Submitted by: | Shirley C Hogensen |
Date: | 22 January 2003 |
Original: | LDS: 0106472 |
Ballaugh 1868 73 In the name of God Amen. I Robert Corlett of Ballakinnag in the parish of Ballaugh calling to mind the uncertainty of this mortal life do proceed to make and publish this my last will and testament in manner following. First I commit my soul to God and my body to a Christian burial. Secondly I leave and bequeath unto my son Thomas the sum of five shillings as legacy. Thirdly I leave and bequeath unto my daughter Catharine wife of John Watterson the sum of five shillings. Fourthly I leave and bequeath unto my daughter Ann wife of the last Charles Kaighin deceased the sum of five shillings Fifthly I leave and bequeath unto my daughter Judith wife of James Corlett the sum of fifty pounds as legacy which said sum of fifty pounds is payable at or after my decease by my son Thomas for and by a certain Deed of Settlement which I give him on or about the 20th day of Jan 1860. And more particularly described therein Sixthly I leave and bequeath unto my grand daughter Isabella Jane Fargher daughter of my daughter Catharine the sum of twenty pounds Seventhly I leave and bequeath unto my son John who now resides abroad a certain parcel of intack land commonly called and known as Lhenny Cli Currey and also another parcel of intack land called and known as the Ellan both parcel of said lands being situated in the parish of Ballaugh and as they are at present bounded and known subject nevertheless to my said son John and his heirs and assigns paying to my daughter Jane the sum of one hundred pounds sterling for the same but in the event of my said son John and his heirs and assigns neglecting or refusing to pay to my said daughter the said sum of one hundred pounds before the expiration of eighteen months from the day of my decease, then I leave devise and bequeath unto my said daughter Jane the whole of my right, title and interest in and to the aforesaid parcels of intack lands absolutely and forever. Eighthly I leave to all persons who have a right to participate in this my last will and testament but whose names are not mentioned herein the sum of one shilling each. 27 May 1872 Isabella Fargher received from Jane Corlett 20 lbs sterling left her by her grandfather. 16 Oct 1868 Jane Corlett sworn executor with pledges William Tear of the village and John Teare of Ballakinnag 10 Apr 1877 - James Corlett and Judith his wife received from Thomas Corlett the sum of fifty pounds sterling .
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