(from MM RB 528/ LDS )
Castletown 1726 In the name of God Amen. I Mary Harley of Castletown do make this my last will & testament in manner and form following: First I commit my soul into the hands of my mercyfull God and Saviour Jesus Christ, hoping that by his intercession for me I shall attain a free pardon for all my sins; secondly I desire my body may be buried under the communion table of Kk Malew or as near as possibly may be. Itm I leave six pence a piece to all my relations who make any pretence to any of my goods houses or money or any effects I now enjoy. Itm I give and bequeath two guineas to be divided among the poor of this town. And lastly I consitute and appoint my dear and loving husband my whole and sole executr of all my goods chattles money houses and effects to be disposed of at his death to whom he shall please. Witness my hand this 12th day of Decr 1726 Mary Harley witnesses present Dorty Ellson (?) Eliz Cole her mk Eliz Kelley mrk jurati The exr is sworn in form of law & hath given pledges David Hutchin & John Quinney probatum est & solvit 1s January 15th 1727 Edwd Waterson enters a claim agt ye exc of Miss Mary Harley for ye sum of thirty pounds & craves the law.
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