Archideaconal Will 1787 Braddan #13, of Esther Geneste

From MM RB589

In the name of God - I Esther Geneste Widow,
relict and executrix of Lewis Geneste deceased being in
Perfect mind and memory, but weak in body, do make
this my last will and testament.
First I commit my soul to God and my body to Christian
burial at the direction of my Executrix hereafternamed.
Secondly I leave and bequeath six pence legacy to every
person, who can lawfully claim the same.
Thirdly and lastly I leave and bequeath unto my loving
daughter Catherine Norman otherwise Geneste all my goods,
chatteles and effects whatsoever, and I the said Esther Geneste
do nominate and appoint her the said Catherine Norman
otherwise Geneste sole executrix of this my last will and
testament. In witness whereof I have hereunto put my hand
and affixed my seal this 13th day of April one thousand
seven hundred and eighty five years.
Esther Geneeste X
Signed sealed and duly deliverd
by the above testorix as and for the last
will and testament in our presence
who at the request of said testatrix
became witnesses hereunto in the presence
of each other
John Meacey, Nicho Christian - Jur
[last line cropped on copy - date June 12th 1787]