Archideaconal Will 1767 #50 Michael of John Cannon

of Ballanay, Michael, died 26 Arpil 1767: "50: This is affirmed to be the last will and testament of JOHN CANNON of Ballanay within the parish of KK Michl, who departed this life on or abt the 26th day of April 1767, being of sound & disposing mind & memory at the making thereof.
First he committed his soul to God and body to Christian burial.
He left and bequeathed unto his STEPFATHER one of his best pair of breeches.
He left unto his STEPBROTHER WM CHRISTIAN his second best coat, and a red waist coat.
He left unto his other STEPBROTHER NAMELY THOS. CHRISTIAN a shee lamb, or he one, in case there was no she ones.
He bequeath'd unto his SISTER JANE CANNON the sum of twenty shillings.
He left & bequeathed unto his SON & HEIR NAMELY JOHN CANNON, his half of the crop, & a plow beast, & in case his sd son died, that then this bequest to descent to his next SON NAMELY WM CANNON.
He also left and bequeathed unto his sd SON WILLIAM the sum of five pounds, to be paid him by his oldest son & heir.
Lastly, He nominated appointed and ordained his loving WIFE whole and sole Execrx of all the rest of his goods and effects moveable and immoveable of what kind soever as also the use enefit and profit of the lands till the children were 1x years old, debarring any other person or persons craving a right to his goods with six pence legacy & six pence legacy to the witnesses of this his will.
He requested that his BROTHER IN LAW ROBERT CREER HIS SISTER JANE CANNON would take the burthen of the guardianship of the children.

Witnesses: Marjery Caine X, Ann Cannon X, juratae.

APUD CURIUM TESTAMT HABIT in KK Michael 27th die mensis maii anno domini 1767: The execrx xxxx indisposition being unable to attend the Court the Ep:Regr is impowered to administer the usual oath & take upp pledges as also to swear the guardians.

Matths Curghey. MAY 28, 1767: PURSUANT TO THE ABOVE Power I attended at the House of ISABEL CANNON relict & Execr of the Testator & administered unto her the usual oath well and truly to fulfil the last will and testament of JOHN CANNON her late decd husband to pay his just debts and legacies as far as the goods will extend and the Law shall bind, to which end she gave pledges in form of Law namely Danl Caine of KK Michael and ROBT CREER one of the guardians, the sd ROBT CREER & JANE CANNON were also sworn guardians of the Testator's CHILDREN in form of Law, by me, Ja: Wilks Ep:Regr.

EXPENDED BY ISABEL CANNON exrx of the last will and testament of JOHN CANNON of Ballanay in procuring the one half of the crop for the use of his son, the succeeding heir, as appointed[?], & directed in his sd will: To 32 reapers at 8d 1 pound : 1 shilling : 4pence; To herding, left to ye discretion of the Court. Lezayre 12th Octr 1767: The above was returned to the Registry by ISABEL CANNON THE WIDOW & excrx & by ROBT CREER one of the guardians. John Gill, Ar:Regr.

I WILLIAM CANNON SON of the within Testator JOHN CANNON do hereby acknowledge to have recd & to be fully paid the sum of five pounds a legacy bequeathed me by the last will of my sd FATHER JOHN CANNON, & I do hereby release acquit exonerate & discharge my BROTHER JOHN CANNON of all & every part of sd legacy of five pounds as witness my mark to my name this 1st Jany 1791, Wm Cannon his mark X. Before me Tho Cubbon."

Michael bur reg: John Cannon of Ballanaa, bur 28 Apr 1767
Michael bur reg: Jon Cannon Balla-na bur 23 Dec 1728 [note: ArW 1728#58; md Margt Cannell]
Michael bur reg: Margt Cannon als Cannell bur xx Dec 1739 [note: husb is Jn Cannon of Balla-na] Michael bur reg: Jony Cannon daughter of Jon Cannon late of Ballanaa bur 23 May 1732
Michael bur reg: John Cannon (Balla Nah) bur 3 Dec 1739 [note, probably the father of the above John Cannon d.1767]
Michael bur reg: Jane Cannan age 70 yrs, Balla-naa bur 5 Dec 1862
Michael bur reg: John Cannan aged 76 yrs Ballanea bur 20 Oct 1865
Michael bur reg: Eleanor Cannon aged 61 yrs, Ballanea, Michael, bur 4 Jun 1885
Michael bur reg: Jane Cannon aged 6 months Balla-Naa, bur 8 Jul 1851
Michael bur reg: Esther Elizabeth Cannan aged 14 yrs Ballarea[?sic] bur 26 Feb 1874 Henry CHRISTIAN md 14 Apr 1741 Michael, Spouse: Margery CANNON [note: Is Margery Cannon the mother of the above John Cannon d. 1767?: It fits with the John Cannon who died 1739.]
IOM FHS MI, K Michael Old & New Yards [stones J 14 - J 20]
[stone J 14] In affectionate remembrance of John Caine of Ballamea who died Oct 28th 1840 aged 80 years. Also, Mary his wife who died May 11th 1840, aged 74 years. Also Daniel Caine son of the above, who died March 13th 1867 aged 69 years. Also Jane Caine who died March 13th 1866 aged 46 years. Also John Daniel Caine eldest son of Daniel & Jane Caine, who died Sept 1st 1902 aged 52 years.
[stone J 15] Sacred to the memory of John Caine, Junr, of Ballanmea who departed this life the 4th of October 1847 aged 56 years.
[stone J 16] In loving memory of Robert Cannan late of Ballanea, Michael, who died at Cronkbane, German, May 7th 1877, aged 70 years. 'Escaped to Mansions of Life and lodged in Eden above. Also Margaret wife of the above who departed tis life March 27th 1908, aged 80 years. 'He giveth his beloved sleep.'
[stone J 17] In loving memory of Susanna wife of John Kermode, of Laxey, who died March 29th 1895, aged 36 years. Also Lottie daughter of the above who died 10th Oct 1912 aged 22 years.
[stone J 18] Sacred to the memory of Eliza Cannon alias Maughton, wife of Robert Cannon, of Ballanea, who departed this life 7th June 1845 aged 24 years.
[stone J 19] In loving remembrance of Esther Elizabeth daughter of William and Eleanor Cannon of Ballanea, Michael, who died February 24th 1874, aged 15 years. Also William Cannon of Ballanea, Michael, who died April 26th 1904, in his 90th year. Also Thomas son of the above who died Aug 9th 1894, aged 41 years.
[stone J 20] Sacred to the memory of Ann Cannan alias Collister, wife of William Canan of Ballanea, who departed this life 5th Novr 1847 aged 27 years. Also, Eleanor wife of the above who died June 1st 1885 aged 61 years.