"The last will and testament of Mr. William Christian of Ballamore in the parish of Jurby, who was in perfect mind and memory at the making thereof. First, he committed his soul to God and his body to Christian burial. Secondly, he left unto his two sisters Mrs. Cath Moore and Mrs. Ann Moore and unto his two nieces Mrs. Hester Clark and Mrs. Ann Cosnahan all of Douglas one guinea each. Lastly, he nominated constituted and appointed Mr. Robert Farrant and Margaret his wife whole and sole executors and residuary legatees of this his will hereby excluding any other person who may pretend any further right thereto with six pence legacy. In testimony whereof he hath subscribed his name and affixed his seal this 23rd day of January 1797. [signed] William Christian. Witnesses: William Mylcharane, Thomas Brew.
Proved at Court 17 Oct 1798."
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