Archdeacon Wills 1759 #10, German, of Richard Cowley of Knockbayn, German, made Dec 1756:

‘The last will and testament of Richard Cowley of Knockhayn in the parish of KK German, but at present residing in Peeltown, being then weak in body but was of perfect mind and sound memory at the uttering hereof, about the month of December 1756, did make this his last will and testament in manner as follows: First, he committed his soul to Almighty God that gave it, and his body to the earth and Christian burial. Item, he left and bequeathed unto his brother Thomas Cowley his best suit of clothes. Item, he left unto his brother Patrick Cowley one shilling legacy. Item, he left and bequeathed unto his sister Cathrine’s son (Thomas Crellin) his feather bed and bed clothes as it stood. Item, he declared that he had sent to Margrett Cottiman one guinea, and that there was some accompts between him and Mrs. Cottiman, and that a balance was due him. Item, he left the witnesses of this will one shilling each. And lastly, he nominated and appointed his loving brother in law Thomas Crellin whole and sole executor of all the rest of his effects moveable and immoveable of what kind or nature soever, excluding all other craving friends with six pence legacy each. For witness whereof we have subscribed our names and marks this 11^th January 1759. Witnesses: Thomas Costain, James Craine. At a Court of Correction holden at Balla-howin Feb 23^rd, 1759, the executor is sworn in Court in form of Law and hath given pledges for payment of debts and legacies namely Hugh Shimmin & John Cowley both of German. He is to bring to the Registry a perfect inventory.’