Original Rootsweb Co. Tyrone Community Site
Will Of Robert Craig Of Binnelly, Donagheady Parish 1883
In the name of God - Amen I Robert Craig of Binnelly in the Parish of Donagheady and County of Tyrone being at present in good health but aware of the uncertainty of human life do make this my last Will and Testament after revoking all former Wills in the following manner first of all I trust God will receive my soul in mercy through Jesus his own appointed way my body to be interred by my son I give to my son Robert James Craig all Chattle property I have except the moneys now with the Harbour board and Building Society and some in Bank and Promissory notes which I allow as follows To my son Robert James Craig One Hundred pounds, to his wife Lavinia Craig One Hundred pounds and for Robert James Craig and Lavinia Craig's Children Four Hundred pounds to be kept at interest and interest laid out as required by Father and Mother for requisites such as clothing and schooling as needed and when Robert James Craig and Lavinia Craig thinks right to divide it with them or any of them they are to do so as they think right as they like and when they like To my unfortunate daughter Jane Craig otherwise O'Donnell Fifty five pounds duty free if alive at my death if not Ten pounds to each of her three children I consider her -------- and signature a sufficient discharge for payment --- allow it to her for a small support in old age If there is any more money at my death to my Executor to ---------- of for funeral expenses and otherwise as he thinks right if I give any money to any Legatee between the date of my will and my Death I will leave a small paper (over) (Brought forward) Written by myself and my own name and handwriting when got and how much the same to be deducted from what is mentioned in my Will if there has been any given as described in the paper left with the will
An I hereby appoint my son Robert James Craig of Binnelly Farmer in the Parish of Donagheady and County of Tyrone my sole executor of this my last Will and testament and in Testimony hereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this Twenty seventh of October in the year of our Lord One thousand eight Hundred and Eighty one Robert Craig
(seal)
Signed Sealed and declared by the Testator for his last Will and Testament in the day and year above mentioned in the presence of us who at his request have subscribed ourselves Witnesses in his presence and in the presence of each other
Robt Poston
(seal) William Alexander
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For Probate see Probate Book No. 5 p. 463
Will & probate 8 fols.
Affidavit for plight and condition filed.
Amount of Assets £761.0.0
