"This is affirmed to be the last will and testament of Catherine Clucas als Quine who departed this life the 30th day of November 1769. Imprimis, she committed her soul to God and her body to Christian burial. She left and bequeathed to her children namely Robert, Elizabeth, Catherine, Elinor, and Margret ten pounds each, and it was her will that her husband should have the tuition of her said children and their goods till they arrived at lawful years. She also bequeathed to her stepson Thomas the heir one quarter of the crop and team when his father should give him the remaining part thereof. She left to her stepchildren viz., William, Henry, Isabel and Ann twenty shillings each. Lastly, she nominated her loving husband sole Executor of the rest of her effects moveable and immoveable whatsoever. Witnesses: Elinor Tear, Catherine Nelson.
At a Court of Correction holden near Douglas, 13th Febry 1770: The Executor is sworn in Court in form of Law and has given pledges for payment of debts and legacies namely Mr. Thomas Fargher of Shenvally and the Revd. Mr. Christian, Vicar of Marown. The tuition of the children is committed to the Executor pursuant to the will."
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