Submitted by: | Joyce M Oates |
Date: | 7 June 2003 |
Original: | LDS: 0106212 |
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At KK Michael, Sept 1723 WM CHRISTIAN of Douglas makes oath, that Capt NICH. CHRISTIAN SENIOR deceased, about six years ago by a letter sent to the Revd. Mr. ROBERT CHRISTIAN of Maughery gale, desired him to agree with WM CHRISTIAN & HIS WIFE then of Hill Hall for the maintenance of his illegitimate CHILD MARJERY CHRISTIAN, and that he this deponent along with the said Mr. CHRISTIAN to make the agreement, which was fifty two shillings per anno for meat, drink, lodging, and clothing. And the deponent further declares that the year following coming to this Island (where he stayed about 5 weeks) the above Capt CHRISTIAN sent by him fifty two shilling to the above said WM CHRISTIAN & HIS WIFE, which he delivered to them; and that when he left the Island, Capt CHRISTIAN desired him to tell them, he would (if an xxx aforesaid) send them moreover in barrels of herrings. [signed] WILLIAM CHRISTIAN. AT KK MICHAEL, SEPT 2 1723 ANN CHRISTIAN, WIDOW OF WM CHRISTIAN within mentioned hath declared in Court that ye within oath of WM CHRISTIAN contains the agreement made betwixt her and Captn NICH: CHRISTIAN about his ILLEGITIMATE CHILD and that she is unpaid for three years past at xxxmas last [or left] of the same account, and this before us JO: CURGHEY, CHA: WATLEWORTH. AT KK MICHAEL, SEPT 4, 1723: ELLIN CORRAS sworn and examined, deposes that Capt. NICH. CHRISTIAN SENR of Ramsey, about 16 days before his death, coming by her house asked her whether she knew of any ship or boat at Peel bound to Ireland, for he was indebted 2 years wages for maintaining his child. But that he would not send then but 2 guineas, because he heard, there was not due care taken of the child, who (as he heard) went barehead & barefoot. ELLIN CORRAS her mark. JO. CORRAS deposes, that about 3 years ago, Capt CHRISTIAN going by his house, asked him out and desired him to go with him a part of the way, and upon some discourse concerning the child this deponent told him, he designed to go to Ireland, and that his SISTER would have him to bring home the child. To which the Captn answered, was she madxx for the child should never trouble her, nor put her to any expenses. JO: CORRAS his mark. AT KK MICHAEL SEPT 24, 1723 UPON DUE CONSIDERATION of the above and annexed depositions, the Court does order the Executrix of Capt NICH. CHRISTIAN to pay for two years and 3 quarters wages and cost, vizt, four pounds eleven shillings, to ANN CHRISTIAN ALS CALLOW for the maintaining and bringing up of the illegitimate child begotten by the said Capt. CHRISTIAN and the within ELLIN CORRAS, which if the said Executrix ELLINOR THE WIFE OF MR. CHA: RATCLIFF refuses to pay within 14 days, the Sumner is to commit her into St German's Prison, there to remain till she submit to Law and pay all fees. And in case of disobedience, the assistance of a soldier is to be called for from the constable of Peel Garrison. JO: CURGHEY, CHA: WATTLEWORTH. 'Tis further that the said ELLIN CORRAS is to agree with ANN CHRISTIAN ALS CALLOW for maintaining and bring up her illegitimate CHILD by Capt. NICH: CHRISTIAN of Ramsey deceased, since the time of his death, that is from the 1st of May 1721, for half of the said charge & cost. Otherwise the said ELLIN CORRAS is to be committed by the Sumner of Ballaugh or a soldier from Peel Garrison, till she submits to Law. JO: CURGHEY, CHA: WATTLEWORTH.
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