Archdeacon Wills 1749 #26 + 1754 #54, Bride, of Mrs. Dorothy Curghey wife of Revd Mr. Matthias Curghey Rector of Bride, died 29 April 1749, & of Matthias Curghey, died 1754:

‘This is affirmed to be the last will and testament of Mrs Dorothy Curghey wife of the Revd. Mr. Matthias Curghey Rector of Bride, who departed this life the 29^th of April 1749. First, committed her soul to God and her body to Christian burial. Secondly, she left to her son Nathaniel Curghey a furnished feather bed with the stock and to her daughter Catharine Wynn the large dripping pan with the large pewter dish if she sends for them. Item, she appointed her loving husband Matthias Curghey sole executor of all the rest of her goods whatsoever and after his decease whatsoever remains to fall to her daughter Elizabeth Robinson to which the said Revd. Mr. Matthias Curghey hath given his consent and also declares and nominates his said daughter Elizabeth Robinson sole executrix of all his own effects after his death, cutting off any person which may claim title to his effects with a crown each, and witnesses of the will an English shilling each. Witnesses: Ann Lace, Ann Cowle.

At a Chapter Court at Lezayre, October 24, 1749, the Revd. Matthias Curghey Rector of KK Bride is sworn executor in form of Law and consents to settle the remainder of his effects after his decease upon his daughter Elizabeth Robinson as more fully expressed in the above will. He hath given pledges for payment of debts and legacies, vizt., the Revd. Mr. Allen and Robert Christian of KK Maughold.

At a Chapter Court at Lezayre June 11^th, 1754, the Revd Mr. Matthias Curghey having as appears by the within will and probate thereunto annexed, nominated and appointed his daughter Mrs. Elizabeth Robinson executrix of all his effects that should remain at the time of his decease, Capt. Thomas Gawn, now Husband of the said Elizabeth is sworn for payment of debts and legacies according to Law and hath given pledges namely Capt. Daniel Lace and Mr. Richard Allen of Douglas.’