Derry Will. Rev. John Holmes. Rosney. 1832.
Endorsed:- Will of the Rev. John Holmes late of Rosney Parish of Donagheady Co. Derry.
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“I John Holmes one of the Presbyterian ministers of Donaughedy [Donagheady]being now advanced in years……do make my last Will”……I bequeath:- to my three daughters Jane, Eliza, and Sarah the sum of £600 late Irish currency which I have Insured in the Atlas Insurance Company……this is to be divided in equal shares among my daughters at my death “together with as much as will make up the said sum of £600 British money to be taken from the additional money allowed……by the Company agreeable to their regulations……and if any surplus shall remain above the £600 British I have assigned the same to my son…..I bequeath:- to my wife all household furniture to my son-in-law Rev. James Philipps of FiveMiletown all my Books and manuscripts. “Further if the Presbytery should think proper after my decease to preach for any time for the benefit of my family I leave and bequeath the Stipend arising therefrom to my wife and the Regium Donum due next Quarter day after my decease to my son John…. Having by Deed of Assignment to my son John previously disposed of all my remaining effects to him I have only further to desire that my body may be decently interred at his discretion and expense.” Executors:- my brother Mr Benjamin Holmes of the town of Menahony & Parish of Doneghmore, Mr Robert Stewart of the town of Altrest, Parish of Donaghedy. Witnesses; – John Hays. Samuel Hays. Will signed 20 March 1830. Probate to Exors 9 January 1832.
(Effects under L762.0.0.) (PRONI T681/411)
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