| William Christian, 1659 |
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| Submitted by: | Joyce M Oates |
| Date: | 4 July 2004 |
| Original: | LDS: 0106199 |
Note: The pagination may not be correct and translated or doubtful wording may not be indicated.
Andreas
In the name of God, Amen. Willm Christian sicke in
bodie but whole in mynde doe make this my last will
& testament in manner & forme following. First, I
committing my soule to God my Creator & my bodie
to Christian burial.
I bequeath to my wife Margarett Kee a blanket
canvess and a choist. I bequeath to my eldest son
Danold a chest. I bequeath to my sd eldest son as
much of my part of ye corne to whatt he hath of
ye corne himself as will be ye one half and the
other halfe to the -orn-. I bequeath to my three
sons vizt, Edward, William and Ewan to be jointly
in ye same and alsoe the .... of my goods wtsoever
to my sd sons 2 Febr 1658.
July ye 15th 1658
Testes
John Woods X & Thom: Clarke X, jurati.
The Court hath ordained ye children at age
Supervisor of the child underage.
Ed: onely sworne, Wm beinge in Ireland.
Probat et Solvit 6d. Invent at next Cort subpoena 20s.
17th June 1659
Invent being priced by 4 Sworne men amounts in
the whole to 0 pounds : 5 shillings : 6 pence debtless.
The exec xxxx at age.
Pledges: Michaell Christian secunda accordinge to Law