John Christian, 1776

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98         Maughold
In the name of God, amen. I John Christian of Balnakilley 
in the parish of KK Maughold, calling to mind the 
uncertainties of this transitory life, and being of sound 
mind and memory, do make, publish and declare this my 
only last will and testament in manner and form following: 
First, I commit my soul to God and my body to a 
Christian burial. 
Item, I leave and bequeath to my two grandsons, namely 
Robert Christian and John Christian, half a guinea each, 
vizt., Robert Christian aforesaid to buy a Book of 
Divinity with the said half guinea, and the said John 
Christian to buy a Navigation Book with the half guinea 
bequeathed unto him. 
Lastly, I do hereby revoke all former wills or writings 
made by me to the contrary of this my only last will 
and testament, and do hereby nominate, constitute and 
appoint my daughter Mary Callow alias Christian whole 
and sole executrix and residuary legatee of all the 
rest of my goods and effects of what kind or nature soever. 
As witness my subscription this 19th July 1773. 
[signed] Jon. Christian. 
Witnesses: 
John Logan, 
William Christian. 

At a Chapter Court holden at 
Lezayre November 13th, 1776, 
The executor is sworn in Court in form of Law and 
hath given pledges for the payment of debts and 
legacies namely William Christian of Balterson and 
John Logan both of KK Maughold. 

November 8th, 1777
William Callow & Cathrine his wife; 
Daniel Callow and Catharine his wife enter a claim 
against the executors of John Christian for the sum 
of 80 pounds and crave the law

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