Cathrine Radcliff, 1766

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18     German
In the name of God, Amen. I Cathrine Radcliff 
of Peeltown in the parish of KK German, being 
sick and weak in body but of a perfect mind 
and memory thanks be to God, do make this my 
last will and testament in manner and form following: 
First, I recommend my soul to God who gave it 
and my body to Christian burial. 
Secondly, I bequeath unto my sister Jane Radcliffe 
otherwise Neacle my little spinning wheel and 
unto my brother in law John Neacle I bequeath 
half a crown. Thirdly and lastly, I ordain and 
appoint my other sister Isabel Lace otherwise 
Radcliffe my sole heiress and executrix of 
all my other goods movable and immovable to 
be by her enjoyed and six pence legacy to 
any other person or persons that shall 
claim anything after my decease. 
Peeltown the 4 January 1766. 
Witnesses: 
John Cain, 
Ann Cannell. 


At a Court of Correction holden 
at Balnyhowin February 7, 1766, 
Patrick Lace husband of the above named 
executrix is sworn executor in Court in 
form of law, and has given pledges for 
payment of debts and legacies namely 
William White and John Cain, both of Peeltown