Alice Forbes, 1808

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In the name of God Amen.
I Alice Forbes wife of Edward Forbes of the town of Douglas 
Merchant - being of sound mind memory and understanding 
wish to make this my last will and testament (revoking all 
others) in manner and form following:
First I commend my body to that most Gracious God who gave 
it and wish to be buried with decent Christian burial - and with 
respect to what worldly property which I am entabled to 
bequeath of every kind and domination whatever I do hereby 
constitute and appoint my dear husband Edward Forbes to be 
my sole executor. 
As witness my hand this 16th day of May one thousand eight 
hundred and six(1806)    Alice Forbes
Witnesses:
Edward Moore Junior
James Moore
At an Eccl Court holden in Douglas 30th August 1808.  The 
executor sworn with pledges the witnesses of the will.