Elizabeth Curphey, 1777

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4      Braddan
I Elizabeth Curphey of Douglas being at present weak 
in body but of perfect sound mind and memory, thanks 
be given to God, and calling to mind the many 
uncertainties of this transitory life, do make and 
ordain this my last will and testament in manner and 
form following: 
First, I recommend my soul unto the hands of the Almighty 
God that gave it and my body to the earth to be buried 
in a decent manner, with a Christian funeral, at the 
discretion of my executor hereinafter mentioned, not 
doubting but they or one of them will lay me in my 
father’s grave in KK Braddan chancel, trusting and 
hoping in the Almighty God for his blessing and mediation 
for me at the general resurrection. 
Secondly, as to what worldly substance it hath pleased 
god to bless me with in this life, I bequeath as follows: 
I leave to my niece Elizabeth McCrea one guinea. 
I leave and bequeath to my nephew Mathias Christian a crown. 
I leave and bequeath to my grandnieces Ann Eoskins & 
Elizabeth Eoskins five pounds each to be paid them when 
my executors shall said needful to pay them, and in 
case one of them should die within .., the other is 
to have the ten pounds, and my said grandnieces are 
to have some of the clothes and wearing apparel, 
my three best cloaks excepted. 
Thirdly, I leave and bequeath to my friend John 
Eoskins senior one guinea. 
Fourthly, I leave all the rest and residue of my 
worldly substance to my two nieces Catharine Ross, 
and Margaret Christian, whom I appoint joint and 
co-executrices of this my last will and testament 
hereby revoking and disannulling all former will 
or wills that might be heretofore made by me, in 
witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and 
seal this 11th December 1776. 
[signed] Elizabeth Curphey. 
Witnesses: 
John Cannell, 
John Kissack. 

At a Court of Correction holden at 
Douglas February 3rd, 1777
the executrices are sworn in Court in form of law as also 
to be true and just the one to the other is the division 
of the effects, and have given pledges for the payments 
of debts and legacies namely the witnesses of the will

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