"The last will and testament of William Quayle of the parish of KK Michael, who departed this life about the 26th of December anno domini 1740, and being of perfect mind and memory at the making hereof. First, he committed his soul to God and body to Christian burial. Item, he with the consent of his wife Joney Quayle alias Kerruish left and bequeathed to the heir the whole crop and team and husbandry gears after their decease and in like manner all their lands as well in heritance and purchased lands as also that parcel of meadowing which was left unto them by William Clark of KK Andrews, and in consideration of which the heir is to return and pay unto the Executrix the sum of six pounds. Item, he left unto his three children forty shillings each, and in case either of the said children should die under age that the heir should get nothing of their legacy, but that the same should descent amongst the rest of the children. And lastly he nominated and appointed his loving wife Joney Quayle alias Kerruish sole Executrix of all the rest of his goods moveable and immoveable whatsoever. Witnesses: John Kaighin, Thomas Kelly.
At a Court of Correction in KK Michael, February 5th, 1740/1: Jony Quayle the Relict has given her consent to the settlement made by herself and husband in the above will. Whereupon she is sworn in Court Executrix in form of Law, and has given pledges vizt., John Kaighin and Thomas Cannell Coroner. John Quayle (Barney) and his sister Jane are sworn overseers.
February 1st 1741/2: Jane Quayle enters a claim against the Executrix of William Quayle for 2 pounds 9 shillings 0 pence.
July 13th 1746: Jony Cannell als Quayle als Kerruish came this day and acknowledged to have received from Thomas Cannell husband of Isabel Quayle the heiress of Bark the sum of six pounds which agreed to be paid to her for the considerations mentioned in the within will and does hereby acquit and discharge the said Cannell and his heirs forever for the same. Before me, Robert Radcliffe, Arch:Regr."
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