Ann Leyland, 1826

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22       Malew
The last will and testament of Ann Leyland wife of James Leyland of
Castle town in the parish of Malew being on the eight day of February
eighteen hundred and twenty six being of sound disposing mind and
memory and understanding at the making thereof.
First she left her soul to God and body to Christian burial.
She left to her husband all the right and title she has to the houses
situated in Castletown and Douglas to be by him enjoyed during his life
time and after his death to return to her son James but in the event of her
husband marriage after her death then in that case the son is to have all
the right that he now has; immediately after his so marrying.
She likewise willed that in the event of her son James dying before he
arrives at the age of twenty one years then her illegitimate daughter
Catharine Kewin is to have twenty pounds British which is twenty
pounds is to operate as among on her house situated in the town of Douglas.
She likewise constituted and appointed her husband sole
executor of all her goods movable immoveable of what kind soever as witness
her subscription the 8th Feb 1826.
Ann Leyland my x mark
Witnesses:
John Christian
John Bell

At a Chapter Court holden in 
Castletown on the 14 Jun 1826.  
James Leyland sworn executor and pledges Robert Shimmin 
and Thos Corkill both of Malew