Gilbert Hampton, 1748

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7             Braddan
In the name of God, amen. Gilbert Hampton weaver of 
the town of Douglas, being sick in body but of sound 
and perfect memory having made this his last will 
and testament thie second day of April 1748 in 
manner following vizt.: First he committed hie soul 
to God an dhis body to be decently interred.  
Item, he left and bequeathed to his son Robert 
Hampton all his clothes excepting a black 
waistcoat and breeches which he left to Daniel 
Cannell of KK Conchan. He likewise left his son 
Robert a piece of woolen cloth which lay in his 
chest and the money he lent him he left and 
bequeathed to himself.  
Item, he left to his stepson Philip Lewin his 
loom and all things belonging thereto if he 
would xxxx of them, and if not he left them to 
his son Robert.  
Item, the Testator said that thought he was 
upon his death bed, he left all his grandchildren 
twenty shillings to be divided amongst them.  
Item, he left his well beloved wife all what 
was under her own hand besides his part of all 
the corn and a cow and the pasture to be set 
to help to maintain her while she lived. 
He likewise ordered that the horse should not 
be hindered from her after any occasion.  
Lastly, he left his son Nicholas all his other 
goods moveable and immoveable whatsoever. 
In testimony whereof the witnesses hereunto 
set their hands this 5th Day of Aril 1768. 
Witnesses
Christopher Callow my mark X
Thomas Clark my mark X, jurati.         

The Executor is sworn in Court in form of Law 
and hath given pledges for payment of debts and 
legacies vizt., Christopher Callor and Thomas 
Clark the witnesses.  
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