Patrick Shimin, 1777

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9    Malew
In the name of God, amen. I Patrick Shimin of Casteltown 
do make this my last will and testament as follows. 
First, I commend my soul to God and my body to a 
Christian burial. 
Secondly, I leave and bequeath to my granddaughter 
Jane Shimin daughter to my son John Shimin the sum 
of five pounds. 
Thirdly, I leave and bequeath unto my grandson John 
Shimin son of my said son John the sum of five pounds. 
Fourthly, I leave and bequeath unto my son Edward 
Shimin now in Ireland the sum of five shillings and 
my best [boat] if my said son chooses to come for the same. 
Fifthly and lastly, I nominate constitute authorize 
and appoint my dutiful and loving son John Shimin 
and Ann his wife my Executors of all the rest of my 
goods moveable and immoveable hereby excluding and 
debarring all and every other person or persons who 
shall claim any right or xxx thereto with the sum of 
six pence. As witness my subscription this 15th day 
of November 1774. 
[signed his mark] Patrick Shimin. 
Witnesses: 
Thomas Cotton, 
William Farrant. 

At a Court of Correction holden at 
Castletown, February 5th, 1777
The Executor is sworn in Court in form of Law and 
hath given pledges for the payment of debts and 
legacies namely the witnesses of the will