Submitted by: | Shirley C Hogensen |
Date: | 15 December 2002 |
Original: | LDS: 0106442 |
Malew 1842 In the name of God Amen. I William Preston of the parish of Malew being of sound mind memory and understanding having taken into consideration the uncertainty of mortal life do make and publish this following to be my last will and testament. First I commit my soul to the hands of Almighty God and my creator and my body to a Christian burial. Secondly I leave and bequeath to my son Edward two pounds British with half of my wearing apparel I leave and bequeath to my son Charles five pounds British and half of my wearing apparel. I leave and bequeath to my son John two pounds British beside what he owes me at the present time. I leave and bequeath to my daughter Margaret wife of William Gale five pounds British I leave and bequeath to my granddaughter Mary wife of John Kelly of Ballasalla ten pounds British. I leave and bequeath to my granddaughter Elizabeth Preston daughter of William Preston the sum of one pound British Lastly I do nominate constitute and appoint my youngest son Robert Preston whole and sole executor of all my worldly goods and effects moveable and immovable of what kind or nature soever debarring all cravers with the sum of two shillings and six pence as legacy in witness whereof I have subscribed my name or my mark this the Twenty sixth day of December One thousand eight hundred and thirty eight(1838) William Preston my mark x Witnessed by William Creer and Wm Cowley At a Chapter Court holden at Castletown 25 October 1842. The executor is sworn in court in form of law and hath given pledges for the payment of debts and legacies namely William Creer of Crossag and William Cowley of Ballasalla both in the parish of Malew Probatum est J. B. Hartwell and T. A. Corlett
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