"April the 5th, 1734, Karter Fargher als Moor of the Parish of St.Ann,
being weak in body but of sound and perfect memory, sent for the subscribing
witnesses, and declared her last will and testament in manner following. She
departed this life about the 9th of the said month.
First, I commit my soul to God and body to Christian burial.
Item, I bequeath to Ellinor Quay, on kishen meal and 3 warp of herrings.
Item, to Margaret Claigue of the Reeast one kishen of meal, and the remainder
of which meal I have (if there be any), I bequeath to Averick Calow, with a
russet wool coat.
Item, I bequeath to my granddaughter little Susanna Moor a sheep and a lamb.
Lastly, I constitute my son in law Thomas Moor & Margaret his wife joint
executors of all the rest of my goods moveable and immoveable whatsoever. Witnesses:
Paul Crebbin, Ann Oats.
Thomas Moor the executor sworn in form of Law and gives pledges John Crebbin & William Killip."
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