James Black, 1773

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Rushen
                                     At a Chapter Court holden
                                     At Castletown May 26 1773

James Black mariner, son of James Black & Ellinr. Black otherwise Callister otherwise Christian, 
departed this life on the coast of Africa about three years ago as by Advice received Intestate – the 
Court upon Intelligence thereof Decrees his sisters of the whole blood by the mother’s side namely 
Ellinr. & Jane Callister, joint Adminces.of all his Goods & Chattels whatsoever – Chas. Gelling 
husband of Jane being abroad, the Administration is committed unto S. Ellinor (Relict of Thos. 
Corlet) & Janes and they are accordingly sworn for payment of Debts, as also to be just the one to 
the other in the division of the Goods, & have given Pledges in form of Law namely John Christian & 
Wm. Christian both of Rushen
Solv: 3s.              Decretum est
                             Ja: Wilks
                             Joh: Moore