William Farrant, 1816

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27     Castletown
This is affirmed the last will and testament of 
William Farrant of Castletown deceased who departed 
this life on the 15 day of March 1816, but previous 
thereto, to wit on the thirteenth day of March 1816, 
being of sound and disposing mind and memory and 
understanding did in presence and hearing of the 
witnesses hereto declare and publish the 
testamentary words herein after mentioned as and 
for his last will and testament and desired us 
the witnesses to bear witness that the same was 
his last will and testament. 
First, he committed his soul unto Almighty God 
and his body unto a decent Christian burial. 
Secondly, he revoked and disannuled his former 
promise of two butts in the flat which he promised 
to Richard Clucas his son-in-law. 
Thirdly, he left devised and bequeathed unto his 
daughter Catharine Clucas those two butts in the 
flat which he promised to her husband Richard 
Clucas if they will remain speerated, but if not, 
he desired and bequeathed the same unto his wife 
Margaret Farrant. 
Fourthly, he left devised and bequeathed unto his 
son John Farrant all that he possessed in the 
world after his wife Margaret Farrant's decease 
and likewise to the care of his brother Robert 
Farrant. 
Lastly, he nominated, constituted and appointed 
his wife Margaret Farrant his whole and sole 
executrix of all that he possessed or was entitled 
unto in any wise in the world and to pay all the 
other cravens with sixpence legacy. Under witness whereof we have hereunto subscribed our names this twenty-fifth day of March on thousand eight hundred and sixteen. Witnesses: William Cubbon & John Gelling