Thomas Joyner, 1762

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The last will and testament of Thomas Joyner of 
the town of Douglas, deceased, is as follows, 
He being at perfect mind and memory at the 
making thereof:   
First he bequeathed his Soul to God and 
his body to Christian Burial.  
2ndly He left to his daughter Margaret Joyner 
who was then abroad the sum of one guinea or 
else the chest drawer that then stood in the 
parlour if in case she would come for the same.  
3rdly He left his half of his seat in Douglas 
Chappell to go with his dwelling house; as the 
other half thereof was formerly left to his 
daughter Elizth by her Mother’s last will.      
4thly He left six pence apiece legacy to all 
that could claim or pretend a right to any part 
of his goods.  
Lastly he nominated and appointed his daughter 
Elizth Harrisson als Joyner to be whole and 
sole Exr of all the rest of his goods whether 
moveable or immoveable be they of what kind 
or denomination soever.   
Witnesses at the making of the above will: 
Christopher Fitzsimons, 
John Cannon, jurati.                       

              At a Chapter Court holden in 
              Douglas Febry 9th 1762: 
James Harrison husband of the Excrx is sworn 
for payment of debts & legacies & hath given 
pledges in form of Law namely Mr. Thos. 
Fargher of Malew & John Christian of 
Douglas Cooper.  
Solv: 12d, Probatum est.  
                              Ro: Radcliffe 
                              Matths Curghey