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Will from my Great-Grandfather from 1907

"This is the original copy of the Probate which has the final Will of my great-grandfather attached. I came accross this document after my own father (Tom Moran) passed away in 2009. James Moran was my fathers' grandfather. Interesting for me was the fact that he drew up his will on 27th December 1906 and it was witnessed by the local Parish Priest and a neighbour. I am assuming that he was ill at the time and wanted to have his affairs in order. He was a small farmer in Co. Mayo with very little possessions, as was common for most rural people in Mayo at that time. James Moran died 74 days after making this will. "

Submitted by: Seamus Moran