Archdeacon Wills 1793 #78, Lezayre, of Margaret Quayle als Kelly wife of John Quayle:

"This is affirmed to be the last will and testament of Margret Quayle als Kelly wife of John Quayle of the parish of KK Christ Lezayre being of sound mind and memory at the making hereof on the 17th day of December 1790 and the whole substance thereof written. First she committed her soul to God and her body to Christian burial. Item, she left and bequeathed to her son William her part of the sheep called the sheep of the Slewowir and her husband to have the benefit of said sheep till their said son come to age, and she appointed her said son to pay the sum of twenty shillings apiece to her two daughters namely Elinor and Margret, provided also that if he her foresaid son shall die under age or intestate that the above said sheep shall return to the rest of her children that then liveth. Item, she left to her daughter Joney her part of the sheep called the sheep of the Raadvane and her part of a heifer and the new chest. She left to her daughter Elinor twenty shillings. She left to her caghter Catharine forty shillings and a little wheel. She left to her daughter Margareet the sum of three pounds. She left to her three daughters namely Elinor, Cath, and Margaret her part of sheep that are not already above mentioned equally between them. Item, she left to her three daughters vizt., Joney, Elinor and Catharine her clothes and linen. Item, she left unto Joney Kneen daughter of William Kneen a piece of stuff for a petticoat and a bed gown. Lastly, she nominated appointed and ordained her loving husband John QUayle whole and sole Executor of all the rest of her goods chattels and effects of what nature soever. And to the witnesses of this her will she left one shilling apiece. Note, John Quayle the husband do hereby give his consent to give their foresaid son his part of the sheep called the sheep of Sleu-ower after his decease. Witnesses: William Creer, William Kneen.

At a Chapter Court holden at Lezayre, June 19th, 1793: Notwithstanding this will is proved but by one witness yet as no objections has been offered the Executor is sworn in Court in form of Law and also guardian of the children underage, he has also consented his son John shall get his part of the sheep called the sheep of Sleu ower after his decease, and hath given pledges for the payment of depts. And legacies vizt., Gilbert Kelly and John Crow both of Lezayre."


 

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