William Gick senior, 1792

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         Santan
I William Gick Senior of the parish of KK St Ann in part of Ballavartin
being advanced in age but blessed be God of a sound mind and understanding,
and considering the uncertainty of this mortal life do
make this my last will and testament in the following manner.
First I commend my soul to God who gave it humbly relying on the
mercies in Christ Jesus my Blessed Redeemer for the pardon of all my
sins.
Also I give and bequeath to my son Thomas five shillings.
To my son William five shillings
To my son Christopher five shillings
To my son John Five shillings
And to my daughter Margaret five shillings
Lastly I nominate constitute and appoint my loving wife Jane Gick alias
Moore to be whole executrix of this my will and residuary legatees of all
my houses and lands, and all the rest of my goods and effects moveable and
immoveable of what nature or kind soever.
Note before the signing of this will but if the executrix Jane Gick do
marry a second husband then my children's legacys are to be in these
different sums Thos my eldest son five pounds, for my son William
thirty pounds to my son John five pounds do to Christopher five pounds and
to my daughter Margaret ten pounds.
Also I do appoint my loving wife Jane Gick to be whole executrix of all
my houses and lands moveable and immoveable of what nature soever.
In witness whereof I have caused my name to my mark to be put hereunto on
the twelfth day of January one thousand seven hundred and ninety two.
William Gick my mark
Witnesses
Jno Crebbin
James Skillicorn my x mark }
John Boyde                 }Jurati

At a Chapter Court holden at Castletown Nov 8th 1792
Executrix sworn in court in form of law and hath given pledges for
payment of debts and legacies namely the witnesses of the will.