Margaret Skillicorn, 1837

Submitted by: Lois Ralph
Date: 18 December 2004
Original: LDS: 0106248

4                Lonan
In the name of God Amen
I Margret Skillicorn widow of Ballacannel in the parish of KK Lonan being
in my Declining years and knowing the uncertainty of this transitory Life
and the certainty of Death but of a sound Disposing mind and memory Do make
this my last will and testament
First I commit my soul to God who gave it and my Body to a Christian Burial
and as to my worldly Effects I Dispose of in manner following
Item I Leave and Bequeath to three of my Daughters namely Margret wife of
John Cowley Elenor wife of William Kewley and Jane wife of John Clague
seven pounds manx each
Item I Leave to my son Thomas Skillicorn two shillings and six pence
Item I Leave six pence Legacy to any person or persons that may in this my
last will and testament
Lastly I revoking all other wills heretofore all words or intentions
uttered Declaring this to be my Last will and Testament and nominating and
appointing my Dutiful and Affectionate Daughter Ann Skillicorn whole and
sole Executrix of all the rest of my goods and Chattles movable and
Immovable of whatever nature or Denomination soever
as witness my name hereunto subscribed this the 20th Day of February 1837
Witness present                                 Margret Skillicorn her X mrk
James Skillicorn
William Corrin his X Jurati


At a Chapter Court holden at Douglas on the 8th day of June 1837
Anne Skillicorn the Executrix in the foregoing Will named is sworn in Court
in form of Law well and truly to execute the last Will and Testament of
Margaret Skillicorn deceased, to pay all her just Debts and Legacies so far
as the goods and effects of the deceadent will extend and the Law bind her,
and to do all other acts and deeds pertaining to the office of Executrix
according to Law. and to these ends she has given Pledges namely John
Cowley and William Kewley both of the Parish of Lonan
                                    Probatum est
                                        Danl Nelson

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