Archdeacon Wills 1747/8 #21, Lonan, of Ellinor Moore als Harrison of Balldromma, Lonan:

‘This is affirmed to be the last will and testament of Ellinor Moore als Harrison of Balldromma in KK Lonan, who departed this life about the 26th January 1747/8, being of perfect mind and memory at the making hereof. First she committed her soul unto God, and her body to Christian burial. Item, she left unto her son John Moore’s children twenty shillings to be divided betwixt them. Item, she left to her grandson Thomas Skillicorn of Skinn a chest. Item, she left to her granddaughter Margaret Skillicorn all her shaped clothes linen and woolen, and a pot. Lastly, she nominated and appointed her both sons Captn. James Moore & Thomas Moore of Douglas joint executors of all the rest of her goods moveable and immoveable what kind and nature soever. Witnesses: Philip Brew, Alice Bridson.

At KK Braddan February 8th, 1747/8, the executors are sworn in court in form of Law and have given pledges for payment of debts and legacies, vizt., Daniel Kneal & Philip Brew the witness.’


 

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