William Taggart, 1725

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105    Malew 1725
This is affirmed to be the last will and testament of 
William Taggart, of the parish of KK Malew who departed 
this life about the 17th December last 1725, who 
committed his soul to God and his body to Christian burial. 
First he bequeathed to his two youngest children and the 
child that was abearing yet unborn the sum of twelve 
pounds equally betwixt them, and in case the inheritance 
came to one of the said three, that child to whom it 
comes is to have none of the said twelve pounds, and in 
case any of them should die, their part to fall to the 
other child, and the heir to be utterly debarred. 
Item, he bequeathed to his son and heir the new Intack, 
and the crop of corn and all the husbandry gears, 
besides whxxx husbandry gears and crop will become due 
at the decease of the decedent’s mother he bequeath to 
him, all to which his wife gave consent. He left likewise 
to his said son and heir two sheep, and his part of 
the team, & whatever will become due. Lastly, he 
constituted and appointed his loving wife Exeuctrix of 
all the rest of his goods whatevermoveable and unmoveable, 
and the Estate to her until the heir will come to age. 
He appointed his brother Robert & John Caine supervisors 
over his children. 
[signed her mark] Ellinor Taggart als Quine. 
Witnesses: 
John Cannerey, 
John Caine. 

The Executrix sworn in Court in form of Law, and 
John Cain is sworn supervisor. Pledge, John Bridson 
clerk, & John Bridson Money moar