Edward Watleworth, 1705

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72     Maughold
In the name of God amen. The sixteenth day of December Anno Domini 1700 
and in the twelfth year of the reign of our sovereign lord William the 
third, King of England: I Edward Watleworth now resident in London mariner 
but belonging to Ramsey in the Isle of Man, being now entered in and 
belonging unto the good ship the William and Robert being outward bound 
to the West Indies and considering the many dangers and [rabualtie] that 
may happen at sea, Do make and declare this my last will and testament 
in manner following: First and principally, I recommend my soul unto 
the most mercifull hands of Almighty God my Creator. And as touching all 
such worldly goods and estates that it hath pleased the Lord of his 
goodness and mercy to lend unto me or that ... of right belong unto me 
at the time of my decease to the intent that the same may be disposed of 
without suite or contention at or in the Law, I give and bequeath the 
same in manner following. 
Imprimis, I give and bequeath to my three brothers vizt., Robert Watleworth, 
John Watleworth & William Watleworth and to each of them the sum of twelve 
pence apiece only and no more if ever they do in their own persons demand 
the same of my Executor. 
Item, after my instant debts shall be paid and discharged all the rest 
residue and remainder of my goods chattels and debts ... bonds bill & 
ready money wages or salary houses lands & estates whatsoever or 
wheresoever both real and personal that shall of right belong unto me at 
the time of my decease I wholly give devise and bequeath to my loving 
kinsman Charles Christian of London gentleman, whom I do nominate ordain 
made and appoint full and sole Executor of this my last will and testament: 
And do revoke disannul and make void all former or other wills legacies 
or bequeaths whatsoever by me at any time heretofore made or given and 
do declare this only to be and contain my last will and testament and 
one other, In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal the 
day and year ... above written. 
[signed Edwd: Wattleworth. 

Made sealed published and declared by the hands of Edward Watleworth 
the Testator for and as his last will and testament in the presence 
of Joshua West, .... 

Know all men by there presents that I Edward Watleworth mariner now 
belonging to the good ship the William and Robert, merchant man, have 
made ordained constituted, authorized and apointed, And by these 
presents do made ordeyne constitute authorize and apointe my kinsman 
Charles Christian of London gentleman my true and lawful attorney 
i...orable for me in my Name and to my own proper use to ask demand 
receive and take of the Rt Honorable the Treasurer or paymaster of 
his Mdics. nary or whom else it may concern all singular such sum 
and sums of money whatsoever to me now due or that shall in any wise 
become due unto me for my service done or to be done in any of his 
majesties ships but ... for my service done or to be done in the said 
ship the William & Robert or any other ship or ships vessel or brigs 
whatsoever, giving and by these presents granting unto my said Attorney 
my full power and Absolute authority in & about the premises in as 
full and ample manner, And to all intents constructions and purposes 
as I might or coud do if in person present. Ratefying allowing and 
holding firm and stable all and whatsoever my said Attorney shall 
lawfully doe or cause to be done in and about the premises by virtue 
of these presents. In witness wherof I have hereunto set my hand and 
seal the sixteenth day of December in the twelfth year of the Reign 
of our Soveraign Ld. William the third King of England &c. of England 
Scotland France & Ireland Defender of the Faith &c., Anno Dmi 1700. 
[signed Edwd. Wattleworth. 
Sealed and Delivered on double stamp in the presence of Joshua Westrott, 
Thomas Craven senr, Thomas Craven junior. 

I do hereby certify and declare for and in consideration for certain 
agreement made between my uncle Mr. John Watleworth and myself, I 
have resigned and made over all my right title and interest by virtue 
of this will to him the said Mr. John Wattleworth, on performance of 
the above said agreement. Witness my hand and seal this fourteenth 
day of November 1702. 
[signed] Charles Christian. 
I here certify that the Declaration above was made in my presence: 
[signed] Tho: Taubman. 

At Ramsey 26th of November 1705: 
Capt Nicholas Christian junior and his brother Thomas Christian 
having disclaimed any right they have or might have in or to the 
effects of Edward Watleworth declared by virtue of his will as 
they were Administrators of their brother Charles Christian the 
Executor mentioned in the said will; and having transmitted all 
their rights unto their uncle Capt John Watleworth father of the 
said Edward as being well assured that their ... brother Charles 
Christian resigned the full benefit of the said will to their foresaid 
uncle as appears; Therefore the said Capt. Watleworth is sworn 
Executor of his said son Edward Watleworth in form of Law and 
hath given pledges to fulfill the agreement made betwixt himself 
and the said Charles Christian, and to pay all other debts as the 
Law provides, securing and redeeming the foresaid Nicholas Christian 
& Thomas Christian their Executors and Assigns from any trouble 
or encumbrance on account James Knipe and Robert Howard. 

Most Dear and Honorable Father, 
After my duty is humbly presented unto you, I have sent 
these desiring you may be pleased to do me the favor as 
to except of the underwritten account due unto me from 
Uncle Capt Nicholas Christian and Robert Howarth of Ramsey 
and receive the said sums in part of what I am debtor 
unto you and in so doing you will oblige him who is your 
ever dutiful son and humble servant whilest Robert Wattleworth. 
Witnesses: 
James Knipe, 
Robert Hendri. 
Imprimis, due unto me from uncle Capt. Christian & only 
legacy left unto me by our deceased grandmother the sum 
of three pounds 3:00:00; 
due me from Robert Howarth on account of sell a hundred 
happs[?], which I ordered him to dispose of to best 
advantage (and not to be retailed) under 3 shillings per pound. 
Per Contra, paid according to my order the sum of 100 pounds 3 shillings 
by Robert Howard to Hugh Black. 

At Ramsey November 26th 1705
Mr. James Knipe & Robert Howard the within witnesses have 
deposed the within writing to be the act of Robert WAtleworth, 
and this before us [signed] Sam: Watleworth, 
Robert Parr. 

The within 3 pounds due from Capt Christian is ordered to 
be paid to Capt. Watleworth