Philip Skillicorn, 1834

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17     Maughold
This paper writing purports to be the last will and testament of Philip
Skillicorn of the parish of KK Michael spoken by word of mouth and declared
by him to be his last will and testament the 23rd day November 1834.
In the first place he commended his soul to God and his body to Christian
burial.
Secondly He left and bequeathed the sum of one shilling each to his
children.
Thirdly He left and bequeathed all his right title property and interest
that he had of in and unto the house wherein he lived with the garden
part of the quarterland of the white house to his beloved wife Margaret
Skillicorn.
Lastly He ordained nominated and appointed his beloved wife whole and
sole executrix of all the residue of his goods and effects both moveable and
immoveable of all nature kinds or descriptions - Written this 3d of March
1834.
Witnessed by
Jane Crow her x mark
Wm Cooll

At a Chapter Court holden in the Court House at KK Michael on the 24th day
of April 1834.
Margaret Skillicorn the executrix in the foregoing will named is sworn in
court in form of law, well and truly to execute the last will and
testament of Philip Skillicorn deceased, to pay all his just debts and
legacies so far as the goods and effects of the deceadent will extend and
the law bind her and to do all other acts and things pertaining to the
office of executor according to law and to these ends she has given pledges
namely Thomas Skillicorn and John Stewart both of the parish of KK Michael
Probatum est    Dan Nelson