Christopher Bell, 1741

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Rushen: 
The last will and testament of Christopher Bell who departed this life about 16th April
1741. Imprimis, he committed his soul to God and his body to Christian burial. Item, to his brother
John he left 6 pence legacy. Item, to his sister Ann 6 pence. Item, to his sister Margery his part of
the sheep that was between himself and his brother John. Item, to his aunt Margery Raid 2 shillings 4
pence which she owed him, & his part of a sheep that was between him and his said aunt. Lastly, he
nominated and appointed his kind stepfather John Waterson and his loving mother Executors of all
the rest of his goods moveable and immoveable whatsoever. This he uttered and declared in
presence of us Thomas Kermode, Joney Carin. John Waterson the stepfather is sworn in Court in
form of Law and hath given pledges John Waterson & Thomas Kermod