Mary Moore, 1768

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49      Braddan
In the name of God and Jesus Christ our Saviour, Amen. 
I, Mary Moore wife of Revd Philip Moore, Rector 
of Ballaugh, considering the uncertainty of human 
life, do make this my last will and testament in 
the following manner: 
First, I commit and recommend my soul to God 
and my body to Christian burial. 
Item, I leave and bequeath to the poor of 
the town of Douglas the sum of ten pounds to 
be distributed at the discretion of my executor, 
with the advice and assistance of the wardens, 
to as many poor house keepers, within six 
months after my decease. 
Item, I leave and bequeath to my dear husband 
aforesaid all that I have in the world, 
excepting and reserving my own proper use 
and disposal the sum of two hundred pounds 
British, out at interest on bond and note. 
He my said husband to have and enjoy the 
interest there of during life, and the capital 
at my own option as may hereafter devise. 
Lastly, I do hereby nominate constitute and 
appoint him my dear and affectionate husband 
the sole executor and administrator of this 
my last will and testament, excluding all 
claiming relations with six pence legacy. 
As witness my hand this last day of April 
in the year of our Lord 1759. 
[signed] Mary Moore. 
Witnesses: 
Richard Allen, 
Charles Crebbin

At a Chapter Court holden in KK Marown 13th June 1768: 
the Executor is sworn in court in 
form of law and hath given pledges 
for the payment of debts and legacies 
namely Richard Allen of Lezayre 
and the Revd. Charles Crebbin the 
witnesses of the will