| Robert Cowin, 1777
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| Submitted by: | Jim Smith
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| Date: | 9 Novmeber 2004
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| Original: | LDS: 0106227
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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