John Kewley 1789

Submitted by: Lois Ralph
Date: 24 February 2009
Original: LDS : 0106230

John Kewley, 1789    #2    Lonan

The Last Will and Testamt of John Kewley of the Parish of Kk Lonan who departed 
this Life on or about the 7th April 1789 being sick and weak at the Making 
thereof but of a sound Disposing mind and Memory – first committing his Soul to 
God and his Body to Christian Burial and as to his worldly Goods and Effects he 
bequeathed them after this manner

He left & bequeathed to his Three Children Namely Ann, Ellinor & Jane Twenty 
shillings a piece but if his wife Elinor Kewley als Killip their Mother will not 
continue [using ?] his Name or Marry again they are to have six pounds each, and 
to Receive or be paid the said Legacies Severally at one & Twenty years of age

He likewise left a Shilling Legacy to any person or persons that might claim a 
right to his Effects

And lastly He nominated and appointed his loving wife whole and Sole Executrix 
of all the rest of his Goods & Chattels moveable and immoveable of what kind or 
nature soever

Witnesses thereof
William Cowin
John Skillicorn      Jur

At a Chapter Court holden at Beemaghag June 10, 1789

The Executrix is Sworn in Court in form of Law & also Guardian of the Children 
under age & hath given Pledges for the Payment of Debts and Legacies namely the 
witnesses of the will

				Probatum est
				Thos Cubbon

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