Elizabeth Kermode als Fargher, 1776

Submitted by: Joyce M Oates
Date: 15 September 2002
Original: LDS: 0106227

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86     Jurby
I Elizabeth Kermode alias Fargher widow of Middle in the parish 
of Braddan, now resident of the Nappin in the parish of Jurby, 
being now old feeble and in a declining condition but by the 
blessing of God of sound mind and memory and considering the 
uncertainty of the transitory life, do therefore make this my 
last will and testament in manner following: 
First, I commit my soul to God and my body to Christian burial. 
Item, I leave and bequeath six pence a piece legacy to every 
person who shall or may presume or pretend to have any right 
to any part of my goods or effects after my decease. 
Lastly, I do nominate, constitute, ordain and appointing my 
well loved daughter CATHERINE, the wife of WILLIAM CLARKE of 
the Nappin aforesaid sole executrix and residuary legatee of 
all my goods, chattels, credits, and effects of what kind, 
nature, denomination soever. In witness whereof I have caused 
this my will to be written, and my name and mark to be 
thereunto set and subscribed the 22nd day of November 1769. 
[signed, her mark] Elizabeth Kermode alias Fargher. 
Witnesses: 
William Killey, 
Dan Myllevorrey. 

AT CHAPTER COURT holden at 
KK Michael January 18th, 1776
WILLIAM CLARK husband of CATHARINE the executrix above named is sworn in Court in form of law

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