Archdeacon Wills 1788 #23, Rushen, of William Qualtrough of Kentragh, Rushen:

In the name of God. Amen. I William Qualtrough of Kentragh in the parish of KK Christ Rushen being infirm in body but of perfect mind & memory do make my last will and testament in manner and form following: First, I commend my soul to God and my body to be decently buried at the discretion of my executrix. Item, I leave unto the poor of the parish two bowls of barley to be distributed b the Vicar and Wardens to poor and distressed families not to common beggars. Item, I leave and bequeath unto my three sons vizt. William, Thomas & John and unto my daughter Jane ten guineas apiece. Item, I leave unto my son Edward who is abroad twenty guineas in case he be alive to come for it and enjoy it, otherwise that it shall be divided equally between the before mentioned surviving legatees. Lastly, I nominate, constitute, and appoint my loving wife Elizabeth Qualtrough sole executrix of all the rest of my goods moveable and immoveable of what kind or nature soever, cutting off all other claimers by --- with six pence legacy apiece. And I hereby revoke all former wills b me made, ratifying and confirming this alone for my last will and testament as witness my hand this 22 of Sept 1781. [signed his mark] Wm Qualtrough. Witnesses: John Taylor, John Moore.

At Chapter Court holden at Castletown the 16^th October 1788, the executrix is sworn in Court in form of Law and hath given pldeges for the payment of debts and legacies, namely the Revd. John Clague Vicar of Rushen and Mr. Wm Qualtrough her son.’