John Allen, 1754

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7            Braddan
In the name of God, Amen.  I JOHN ALLEN of the town of 
Douglas within the Isle of Man, being weak and feeble in body, 
and considering the uncertainty of this mortal life, and also 
to prevent any dispute among any of my friends after my decease 
concerning any of my worldly effects, have thought proper to 
make this my last will and testament in the following manner:  
First, I recommend my soul to God, hoping for the pardon of all 
my sins through the merit of my blessed Saviour and Redeemer 
Jesus Christ, and next I commit my mortal body to the earth 
and to be decently buried at the discretion of my executor.  
And as for such worldly goods as it hath pleased God to endow 
me with, I bequeath them as followeth:  
First, I do leave and bequeath to my BROTHER THOMAS ALLEN 
Vicar of Maughold the sum of five pounds British money and a 
gold ring with four sparks on it to my NIECE HIS DAUGHTER JANE.  
Item, I leave and bequeath unto my BROTHER RICHARD ALLEN the 
sum of five pounds British money, and a guinea to my NEPHEW HIS SON HENRY.  
Item, I leave and bequeath unto the poor of Douglas town the 
sum of five pounds British money.  
Item, I leave and bequeath unto the poor of Douglas town the 
sum of five pounds British money.  
Item, I bequeath unto my UNCLE ROBERT ALLEN a guinea legacy.  
Item, I bequeath unto MRS. BRIDSON WIFE OF PAUL BRIDSON a pellion.  
Item, I leave and bequeath unto my BROTHER HENRY ALLEN all my right, 
interest and title unto the ground and building on the same, 
which was purchased from JAMES OATES & SISTER MARGRET YEATS ALS OATES 
by Mr. PAUL BRIDSON for my use and purpose, said brother to pay 
said Mr. Bridson the considered money that the said ground cost him, 
all the--- already done on the same ground being wholly dy… by me.  
And lastly I do hereby nominate, appoint, and ordain my said BROTHER 
HENRY ALLEN to be my whole and sole executor of all the rest 
of my effects of what kind soever  moveable or immoveable 
as witness my hand and seal this eight day of November 1753. 
[signed] John Allen.  
Witnesses: 
Roger Lewelling, 
John Corbett.    

JANUARY 7TH, 1754, THE EXECUTOR SWORN IN FORM OF Law and hath 
given pledges for payment of debts and legacies, namely 
Roger Lewelling & John Corbett the witnesses of the will

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