Archdeacon Wills 1756 #20, Lezayre, of Margaret Curghey als Lowcay of Ballakillinghan, Lezayre

"In the name of God, amen. I MARGARET CURGHEY ALS LOWCAY of Ballakillinghan in the parish of Lezaire, being weak and infirm in body but of perfect mind and memory, for which I praise God, do make this my last will and testament in manner and form following. First, I commend my soul to God hoping thro' the merits of my blessed Redeemer to obtain remission of all my sins, and my body to be decently buried at the discretion of my Executrix hereafter named. Secondly, I leave to my GRANDSON JOHN CURGHEY my silver tankard, my clock and one of the largest pewter dishes with my large Bible, which are to remain in the house as heirlooms. Thirdly, I bequeath to my three GRANDCHILDREN EDWARD, ALICE, & JANE CURGHEY five guineas equally betwixt them, which sum I have deposited in their Mother's hands. Fourthly, I leave to my GRANDSON JOHN STEVENSON a piece of gold called Jacobus & one of the largest pewter dishes. Fifthly, I leave to my GRANDDAUGHTER MARGARET CURLET the clerk's wife, the largest half dozen silver spoons with one of the largest pewter dishes, which spoons and dish it is my will shall continue as heirlooms to whomsoever of her children shall be heir at law. Sixthly, I leave to my GRANDDAUGHTER ELLINOR STEVENSON my scarlet colored quilted petticoat. Seventhly, I leave to my GREAT-GRANDDAUGHTER MARGARET CURLET of Glentraman five pounds. Eighthly, I leave my NIECE ISABEL SMITH a new bolster and an old feather bed whereon the servants lie, three old blankets and a coverlet wherein she lies herself, & should she be with me at my decease, it is my desire that she and her children shall remain with my executrix during her stay at Ballakillinghan. Ninthly, I bequeath to my SON QUAYLE CURGHEY a crown legacy. Tenthly and lastly, I nominate constitute and appoint my GRANDDAUGHTER JANE STEVENSON sole and whole executrix of all the rest of my goods moveable and immoveable whatsoever. In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my Seal this 8th day of August 1754. [signed] Margt. Curghey. Witnesses: Thomas W. J. Woods, Edward Christian.

AT LEZAYRE JANUARY 17TH, 1756, the Revd THO. W. J. WOODS and EDWARD CHRISTIAN witness to the foregoing will have proved the same in form of law. Whereupon JANE STEVENSON the executrix is sworn for payment of debts and legacies, to which end she has given pledges, namely the Revd. Mr. Woods one of the witnesses of the will, and Capt Thomas Corlet of Glentraman.

28TH MAY 1761: THIS DAY MARGARET CORLET DAUGHTER OF CAPT. THOMAS CORLET of Glentramman came to the Registry and acknowledged that he hath received from Mr. MATTHIAS TAGGART of Castletown HUSBAND OF MRS. JANE TAGGART OTHERWISE STEVENSON executrix of the last will and testament of the late Mrs. MARGARET CURGHEY OTHERWISE LOWCAY deceased, the full and just sum of five pounds currency of this Isle, being a legacy which was left and bequeathed to her the said Margaret Corlet by the said Mrs. Margaret Curghey her late great-grandmother, and doth hereby release, acquit and discharge the said Mr. Matthias & Mrs. Jane Taggart his wife their executors, administrators and assigns thereof forever.. Before me, John Gill, Axxx Registry."