Nicholas Harrison, 1747

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17          Malew
Whereas I Nicholas Harrison Senior of Ballageray in the parish of KK
Malew did not heretofore give grant or settle on my son Nicholas Harrison
any part or parcel of my goods chattels and effects that he is my whole
dependent for subsistence in my old feeble and declining condition.
Therefore know all men by these presents that I the said Nicholas
Harrison Senior owing to the good will paternal affection which I have
and do bear unto him my said dutyful son Nicholas Harrison and to estate and
settle upon him part of what substance God Almighty hath been pleased to
bestow upon me and in law of a filial portion to create a
good understanding between all my children after my decease  that no
variances or disputes may hereafter arise between them. Have given, granted,
settled, and estate, and by these presents do give, grant, settle, estate,
and confirm on him my said son Nicholas Harrison all my goods, chattels,
credits, and effects of what kind or nature soever or by what denomination
soever they are called or distinguished excepting and reserving to me one
cow half a dozen sheep to be after my own disposal
to have and to hold unto him my said son Nicholas Harrison all the
before mentioned premises as I own and sole property hereby devise myself my
heirs, executors, administrators, and assigns from having any or the least
right interest or property in and unto my goods, chattels, credits, and
effects aforementioned (except what is before ----- and investing my said
son Nicholas Harrison with the whole and sole right,
title, and property, thereof and every part and parcel thereof provided
always that he my said son Nicholas Harrison is to provide and procure
for me the said Nicholas Harrison Senior meat, drink, cloathing, washing,
and lodging during my natural life as also the use of a riding horse or
mare at my pleasure when I am at any time so inclined to ride together also
with all  as I have been heither to accustomed to my own and
friends use and entertainment.  And for the true performance hereof both
parties bind and oblige themselves their heirs and executors and
administrators and  assigns in and uncertain the penalty and forfeiture
of one hundred pounds to be levyed and paid according to law as witness
their subscriptions this 6th Nov 1744
Nicholas Harrison Senior
Nicholas Harrison Junior
Witnesses:
William Curghey
Richard Slater

6 Nov 1744 - Mr Nicholas Harrison Senior and Nicholas Harrison Junior
acknowledged the within and above Deed of Settlement and conditions to be
their voluntary act and deed.     Before me  John Taubman

At an Abbey Court holden at Ballensalley the 14th May 1748
The within and above Deed of Settlement being acknowledged before the
Deemster and now openly published in court and no objection offered against
it.  Is therefore allowed official and confirmed according to law.
Dan Mylrea
Jon Taubman
Jon Quayle
Wm Christian

May 17th 1748 The within Deed of Settlement having been confirmed in the
court the same is accepted of for the last will and testament of Nicholas
Harrison whereupon Nicholas Harrison is sworn executor in
form of law and hath given pledges Mr David Harrison and Mr Wm Curghey.
Acceptum est and solvit 12d   Edv Moore and Ro:Radcliffe