Archideaconal Wills, 1769, #6, Santon Parish, of Jane Cowle als Corkill:

"This is affirmed to be the last will and testament of Jane Cowle als Corkill who departed this life on or about the 24 day of Nov 1768, being of sound and disposing mind and memory at the making thereof.
First, she committed her soul to God and body to Christian burial.
She bequeathed to her five youngest children six pounds each.
She bequeathed to her son Robert Cowle forty shillings and six pence legacy to all craving friends.
Lastly, she left her loving husband Robert Cowle whole and sole executor of all the rest of her effects of what nature or denomination soever.
Witn: Robert Brew, Thomas Oates.

At a Court of Correction holden at Ballnyhowin, 5th March 1769: The executor is sworn in court in form of law and he also states upon him the tuition of the three children who are under age, who with their goods are committed unto him . . .
Received from Robert Brew and Thomas Oates both of the Parish of KK Santan, they being bail to the last will and testament of our mother Jane Cowle als Corkill of the said parish wherein by said will our father was left executor and the legacy left unto us was put unto the hands of the said Robert Brew and Thomas Oates which are as follow. She left unto Wm Cowle her son the sum of six pounds, and also she left to her son Charles Cowle six pounds which said sums we do hereby acknowledge to have received . . . this 18 August 1776. [signed, their marks] William Cowle, Charles Cowle.

Received from Robert Brew and Thomas Oates both of the Parish of KK Santan, they being bail to the last will and testament of our mother Jane Cowle als Corkill of the said parish wherein by said will our father was left executor and the legacy left unto us was put unto the hands of the said Robert Brew and Thomas Oates which are as follow: She left unto Robert Cowle her son the sum of forty shillings, and likewise she left to her son Thomas Cowle the sum of six pounds, and also she left to her son John six pounds which said sums we do hereby acknowledge to have received . . . this 27th of July 1770. [signed] John Cowle, Thomas Cowle, Robert Cowle his mark.


 

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