David Radcliffe, 1757

		Douglas 			Nov 25 1757

	David Radcliffe perished by sea on the Coast
	Of England on or about the 1st Nov 1756 Intestate
	And whereas after publication made, no person has
	Appeared to administer his effects the Court hath
	Thereupon committed the administration unto
	James Kelly sumner of the parish who for the  
	Preservation of the rights of creditors and all
	Concerned is fort with to Inventory the goods of
	The Dec’d at the valuation of four honest men
	And to sell the same by publick Cant if need required
	As also to payall Debts as the Court shall order
	Pledges for security of the office are John Stole
	Parish Clerk and Wm Cottier “____”. The  widow is
	Sworn to render a just account of the goods.
				Decretum Est
				Ro. Radcliffe
				Matth. Curphey