Katharine Bradson als Joughin, 1690

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Archdeacon Will 1690/1 #41, Arbory, of Catharine Bridson als Joughin, Deed of Gift, made 9 June 1690: "
41       KK Arbory June 9th 1690
Know all men by these presents that I KATHARINE BRADSON (ALIAS) JOUGHIN 
of the parish above mentioned, diverse good causes and considerations 
me moveing, and especially for the affection I have toward my SON 
NICHOLAS BRADSON in regard of his trouble and care toward me in the 
condition I am at presently, have given granted and resigned unto my said 
SON NICHOLAS by way of deed of gift all her right title and interest 
of all xxx goods chattels and debts belonging, or may belong or appertain 
hereafter unto the said KATHRINE BRADSON, as well bills bonds and xxxxx, 
unto her SON NICHOLAS BRADSON whither in her possession at present or 
in whosoever hands the goods or debts do lie in, that she has relinquished 
and past over wholly her peculiar xxxx land propriety by virtue of 
this deed of gift unto her SON NICHOLAS revoking and annulling all 
bargains or wills made formerly that may any wise prejudice or hinder 
this present deed: and he the said NICHOLAS to sue xxxx and xxxx all 
debts and goods either by Law or otherwise whatsoever was or may be due 
unto his said MOTHER KATHRINE BRADSON without any change or alteration 
of this her present deed of gift: provided always xxx that the said 
NICHOLAS BRADSON does bind himself his heirs executors and assigns 
by these presents to maintain and furnish his said MOTHER with all 
things necessary from the date of these presents during her natural 
life; and her said SON NICHOLAS to possess and enjoy all that belongs 
to her and whatsoever is contained in this present writing and this 
her lawful deed of the latter day, as also what her SON NICHOLAS may 
sue claim or xxxx in her life time whatsoever properly belongs unto 
his said MOTHER; in witness of all and singular the premised she the 
said KATHRIN BRADSON has set to her mark to be her real act and deed 
the day and year above written; and delivered the same before us. 
            [signed her mark] Katharin Bridson als Johen.  
Witnesses 
   William Norris
   Gilbert Karran
   Sam: Robinson.         
   
30TH JUNE 1690: 
THE ABOVE WILLIAM NORRIS and  Mr. SAM: ROBINSON two of the above witnesses 
(the other being not present) have deposed the above deed of gift to be 
the act and deed of KATH: BREDSON ALS JOUGHEN, and to be true in every 
particular; And further they declare upon their oaths, that she the 
said KATH: was then in perfect sense and memory as xxxx she was; to 
their best apprehension & knowledge, and declared herself at the 
signing and deliverings of the same before them as 
fxxx as xxx should any thinxx before; 
And acknowledged the said deed as sensible of any woman could do.. 
                       Before me, Tho: Norris.        

THE DEED OF GIFT being proved before the Deemster is 
accepted of for the last will and testament of KATH: BRIDSON 
and her SON NICHOLAS is sworn in Court in form of Law.  
             Acceptum et Solvit 1 shilling.  
Pledges to secure the office and pay all debts xxx Cubon & xxx Norris.        

OCTOBER 5TH 1691: 
WILLIAM TAGGART enters his claim against the Executor of 
his MOTHER IN LAW KATHRINE BRIDSON ALS JOUGHIN for the 
sum of 30 shillings due debt for cattle xxx and other things 
as will be made to appear & craveth the Law.       
OCTOBER 28TH 1691: 
HENRY RADCLIFFE enters his claim against the Executor of 
his MOTHER IN LAW KATH: BRIDSON for 40 shillings xxxx of 
his portion & xxxx xxxxxxxxx all which is for a cow to 
be value of 29 xx due debt & craveth the Law.      
OCTOBER 31, 1691: 
HENRY RADCLIFFE, WILLIAM TAGGART, & WILLIAM BRIDSON enter 
their claim and make complaint against NICHOLAS BRIDSON 
the present Executor or Administrator of their MOTHER 
KATH: BRIDSON for the wrongfully deliver of certain 
goods and chattels due to them by the death and will of 
their said MOTHER & craveth the Law."