Archdeacon Wills 1729 #57, Ballaugh, of Thomas Corlett of Ballakeig:

"I Thomas Corlet of Ballakeig being sick and weak in body, but of perfect mind and memory do make this my last will and testament in manner following. First, I commend my soul to Good, and body to be interred in a Christian manner in my Father and first wife’s grave in Ballaugh Church. Item, I leave to the Revd. Dr. Walker Rector of the parish 2 guineas, desiring him to preach to my funeral. Item, I leave the sum of five shillings to be added to the six pounds the late Mr. Nicholas Thompson left to the poor of Ballaugh, to be laid out to interest by the Rector and wardens for the time being, and the interest to be disposed of for the same uses, and in the same manner, as the said Mr. Thompson’s legacy was settled. To my son John I bequeath my part of the crop, team and husbandry gears during his life, and the same to descend to his next succeeding heir. I do also bequeath to my said son John and his wife the fishing boat with all nets and gears of all kinds belonging to the same. And to my said son John’s wife a choice cow, with all my part of the bedstands in the house, and the 2 big chests in the parlour, requiring her to bear half the expense of my funeral (muttons excepted, which are to betaken out of my own flocks). And I leave the big cupboard to stand as an heirloom in the house. Item, I leave to my daughter Margaret Corlet the second choice cow, and all the sheep I leave at Largey-renny, and all the yearlings I have at Wellan-renny, and to her son John, I leave the three year old brown backed heifer. Item, I bequeath to my son Thomas the bullock I lent him to plough, and acknowledge there is 4 shillings[?] of his portion unpaid him. To my daughter Mary leave all what is of mine in her own hands, and likewise remit to John Fayle what he owes me, and further bequeath to my grandchildren vizt., my said daughter Mary’s daughter by John Cannon all my sheep at Airy ny gione. Item, I declare that of the 20 shillings promised my son Peter in contract, above 30 shillings[?] is paid him in money, 20 shillings[?] income the first year he was maimed, and more in corn since, of which he has the account himself. Item, I ordered my Executor to pay my son Ewan what will make the 20 shillings[?] he received before xxx, including therein the interest in my hands which I received for him from Mr. Casement. Item, it is my request that the Revd. Mr. Woods of KK Michael perform the part of an Executor for me, with reference to Mr Hooper’s will, for which I leave him the 10 shillings[?] said Mr. Hooper left me. Item, I bequeath to my grandchild William Christian a 3 year old heifer and own there is 12 shillings[?] due to him, other forty pounds being paid his xxther in corn and an in-calf heifer. Lastly, I constitute and ordain my son Robert Corlet sole Executor of all the rest of my goods moveable and immoveable whatsoever. At witness my subscription this 3^rd day of April 1729. [signed] Thomas Corlett. Witnesses: William Walker, John Woods.

June 12, 1729, The Reverend Dr. Walker being sick, at the request of the Executor, both he and the Reverend Mr. John Woods junr were sworn before me to the truth of this will, in form of Law. [signed] Thomas Sodor & Man.

At KK Michael, July 2^nd, 1729, The Executor sworn in form of Law & gave pledges the Revd. Mr. Christian of Jurby and Mr. John Curlet.

At KK Michael, February 13, 1729/30, Mr. Thomas Corlet of Ballakeig having in his last will bequeathed the sheep he had at Airy ny Gioan in KK Michael to his grandchildren vizt, the 2 daughters of John Cannon of the said Airy, deceased; The sheep were appraised by 4 sworn men, vizt, John Quiggin, Pat Gell, Robt Quiggin, and John Garret, to twenty shillings, which is in the hands of their stepfather John Faile of Baldin, who hath given pledges for the forthcoming of the same, John Quiggin and John Garrett.

At BallaVaughyd, August 18^th, 1738, The one half of the Crop, team and husbandry gears of the farm of Ballakeoige, having by our judgment of the 7^th Instant been adjudged to be the property of John Corlett the present heir, and Ewan Corlet the overseer of the minor together with robert Corlett the Executor of his brother John Corlett having this day appeared before us; We do by the consent of the said Ewan commit the heir’s part of the premises to Jane Corlett als Christian the mother of the heir and to Ewan Corlet aforesaid, equally between them. For which, after the valuation by four sufficient men, to be sworn by the Sumner for that purpose, they are to give pledges, and the same to be annexed to our proceedings herein. In the mean time the Executor of John Corlett is, as occasion shall be, to make a just and equal division with the overseers. And to this, he and all persons concerned are required to give all obedience xxx xxx confinement in St German’s till they submit and pay all fees. The Sumners of Ballaugh and Lezayre who if disobeyed, a soldier is to be desired. [signed] John Woods, John Cosnahan, Edward Moore.

A true inventory of the goods became due unto John Corlet orphan and heir of Ballakeig, apprized by four sworn men, vizt., John Stephan, John Crain, Dollin Gawn, and Robert Corlet, are as follows: Five score stoaks and ten and a half of barley at 12 pence each, 9 pounds 10 shillings 7 pence; Forty sin stoaks and a half xxx at 12 pence each, 2 pounds 6 shillings 6 pence [2:6:6]; Thirty Stoaks and a half of oats at 6 pence each, 0:15:03; Sixty four stoaks of placket at 7 pence each, 1:17:4; Five stoaks best wheat at 13 pence each, 0:5:5; Five stoaks other wheat at 9 pence each 4:0:0; Three bullocks being half the team 4:0:0; 15 packs of hay at 3 pence each 0:3:9; Total 14:12:6. More items: plow geers, draft & harrows & plow 0:9:6; a car & old ladder 0:0:5; the corbs xxx a clisar, table, chest 0:12:0; a Coulter and 1/2 a suick 0:1:0; a corb pott 0:6:0. The corn in Lezayre valued at 1:2:6.

October 23, 1738, the above Inventory brought in by Ewan Corlet and Jane the heir’s mother who are accountable for the amounts thereof and are living overseers. And have given pledges David Callister KK Michael & Edward Stephan of Ballaugh. There is a daymath & ½ of hay at 6 pence per daymath in the widow’s hands together with the above 15 packs at 3 pence per pack. Expenses chargeable on the crop of Ballakeige, per Jane Corlett: 85 1/2 shearers at 15 pence per day, 1 pound 15 shillings 10 pence; a copy of my father in law’s will 0:1:2; a copy of bro. John’s contract 0:1:2; ditto of my husband & ditto of his mother 0:1:2; the Sumner of Lezaire for chageing 3 several times 9 pence; an order & copy of the spiritual Court 1 shilling; my journeys expenses 3 shillings; total 2 pounds 4 shillings 1 pence. 1783 Expenses & Charges on the crop of Ballakeige, by Ewan Corlett: the 16^th: horse hire to Peeltown & from thence to KK Michael with a petition 0:5:9; my own trouble and expenses the said day 0:1:4. the 18^th: horse hire to Ballavaghr to the Court 0:1:2; the Court for dexxxing an order and copy 0:1:0; the Court expenses and m own troubles said day 0:2:4. The 19^th: the man that brought the order to Jane, 1 pence. The 25: The Sumner for charging axxxxeifers and his own fee for attendance, 5 pence; expended on the said men and my own expenses for 3 days, 2 shillings; horse hire to Northeid & 3 days from home, 3 shillings; my own trouble the said 3 days, 3 shillings; the Sumner for charging men to divide the crop, 2 shillings; Cash paid for the heirs entry at Peel Court 1 shilling 6 pence. Total 18 shillings 9 pence. Recording the Inventory with expenses &c: 6 shillings.

Know all men by these presents that I Thomas Goldsmith now of KK Michael do acknowledge xxx to have this day received from the hands of John Faile of KK Braddan the sum of ten shillings which being due to my wife Jane Cannon als Goldsmith being due to her by the death of her grandfather Thomas Corlett deceased. This I say received by me Thomas Goldsmith and do discharge the above said John Faile his heirs, executors and assigns from any further claim or demand for the future as witness my name and mark this 19^th October 1751. [signed his mark] Thomas Goldsmith.

Lezayre, February 9^th, 1753, Paul Kewley husband of Isable one of the daughters of John Cannon xxx xx mentioned came this day to the Registry with his stepfather John Faile when said Kewley acknowledged that he had received satisfaction from said John Faile for the legacy bequested said xxxx[?Mary] his wife by her grandfather Mr. Thomas Corlet, and does hereby acquit him with regard to any within demand by him the said Kewley for the same in this xxx. Before me [signed] Matthias Curghey, Assistant Registrar.

At a Consistory Court held at Balnahowin, August 7^th, 1758, Upon a dispute this day commenced between Robert Corlett Executor of his brother John Corlet of Ballakeoig and Jane Corlett als Christian overseer of her son John Corlett heir of that Estate, touching the crop, team, and husbandry gears of the premises. It appears unto us by the last will of Mr Thomas Corlett that he left to his son John his part of the crop, team and husbandry gears during his life and the same to descend to his next succeeding heir, pursuant to which bequest, and in regard that the said Mr. Thomas Corlett kept up, maintained and enjoyed the one half of that farm with its appurtenances during his life. We do therefore decree and adjudge that that half of the crop, team and gears does belong to and is the property of his grandchild John Corlett the present heir. The other half of the said crop, team and gears, we find that the same was bequeathed by Isabel Corlet als Allen wife of the said Mr. Thomas Corlett to her son and heir John Corlett and that at his marriage, he was by his Father possessed thereof. Which therefore we determine to be assets of the said John and invested in his Executor Robert Corlett afore mentioned and that because Thomas the second sone of the said Isabel Corlett als Allen did not live to enjoy that Estate, this Elder brother surviving. Of all which we require the parties concerned to take due notice and to govern themselves accordingly. Sub Pana Comittment in St German’s prison there to remain till bonds are given and submit to law, and to pay all fees. To the Sumner of Ballaugh and Lezayre who in case of disobedience are to desire the assistance of a soldier. [signed] John Woods, John Cosnahan, Edward Moore."