Robert Clark, 1854

Submitted by: Shirley C Hogensen
Date: 19 January 2003
Original: LDS: 0106256

40    Peel
In the name of God Amen.
I Robert Clark of the town of Peel ­ Brewer - being weak in body but of
perfect sound mind memory and understanding but considering the uncertainty
of this mortal life do make this my last will and testament
in manner and form following, that is to say:
First I commend my soul to God and my body to a decent Christian burial.
I leave devise and bequeath unto my beloved wife Ann Clark all and
singular the whole of that Brewer and ---- by me purchased from Miss Sarah
Cannon situate in  the said town of Peel, called and commonly
known by the name of Oate's Brewery bounded by the rent of Mrs Esther
Campbell on the north by the rent of Thomas Wattleworth and Thomas Cubbon
the South and east and the Quay on  the West.  To Hold unto her the said Ann
Clark her heirs and assigns together with all way water watercourses
easements liberties rights members and appurtenances to the same belonging
or in anywise appertaining or therewith usually held occupied or enjoyed and
all vats malt tubs, flavor corks, bowels and
brewing utensils belonging to the said brewery for and during the term
of her the said Ann Clark's natural life and upon her death I leave devise
and bequeath the same unto my son Thomas Clark to Hold unto him and
his heirs and assigns forever, but subject to and chargeable with the
whole of the mortgages or encumbrances now affecting my property and use of
which the said Ann Clark her heirs and assigns and to pay the interest
annually owing out of such mortgages - Provided nevertheless
and it is my will and desire that should the said Ann Clark be at any time
hereafter minded and disposed to make sale of the said brewery and concerns
with the appurtenances thereunto belonging or appertaining,
then she is to be at perfect liberty so to do and out of the proceeds
thereof to pay off and discharge the principal interest costs and charges as
was affected the said Brewery and the dwelling house whereas I now reside,
and lay out at interest at the highest date that can be had for  the same
any surplus that may remain after the liquidation of such mortgage or
encumbrances with the interest costs and charges due thereon and received
the same for her own use for an during the term of  her natural life in the
confidence that she my said wife Ann Clark will protect and provide for my
children and upon the death of my said wife Ann Clark I leave and devise
such surplus to my said son Thomas Clark.
I leave devise and bequeath to my said son Thomas Clark all my rights,
title, and interest in and unto the dwelling house wherein I now reside
with the garden and yard thereunto adjoining and belonging situate in the
said town of Peel to be possessed by him upon the death of her mother
the said Ann Clark but not before.
I leave and bequeath to my daughter Ann my piano as legacy.
I leave and bequeath unto my daughter Jane the sum of five pounds as legacy.
I leave and bequeath to my daughter Christianna the like sum of five pounds
as legacy.
Lastly I nominate constitute and appoint my said wife Ann Clark whole
and sole executrix and residuary legatee of this my last will and
testament hereby revoking and making void all former wills by me heretofore
made and declaring this only to be my last will and
testament.
In testimony whereof I the said Robert Clark have hereunto subscribed
my name this eleventh day of March one thousand eight hundred and fifty
four.
Robert Clark my X mark
Witnesses:
Robert Higgins
Robert Kennish

At a Chapter Court held in Peel Town on the 9th day of Jun 1854.  
Ann Clark sworn executrix with pledges Robert Higgin and John Carran who
have executed the usual bond in presence of the court.

Last Modified 6 March 2016