Archdeacon Wills 1766 #38, Malew, of Joanna Woods als Cowle, relict of the late Revd. John Woods, Vicar of Malew:

‘In the name of God, Amen. I Joanna Woods als Cowle, relict of the late Revd. John Woods Vicar of KK Malew, being weak in body, but of good and sound mind and memory, do make this my last will and testament in manner and form following. First, I commend my soul to God, trusting in his infinite mercies in the blessed Redeemer to obtain full remission of all my sins; and my body to Christian burial. I bequeath to my son Charles and to my daughters Deborah & Elizabeth half a crown each, legacy. I leave to each of my grandchildren half a crown apiece: excepting my granddaughter Anne & grandson John Woods, to whom I leave ten shillings each. I leave to the poor of the parish of KK Maughold, one British Crown. Lastly, I nominate and appoint my affection son, Revd. Thomas W. J. Woods sole and whole executor of this my last will, and residuary legatee of all the rest of my goods and chattels of what kind or nature soever. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto put my mark to my name this 21^st day of January 1766. [signed her mark] Joanna Woods als Cowle. Witnesses: John Bridson, James Cottier.

At a Court of Correction held at Lezayre, March 10^th 1766, the executor is sworn in Court of law and hath given pledges for payment of debts and legacies, namely Philip xxx and John Cowle, both of the parish of Lezayre.’