William Cooper senior, 1761

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51       German
This is affirmed to be the last will and testament of 
William Cooper senior of Peeltown who departed this 
life the 5th of October 1760, he being at the time he 
made this will of perfect mind and memory. 
First, he committed his soul to God and his body 
to Christian burial. 
He bequeathed unto his grandson Matthew Cowle his horse, 
saddle and bridle, and all his apparel. 
To his son William Cooper and to all other persons 
claiming any right to his effects, he left six pence 
legacy. 
Lastly, he nominated, constituted and appointed his 
loving wife Catharine Cooper als Moore whole and 
sole executrix of all the rest of his effects 
whatsoever. 
Witnesses: 
Thomas Cottier, 
Margaret Skealley. 

At a Chapter Court holden at 
Ballnahowin 5th June 1761
Catharine Cooper als Moore the executrix named in the 
within and above Will being old and infirm and unable 
to attend the Court, her son in law James Cowle is 
therefore in her stead and behalf sworn executor in 
Court in form of Law, and hath given pledges for payment 
of debts and legacies, namely Robert Wattleworth of 
Castletown and John Gell Kenna