Christopher Callow, 1762

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32     Braddan, Douglas
This is affirmed to be the last will and testament 
of Christopher Callow cooper of the town of
Douglas, who departed this life on the 24th 
of March 1762, being in sound mind and perfect
memory at the making hereof. 
First, he committed his soul to God, and his body to Christian burial.
He bequeathed and left to each of his children 
half a guinea. He left to any lawful claimer or claimers
six pence legacy. Lastly, he nominated, constituted, 
appointed, and ordained his loving wife
Margaret Calow als Corlet to be his sole 
and whole Executrix of all the rest and 
residue of his goods moveable and immoveable 
of what kind or denomination soever and 
this in the presence of us the
subscribing witnesses. 
Witnesses 
Charles Stuart 
Steven Stevenson 
Margrat Higins 

At a Chapter Court holden by Adjournment at Knockdoo 
in the parish of KK Braddan, 14th June 1762
The Executrix is sworn in Court in form of Law 
and hath given pledges for the payment of
debts and legacies, namely Joseph Richmond 
& Patrick Corlet both of Douglas.

9th November 1762: 
Elizabeth & Margaret Callow being sisters 
of the deceased are supervisors of
the children

Last Modified 14 October 2014