Charles Christian, 1852

Bride 
1852 
44
At a Chapter Court, holden at Ramsey on the 11th day of June 1852. Charles
Christian of the parish of Kirk Bride having departed this life on
or about the twenty fifty day of January last intestate; and this court
having received intelligence thereof, hath (for the preservation of the
rights of all persons concerned) Decreed his only child Ann wife of
Robert Bruce sole administratrix of all and singular the goods, rights,
credits, chattels, and effects, moveable and immoveable whatever of the said
decedent.  And Esther Christian the said decedents widow is in
trust thereupon sworn, well and truly to administer the same to pay all
the Intestate's just debts and funeral expenses so far forth as the goods
will extend and the law bind; and return into the Episcopal Registry a
full, true, and perfect inventory thereof, and an accurate account of all
transactions, touching the same when thereunto lawfully required.
And to these ends the said Esther Christian hath given pledges in form of
law, namely Thomas Lace and Robert Bruce both of KK Bride who have executed
the usual bond to that effect in presence of the court.
                  Decretum Est               T. A. Corlett
				  
Whereas the Eccl Court of this Diocese hath this day granted Administration
of all and singular the goods and effects of Charles Christian late of Bride
deceased, to Esther Christian his widow in trust
for the next of kin of said deceased.
And whereas Thomas Lace of Kerrowdhoo in the parish of Bride and
Robert Bruce in the parish of Bride and Robert Bruce of Ballacowle in the
parish of Bride have agreed to become pledges to the said Esther
Christian for the due administration of the said Estate according to law.
Therefore know all men by these Present, that we, the said Thomas Lace and
Robert Bruce hereby bind and oblige ourselves and our Executors and
Administrators, as pledges to the said Esther Christian for the due and
faithful administration of the goods and effects of the said deceased
according to law.  And in her default we bind ourselves and our Executors
and administrators to be answerable to all parties interested in the said
Estate, or the Administration thereof.
Witness our subscriptions this Eleventh day of June 1852.
                  Thomas Lace and Robert Bruce
At a Chapter Court held in Ramsey the 11th June 1852.
       Taken by me   T A Corlett