John Cross, 1803

60    Ballaugh 
Ballaugh Sep the 4th 1801
The last will and testament of John Cross of said parish who being
infirm in body but of sound mind and memory at the making thereof in manner
and form following:
First he committed his soul to God and body to Christian burial.
Secondly He left to his grandson John Corlett ten pounds legacy.
Lastly He left to his grandson Robert Corlett fifteen pounds legacy. The
feather bed on which he lay, bedstead and all materials the best rug the
best ------ a new sheet and a new blanket.  He left to said Robert all the
woolen and linnen cloth within the house unshaped.  The painted chest
with whatsoever is in said chest.  He left the said Robert all what he
likes of his wearing apparel with two silk handkerchiefs.  He left to his
grandson Thos Corlett ten pounds legacy.
Item he left the foresaid John Corlett and said Robt Corlett to be half
and half in all his sheep.
Item he left to his three granddaughters vizt Margaret, Jane, and Mary
Corlett minors fifteen pounds legacy each -  his executor hereafter
named is not to pay interest there out but the same to be taken towards the
clothing and schooling of said minors until the same shall come unto their
own hands but in case any of said girls shall depart this life before they
arrive to lawful age that then the legacy of the deceased is to
descend unto the survivor or survivors of them the said girls equally.
He left to Thomas Boddaugh ten shillings.
To Margt Cannell and Elinor Caley blind girls ten shillings.  Debarring any
person or persons who soever that will endeavour to break this his last
will and testament with six pence legacy - to the witnesses of the will
half a crown each.
Lastly he nominated ordained and appointed Robert Corlett his son in law
to be whole and sole executor of all the rest of his worldly goods of
what denomination soever.
Witnesses:
Thomas Cowley
William Cowley   Jurati
At a Chapter Court holden at K Michael June 21st 1803.
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.
Probatum est
             Thos Cubbon.