Matthew Taubman, 1772

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62    Arbory
I Matthew Taubman of BallaNorris in the Parish of KK Arbory 
being sick and weak in body but of perfect mind and memory 
do make my last will and testament in manner following. 
First, I commend my soul to God in steadfast hope of a joyful 
resurrection and remission of all my sins through the merits 
of a crucified Saviour, and my body to Christian burial at 
the discretion of my executor hereafter named. And as for worldly 
goods and effects, I dispose of them as follows, viz: 
I leave unto the poor of Castletown five pounds and I order 
and direct that a brewing-pan be bought for the use of the 
poor of KK Arbory to contain a bowl and that the issues and 
profits thereof be distributed among them as the Vicar and 
Wardens shall think fit by appropriating to them an house[?] 
apiece which said sums are to arise out of the money … for 
the rebuilding of KK Arbory Church, and also a bowl of barley 
to the poor of Castletown and of KK Arbory to be distributed 
by the Vicar and Wardens of each parish respectively. 
Item, I leave unto my granddaughters, viz Catharine Moore 
and Margaret Moore, daughters of the Revd. John Moore, and 
Elizabeth Christian daughter of the Revd. John Christian 
forty pounds apiece, which said sums, making in all one 
hundred and twenty pounds, I order and direct my son John Taubman 
to pay unto my said granddaughters at their respective marriages, 
or when they respectively arrive at the age of twentyone years, 
and in lieu thereof, it is my will and pleasure that my said son 
John is to have the Estate of BallaStole with all its appurtenances, 
and I further order that my son Thomas Taubman is to have the 
interest of said assigned[?] and twenty pounds until my granddaughters 
respective marriages or they arrive to age as above said, and 
the said interest to cease … portion to their respective marriages, 
or their above said age. I also leave and bequeath unto my son 
Thomas my part of the interest in and upon my Northside 
mortgages viz Corlet & … together with whatever ermainder may 
appear due from the mortgage or mortgages upon land now in the 
hands, with the papers relative thereunto Captn. Thomas Moore, 
as also full power of …ling said mortgages and giving the 
necessary …ges for the same. 
Item, I leave and bequeath unto my daughter Margaret three 
hundred pounds, not doubting her dali… demeanor to her mother. 
Item, I leave unto my son Henry my house and garden in Castletown, 
commonly called Laurence’s House, with all its appurtenances, 
in case my said son Henry recovers from his present disorder 
and is capable of enjoying it, otherwise I leave and bequeath 
my said House and garden and its appurtenances as before mentioned 
unto my daughter Catherine Moore, and I order and direct that 
all my said son Henry’s …, bonds and … lying in my hands be 
surrendered and delivered up unto him my said son Henry and 
in this it shall please God to restore him to his former health, 
that he shall make some compensation, and he shall think proper, 
in lieu of the same unto my granddaughter Margaret Moore above
mentioned. I leave unto my son and heir John Taubman all my 
purchase and intack in Scard, he giving his mother an 
acquittance for all dues and demands between them and I further 
order the … to be left in the Marown house for the use of him 
my said son Henry and the best silver cup to be left in like 
manner as an heirloom. I leave unto my daughter Jane the silver 
pint can after my wife’s decease. I leave unto my daughter 
Catharine the second choice silver cup after my wife’s decease. 
I release and acquit the following persons of whatever they may 
stand indebted unto me, viz, 
John Preston of the White Stone, 
Hugh Quork of Peeltown, 
and Hugh Callow, for what may be due after a settlement. 
Lastly, I nominate constitute and appoint my loving wife whole 
and sole executrix of all the rest of my goods moveable and 
immoveable whatsoever, cutting off all other claims by affinity 
with sixpence legacy apiece. An it is my request that my son 
John and my son in law John Moore be aiding and assisting to 
my said executrix in all matters and things relating her affairs. 
And I leave a guinea a piece unto my four eldest grandsons, 
they my said grandsons taking my … from the door. 
Hereby revoking and disannulling all former wills and ratifying 
and establishing this alone to be my last will and testament. 
Published and declared by the testator as his last will and 
testament 29 day of October 1771. 
[signed] Matt. Taubman. 
Witnesses: 
Robt Christian, 
John Moore. 

At Chapter Court holden at 
Castletown May 2x, 1772
Robert Christian and John Moore subscribing witnesses 
of the last will and testament of Matth. Taubman have 
deposed that the testator being of sound and disposing 
mind and memory signed published and declared the 
before going writing as his last will and testament in 
their presence. And whereas Elizabeth Taubman relict 
of and executrix named in the said will of said will 
of Matth. Taubman, apprehends that the said testator 
has devised and bequeated more goods and chattels than 
he had a right to by law, and … it would be unsafe and 
improper for her to undertake the burden of said will, 
and thereupon has by her son and heir John Taubman, in 
open court relinquished the executorship and all 
benefit resulting from said will. The court has therefore 
decreed Margret Taubman daughter of the testator and his 
only child unprovided for and unproved sole administrator 
of all the goods, chattels and credits of the deceased 
with the will annexed, and she the said Margaret is 
sworn to exhibit to the Registry a true and perfect inventory . .