Elizabeth Moore, 1767

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35      Malew
In the name of God, Amen. I Elizabeth Moore wife of 
Peter Moore of Douglas, shopkeeper, being weak of 
body but of perfect memory and taking into serious 
consideration the undertainty of this transitory life, 
do make my last will and testament in manner and 
form following. First, I recommend my soul to 
Almighty God and my body to Christian burial in hope 
of a happy resurrection to eternal life through the 
merits of my blessed Savior the Lord Jesus Christ. 
Item, I bequeath to my loving husband Peter Moore 
all and whatever sum and sums of money he my said 
husband has already received from my father David 
Harrison for or as part of my marriage portion. 
Item, I bequeath to my brother John Harrison the 
sum of one pound. Item, I bequeath to my brother 
James Harrison the sum of one pound. 
Item, I bequeath to my brother William Harrison 
the sum of one pound four shillings and six pence. 
Item, I bequeath to my two sisters Hannah Harrison 
and Catharine Harrison the sum of ten pounds each 
and also the whole of my wearing apparel equally 
between them. Item, I bequeath to my Aunt Jane Curghey 
the sum of five pounds. Lastly, I nominate constitute 
and appoint my father David Harrison sole executor 
of all the rest of my goods, chattels, and effects 
of what kind and nature soever. In witness whereof 
I have to these present subscribed my name this 17 
day of May 1767. 
[signed her mark] Elizabeth Moore. 
Witnesses: 
William Fargher, 
Thomas Harrison.

At the Court of Correction held at Castletown, October 21st, 1767, 
the executor is sworn in Court in form of Law 
and hath given pledges for payment of debts and 
legacies vizt., William Fargher and Thomas Harrison 
the witnesses of the Will