John Norris, 1734

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This is affirmed to be the last will and testament 
of John Norris of Ballasalley [Ballasalla], who
departed this life the 6th of April 1734, he being 
sick and weak in body, but of perfect memory.
First he committed his soul to Almighty God that 
gave it and his body to Christian burial. 
Item, he left his son Thomas Norris to pay his 
brother William Norris 10 shillings because there 
would be no strife betwixt them. 
Lastly, he nominated and appointed his loving son 
Thomas sole executor of all the rest of his good 
moveable and unmoveable whatsoever. 
Witnesses: 
John Shimmin, 
Catrine Quinney, 
John Bridson (who signed his name). 

The executor sworn in Court and gave pledges Capt Wm Bridson & John Bridson