John Cannon, 1757

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15      Michael
The last will and testament of John Cannon of the parish of 
KK Michael, who departed this life about the 18th of Dec 1756, 
being of perfect mind and memory at the making thereof. 
First, he committed his soul to God and body to 
Christian burial. 
Item, he left unto his two sons Charles & William five 
shillings each. 
Item, to his five grandchildren, namely Hugh, Anne, Isabel, 
Mary, & Catherine Cannon a sheep and lamb each in case they 
would be in. 
Item, he declared that he had former given a cow unto his 
granddaughter Anne Cannon, but now says nothing about said 
cow but to himself (meaning as the witness suppose) to his 
son John and that he was to reckon said cow to his daughter 
Anne aforesaid in part of goods or dowry when she goes for 
herself. 
Item, he left 12 pence each to the witnesses and 6 pence to 
any person that could legally pretend right to his effects. 
And lastly, he nominated and appointed his said son John 
Cannon sole Executor of all the rest of his goods moveable 
and immoveable whatsoever. 
Witnesses: 
William Quayle, 
Thomas Garret. 

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