Archdeacon Wills 1756 #7, Malew, of Jane Fitzgerald als Wattleworth of Castletown:

‘In the name of God, Amen. I Jane Fytzgerald als Wattlworth of Castletown, spinster, being weak in body yet (blessed be God for it) of a sound disposing mind and perfect memory, do make this my last will and testament in manner and form following, that is to say: First and especially, I recommend my soul to God and my body to be decently interred in the Parish Church of St. German, near the graves of my father and mother. Item, I give and bequeath for the use of the poor of Castletown twenty shillings. To the poor of KK German ten shillings and the xxx xxeclive sums to be distributed among the said poor by my executor hereafter named within two months after my decease. I devise unto my brother Caesar Wattleworth the firld commonly distinguished by the name of the Red Gap Field, being part of the Estate of Knock-Ryshen, free and without any encumbrance, reserving unto my brother Robert Wattleworth the use and benefit of two days plowing in the said field during his natural life. Item, I give and bequeath unto my said brother Caesar my property in tat house known by the name of the convoy, with this reservation, that he is not to possess nor enjoy the aforesaid field or house till after the decease of my husband. Item, I acknowledge and declare that there is fifty pounds sterling of my said brother Caesar’s money now in our hands, which my executor is to pay him. I give and bequeath equally between my two sisters Elizabeth & Catharine all my wearing apparel & wearing linen. I leave to each of my brothers John, charles, and Robert a crown legacy. I give & devise unto the present and succeeding heirs of Knock-Ryshen one large two-eared silver cup, to descend as an heirloom. And all the residue and remainder of my worldly goods and effects whosesoever and whatsoever I give, devise and bequeath to my loving husband, and do hereby nominate and appoint him executor in trust for payment of the above legacies, and of this my last will and testament, hereby revoking all former will and wills by me heretofore made. In witness whereof I have hereunto caused my name to be subscribed and have set my sign manual this 31 of December, one thousand seven hundred and fifty five, 1755. [signed her mark] Jane Fytzgerald. Witnesses: John Quayle, Esther Kissack. At a Consistory Court holden at Castletown, Feb 12^th, 1756, the Revd. John Quayle & Esther Kissack have deposed on the holy Evangelists that the testatrix Jane Fitzgerald being of sound mind & memory, declared the foregoing writing to be her last will and testament in their presence and that they were witnesses thereto at her the testatrix’s request. At a consistory Court holden at Castletown feb 12^th, 1756, Thomas Fitzgerald being appointed executor of the last will and testament of his deceased wife, and being unable to attent this Court to be sworn according to law, hath b power of equal date herewith appointed his sister Esther Maddrell als Fitzgerald his attorney herein. Whereupon she the said Esther is sworn in behalf of the said brother executor in Court in form of Law and hath given pledges for payment of debts and legacies, namely Mr. Thomas Fargher and Mr. John Quillin. Know all men by these presents that I Thomas Fitzgerald of Castletown do hereby nominate authorize and appoint my sister Esther Maddrell alias Fitzgerald for me and in my name to appear before the spiritual court of this Isle and in my behalf to take upon her the burden and execution of the last will and testament of Jane Fitzgerald my deceased wife, and do desire that she be sworn executrix in my behalf to the said will according to law. Ratifying and allowing what ever my said Abby shall lawfully do or cause to be done in the xxemes. At witness my hand this 12^th February 1756. [signed his mark] Thos. Fitzgerald. Witnesses: Jon. Quillin, Caeser Brew.

At a Consistory Court in Castletown, Feb 12^th, 1756, John Quillin & Caesar Brew have deposed on the holy Evangelists that Thos. Fitzgerald signed and duly executed the above power of attorney in their presence. At Peeletown the 21^st Feb 1756, Mrs. Eliz. Garrett, wife of John Garrett of Ballahiy, acknowledged upon oath that she hath two table cloths (in her custody) being the property of Thos. Fitzgerald & his wife Jane Fitzgerald deceased. The said John Garrett and Elizth his wife are hereby ordered and required to deliver up the said table cloths unto Esther Maddrell executrix in trust for and in behalf of Thomas Fitzgerald exeutor of the said Jane Fitzgerald, which if they neglect or refuse, they are to be committed in St German’s prison until they submit to law and pay all fees.

At Peeltown 21^st February 1756, Robert Wattleworth and Caesar Wattleworth of Castletown being charged this day at the suit of Esther Maddrell executor in trust for and in behalf of her brother Thomas Fitzgerald sole executor and husband of Jane Fitzgerald deceased, for the discovery of certain goods and effects the property of the said Thomas Fitzgerald and his said deceased wife. The said Robt Wattleworth and Caesar Wattleworth have this day acknowledged upon oath namely Robert that he hath the following particulars vizt, eighteen yards of diaper, two silver table spoons, a kisshan of barley; and the said Caesar that he hath twenty eight yards of kuslain, two plain gold rings, two broad geese, a gander, and three turkeys. And neither of them having made out any legal property to the same. The said Robert Wattleworth and Caesar Wattleworth are respectively ordered and required forthwith to deliver up the several particulars aforementioned in their custody unto the said Esther Maddrell in the same condition they were received in without any embezzlement. Otherwise if they neglect or refuse they are to be committed in St German’s until they submit to Law and before releasement pay all fees.

At Peeltown 20^th March 1756, Robert Wattleworth & Caesar Wattleworth of Castletown being charged this day at suit of Esther Maddrell executor in trust for and in behalf of her brother Thomas Fitzgerald sole executor and husband of Jane Fitzgerald deceased, for the discovery of certain goods and effects the property of the said Thomas Fitzgerald and his said deceased wife, the said Robert Wattleworth and Caesar Wattleworth have this day acknowledge upon oate, namely Robert that he hath the following particulars, one horse whip, one ladder, one silver pint and silver half pint; and the said Caesar that he hath a brown silk quilt conelxxx. And neither of them having made out any legal property to the same, the said Robert Wattleworth and Caesar Wattleworth are respectively ordered and required forthwith to deliver up the several particulars aforementioned in their custody unto the said Esther Maddrell in the same condition they were received in without any embezzlement. Otherwise if they neglect or refuse, they are to be committed in St German’s until they submit to law and before releasement pay all fees.

At Peeletown the 21^st Feb 1756, Cathrine Farrant wife of William Farrant of Castletown being charged this day at the suit of Esther Maddrell executor in trust for and in behalf of her brother Thomas Fitzgerald sole executor and husband of Jane Fitzgerald deceased for the discovery of certain goods and effect, the property of the said Thomas Fitzgerald and his said deceased wife. The said Cath. Farrant hath this day acknowledged upon oath that she hath in her custody the following particulars, part whereof she alleges to have received from the said Jane Fitzgerald in her life time and the remainder since her decease, Namely, a gold watch and chain, twenty two yards of green camblett, a goat of grey cloth, a tea kettle and lauy, a child silver spoon, a silver tea tongs, a silver pair of shoe buckles, a silver pair of sleeve buttons, one gold mourning ring, a pair of gold earrings, and two silver jacket pieces. And whereas the said Jane whilst under coverture could not by Law alienate or give away any of her said husband’s goods and effects, the said William Farrant and Cathrine his wife are hereby ordered and required forthwith to deliver up the several particulars aforementioned unto the said Esther Maddrell in the same condition they were received in without any embezzlement. Otherwise if they neglect or refuse they are to be committed in St German’s until they submit to Law and before releasement pay all fines.

March 18^th 1756, Robert Wattleworth enters a claim against the executor of Jane Fitzgerald als Wattleworth for the sum of six pounds, as also for the following particulars the claimant alleges to belong unto him in the hands of Thomas Fitzgerald vizt., two correls & eighteen Kishins of salt, a rug, a table cloth, and a bridle, and craves the law. The Claimer having with two compurgators proved the sum of four pounds and nine pence due debt, as also the sum of nine shillings and nine pence for sale, amounting in the whole to the sum of four pounds ten shillings and six pence, ordered that the dead’s part of foresaid sum be discharged in proportion with other Island Claimers preferably to the Claims of foreigners or incomers subpoena juris with all fees. Eod die, John Wattleworth claims against the executor of ditto, for a large looking glass, a large two armed chair, five small chairs, a small dressing table, a large chest, and craves the law.

At Peeltown the 20^th March 1756, Cathrine Farrant wife of William Farrant of Castletown being charged this day at the suit of Esther Maddrell executor in trust for and in behalf of her brother Thomas Fitagerald sole executor and husband of Jane Fitzgerald deceased for the discovery of certain goods and effects the property of the said Thomas Fitzgerald and his said deceased with; the said Cathrine Farrant hath this day acknowledged upon oath that she hath in her custody the following particulars part whereof she alleges to have received from the said Jane Fitzgerald in her life time and the remainder since her decease, namely, a pillow cloth, a pair of gray cloth breeches, three China tea cups, three China coffee cups and one saucer, one towel and blanket. And whereas the said Jane Fitzgerald whilst under coverture and not by Law alienater or give away any of her said husband’s goods and effects, the said William Farrant and Cathrine his wife are hereby ordered and required forthwith to deliver up the several particulars aforementioned unto the said Esther Maddrell in the same condition they were received without any embezzlement. Otherwise if they neglect or refuse they are to be committed in St German’s until they submit to law and before releasement pay all fees. Malew, May 3^rd, 1756, Mrs. Margret Gitzgerald enters a claim against the executor of Mrs. Jane Fitzgerald als Wattleworth for the sum of twelve pounds twelve shillings bill, and craves the law. At a Consistory Court in Castletown June 3^rd, 1756, the claimer have proved the sum of 12 pounds 12 shillings British, ordered the dead’s part thereof be discharged.

At a Consistory Court at Castletown June 3^rd, 1756, it appears by the last will and testament of Mrs Jane Fitzgerald bearing date Decr 31, 1755, that she acknowledge to have in her and her husband’s custody the sum of fifty pounds belonging to her brother Caesar Wattleworth and said Caesar having this day made oath that he has received no part thereof, Ordered that the dead’s part thereof be discharged by said Jane’s executor. Otherwise to be committed in St German’s till he submit and before releasement pay all fees.’