Catharine Bridson, 1760

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53       Douglas, February 15th, 1760.  
In the name of God Amen. I Cathrine Bridson in Douglas, 
being weak in body but in perfect memory, do make my 
last will and testament as follows:  
I leave to the poor of the town of Douglas three pounds.  
I leave to my sister Elizabeth Brew all my best 
wearing apparel, linen & woolen.  
I leave to my niece Margaret Craine what money was 
left her before in a former will which was twenty pounds.  
I leave to the two servant maids in the house 
Jane Caley & Christian Quark twenty shillings apiece 
besides my every day clothes both linen and woolen.  
Lastly I constitute & appoint my brother Captain Paul Bridson 
whole and sole executor of all the rest of my goods 
moveable & immoveable of what kind soever.  
Witnesses: 
Cathrine Kerruish, 
Isabela xxxymory.  

At a Chapter Court holden in Douglas June 16th, 1760, 
the executor is sworn in Court in form of Law 
and has given pledges for payment of debtrs & 
legacies namely Capt. Thomas Moore & Mr. Thomas Fargher.