John Kaighin, 1742

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84     KK Michael Anno 1742
The last will and testament of John Kaighin of the Furt who departed
this life the 24th December last past being of perfect mind at the
making of the same is in manner following:
First he committed his soul to God and his body to Christian burial.
Item  - He left to his eldest son John Kaighin his share of all his houses
and gardens and his wife Catherine Kaighin gave her consent if he should
have her share of them after her decease; likewise to his said son his
lume(loom) and all the gears belonging to it.
Item  -  He left to his youngest son Thomas Kaighin twenty shillings
legacy.
Item he left his three daughters viz Mary, Cath and Leonora Kaighin
sixteen shillings a piece as legacy and to his first wifes's daughter viz
Jane Clague als Kaighin five shillings legacy and lastly he appointed his
loving wife Catherine Kaighin sole executor of all the rest of his goods
moveable and immoveable whatsomeever and this in the presence of us whose
names are here written Jan 31
Witnesses:
Wm Cain my mark x
Mary Curghey her mark x   Jurati
 
The widow is sworn executrix in form of law and gives her consent to
leave her part of the houses and garden to her son John Kaighin after her
decease pledges in form of law

John Kewley Clerk and Wm Cain Mutterbeg  - said Cain is sworn overseer
of the child under age ---.