Probate of the Will of
James Gawn late of Carnearney County Antrim
Farmer who died 4 February 1897 granted at
Belfast to Andrew Gawn and James David Gawn both
of Carnearney Farmers
Will James Gawn, Carnearney
June 14th 1896. In the name
of God Amen I James Gawn of Carnearney parish of Connor and
County of Antrim farmer do make this my last will and
testament revoking any previous will made by me. To my son
James David I leave that part of my farm that he is in
possession also as much more as will make him the half of my
farm commencing with commons bog and going over the hill. To
my two sons Andrew and Thomas John I leave all the rest of
my farm stock crop and Farming Implements also all moneys
that I am otherwise possessed of. To my wife I leave her
Keeping as she formerly had. To my Grand Daughter Ann Gibb
the sum of Fifty pounds, to my Grand Daughter Margaret Gibb
the sum of Twenty pounds, to my wife the sum of Twenty
pounds these Legacies to be paid by my sons Andrew and
Thomas John. Should either of them survive the other if the
deceased has no lawful issue the survivor to get both their
parts. I appoint my son Andrew and my son James David my
executors of this my last will and testament.