John Cry, 1726

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26     Jurby
This is affirmed to be the last will and testament of 
John Cry who departed this life on or about the 9th 
of December last past. He first committed his soul 
to God and his body to Christian burial. 
Item, he left and bequeathed to the issue begotten 
upon the body of his wife Chatherine ten pounds, in 
case they came of age to enjoy it, otherwise that 
half thereof vizt., five pounds was to return to 
his brothers, and the other five pounds to his wife. 
Lastly he constituted and appointed his dear and 
loving wife Chatherine sole Executrix of all the 
rest of his goods of what kind soever, as well 
moveables or immoveables and he left his brother 
William Cry & Robert Brew overseers of his issue. 
He declared that these sums following were due to 
him from Mr. John Garret 2- shillings, with 12 month 
interest, from Thomas Casement 20 shillings with 
4 years interest, from Thomas Cleark senior Nappin 
10 shillings with 9 years interest, from John Cleark 
Rendow 40 shillings. He declared that there were 
some accounts, and difference, between him and his 
brother William but that were all settled and adjusted. 
The Testator also declared it to be his will that 
his wife should have the tuition of the issue and goods. 
Witnesses: 
Dan Skillicorn, 
Patrick Christian. 
The Executrix sworn in Court in form of Law, and also 
the supervisors. Probatum est & solvit, 12 pence. 
The child and goods in the mother’s hands who hath 
given pledges Patrick Christian and Robert Kelly. 

At KK Michael, March 29, 1734, 
Patrick Brew is this day become bound in the room and 
stead of Robert Kelly for the forthcoming of the goods 
due to the children of John Cry deceased by the death 
of their said father before me 
[signed] John Woods, Vicar General. 

November 11th, 1731
Then received Cath: the Executrix of her husband John Cry 
the xxx of 40 shillings at and from the hands of John Clark 
of Rendow, declared to be due by the within will and she 
does hereby acquit the said Clark and Executrix of the same 
forever before me, Edward Moord, Registrar. 
[signed her mark] Catharine Cry

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