Archdeacon Will 1759 #12, Michael, of Thomas Caine of Ballaleij, made 6 Oct 1758:

"KK Michael, October the Sixth 1758: In the name of God, amen. I Thomas Caine of Ballalheij in the Parish of KK Michael do make this my last Will and Testament as following. Imprimis, I commend my soul to God and my body to be decently buried at the discretion of my Executrix hereafter named. Item, to the Vicar and Wardens of KK Michael for the time being in trust and / or the use of the poor of the said Parish, I give and bequeath the sum of four pounds, including the legacy left them by my wife, to be laid out at interest, as the said Vicar and Wardens shall think fit, and the said interest to be annually distributed among the said poor. Item, whereas I have an assignment of a mortgage bearing date 5^th October 1745 for the principal sum of forty pounds on part of the lands of my son in law John Cannell of Ballachrionk, I do leave and bequeath all my right of and to the issues and profits thereof unto the said John Cannell & my daughter Joney Cannell his wife, during their natural life, and the life of the survivor of them; and afterwards the said mortgaged premises , or my right and interest in the said mortgage to fall and descend unto my grandson Thomas Cannell, or the lawful heirs of my foresaid daughter Joney, in the nature in inheritance. And I do declare it to be my will, and accordingly do devise, that if the foresaid John Cannell or any other in his behalf, or desiring any right under him, shall redeem the said mortgaged premises that then the foresaid forty pounds, with all arrears of interest due thereon, or arising out of the same from the date of said mortgage, is to be equally divided among my grandchildren, John, Margaret, William, Philip, Thomas, Daniel, & Isabel Quiggen or the survivors of them, share and share alike, which is hereby accordingly (in case of the redemption aforesaid and not otherwise) devised unto them. Item, to my foresaid daughter Jony Cannell I give and bequeath the yearly issues and profits of my part of my meadow at Fourtowns, during her natural life, which said meadow with its appurtenances is after her decease todescend to her lawful heirs in the nature of inheritance. Item, to my Grandchildren Thomas & John Cannell I give and bequeath the sum of fourteen pounds equally between them, including the legacy of forty shillings each left them by my wife. Item, whereas my son in law John Cannell passed a note bearing 28^th November xxxx unto Mr George Moore of Peeltown, for the sum of nine pounds sixteen shillings and six pence British, which said not on paying the amount thereof the said Mr. Moore endorsed to me or order, I do therefore give and bequeath the said not and the contents thereof unto the said John Cannell, together with the second choice cow I shall be possessed of at the time of my death. Item, to Cath: wife of John Corlet of Ballaugh I bequeath twenty shillings and declare that the twenty shillings left her by my wife is already paid and discharged. Item, to my granddaughter Margaret Quiggen I give and bequeath the sum of twenty pounds including the forty shillings devised to her by my late wife. Item, I give devise and bequeath all the right title and interest that I have in the Quarterland of Shylcaige, or any part or parcel thereof, whether sale or mortgage, unto my daughter Margaret Quiggen during her natural life and after her decease the same to descend unto her heirs in the manner of inheritance. I also give and bequeath unto my said daughter the sum of ten pounds, and do declare that the ten pounds left unto her by my wife is wholly paid and discharged. Item, to my grandchildren Jane Cannell, & John, William, Philip, Thomas, Daniel & Isabel Quiggen, I give and bequeath the sum of three pounds each, including the legacy left them by my late wife. Item, whereas I Thomas Caine the Testator & Jane Caine als Caine my late wife did by Deed bearing date 12 March 1754 give, grant, & settle upon our grandson Philip Quiggen, certain lands and tenements in the said Deed mentioned and set forth, I do therefore for the better confirmation & strengthening of the said Deed and to the intent that the same may be of full force and virtue, hereby confirm the same to all intents and purposes whatever, and do hereby for the more effectual securing of the premises and that my intention may be carried unto full execution, give devise and bequeath unto my said grandson Philip Quiggen, all the said lands and tenements in said Deed mentioned; to descend as in and by the said Deed is more particularly expressed. I also give and bequeath to my said grandson Philip Quiggin, the large table and frame, with the forms and dresser in the kitchen, together with all the chairs and bedsteads, in my dwelling house, as also whatever sheep I shall be possessed of at the time of my decease, as legacy, and I do appoint the Revd. James Wilks, & John Quiggen my son in law guardians and supervisors of my said grandson. Lastly, I give and bequeath unto my daughter Jane all my part or share of the cornmill in Glanvullin and its appurtenances, together with the house and garden in said Glan, lately purchased from John Caine Bahee and do also leave and devise unto her all the rest and residue of my fortune of what nature soever, and do likewise nominate and appoint her my said daughter Jane Caine sole Executrix of this my last Will and Testament hereby revoking all former wills by me at any time heretofore made. In witness whereof I have caused my name to be wrote and have set my mark thereto, the day and date first above written. [signed his mark] Thomas Caine. Witnesses: James Wilks, William Mylread.

At a Court of Correction at KK Michael, March 7^th 1759: The Executrix is sworn in Court in form of Law and hath given pledges for payment of debts and legacies, vizt., Thomas Cannell schoolmaster and the Revd. Mr. Mylrea the witness. The Revd. Mr. Wilks and John Quiggin are sworn supervisors of Philip Quiggin and they are to bring to the Registry an Inventory of the several bequests left the said Philip.

April 27, 1759: John Cannell came this day to the Registry and acknowledged that he has received from Jane Caine, Executrix of her father Thomas Cain the Testator, the cow, as bequeathed to him by said Testator, and does hereby acquit and discharge her of the same forever. The day & date above written, said John Cannell came to the Registry and acknowledged to have received at and from the hands of said Jane Caine the Executrix the sum of fourteen pounds being the legacy bequeathed by the Testator Thomas Cain to his grandchildren Thomas & John Cannell equally between them, and does therefore acquit and discharge the said Jane Cain of the same forever; as also for the sum of three pounds being the legacy left by the Testator to his granddaughter Jane Cannel which he acknowledges likewise to have received, and for which he likewise acquits said Executrix. Before me, Matthias Curghey, Ar. Regr.

At Lezayre, April 27^th 1759: John Cannell of KK Michael having this day received & from the hands of Jane Cain Executrix of her father Thomas Cain the sum of fourteen pounds being the legacy bequeathed by the Testator to his grandchildren Thomas & John Cannell, children of said John Cannell, and for their use and behalf; as also the further sum of three pounds being the legacy left by said Testator Thomas Cain to his other grandchild Jane Cannel, as appears by the last will and testament of said Thomas Cain; the said John Cannel has given pledge for the security and forthcoming of the respective sums before mentioned, namely Capt. John Kaighin of KK Michael, before me Matthias Curghy. [signed] Jon: Kaighin.

We the Vicar & Wardens of the Parish of KK Michael whose names are subscribed do hereby acknowledge to have received at and from the hands of Jane Caine aforesaid Parish the sun of four pounds being in full of the legacies devised unto the poor of this Parish, as well by her mother Jane Caine, as by her father Thomas Caine of Ballalheij, and do hereby acquit and discharge the said Jane Caine, her Executors Administrators & Assigns forever for the same. And do desire that this our discharge may be admitted and received into the Archdeacon’s Registry, witness our hands this 9^th May 1759. [signed] James Wilks, Vicar; John Cannell, [signed his mark] John Quayle; [signed] Thomas Cannell, John Kaighen. Witnesses: John Kaighin, Thomas Cannell.

[The following is crossed out: (November 30, 1759: Thomas Cain’s land set as follows for 4 years from Brickt[?] lanxx[?] xxxx xxx per annum to John Quayle 1 pound 1 shilling 0 pence; The Meadow to William Garret 0:18:6; Drimgarroo 2 fields to Patrick Caine 1:0:0; The Fern ground Ja: Wilks 0:3:6.

1760 March 15: Set to John Quayle syl[?] & John Crellin Ballasalley xxx xxxx till 1^st November for 20 bundles thatch to be pd 1^st Novr & xxx. Wm Crellin of Garey-Dronagh & the cow house for said term, he xxxx xxxx xxxx the cow house & paying 0:3:0. Rents recd 1761 Jan 1 from John Quayle & Crellin 1:10:xx; Jan 6 Pat. Caine 1:0:0; Wm Garret has paid John Quiggin 0:18:6.

KK Michael January 22^nd 1761: Received from the Revd. James Wilks guardian of Phil: Quiggin the sum of one shilling and nine pence being an alienation fine payable on some lands in KK German by me: Pat: Cowley for Thomas Cowley Moar of KK German. February 2^nd 1761: Received from the Revd. James Wilks guardian of Philip Quiggin the sum of four shillings being an alienation fine payable on some lands in KK Michael by me, John Kaighin Moare of KK Michael. We whose names ensue being a Jury of four men charged by virtue of the Revd. Vicar General Curghey’s taken at the suit and instance of the Revd. James Wilks & John Quiggin guardians of Philip Quiggin a minor son of John Quiggin to estimate value and appraize certain parcels of lands in the parishes of KK Michael & KK German belonging of right to their said Ward and having visited the same, Do say that the several premises hereafter mentioned are annually worth the several sums following. The lands & houses of Ballalie are value and appraize to forty shillings a year, and the lands at Barrogarrow both hay and dry land to forty shillings a year, and also the parcel called Cronk oldey to forty shillings a year, and likewise a certain parcel of lands situate in the foresaid parish of KK German called Scarisdale to fifty four shillings a years. And this we return as a true valuation of the annual worth and value of said several premises (as lands now set) to the best of our judgement. As witness our subscriptions & marks to our names this 16^th day of November 1759: [signed their mark] John Corjeage, Patrick McBooy, [signed] John Cain, [signed his mark] William Quayle. A true and perfect Inventory of certain Legacies left and bequeathed by Thomas Caine of Ballalheij in the Parish of KK Michael unto his grandson Philip Quiggin a minor valued and appraised by John Caine, John Corjeage, William Quayle, & Patrick McBooy who were sworn by the Sumner of the Parish at the end of May 26, 1759: To, a large table & frame with two forms in the kitchen 0 pound 9 shilling 6 pence; To, a two armed chair in ditto 0:2:6; To, a dresser in ditto 0:2:0; To, a bedstead in the parlour 0:2:0; To, 2 ditto in the room over the Parlour, one of them nailed to the partition 0:4:0; To, 4 oak chairs & 1 small ditto with the back of an old chair 0:12:0; To, 17 sheep in the mountain at 3 shilling per 2:11:0; To, 2 lambs in ditto at 1 shilling 6 pence per 0:3:0; To, 15 sheep under the care of John Corjeage at 3 shilling pr 2:5:0; To, 2 1/2 lambs with ditto at 1 shilling 6 pence per 0:3:9; To, 4 quarts & 4 pound wood at 2 shilling 6 pence per 0:11:6; Total: 7:6:3. Note, that all the above particulars are in the custody of John Quiggin father and one of the supervisors of Philip Quiggin and is to be answerable for the same. To be deducted: To the appraisers 3 days at 4 pence per dach day 0:3:0; To the clerk for attending the appraisers in valuing the land, and writing their answer 0:1:2; To paid for a ladder for the use of the houses 0:6:0.

KK Michael December 9, 1761: The within and above returned by the Guardians of Philip Quiggin, & John Quiggen in whose hands these goods remain has given pledges in form of Law, namely John Caine (Bahee) & William Cannon both of KK Michael. An Account of the annual profits of certain lands and tenements lately the property of Thomas Caine of Ballalheij in the Parish of KK Michael, but now the property of Philip Quiggen grandson of said Thomas Caine; as said lands were set by the Revd. James Wilks & John Quiggen the said Philip’s guardians for the term of four years commencing at 1^st November 1759. 1^st, The lands & houses of Ballaleij in the hands of John Quiggen, at the appraisement, he keeping said houses in tenantable repair, which with said appraisement is deemed a sufficient value for them, so if said John Quiggen is to be answerable for said appraisment, vizt, the annual sum of 2 pounds 0 shillings xx pence; 2^nd, Tallow-vair being part of Baare-garroo set to John Quiggin at the annual rent of 1:1:xx; 3^rd, The meadow to William Garret at the annual rent of 0:18:xx; 4^th, Drimgarroo, 2 fields, being part also of Baaregarroo and set to Patrick Cain at the annual rent of 1:0:xx; Scarisdale Land in KK German set to John Quiggen at Cronk ourley (als Renuirlin[?Renivirlin] to the Revd. James Wilks at 2:0:xx; Total Annual Rent 9:13:xx.

Note: There is parcel of Fern Ground at the foot of the mountain of which no advantage was taken anno 1760; therefore nothing to be paid thereout said year; but anno 1761 the Revd James Wilks cut said Fern and is answerable for 3 shilling 6 pence on account of said Fern said year.

Note that Lord’s rent, boons, carriages, church assessment and all other annual outgoings appurtenant to these lands are to be deducted out of the yearly profits thereof.

November 14, 1761: I John Quiggen do hereby acknowledge to be in the receipt of the rents & profits of all the above named lands &c. (save Chronck-ourlay for which Mr. Wilks is accountable) and do hold myself answerable for the same to my son Philip Quiggen. Witness my hand [signed] John Quiggin.

November 14, 1761: I James Wilks do acknowledge myself accountable for the rent and profits of Cronck-ourlay, as also for the Fern-ground for 1761. Witness my hand [signed] Ja:Wilks.

At KK Michael December 9, 1761: The above account retained by John Quiggen and the Revd. James Wilks, pledges for the former according to Law are John Caine, Bahee & William Cain of KK Michael, & for the latter Mr. William Cubon Deputy General & xxxx.

An Account of Sundry Costs & Charges expended and defrayed by the Revd. James Wilks & John Quiggen guardians of Philip Quiggen in defending a settlement made on said Philip by the dead Thomas Cain & Jane his wife against the unjust attempts of John Cannell to frustrate said settlement, by Bill in Chancery: 1759: To paid Mr. John Taubman a retaining fee 0 pound 15 shilling 10 pence; May, To paid ditto for attending the Chancery Court 0:11:8; August 2, To paid ditto for ditto (said Cannell’s action being dismissed [has been crossed out]) 0:12:3; October 6, To paid ditto for attending Cannell’s Petition for a rehearing and getting said Petition also dismissed 1:4:6; To paid for a copy of Cannell’s first action 0:1:9; To paid for a ditto of his second action and dismissal 0:4:8; To paid for ditto of Cannell’s Petition for a rehearing & the Court’s order for dismissal 0:7:2; To paid for courts confirmation of foresaid settlement in Glanfabba & Michael Sheading Courts 0:3:0; To paid for a copy of said settlement 0:1:6; for a copy of Thomas Cain’s Will 0:1:9; To paid for an Alienation Fine on account of the Lands in KK German 0:1:9; To paid for ditto on account of the Lands in KK Michael 0:4:0; Total outgoings to be deducted out fo the first year’s Rent 3:19:10; Of which sum advanced by John Quiggen 1:16:11, by the Revd James Wilks 2:2:11, Total 3:19:10. Note that the Guardian’s personal Expenses and Trouble and Loss of time in defending this troublesome suit is submitted to the consideration of the Court.

At KK Michael December 9, 1761: The above Account of Costs rexxxx by the Supervisors which is to be deducted out of the profits of the lands within mentioned and the personal expenses, trouble and loss of time of said supervisors, in defending the rights of their Ward, is by their consent reserved to be considered and settled, till said Ward is of lawful age. To the Reverend Ro: Radcliffe and Matths. Curghey Vicar General of this Isle, The humble Petition of John Quiggin father and one of the supervisors of Philip Quiggen of the Parish of KK Michael, Sheweth, That your Petitioner’s said Ward is by the last will and testament of his grandfather Thomas Cain of Ballalhei of said Parish late deceased well entitled to certain concerns of houses & lands to the annual worth or value of nine pounds thirteen shillings and six pence as lands, and houses now set together with certain legacies to the amount of seven pounds six shillings and three pence, for the forthcoming whereof Petitioner & the Revd. James Wilks the said Philip’s guardians gave in security to be accountable when he should arrive at age; That your Petitioner has been at some considerable expence these two yars last past in educating clothing and maintaining his said ward in a manner becoming and suitable to his fortune for which he has not been made any allowance or compensation as yet; He therefore humbly pray your Reverences would be pleased to order Petitioner (who has a number of other children to provide for) a sufficient sum out fo the growing profits of the said concerns for the education clothing and maintenance of said Ward till he arrives of age, and Petitioner as bound shall for your Reverences ever pray &c.

At KK MIchael February 18, 1762: The Petitioner having consented to accept of two pounds fourteen shillings per annum, with the annual profits of some sheep belonging to Phil. Quiggen aforesaid for and on account of the maintenance and education of said Phil, which the Revd. Ja: Wilks the said Philip’s other guardian agrees should be allowed the Petitioner in this respect, provided the said Philip be duly kept to school, We also think the foresaid allowance reasonable, and it is hereby granted the Petitioner accordingly.

August 30^th 1762: John Quiggin senior came this day to the Registry and acknowledged that he hath received at and from the hands of Philip Radcliffe husband of Jane Radcliffe als Caine the Executrix the sum of ten pounds being the legacy bequeathed unto Margaret Quiggin his wife by her late father Thomas Caine the Testator, and does hereby acquit discharge and release the said Philip Radcliffe & Jane his wife their executors, administrators and assigns thereof forever, before me John Gill Ar. Regr.

August 30^th 1762: Margaret Quiggin daughter of the above John Quiggen senior came to the Registry this day and acknowledged that she hath received at and from the hands of Philip Radcliffe husband of Jane the xxxx the sum of eighteen pounds bequeathed unto her by the Testator Thomas Caine her grandfather and doth hereby acquit release and discharge the said Philip Radcliffe & Jane his wife their executors administrators and assigns thereof forever. Before me, John Gill Ar. Regr.

August 30^th 1762: This day John Quiggen junior, William Quiggen & Philip Quiggin sons of John Quiggen senior came to the Registry and acknowledged that they have each and every of them received at and from the hands of Philip Radcliffe husband of Jane Radcliffe als Caine the Executor the sum of twenty shillings apiece being the legacies bequeathed to them by their late grandfather Thomas Caine the Testator, and each and every of the said John, William, & Philip Quiggen doth hereby acquit release and discharge the said Philip Radcliffe & Jane his wife of the said sum of twenty shillings apiece legacy as likewise their Executors Administrators & Assigns forever. Before me, John Gill Ar. Regr.

I Thomas Cannell son of John & Joney Cannell of Ballxxxx in the Parish of KK Michael do hereby acknowledge to have received at and from the hands of my father John Cannell the sum of sxxxx pounds bequeathed unto me by my grandfather Thomas Caine, and the further sum of three pounds ten shillings being one half of seven pounds bequeathed unto my brother John Cannell, as he is in his minotiry, the said several sums having been received by my said father from my aunt Jane Caine Executrix of the last will and testament of the said Thomas Caine my grandfather, and I do hereby acquit and discharge my said father John Cannell and all others of the same and every part. I have in like manner discharged or released him by receipt of xxx date with these presents of the legacy of forty shillings bequeathed unto me by my grandmother Jane Caine als Caine. In witness of all which I have hereunto subscribed my name this 26^th day of August 1769. [signed] Thomas Cannell.

August 26, 1769: Thomas Cannell acknowledged the above received & acquittance, before me, James Wilks. Let this be annexed to the last will and testament of Thomas Caine of KK Michael recorded in Lib: 1^st Testament 1759, in the Ar: Regry. [signed] Ja:Wilks.

November 27^th 1775: This day Daniel Quiggen, Thomas Quiggen & Isabel Quiggen grandchildren of the Testator Thomas Caine and also John Corlett acknowledged to have received & be fully paid and satisfied the respective legacies bequeathed them by said Thomas Cain, and they do each and all of them hereby acquit release and discharge the Executor of said Thomas Cain of said respective legacies. Before me, xxx Cubbon, Arch Reg."