Isabel Christian als Killy, 1763

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                  German
The last will and testament of Isabell Christian als 
Killy, wife of John Christian of Peeltown, cooper, 
who departed this life at or upon the 4th February 1763, 
being of sound mind and perfect memory, uttering as follows . . . 
She … bequeathed unto her only child John Christian, 
four pounds, and hoped he would take his father’s 
trade. Otherwise he was to have the four pounds to 
put him to any other trade, provided he lived and 
in case he did not, the said four pounds was to 
descend to her loving husband John Christian. 
She bequeathed unto her sister’s daughter all her 
wearing apparrel both linnen and woolen. 
She would pay seven pounds for them, otherwise they 
were to be her loving husband John Christian’s property. 
And lastly, she nominated and appointed her dear 
and loving husband John Christian whole and sole 
executor of all the rest of her effects movable and 
immovable of what kind or nature soever excluding 
all other craving friends and relations with six 
pence legacy each.   
In witness whereof we have subscribed our names and 
marks this 23th Febr 1763
Witnesses, signed 23 February 1763: 
William Oates, 
Thomas Keig.

At court of correction holden at 
Balnyhown February 25, 1763
The executor is sworn in court in form of law and 
has given pledges for payment of debts and legacies 
namely Thomas Keig and Daniel Clark of Peeltown

Solv:12d.  Probatum est.   
               Ro: Radcliffe, 
               Matths Curghey.

The next of kin of the part of the Dead to be sworn supervisors.

Last Modified 7 October 2014