Archdeacon Will 1765 #91, Bride, of Ann Christian als xxx, wife of David Christian, died 20 April 1765:

"This is affirmed to be the last will and testament of Anne Christian wife of David Christian of the parish of KK Bride, who departed this life about the 20th of April 1765, being of perfect mind and memory at the making hereof. First, she committed her soul to God and body to Christian burial. Item, she left and bequeathed to her stepdaughter Margaret George Cowll’s wife one English shilling legacy. Item, she left to her daughter Cathrine the wife of Thomas Caistile two shillings and six pence legacy. Item, she left to her daughter Joney the wife of Dollin Radcliff one firlett of barley of the ensuing years crop as legacy. Item, she left to her granddaught Cathrine & Easther Caistile one cap apiece. And lastly she nominated and appointed her loving husband David Christian whole and sole Executor of all the rest of her goods moveable and immoveable of what kind soever. Item, she left to the witnesses of this her last will one shilling each. Witnesses: Thomas Teare, William Goldsmith.

At a Chapter Court holden at Lezayre 12 Jun 1765: The Executor is sworn in Court in form of Law and hath given pledges for the payment of debts and legacies namely William Christian Ballayonag and William Joughin junior Crosby both of KK Bride."


 

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