John Killip, 1747

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16      Lezayre
The last will and testament of John Killip who departed this life the
tenth day of March last being in perfect mind and memory at the making
hereof.
He committed his soul to God and body to Christian burial.
He left to his son John all that part of the Nappin which he purchased and
the Little Croft after the death of his mother and if so be that his said
son happened to dye before he possesses the said lands that then the same
to fall and descend to his daughter Christian and his wife
consenting to give her part of the said lands  --- her husband.
He left to his daughter Margt three pounds and in an incalf cow which he
declare she may give  in that half of the increase.
He left to his beloved wife the old black mair
He nominated and appointed his daughter Christian sole and whole executrix
of all his goods movable and immovable whatsoever.
Witnesses:
John Cowell
Margaret Corkish   Jurati

At a Chapter Court at Lezayre June 19th 1747
Christian Killip sworn executrix and overseer of the children under age.
Pledges John Cowle and Philip Cottier.