Archdeacon Wills 1749 #23, Andreas, of Margaret Brew, daughter of James Brew of Guilcaugh, Andreas:

‘This is affirmed to be the last will and testament of Margaret Brew daughter of James Brew of Gilcagh and parish of KK Andrews, made about the beginning of June 1744, and of perfect mind and memory at the making of it. First, she committed her soul to God and her body to Christian burial. Item, to her brother Arthur Brew she left eight pounds legacy. Item, to her brother James Brew she left forty shillings legacy. Lastly, she nominated and appointed her mother Alice Brew executrix of all the rest of her goods moveable and immovable whatsoever and 6 pence legacy to every one that will claim right to her goods. Witnesses: Phillip Sayle, Nicholas Tear.

At a Chapter Court at Lezarye, the executrix is sworn in Court in form of Law and hath given pledges for payment of debts and legacies vizt., Philip Sayle & Nicholas Tear the witnesses of the Will.’


 

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