Robert Callow, 1808

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45      Braddan
The last will and testament of Robert Callow 
of the Parish of Braddan who being infirm and 
weak in bodily health but of sound and perfect 
mind and memory at the making thereof did make 
and appoint his last will and testament in manner 
and form following. 
First, he committed his soul unto Almighty God 
who gave it and his body to Christian burial. 
He left and bequeathed unto his three daughters,
namely, Jane, Mary and Isabella the sum of twenty 
five pounds each or apiece, likewise two quilts
and two blankets each. He likewise left and bequeathed 
unto his aforesaid daughter Jane the feather
bed, the curtains, and bedstead or stock. 
Lastly, he nominated and appointed his daughter Margaret
Cowley alias Callow whole and sole Executrix of 
all the remainder of his effects movable and
immovable of whatsoever kind or denomination in 
presence of the witness this 18th day of April
1808. 
Witnesses: 
Edward Oates, 
Thomas Curphey. 

        At a Chapter Court holden at 
        Douglas June 21st, 1808
Thomas Cowley husband of the within named 
Margaret Cowley is sworn Executor in Court 
in form of Law and hath given pledges for 
the payment of debts and legacies namely 
the witnesses of the will