Archdeacon Wills 1726/7 #26, Jurby, of John Cry, died 9^th December 1726:

"This is affirmed to be the last will and testament of John Cry who departed this life on or about the 9^th of December last past. He first committed his soul to God and his body to Christian burial. Item, he left and bequeathed to the issue begotten upon the body of his wife Chatherine ten pounds, in case they came of age to enjoy it, otherwise that half thereof vizt., five pounds was to return to his brothers, and the other five pounds to his wife. Lastly he constituted and appointed his dear and loving wife Chatherine sole Executrix of all the rest of his goods of what kind soever, as well moveables or immoveables and he left his brother William Cry & Robert Brew overseers of his issue. He declared that these sums following were due to him from Mr. John Garret 2- shillings, with 12 month interest, from Thomas Casement 20 shillings with 4 years interest, from Thomas Cleark senior Nappin 10 shillings with 9 years interest, from John Cleark Rendow 40 shillings. He declared that there were some accounts, and difference, between him and his brothe William but that were all settled and adjusted. The Testator also declared it to be his will that his wife should have the tuition of the issue and goods. Witnesses: Dan Skillicorn, Patrick Christian. The Executrix sworn in Court in form of Law, and also the supervisors. Probatum est & solvit, 12 pence. The child and goods in the mother’s hands who hath given pledges Patrick Christian and Robert Kelly.

At KK Michael, March 29, 1734, Patrick Brew is this day become bound in the room and stead of Robert Kelly for the forthcoming of the goods due to the children of John Cry deceased by the death of their said father before me [signed] John Woods, Vicar General.

November 11^th, 1731, then received Cath: the Executrix of her husband John Cry the xxx of 40 shillings at and from the hands of John Clark of Rendow, declared to be due by the within will and she does hereby acquit the said Clark and Executrix of the same forever before me, Edward Moord, Registrar. [signed her mark] Catharine Cry."