William Christian, 1798

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75        Bride 
The last Will & Testament of William Christian of the 
Reast in the Parish of KK Bride made and declared on 
the 13th day of this Instant Novr and committed to 
writing on  18th day of the same month in the year 
1797 being of perfect mind & memory at the making therof.    
First, He committed his soul to God & body to 
Christian burial.   
Item, He left ten shillings to his daughter Isabel Christian.    
Item, He left three guineas to his daughter Joney Christian.   
Item, He left to his sd daughter Joney Christian a bed 
with it’s clothes & the big chest; which was in the Chamber.    
Lastly He nominated and appointed his son John Christian 
sole Execr of all the rest of his goods of what denomination 
soever, And left a shilling each to whomsoever would sue 
for any right to his goods contrary to the purport of this Will.    
Witnesses: 
Danl Kneen’s X, 
Wm Christian, Jur:                            

At a Chapter Court holden at Lazayre 
Oct 18th 1798:  
The Execr is sworn in Court in form of Law & hath given pledges 
for the payment of debts & legacies namely the witnesses of the will.   
Probatum est, 
Tho: Cubbon