Archidiaconal Wills 1768-1 Lezayre #35, of John Christian

(from MM / LDS 0106224)

"This is affirmed to be the last will and testament of JOHN CHRISTIAN who departed his life about the 28th of December 1767 being of perfect mind and memory at the making thereof.
First he committed his soul to God and body to a Christian burial.
Item, He bequeathed to his BROTHER DANIEL CHRISTIAN all his clothes vizt., coats, waistcoats, and peddies, and a kishan of pease.
Item, He left to his NEPHEW THOMAS GARRETT the second best coverlet and said THOMAS GARRETT is to pay one shilling British to his SISTER ISABEL and also seven pence to his FATHER DANIEL GARRET.
Lastly He appointed his NEPHEW JOHN GARRETT AND HIS WIFE to be sole Executors of all the rest of his goods moveable and immoveable whatsoever and seven pence each to the witnesses of his will.
Witnesses: William Crenilt, Cathrine Kaughin, jurati.

AT A COURT OF CORRECTION HOLDEN AT LEZAYRE FEB: 29, 1768: JOHN GARRETT the Executor is sworn in Court in form of Law and has given pledges for payment of debts and legacies namely xxxxxxxx[page torn] & John Christian both of KK Bride. Solv:12d, Probatum est, Matths.Curghey"