John Gawne, 1857

Submitted by: Shirley C Hogensen
Date: 29 March 2003
Original: LDS: 0106259

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43       Rushen
In the name of God Amen.
I John Gawne of the Howe in the parish of Kirk Christ Rushen being of
sound mind, memory and understanding do make this my last will and testament
in manner following:  That is to say, I give and bequeath to my daughter Ann
wife of James Clugston the sum of twenty pounds sterling
as a legacy and to her daughter my granddaughter Ann now the wife of Mr
Gracey the sum of ten pounds sterling as a legacy.
To my daughter Jane Watterson wife of Thomas Watterson the sum of four
pounds sterling as a legacy. And to my granddaughter Elizabeth Watterson the
sum of fourteen pounds sterling and my cupboard as a legacy.
To the poor of the said parish of Rushen the sum of one pounds sterling s a
legacy.
To my daughter Margaret Kermode wife of Henry Kermode my bees now in her
possession and six pence as a legacy having already provided for her. To my
grandson John Watterson I leave my watch as a legacy. And to my said
daughter Ann Clugston I also leave and bequeath my feather bed
with all belonging to it as a further legacy.
And I nominate constitute and appoint my said son in law Daniel
Watterson whole and sole executor and residuary legatee of all the rest
of my money goods credits and effects.
In witness whereof I the said John Gawne have hereunto subscribed my name
this the fifth day of March in the year of our Lord one thousand eight
hundred and fifty five.       John Gawne
Witnesses
Thomas Turnbull
John Gawne

29 May 1857 Chapter Court Castletown the executor is sworn (Daniel
Watterson) with pledges being John Taubman and Edward Kinely.
Jane Watterson and Thomas Watterson received their legacy 28 Feb
1872.
Ann Clugston received twenty pounds  28 Feb 1872.
John Gracy Hotelkeeper received 10 lbs bequeathed to his wife Ann Gracy

Last Modified 5 March 2016