Mary Callow als Christian, 1779

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65         Maughold
In the name of God, amen. I Mary Callow alias Christian 
wife of William Callow of Balnykilley in the parish of 
KK Maughold, being at present weak and infirm in body, 
but of sound and disposing mind, memory and understanding, 
do make my last will and testament in manner and form following: 
First, I commit my soul to God and my body to Christian burial. 
Secondly, I leave and bequeath the sum of ten pounds 
apiece unto each of my children vizt., William, John, M
ary, Jane, Catharine, & Betty, as legacy. 
Lastly, I nominate constitute and appoint my loving husband 
William Callow sole executor and residuary legatee 
of all the rest of my effects movable and immovable of 
what kind or nature soever, and ordain and appoint my 
said husband guardian over my said children, 
committing my said children and their respective 
legacies unto the care and tuition of my said husband 
until they arrive at the age of fourteen years. 
In witness whereof I have caused my mark to be affixed 
to my name this 14th December 1778. 
[signed her mark] Mary Callow. 
Witnesses: 
William Cubbon, 
William Christian. 

      At a Chapter Court holden at Lezayre 
      October 26th, 1776, 
the executor is sworn in Court in form of Law 
and also guardian and supervisor over the 
children pursuant to the will, and agrees 
that the children shall have the whole of 
their mother’s apparel. Pledges for the 
payment of debts and legacies are John Kerruish 
Booilleevelt, & William Cowle Magher[?] of Kew 
both of KK Maughold