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Robert Cowin, 1777

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Submitted by: Jim Smith
Date: 9 Novmeber 2004
Original: LDS: 0106227

3                  Lonan
This is affirmed to be the last will and testament of  
Robt. Cowin of  Ammagary in the parish of KK Lonnan who 
departed this life on or about 8th February 1777. He 
being then sick and weak in body but of sound dispossing 
mind and memory at the making thereof.
First he committed his soul to God & Body to Christian 
Burial, and as to his worldly effects he bequeathed them 
in manner following.
Imprimis he left and bequeathed fifteen pounds to his 
daughter Catherine Cowin
Imprimis he left ten pounds to his son Phillip Cowin.
Imprimis he left four pounds, half of his sheep with all 
his best shaped clothes to his son Gilbert Cowin.
Imprimis he left the largest Lxxing vessel or vessels 
whereon corn is cleaned to his daughter Christian Carroon.
Imprimis he left the remainder part of his shaped clothes 
to his son-in-law James Caroon.
Imprimis he left a she yearling to his grand daughter 
Margt. Carroon 
Imprimis he left twenty shillings which was in the hands 
of the Rev. Gell to the poor of the parish and ordered 
that the wardens would demand and recover the same for 
the use of the poor
He further left six pence legacy to any person or persons 
that would claim any right to his Effects.
Lastly he revoking all other wills heretofore made, words 
or intentions attexx, declared this to be his last will & 
testament & nominated & appointed therein his loving wife 
whole & sole executrix of all the rest of his Goods and 
Chattels both moveable and immoveable of what kind or 
denomination soever


Witnesses
Daniel Callister my mark
Phillip Callow my mark

At a Chapter Court holden at Douglas June 10, 1777