Jane Fytzgerald als Wattlworth, 1756

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7       Malew
In the name of God, Amen. I Jane Fytzgerald als Wattlworth 
of Castletown, spinster, being weak in body yet (blessed 
be God for it) of a sound disposing mind and perfect memory, 
do make this my last will and testament in manner and form 
following, that is to say: First and especially, I recommend 
my soul to God and my body to be decently interred in the 
Parish Church of St. German, near the graves of my father 
and mother. 
Item, I give and bequeath for the use of the poor of 
Castletown twenty shillings. To the poor of KK German 
ten shillings and the xxx xxeclive sums to be distributed 
among the said poor by my executor hereafter named within 
two months after my decease. 
I devise unto my brother Cæsar Wattleworth the field commonly 
distinguished by the name of the Red Gap Field, being part of 
the Estate of Knock-Ryshen, free and without any encumbrance, 
reserving unto my brother Robert Wattleworth the use and benefit 
of two days plowing in the said field during his natural life. 
Item, I give and bequeath unto my said brother Cæsar my 
property in tat house known by the name of the convoy, with 
this reservation, that he is not to possess nor enjoy the 
aforesaid field or house till after the decease of my husband. 
Item, I acknowledge and declare that there is fifty pounds 
sterling of my said brother Caesar’s money now in our hands, 
which my executor is to pay him. 
I give and bequeath equally between my two sisters Elizabeth 
& Catharine all my wearing apparel & wearing linen. 
I leave to each of my brothers John, Charles, and Robert a crown legacy. 
I give & devise unto the present and succeeding heirs of 
Knock-Ryshen one large two-eared silver cup, to descend as 
an heirloom. 
And all the residue and remainder of my worldly goods and 
effects whosesoever and whatsoever I give, devise and bequeath 
to my loving husband, and do hereby nominate and appoint him 
executor in trust for payment of the above legacies, and of 
this my last will and testament, hereby revoking all former 
will and wills by me heretofore made. 
In witness whereof I have hereunto caused my name to be 
subscribed and have set my sign manual this 31 of December, 
one thousand seven hundred and fifty five, 1755. 
[signed her mark] Jane Fytzgerald. 
Witnesses: 
John Quayle, 
Esther Kissack. 

At a Consistory Court holden at Castletown, Feb 12th, 1756, 
the Revd. John Quayle & Esther Kissack have deposed on the 
holy Evangelists that the testatrix Jane Fitzgerald being 
of sound mind & memory, declared the foregoing writing to 
be her last will and testament in their presence and that 
they were witnesses thereto at her the testatrix’s request. 

At a consistory Court holden at Castletown feb 12th, 1756, 
Thomas Fitzgerald being appointed executor of the last will 
and testament of his deceased wife, and being unable to 
attent this Court to be sworn according to law, hath by 
power of equal date herewith appointed his sister Esther 
Maddrell als Fitzgerald his attorney herein. 
Whereupon she the said Esther is sworn in behalf of the 
said brother executor in Court in form of Law and hath 
given pledges for payment of debts and legacies, namely 
Mr. Thomas Fargher and Mr. John Quillin. Know all men by 
these presents that I Thomas Fitzgerald of Castletown do 
hereby nominate authorize and appoint my sister Esther 
Maddrell alias Fitzgerald for me and in my name to appear 
before the spiritual court of this Isle and in my behalf 
to take upon her the burden and execution of the last 
will and testament of Jane Fitzgerald my deceased wife, 
and do desire that she be sworn executrix in my behalf 
to the said will according to law. Ratifying and allowing 
what ever my said Abby shall lawfully do or cause to be 
done in the xxemes. At witness my hand this 12th February 1756. 
[signed his mark] Thos. Fitzgerald. 
Witnesses: 
Jon. Quillin, 
Caeser Brew. 

At a Consistory Court in Castletown, Feb 12th, 1756, 
John Quillin & Cæsar Brew have deposed on the holy 
Evangelists that Thos. Fitzgerald signed and duly 
executed the above power of attorney in their presence. 

At Peeletown the 21st Feb 1756, 
Mrs. Eliz. Garrett, wife of John Garrett of Ballahiy, 
acknowledged upon oath that she hath two table cloths 
(in her custody) being the property of Thos. Fitzgerald 
& his wife Jane Fitzgerald deceased. The said John 
Garrett and Elizth his wife are hereby ordered and 
required to deliver up the said table cloths unto 
Esther Maddrell executrix in trust for and in behalf 
of Thomas Fitzgerald exeutor of the said Jane Fitzgerald, 
which if they neglect or refuse, they are to be committed 
in St German’s prison until they submit to law and pay all fees.

At Peeltown 21st February 1756, 
Robert Wattleworth and Cæsar Wattleworth of Castletown 
being charged this day at the suit of Esther Maddrell 
executor in trust for and in behalf of her brother 
Thomas Fitzgerald sole executor and husband of Jane 
Fitzgerald deceased, for the discovery of certain goods 
and effects the property of the said Thomas Fitzgerald 
and his said deceased wife. The said Robt Wattleworth 
and Cæsar Wattleworth have this day acknowledged upon 
oath namely Robert that he hath the following particulars 
vizt, eighteen yards of diaper, two silver table spoons, 
a kisshan of barley; and the said Cæsar that he hath 
twenty eight yards of kuslain, two plain gold rings, 
two broad geese, a gander, and three turkeys. And neither 
of them having made out any legal property to the same. 
The said Robert Wattleworth and Cæsar Wattleworth are 
respectively ordered and required forthwith to deliver 
up the several particulars aforementioned in their 
custody unto the said Esther Maddrell in the same 
condition they were received in without any embezzlement. 
Otherwise if they neglect or refuse they are to be 
committed in St German’s until they submit to Law and 
before releasement pay all fees. 

At Peeltown 20th March 1756, 
Robert Wattleworth & Cæsar Wattleworth of Castletown 
being charged this day at suit of Esther Maddrell 
executor in trust for and in behalf of her brother 
Thomas Fitzgerald sole executor and husband of Jane 
Fitzgerald deceased, for the discovery of certain goods 
and effects the property of the said Thomas Fitzgerald 
and his said deceased wife, the said Robert Wattleworth 
and Cæsar Wattleworth have this day acknowledge upon 
oath, namely Robert that he hath the following particulars, 
one horse whip, one ladder, one silver pint and silver 
half pint; and the said Cæsar that he hath a brown silk 
quilt conelxxx. And neither of them having made out any 
legal property to the same, the said Robert Wattleworth 
and Cæsar Wattleworth are respectively ordered and 
required forthwith to deliver up the several particulars 
aforementioned in their custody unto the said Esther 
Maddrell in the same condition they were received in 
without any embezzlement. Otherwise if they neglect or 
refuse, they are to be committed in St German’s until 
they submit to law and before releasement pay all fees. 

At Peeletown the 21st Feb 1756, 
Cathrine Farrant wife of William Farrant of Castletown 
being charged this day at the suit of Esther Maddrell 
executor in trust for and in behalf of her brother Thomas 
Fitzgerald sole executor and husband of Jane Fitzgerald 
deceased for the discovery of certain goods and effect, 
the property of the said Thomas Fitzgerald and his said 
deceased wife. 
The said Cath. Farrant hath this day acknowledged upon 
oath that she hath in her custody the following particulars, 
part whereof she alleges to have received from the said 
Jane Fitzgerald in her life time and the remainder since 
her decease, Namely, a gold watch and chain, twenty two 
yards of green camblett, a goat of grey cloth, a tea 
kettle and lauy, a child silver spoon, a silver tea tongs, 
a silver pair of shoe buckles, a silver pair of sleeve 
buttons, one gold mourning ring, a pair of gold earrings, 
and two silver jacket pieces. 
And whereas the said Jane whilst under coverture could 
not by Law alienate or give away any of her said husband’s 
goods and effects, the said William Farrant and Cathrine 
his wife are hereby ordered and required forthwith to 
deliver up the several particulars aforementioned unto 
the said Esther Maddrell in the same condition they 
were received in without any embezzlement. 
Otherwise if they neglect or refuse they are to be 
committed in St German’s until they submit to Law and 
before releasement pay all fines. 

March 18th 1756
Robert Wattleworth enters a claim against the executor of 
Jane Fitzgerald als Wattleworth for the sum of six pounds, 
as also for the following particulars the claimant alleges 
to belong unto him in the hands of Thomas Fitzgerald vizt., 
two correls & eighteen Kishins of salt, a rug, a table cloth, 
and a bridle, and craves the law. 

The Claimer having with two compurgators proved the sum of 
four pounds and nine pence due debt, as also the sum of 
nine shillings and nine pence for sale, amounting in the 
whole to the sum of four pounds ten shillings and six pence, 
ordered that the dead’s part of foresaid sum be discharged 
in proportion with other Island Claimers preferably to the 
Claims of foreigners or incomers subpoena juris with all fees. 

Eod die, John Wattleworth claims against the executor of 
ditto, for a large looking glass, a large two armed chair, 
five small chairs, a small dressing table, a large chest, 
and craves the law. 

At Peeltown the 20th March 1756
Cathrine Farrant wife of William Farrant of Castletown being 
charged this day at the suit of Esther Maddrell executor in 
trust for and in behalf of her brother Thomas Fitagerald sole 
executor and husband of Jane Fitzgerald deceased for the 
discovery of certain goods and effects the property of the 
said Thomas Fitzgerald and his said deceased with; the said 
Cathrine Farrant hath this day acknowledged upon oath that 
she hath in her custody the following particulars part whereof 
she alleges to have received from the said Jane Fitzgerald in 
her life time and the remainder since her decease, namely, 
a pillow cloth, a pair of gray cloth breeches, three China 
tea cups, three China coffee cups and one saucer, one towel 
and blanket. And whereas the said Jane Fitzgerald whilst under 
coverture and not by Law alienater or give away any of her 
said husband’s goods and effects, the said William Farrant 
and Cathrine his wife are hereby ordered and required forthwith 
to deliver up the several particulars aforementioned unto 
the said Esther Maddrell in the same condition they were 
received without any embezzlement. Otherwise if they neglect 
or refuse they are to be committed in St German’s until they 
submit to law and before releasement pay all fees. 

Malew, May 3rd, 1756, 
Mrs. Margret Gitzgerald enters a claim against the executor 
of Mrs. Jane Fitzgerald als Wattleworth for the sum of 
twelve pounds twelve shillings bill, and craves the law. 

At a Consistory Court in Castletown June 3rd, 1756, 
the claimer have proved the sum of 12 pounds 12 shillings British, 
ordered the dead’s part thereof be discharged. 

At a Consistory Court at Castletown June 3rd, 1756
It appears by the last will and testament of Mrs Jane Fitzgerald 
bearing date Decr 31, 1755, that she acknowledge to have in her 
and her husband’s custody the sum of fifty pounds belonging to 
her brother Cæsar Wattleworth and said Cæsar having this day made 
oath that he has received no part thereof, Ordered that the dead’s 
part thereof be discharged by said Jane’s executor. Otherwise to 
be committed in St German’s till he submit and before releasement 
pay all fees