William Karran, 1776

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14     Marown
This is affirmed to be the last will and testament of 
William Karran of KK Marown, made and declared in our 
presence the 26th of September 1775, being in perfect 
mind and memory at the making hereof. 
First, he committed his soul to God and body to 
Christian burial. 
Secondly, he left and bequeathed to his grandson William 
Karran forty pounds legacy, to be left in the hands of 
his father Thomas Karran without paying interest out 
until he would come to the age of 21 years after his 
decease, and if the said William was to be put to trade, 
that his father was to give him ten pounds of said sum. 
Thirdly, he appointed that in case William would die, 
and that his son Thomas would have no more issue, that 
then his said son was to have the sum left to William 
entirely to himself. He also left to his son Thomas a 
plow crain and sock, and six pence legacy to all claimers. 
Fourthly and lastly, he nominated and appointed his 
loving wife Abigail Karran als Callow sole executrix 
of all the rest of his effects moveable and immoveable 
whatsoever. 
[signed his mark] William Karran. 
Witnesses: 
William Cubbon, 
John Leece. 

At a Chapter Court holden at 
Douglas, February 6th, 1776, 
the executrix is sworn in Court in form of Law 
and hath given pledges for the payment of debts 
and legacies namely William Cubbon of Marown 
and John Leece of KK Santan. 

Thomas Karran son of the testator has given pledges 
for the forthcoming of the legacy of forty pounds 
bequeathed to his son William namely William Cubbon 
and John Leece above mentioned