William Keig, 1856

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15        Arbory
In the name of God Amen.
I William Keig of the parish of Arbory being of perfect mind and memory
thanks be to Almighty God do appointed this my last will and testament
revoking all others this twenty third day of February one thousand eight
hundred and forty eight.
First I command my soul to God and my body to a Christian burial.
And as touching those worldly goods wherewith I dispose in the
following manner.
Secondly I leave and bequeath unto my son Paul Keig the sum of five
shillings.
I leave and bequeath unto my son William Keig the sum of five shillings. I
leave and bequeath unto my son John Keig the sum of five shillings.
I leave and bequeath unto my son Edward Keig the sum of five shillings.
I leave and bequeath unto my son Richard Keig the sum of five shillings. I
leave and bequeath unto my daughter Ann Keig the sum of five shillings. I
leave and bequeath unto my daughter Margaret Keig the sum of five shillings.
I appoint my dear wife Jane Keig executrix of all the rest of my property
of goods moveable or immoveable of whatsoever kind or nature to be possessed
of at my death.
Therefore any person or persons claiming share in this my last will or
testament I leave them of with two shillings legacy.
I pronounce this to be my last will and testament in presence of us.
This twenty third day of February one thousand eight hundred and forty
eight.  William Keig my x
Witnesses
Thomas Harrison
John Harrison

At a Chapter Court holden in Castletown on the 16th day of May 1856.
Jan Keig sworn executrix with pledges being the witnesses of the will.