David Christian, 1766

Submitted by: Joyce M Oates
Date: 15 September 2002
Original: LDS: 0106224

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31            Bride
This is affirmed to be the last will and testament of David Christian 
of the parish of KK Bride who departed this life about the 8th of 
November 1765, being at perfect mind and memory at the making hereof. 
First, he committed his soul to God and body to Christian burial. 
Item, he left and bequeathed unto his daughter Margaret the wife of 
George Cowll half a crown as legacy. 
Item, he bequeathed unto his daughter Joney the wife of Dolling 
Radcliffe seven yards of linen cloth and his part of the web that 
was between them as legacy. 
And lastly he constituted nominated and appointed his Daughter 
Cathrine the wife of Thomas Caistile whole and sole Executrix of 
all the rest of his goods moveable and immoveable of what kind soever. 
To the witnesses of this his last will and testament one shilling each. 
Witnesses: 
William Morrison, 
Joney Christian. 

At a Court of Correction holden at Lezayre 10th March 1766
Thomas Caistile husband of Catharine Caistile als Christian 
the Executrix named in the above Will is sworn Executor in 
Court in form of Law and hath given pledges for the payment 
of debts and legacies namely Mr. William Ballayonarg 
& William Morrison one of the Witnesses of the Will both of KK Patrick

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