in the said Parish who is most 
kind to me, in consideration of which and to continue 
his love and kindness to me for the time to come as also 
for and in consideration of the obligations herein after 
mentioned, have given, granted assigned, passed over 
settled, estated and confirmed: And by these presents do 
give, grand, assign and forever absolutely settle, estate 
and confirm unto him my said NEPHEW JOHN CORLET his 
Executors and assigns all and singular my worldly goods 
and effects of what kind nature or denomination soever 
particularly all whatsoever became due to me by the 
decease of my PARENTS, the absolute right of which I do 
hereby invest in him my said NEPHEW JOHN CORLET and he 
to have hold possess and enjoy the same and ever 
individual part thereof as his own absolute right and 
property forever from and after the signing hereof 
without any disturbance obstruction, venation or 
interruption from any one under me, 
He my said NEPHEW JOHN CORLET in consideration of this 
Deed of Settlement obliging himself to take all due care 
of me and provide all things necessary for me during 
my natural lifetime and have me decently buried.  
And for the true and faithful performance and due 
observance of all and singular the before written 
Deed of Settlement and the obligations therein mentioned both Parties do hereby firmly bind and oblige themselves the either to the other and their Heirs Executors and Assigns in penalty of eighty pounds sterling to be levied and paid according to Law as witness their subscription this 21st of December 1785. [signed their markd] John Corlet my X, John Corlett my X.   Witnesses present at the signing hereof: John Curghey, Dan Cowle, 1 Jul 1788, xxxxx              

THE BEFORE WRITTEN DEED OF SETTLEMENT xxx far as relates to 
him to be his xxxxx act and Deed.  
And John Curphey and Dan Cowll made oath before the Holy 
Evangelists that JOHN CORLET SENIOR duly executed the 
same in their presence.  
Before me, John Frissel.               

AT A CHAPTER COURT HOLDEN at 
Lezayre June 21st 1792
The before going Deed of Settlement having been lawfully 
proved before the High Bailiff the same is accepted as 
and for the last will and testament of JOHN CORLETT the 
Donor, and JOHN CORLETT the Donee is sworn Executor in 
Court in form of Law and hath given pledges for payment 
of debts namely James Clark and John Craid[?].  
Acceptum est, Thos:Cubbon

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