Elizabeth Christian als Allen, 1711

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60             Ramsey
The underwritten will was made according to best memory 
in December 1707. In the name of God, amen. I Elizabeth 
Christian als Allen being of perfect memory praised be 
God do make this my last will and testament in manner 
and form following. 
Imprimis, I recommend my soul into the hands of Almighty 
God my Maker, hoping that through the meritorious death 
and passion of Jesus Christ my only Saviour & Redeemer 
to receive free pardon and forgiveness of all my sins and 
my body to be buried in the chancel of KK Maughold Church. 
And for my worldly goods I leave and bequeath them as follows. 
I leave and bequeath to my daughters Catherine & Elizabeth 
one feather bed apiece with a bolster, one fledge, one blanket 
and two fine sheets to each bed. 
Item, to them my said daughters all my brewing vessels, viz., 
the barrels, firkins, the kleaw, all the tubs and brewing 
pans equally betwixt them both. Also one large brass candlestick, 
two choice pewter dishes, one brass pan with a handle fixed 
to it, the two wheels, two choice table cloths, two dozen 
of best napkin, all my wearing apparel of linen and woolen, 
with my two gold rings, the less one to Catherine and the 
largest to Elizabeth. 
Item, to my son Thomas a furnished feather bed as is before 
mentioned to my daughters. 
Item, to my sister Catherine half a steer at Robert Callow’s, 
my green apron, and best pair of shoes. 
Item, to my son Francis a feather bed and bolster with equal 
furniture of bedclothes as the rest are to have. 
Item, I leave and bequeath to my son Edward by the joint 
consent of my new husband all the houses and lands which 
was in the holding and occupation of my former husband 
and myself (yet remaining) with all the goods and chattels, 
money and gold which are in the said houses and in my son 
Edward’s custody over and above what I have already 
conferred and settled on my other children, being separate 
and distinct from my new husband’s effects. 
And do hereby oblige my said son for and in consideration 
of the above bequest to give to my two sons by Capt. Christian, 
viz., Francis & John eighteen pounds sterling apiece and 
twenty shillings to the poor of KK Maughold. And over and 
above all this, that he wholly remit and forever quit 
claim to the nine pounds awarded him by the arbiterment 
of Mr. John Curghy & Mr. Ewan Christian. And that it be 
also in full of each amounts, debts, recompence, 
controversies or demands whatsoever, that he either 
could claim, or he might challenge from me or my Executor. 
And lastly, I constituted and appoint my well beloved 
husband Capt. Nicholas Christian my whole and sole 
Executor of this my last will, by whose approbation 
and allowance I have thus settled all my worldly 
concerns. And in testimony of our joint concurrency 
hereunto we have subscribed our names. 
[signed] Nich: Christian, 
[signed her mark] Elizabeth Christian. 
Witnesses: 
Thomas Allen, 
Robert Christian. 

Ramsey May 10th 1709
In regard that the above Testatrix is at xxx, ofen to 
xxx each[?] desenderd and incapable to add to or diminish 
from the above will, and that if either or both of the 
witnesses should depart of this life before the Testatrix, 
then unnecessary quaxxxxx and difference might arise 
contrary to the design and intent of the Testatrix, to 
present the said differences or debates which might 
thereby happen the witnesses be the said will have 
this day taken the voluntary oath that the within 
writing was then the act and deed of the Testatrix 
when she declared the same subscribing in their 
presence with her husband Nich. Xtian, with full 
intent to give satisfaction on all parties concerned 
thexxxx, and this before me Sam Watleworth, Arch. Reg. 

At Ramsey November 1710, 
Capt. Nich: Xtian the Executor is sworn in Court in 
form of Law. Inventory and pledges next Court. 

December the 14, 1710: 
We the Witnesses to Elizabeth Christian’s will late 
of Ramsey being charged to explain some part thereof 
that seems (in some men’s opinions) to admit of a 
double conprution[?]. To satisfy all whom it may concern 
as well as to discharge a good conscience in evideringe[?] 
truth. We do declare and affirm by virtue of the oath 
we have already taken that the said Elizabeth did in 
our hearing leave and bequeath her son Edward all her 
goods and chattels of what kind or denomination soever 
that was separated and distinct from her husband Capt. 
Christian’s goods and effect; her money, gold and all 
debts due to her: yea all her substance except the 
legacies mentioned in her said will. And in consideration 
of this bequest obliged him to pay to his brothers 
Francis and John Christian eighteen pounds apiece, 
twenty shillings to the poor, and wholly to remit, 
and give claim to the nine pounds awarded him by the 
arbiterment of the Reverend Mr. John Curghy & Mr. 
Ewan Christian. 
This is truth as witness our subscription 
[signed] Thom: Allen, 
Robert Christian. 

At KK Andreas, March 8, 1710/11
Whereas there is a differenct betwixt Capt. Christian 
& Edward Christian of Ramsey, touching the goods & 
effects of Eliz: Christian als Allen; and the funeral 
charges are as yet behind and not paid in a great 
measure, besides other damages and inconveniences 
that may ensue: 
It is therefore hereby ordered that the said Capt. 
Nicholas Christian do bring a perfect Inventory of 
all the goods, money and effects & credits &c., 
belonging to his wife within a week, and call all 
persons whatever upon oath to deliver & give an 
account of what goods &c., are due to her; xxx 
xxx have &c., and all was unto him, which if they 
or any of them refuse to do, the Sumner or Soler. [soldier] 
is to consign them into St. German’s Prison, 
there to remain till they submit to Law and pay 
all fees. 
[signed] Sam: Wattleworth Archd., 
Robert Parr. 

The funeral charges are to be paid out of her effects 
by the said Capt. Nich: Christian forthwith. 

I do acknowledge to have received by virtue of the 
Rev. Mr. Archdeacons and Mr Parr’s order from 
Mr. James Knipe of Ramsey 8 pounds 1 shilling 5 pence 
in new money, 1 pound 17 shillings 3 pence old money 
and four brode[broke?] pieces of gold which was given him 
to keep by my wife for the use of his son Edward, 
and say received the above sum this 11th March 1710/11. 
[signed] Nich Christian. 

March 13th 1710/11: 
The received by virtue of the Revd. Archdeacon’s and 
Mr. Parr’s orders from Mr. Samuel Allen six pieces of 
gold, viz. two Jacobus’s, three Carrolous’s & a halfe 
which was given him to keep for the use of Edward 
Christian by Elizabeth Christian als Allen to pay of 
same legacies or incumbrances left upon her said son 
to pay by her last will. I say received by 
[signed] Nich Chirstian. 
Witness: 
James Knipes. 

The Inventory of the goods of Elizabeth Christian 
alias Allen taken the 24th of March 1710/11 and 
praised by 4 sworn men as followeth, viz., James 
Christian, Patt: Quay, Phil Kxxxx, and Edmund Martin. 
Imprimis one barrel & one old hogshead 0 pounds 6 shillings xx pence; 
Item, to furrums 0:2:2; 
Item 2 pair of curtains and vallians 0:2:0; 
Item 2 hogsheads & an old oak chest 0:3:4; 
Item 2 pair of old sheets 0:4:9; 
Item on table cloath 0:1:4; 
Item one pillow case 0:0:8; 
Item on dozen of napkins 0:1:8; 
Item 2 blankets 0:3:4; 
Item one coverlaid 0:2:0; 
Item 3 pound of flax 0:1:3; 
Item 22 pound of pewter 0:12:10; 
Item one brass pan 0:1:10; 
Item 4 pound 3/4 xx of pewter & 3 porringers 0:3:0; 
Item 6 pewter spoons 0:1:0; 
Item 2 old barrels 0:1:10; 
Item 2 bucket stools & a quart can 0:1:6; 
Item one old tub 0:0:5; 
Item one old pot 0:1:0; 
Item 9-3/4 yard sarge left unpraised being in 
strife twixt the sisters; 
Item 2 bedsteads 0:4:0; 
Item 2 oaken chests 0:12:1; 
Item one old chair 0:0:9; 
Item 2 old hogsheads and a parcel of loose boards 0:2:xx; 
Item 6 old blankets & 2 coverlaids & 3 sheets 0:9:xx; 
Item 3 napkins, one table cloath & one pillow case 0:0:xx; 
Item a brass candlestick, a pewter dish, 
a chamber pot, & a peiud:[?] great 0:xx:xx; 
Item one basin 0:xx:xx; 
Item an old lock & a frying pan 0:xx:xx; 
Item a pair of ouncels 0:1:xx; 
Item one bucket stool, on great can, one chest, one dish 0:1:xx; 
Item an old pair of trippets xx:xx:xx; 
Item, one morter & pestal xx:xx:xx; 
Item a looking glass & an old smoothing iron, 
& a heater xx:xx:xx; 
Item one chest xx:xx:xx; 
Item earthenware, a whole piece and a 
half piece xx:xx:xx; 
Item two cows xx:xx:xx; 
Item 7 tubs of French & white salt xx:xx:xx; 
Item 22 1/2 pounds of wool xx:xx:xx; 
Item xxx and frame xx:xx:xx; 
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Item one chest board 0:3:xx; 
Item 5 barrel staves aparxxxx 0:0:xx; 
Item xxxx a half of salt 0:6:xx; 
Item xxx old daile board 0:0:xx; 
Item the whole of Ceney’s Meadow 16:10:0; 
Item one feather bed weighing 52 1/2 pounds 0:6:0; 
Item the sheep and yearlings 
at 1 shilling 6 pence apiece; 
subtotal [this page] 17:3:11; 
From the other side 7:9:1. 
In Sam: Allen’s hands six pieces of gold, 
whereof five are Jacobuses valued at 28 shillings
 apiece now in Capt. Christian’s hands 2:16:0; 
 Three Caroluses and half at 26 shillings per Carolus 4:11:0; 
 In My James Knipe’s hands in milled money but 
 now received by Capt. Christian 8:0:0; 
 In old money according to their number 0:17:3; 
 Besides more money which came to 0:1:5; 
 More in his hands three Carolus at 6 shillings each 0:18:0; 
 Item due from several persons to the decedent 
 as appears by a bill of particulars 8:5:4; 
 In Ann Teare’s hands the profits of a meadow 
 which William Cotter had for two years 0:7:0; 
 In Capt. Christian senior’s hands for the 
 profits of the said Meadow one year 0:3:8; 
 In Elizabeth the decedent’s daughter’s 
 hands an old silver xxx; 
 In Robert Christian’s hands in money lent xxx 0:7:6; 
 Note there are some silver spoons in the hands 
 of Edward Christian for which he is to be accountable; 
 More some houses unprized which are in difference; 
 More a steer sold by Frank Christian her son for 
 which he is to be accountable; 
 Another cow sold by Capt Christian for which he 
 is also to be accountable. 
 Funeral expenses to be deducted which amount 
 by Capt. Christian’s bill of particulars to 7:17:xx. 
 
 April 20, 1713
 This is paid and allowed before me, Sam Watleworth. 

At a Court held in KK Michael’s April the 19th 1711
The difference betwixt Capt Nicholas Christian & 
Edward Christian being heard this day in Court, and 
it being proposed whether the said Edward would hand 
to and accept the will of his mother he has consented 
to accept thereof, whereupon it is ordered that Capt 
Christian shall forthwith deliver and expend to him 
the said Edward all the effects xxx that are xx his 
hands according to the within and above Inventory, 
which Capt Christian xxx for the debts and all matters 
relating to the said will xxxx xxxx xxxx of the 
Rt. Revd Lord Bishop save only that the said Edward 
is to pay unto Capt. Christian two pounds of the 
legacy left them by their mother xxx pounds apiece 
at present if lawfully demanded, and the remainder 
when the sums shall be ordered and this to cancel 
the present differences till his Lordship returned, 
and the said Edward is hereby empowered to call for 
and receive all the legacies and debts which belonged 
or are due to his foresaid mother, otherwise such 
persons are to be committed by the Sumner or xxx 
into St. German’s Prison. 
[signed] Sam: Watleworth Archdeacon, 
Robert Parr, 
John Curghy. 

April 28, 1711, 
Memorandum: This day Capt. Christian & Edward Christian 
came by charge to the Records touching the paying of the 
monies in the Captain’s hands, and Edward Christian 
refused to accept the same in regard the xxx xxx makes 
stoppage for the funeral expenses which came to 1 pound 
17 shillings 0 pence as within alleging that the same 
wixx all debts was suspended till our Lord Bishop’s 
relxxxx, and this before me Sam: Watleworth Archd. 

July 2nd, 1711
Capt. John Watleworth enters his claim against the 
Executor of Mr. Elizabeth Christian als Allen for 
the sum of five pounds due debt as will be made to 
appear and craveth trial. 

I do acknowledge to have received from my father 
Nich: Christian senior or Ramsey the sum of two pounds 
English value being part of the legacy left me by my 
mother’s decease, and do exonerate and discharge my 
said father for the above sum and all others that by 
law are obliged to pay me. 
I do also acknowledge to have received for the use of 
my brother John the sum of one pound English money 
being also part of the legacy due to him by his 
mother’s death, as witness my name this 27th of June 1711. 
[signed] Francis Christian. 

At a Court held at KK Christ Lezayre, September 27, 1711
Upon hearing of the difference betwixt Capt Christian senior 
& Edward Christian of Ramsey touching the debt due to the 
doctor and Anne Tear for tending of Elizabeth Christian 
during her sickness, And also touching the funeral expences; 
It is ordered that the said funeral expences shall be paid 
out of the decedents effects bequeathed to her said son Edward 
Christian, And the above said debts during her sickness to be 
paid equally by and betwixt the said Capt. Christian & the 
said Edward Christian. 
And this further ordered, 
That the said Capt. Christian shall forthwith deliver unto 
the said Edward Christian all the money, goods and effects 
in his custody xxxxx and mentioned in the will and Inventory 
of the said Elizabeth Christian als Allen; 
Otherwise to be committed into St German’s prison, there to 
remain till he submit to Law and pay all fees. 
[signed] Sam: Watleworth Archd., 
Robert Parr, 
John Curghy. 

November 13th 1711
Mr. Edward Christian of Ramsey enters his claim against the 
Executor of his mother Mrs. Elizabeth Christian for monies 
lent to her and expended on her account in the time of her 
sickness and for her funeral to the value of 6 pounds, and 
for diminution of the goods left him by his said mother in 
her last will to the value of 14 pounds or thereabouts and 
craveth trial. 

Ann Teare of Ramsey enters her claim against the Executor 
of Mrs. Elizabeth Christian for the sum of forty shillings 
due debt as will be made to appear, and craves the Law. 

I do acknowledge to have received at and from the hands of 
my father the sum of nine pound eight shillings in part of 
the money due to me by the death of my mother Elizabeth 
Christian. I say received by me this 11th of June 1712. 
[signed] Francis Christian. 
Witness present: 
John Wattleworth junior, 
John Christian. 

I do acknowledge that I have received 20 shillings of the 
within sum of my brother Francis Christian in part of my 
mother’s legacy as witness my hand this 6th November 1712 
[signed] John Christian. 
Witness present 
Nich Christian. 

April 20, 1713
This day Mr. Edward Christian came to the Records, and 
upon stating of accounts with Capt Christian does acknowledge 
to have received from the said Captain the contents of 
his mother’s Inventory, excepting a bill of debts which 
amounts to 8 pounds 5 shillings 4 pence, yet in the 
hands of the debtors, and the monies now paid the said 
Capt. Christian’s two sons the part of their mother’s 
legacy to them, amounting to 12 pounds 18 shillings, 
as appears by their receipts; and thereupon the said 
Edward Christian does acquit and discharge the said 
Capt. Christian and his Executors of the said Inventory 
forever as witness his subscription the day and year 
above written. 
[signed] Edward Christian. 
Acknowledged by the said Edward before me, 
Sam: Watleworth, Archdeacon. 

I John Christian do hereby acknowledge to have received 
from my loving brother Edward Christian merchant the full 
and just sum of sixteen pound one shillings and eight 
pence being the latter part of my portion left by my Mother, 
for which sum and all other sums, accounts, reckonings, 
or demands whatsoever, belonging to me by the death of 
my mother Elisabeth Christian I do hereby acquit my said 
brother Edward his heirs, Executors, Administrators, or 
Assigns, from me, my heirs, Executors, Administrators 
or Assigns, as witness my subscription this twenty eight 
day of April one thousand seven hundred and thirteen: 1713. 
[signed] John Christian. 
Witnesses hereof: 
Nich: Christian, 
James Knipe senr. 

I John Christian being not able to travel desires that 
this my receipt may be recorded whenever brought to be 
so by my aforesaid brother Edward Christian and you 
will oblige your loving servant, 
[signed] John Christian. 
Witness hereof John Lace. 

I do acknowledge to have received from Edward Christian 
of Ramsey by virtue of the within Letter of Attorney the 
full and just sum of 6 pounds 5 shillings 4 pence for 
the use of my son Francis Christian being the latter 
part of his mother’s goods. I say received the above sum 
this 5th of September 1715 by me, 
[signed] Nich Christian. 

Tis further agreed on that the said Francis Christian 
shall be accountable to Edward Christian for a piece 
of gold and the price of a steer he received. 

5th October 1715
Captn Nicholas Christian senior hath not only owned 
the above receipt, but also received the above same. 
Before me, Dan Mylrea 

Know all men by these presents that I Francis Christian 
now of Dublin, mariner, have for sundry good causes and 
considerations nominated, constituted and appointed and 
do by these presents nominate constitute and appoint an 
in my stead and place put my well beloved and honorable 
father Capt. Nicholas Christian of the town of Ramsey in 
the Isle of Man my true and lawful attorney, to ask, 
demand, levie, recover and receive for me and in my name 
and to my use and behoofe[beheese?] of my brother Edward 
Christian of the town of Ramsey aforesaid glover all such 
sum or sums of money which falls due to me by the death 
of my mother Elizabeth Christian as by her last will and 
testament xxx xxx at large appears, giving, and granting 
unto my said Father as Attorney in the premises my sole 
and full power to sue, accost, implead, and imprison the 
said Edward Christian his heirs, executors, administrators, 
and assigns for the above said sum or sums as is specified 
by the said Will for me and in my name in any Court Spiritual 
or temporal before any judge or justice and the said Edward 
Christian, his heirs, executors &c, again our of prison, 
to deliver at his discretion, and upon the receipt of the 
above said sum as afore said or any part thereof one or 
more legal acquitance or acquitances discharge or discharges 
for me and in my name to make, sign, seal, and deliver. 
Also to execute, perform and finish all and singular thing 
and things which shall or may be necessary touching or 
concerning the premises as fully, thoroughly, & entirely 
as I the said Francis Christian in my own person might 
could do in or about the same. Ratifying, conferring and 
allowing what soever my said Father shall do or cause to be 
done in the premises. In witness hereof I the said Francis 
Christian have hereunto set my hand and seal the eight 
day of September in the year of our Lord one thousand seven 
hundred and fifteen 1715. 
[signed] Francis Christian. 
Witnesses: 
Samuel Barber, 
Edmund Kneen, 
Mary Casement alias Christian. 

5th October 1715
Two of the witnesses of the Letter of Attorney, vizt., 
Edm: Kneen xxxx, have deposed the same to be the act 
and [deed] of Francis Christian