Episcopal Wills 1765 German #3, of John Murray

(from MM GL714 / LDS 0106388 )

This is affirmed to be the last will and testament of Mr John Murray
some time ago Deputy Searcher in Peeltown. Declared by him before us
in the house of Mr Peter Quirk in Peeltown on this the 8th day of August
1765 (which said Murray departed this life on the 15 day of August)
He bequeathed to the Poor of Peeltown fourty (?) guineas
He bequeathed to the Harbour of Peeltown ten guineas
He bequeathed to his Grace the Duke of Athol thirty guineas
to be disposed of in whatsoever manner his Grace thought proper
saying in respect of this bequest that he had been a long time
employed under the Duke of Athol and lest thro error or inadvertence
he had done him any injury he therefore did it for that
reason
He bequeathed to Mr Charles Murray riding surveyor at Wigton
twenty pounds british value.
He bequeathed to Alexander Murray gauger in the excise in
Scotland ten guineas.
He bequeathed to Ann Arthur alias Murray, who called herself after
him ten pounds british value.
He lastly nominated appointed and constituted Alice Murray, his
natural daughter sole executrix of the remainder of his effects
willing her to be under the care and direction of an honest man and Samuel
Cowl, who lives in Ballaquain near Peeltown, being mentioned to him
for that purpose, he declared him to be a good man and  named no
other.
All which we certify and witness
accordingly
Henry Corlett
George Moore

The Reverend Mr Henry Corlett and Mr George Moore
the subscribing witnesses to the above declarations
have made oath on the Holy Evangelists that Mr John
Murray was of sound and disposing mind and memory
when he published and declared the same as his
last will and testament

Wm Arthur husband of Ann Arthur als Murray acks;

Charles Murray acks dated Annan witnesses Wm Fleming master of Neptune of Irvine & John Madrile mariner on board sd vessel;Wm Flemming says Charles signed in his presence

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