Anne Cosnahan als Corrin, 1770

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7       Braddan
I Anne Cosnahan als Corrin of Douglas being now very infirm 
and in an indifferent state of health but of sound and perfect 
mind and memory (thanks be to God) and knowing the uncertainty 
of human life, do make this my last will and testament in 
manner following: 
First, I commend my soul to God, hoping that through 
the merits and mediation of my Blessed Lord and Savior 
Jesus Christ to find and receive full remission for and 
pardon of all my sins. And my body I commit to the 
earth to be decently buried at the discretion of my 
executor hereafter named. 
Item, I leave and bequeath unto my dear and affectionate 
children vizt, my son the Revd. Joseph Cosnahan, my 
daughter Margaret Brown, my daughter Catherine Gell, 
my daughter Ellinor Woods, and my daughter Anne Bridson, 
five shillings British each, and lastly, I nominate 
and appoint my dear and affectionate son Hugh Cosnahan 
sole executor of all the rest of my goods, chattles, 
and effects of what nature or quality soever. 
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my 
name this 1st day of October 1767. 
[signed] Anne Cosnahan. 
Witnesses: 
John Bridson, 
… Hampton, 
Catharine Chamber. 

At a Court of Correction holden 
near Douglas 12th February 1770
The executor is sworn in court in form of law and 
has given pledges for payment of debts and legacies 
namely the Revd. Mr. Woods Vicar of Braddan and 
Mr. Thomas Fargher of Shenvalla