Henry Lace, 1798

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50        Michael
This is affirmed to be the last will and testament of 
Henry Lace of the said parish of Kirk Michael who was 
of sound and disposing mind, memory and understanding 
when he declared the following words as his last will 
and testament in the presence of us whose names are 
hereunto subscribed. 
First, he bequeathed his soul to God and his body to Christian burial. 
Secondly, he left and bequeathed unto his daughter 
Elizabeth Jones otherwise Lace the sum of two pounds as legacy. 
Thirdly, he left and bequeathed to his son Henry Lace 
the sum of ten shillings and the square table as legacy. 
Fourthly, he left and bequeathed unto his son Patrick 
Lace the sum of ten shillings as legacy. 
Fifthly, he left and bequeathed unto his son William 
Lace the sum of ten shillings and his blue coat and 
black breeches as legacy. 
Lastly, he left devised and bequeathed unto his wife 
Catharine Lace otherwise Caine his part of his house 
in the Village of KK Michael aforesaid together with 
the eaxxx liberties and appurtenances thereunto 
belonging and nominated her his said wife Catharine 
Lace als Caine sole executrix and residuary legatee 
of all the rest of his goods, xxx, credits, chattels, 
and effects movable and immovable of what nature soever. 
Witnesses
Patrick Cannell
James Crellin

 
At an Ecclesiastical Court holden in the Court house 
in the Parish of Patrick the 22nd day of December 1797
Catharine Lace the executor named in the before going 
will having survived the testator bur departed this life 
before the probate of the said will and previous to her 
decease given granted settled and estated unto and upon 
her brother William Caine all her real and person estate 
and effects; 
Therefore as the will hath been openly published in Court 
and no objections offered thereto yet notwithstanding it . . .

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