Richard Stevenson, 1742

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16    KK Arbory 1742
In the name of God, amen. I Richard Stevenson of Balladoole 
in the Isle of Man being in sound and disposing mind and 
memory do make this my last will and testament relating only 
to my affairs in the Isle of Man in manner following, but 
reserving all other my effects as they already are or 
hereafter shall be disposed of by my testament for that purpose. 
Imprimus, whereas my real estates devolve to my heir at law 
for the time being it is not my intention to alter the law. 
Item, I devise unto my brother Major John Stevenson the sum 
of five shillings. 
Item, I devise unto my sister Jane Stevenson the sum of 
five shillings. 
Item, I devise unto my sister Elizabeth Stevenson the sum 
of five shillings. 
Item, I devise unto my sister Dorothy Stevenson the sum 
of five shillings. 
Item, I devise the sum of three pounds to the poor at 
the discretion of my executrix. 
Item, I devise all the residue of my personal fortune 
and effects that I shall be possessed of or any way xxx 
unto at my decease within this Isle only to my mother 
Jane Stevenson whom I hereby constitute sole executrix of this 
my last will and testament relating only to my personal effects 
in this Island and reserving my effects elsewhere as they already 
are or hereafter shall be disposed of by me, in witness 
whereof I hereunto put my hand & seal this sixth day of August 
one thousand seven hundred forty one. 
[signed] Rd. Stevenson. 
Witnesses: 
Eliza Senhouse, 
Isabel Creer.

At Balladoole, September 22, 1742
Mrs. Jane Stevenson mother of the testator is sworn 
executrix in form of law, and has given pledge for 
payment of debts and legacies, namely, the Revd. 
John Quayle Vicar of Malew