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now live in as I held same by lease for term of years from James Manson Esq, together with the kitchen,
the room she now sleeps in and a row house for life if the lease last so long.
The other half of my said land with remainder of my dwelling house and outhouses during the
term unexpired as lease hereof to my stepson Robert Beaty of Lisnasure, Co. Down, and to his heirs.
To my brother William Beaty the half of my crop now growing he to pay half tithe and half the expenses attending the reaping and winnowing of same, and also leave to my said brother half of all my stock, viz: in horses, cows and sheep, except one colt which I leave to James Beaty of Clogher, and also my said brother to have my bed, a big chest, a hogshead, the largest pot and my wearing apparel.
To my stepson David Beaty £10 to be put to interest for him, the principal to be paid to him at the discretion of my exors. as his necessity requires.
To my dear wife, the other half of my crop whatsoever, and the other half of my farm stock, and the rest of my substance.
Appoint my dear wife Ann and my said brother William to be exers; and Samuel Dempster of Doneghcloney, Co. Down to be overseer.
In witness whereof 3 June 1740. James (his x mark) Beaty
Witnesses: Sam Dempster
(Mcorand (or Mcvrind) Dempster
on 4 Sept 1740 probate of will of James Beaty was granted to Ann his widow, before Will: Rowans, Surr: of Dromore.
Dromere Will: -
John Bettty of Drumnascamph, parish Clonduff, Co. Down.
I desire to be buried in the churchyard of Drumballyrony.
To my dear wife Jane Allan all my worldly effects, goods and chattels whatsoever subject to the following legacies:
To my brother William my best suit of clothes, coat, vest and britches and new pair of shoes and no more.
To my brother Robert my next best suit of clothes, coat, vest and britches, and 2 shirts.
To my sister Margaret £1.
The Pall money due to the poor of the congregation of Rathfryland to be paid out of said 20/~.
To my sister Mary 10/~.
Appoint my dear wife Jane Allan and my neighbor James McKeage of Cross to be exrs.
In witness whereof 1 July 1745. John (his x mark) Bety
Witnesses: Robt. Gordon
Alexander Templten (Will not proved)
Daniel (his x mark) Gillaspy
(Endorsed) "The will of John Betty executed the 15th Jan'ry. 1745:"
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