Archdeacon Wills 1759 #7, Braddan, of John Kissack, tobacconist of Douglas:

‘John Kissack of Douglas, tobacconist, being in tolerable health and of perfect memory, bur considering the uncertainty of this mortal life have thought proper to make this my last will and testament in the manner following. First I commend my soul to the protection of the Almighty and hoping for pardon of my sins through the merits of my blessed Saviour Jesus Christ; and next my body to the earth to be buried in a decent Christian manner and as for such worldly effects that are not already made over to my three daughters, vizt., Isabella, Rachel, & Ellinor Kissack in a deed of gift by me and my wife, I do leave and bequeath them as followeth: First, I leave and bequeath to my daughter Isabella one crown legacy. Item, I leave and bequeath unto my daughters Susanna Kahin the sum of five pounds eighteen shillings and six pence which her husband and she owes one as stands a debt on them in my book & further bequeath to my said daughter Susanna one crown more legacy. Item, I leave and bequeath my daughter Rachel on crown legacy. I leave and bequeath my daughter Ellinor one crown legacy. I leave unto my grandchild Bella Kahin one crown legacy. I leave and bequeath all the rest of my effects of what kind soever unto my beloved wife Isabella Kissack als Clucas. And lastly I do nominate constitute and appoint my daughter Isabella aforesaid my lawful executor as witness my hand this 15^th May 1758. [signed] John Kissack.

At a Consistory court holden at Douglas February 20^th, 1759, the executrix is sworn in Court in form of Law and hath given pledges for payment of debts and legacies namely Capt. Thomas Moore and Mr. Philip Higgins one of the Witnesses.’