Archdeacon Will 1737/8 #66, Patrick, of Philip Quirk of Slew Whellan, made 12 January 1737/8:

"KK Patrick: The last will and testament of Phill Quirk made and declared the 12^th of January 1737. Imprimis, he committed his soul to God and his body to Christian burial. Item, he left and bequeathed to his son and heir or to whomsoever should be heir the one half of the crop, team and husbandry gears, to whom he also left as Inheritance his part of the Intack called Slew Whellan lately purchased by himself and partners, desiring his wife to consent that her part of the said Intack might pass in like manner, and to this she consented, provided any of her own children should be heir. Item, he left to his other three children, vizt., Phillip, Anne, Catharine, six pounds each. Item, he left to his son Philip the piece that lies north of the gate, which he made a new hedge about the same, and if the said son will not make any use of the same, the same is to return to the state. Item, he nominated John Moore Ballyhow overseer of his children, and ordered he should have one shilling per day whilst he should be from home, on the said children’s account. Lastly, he nominated and appointed his loving wife sole Executrix of all the rest of his goods moveable and immoveable whatsoever. Withesses: xxxx Quirk, John Quirk.

The Executrix sworn in Court in form of Law and consents to settle after her decease upon her son and heir or upon whomsoever should be heir of her body her part of the within Intack, as also her part of the crop, team, and husbandry gears. The children and goods in the hands of the widow. Pledges are Patrick Quirk father of the Executrix and Phinloe Quirk (vulgo) fouer. We the subscribing jury of four me sworn to estimate and value the yearly worth or Income of the Estate of Slew:Whellan in the Parish of KK Patrick, after having viewed the same, do to the best of our judgment and understanding estimate the said Estate to be yearly worth six pounds the Honorable Lords rent included. And this we return for our answer this 11^th of November 1742. [signed their marks] Finley Quirk, Wm Clucas, Richd Clucas, [signed] Rich: Crellin. Accepted in Court before us: John Cosnahan, Edwd: Moore.

July 8^th, 1752: Philip Quirk the heir came this day to the Registry and acknowledges to have received the half of the crop, team and husbandry gears bequeathed in the within will from the Executrix and stepfather William Clucas, and does hereby acquit and discharge them of the same forever. Before me Matthias Curghey. Eod. die: Philip Quirk acknowledges moreover that he has received from his stepfather William Clucas & his mother the Executrix the sum of three pounds which became due to him by the death of his sister Ann Quirk, and does hereby acquit and discharge them of the same forever. Before me, Matthias Curghey. (Xxxx Philip Quirk acknowledges xxx balance of accounts the sum of 13 shillings 3 pence to xx his stepfather and mother. [This has been crossed out])

Lezayre, July 8^th, 1752: Cathrine Quirk being come to lawful years has made choice of her brother Philip Quirk to be her guardian who is accordingly sworn to be aiding and assisting with her with his best advice in the management of her affairs. Before me Matthias Curghey, V.G.

Lezayre, July 8^th 1752: Cathrine Quirk having with the consent of her guardian Philip Quirk her brother secured the legacy due to her by the decease of her father Philip Quirk by a bond and specially from her stepfather William Clucas bearing date December 30^th, 1751; does hereby acquit and discharge him the said Wm Clucas her stepfather and mother the Executrix of all further demands by the decease of the said Father, than which is secured to her in said specialty. Before me, Matths. Curghey.

Philip Quirk received from William Clucas his stepfather and Mary Clucas his mother the sum of six pounds Manks currency of the Isle of his goods which his father left him at his death, and the said goods is got in the book and the book is not crossed yet. By me, Phill: Quirk. Acknowledged before me, Matths: Curghey.

The funeral expenses of John Quirk son of Philip Quirk Sleau-Whellen in KK Patrick, disbursed by William Clucas as follows: Item, his coffin 0 pounds 3 shillings 6 pence; Item, a covering for ditto 0:3:0; Item, linen 0:6:0; Item, ale 0:6:0; Item, brandy 0:3:0; Item, pipes and tobacco 0:0:3; Item, meat 0:5:4; Item, a pound and a half of candles 0:0:9; Item, fees for KK German parson & clark 0:1:1; Item, digging the grave 0:0:7; Item, fees for KK Patt. 0:0:9; Item, the Sumners fees at praising 0:1:4; Item, the Court fees for a decree 0:0:5; Item, Alienation Fine and entering the said decedent John Quirk 0:10:10; Item, wages for the overseer John Moore 0:3:6; subtotal 2:6:4; Item, Alienation Fine and entering the present heir vizt., Philip Quirk 0:10:10; Total 2:17:2.

The Funeral expense of Anne Quirk daughter of the above said phillip Quirk of KK Patrick laid out by William Clucas, &c: Item, her coffin 0:3:6; Item, covering for ditto 0:3:0; Item, linen 0:6:0; Item, ale & brandy 0:9:6; Item, meat, tobacco & pipes 0:8:7; Item, candles 0:0:9; Item, fees for KK German parson & clark 0:1:1; Item, KK Patrick fees 0:0:9; Item, fees for the Court 0:0:5; Total 1 pound 10 shillings 7 pence. The amount of the Expenses of the within two funerals is 4 pounds 7 shilling 9 pence. The heir’s part there of 3:12:6. Cathrine’s part 0:15:3. Cathrin’s legacy is 9:0:0; deducted the above 0:15:3; Remains 8:4:9. A part of a quarter of a cow added 0:7:8. Due to Cathrine: 8 pounds 12 shillings 5 pence.

Lezayre, July 8^th, 1752: The within Funeral Expenses &c allowed of by Philip Quirk & Cathrine Quirk the two surviving legatees. Before me, M: Curghey.

[21 July 1753:] I Philip Quirk of Sleawhallan do hereby acknowledge to have received at and from the hands of my stepfather William Clucas the full and entire sum of six pounds and a parcel of lime stones now lying at the lime kiln of Sleawhallan in full satisfaction for the crop, team and husbandry gears which my mother engaged to give and settle upon me at her decease, as also for the arrears of rent due out of Sleawhallan. And do hereby acquit exonerate and discharge my said father & mother, their heirs Executors, Administrators and assigns from any further demand on account of the said crop &c., or any other account relative to my said father’s will, and the said William Clucas & Mary his wife do hereby engage that all their right and interest in the Intacks of Sleawhallan shall descend unto the said Philip Quirk pursuant to his brother’s will after his mother’s decease as more fully expressed in the said will and probate thereto annexed under penalty of thirty pounds to be levied according to Law. As witness their subscriptions this 21^st July 1753: [signed] Philip Quirk, [signed their marks] William Clucas, Mary Clucas. Witnesses: Thomas Cain, Paul Crebbin.

July 21^st, 1753, Philip Quirk acknowledged the above discharge before me, and William Clucas & Mary his wife likewise acknowledged the agreement and desire that the same may be annexed to the will of Philip Quirk which is accordingly annexed. [signed] Ro: Radcliffe.