Alice Bridson, 1755

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29     Braddan
In the name of God, Amen. I Alice Bridosn wife to Capt Paul Bridson 
being weak in body but of perfect sound memory blessed be God for it,
do make my last will and testament in manner as following.  
First, I commit my soul to God and my body to Christian burial.  
Secondly, I leave and bequeath to the poor of the town three pounds.  
Thirdly, I leave and bequeath to my four sons John, Thomas, 
   William & Paul Bridson forty pounds each.  
Fourthly I leave and bequeath to my four daughters Elizabeth, 
   Cathrine, Ann & Jane Bridson sixty pounds each.  
Fifthly, I leave and bequeath to my sister Elizabeth Harrison my black silk gown.  
Sixthly, I leave and bequeath to my sister in law Cathrine Bridson ten pounds.  
Seventhly, I appoint and leave my husband to be guardian to 
   my children and their goods in his hands until they come to age.  
Lastly, I constitute and appoint my loving husband Capt Paul Bridson 
   whole and sole executor of all the rest of my goods moveable and 
   immoveable of what kind so ever in witness whereof I here unto 
   set my mark to my name. [signed her mark] Alice Bridson.  
Witnesses: Christopher Fitzsimons, Ewan Kerrish.   

AT A CHAPTER COURT AT DOUGLASS, JUNE 9TH, 1755, 
CAPT. PAUL BRIDSON is sworn executor in form of Law as also 
supervisor of the children under age pursuant to the will of 
the testatrix and hath given pledges for payment of debts 
and legacies, namely Christopher Fitzimons & Ewan Kerruish.