Archdeacon Will 1763 #54, Rushen, of Margery Read of Soroby, Rushen, died about 4 March 1763:

"Rushen, 1763: The last will and testament of Margery Rade of Soroby, who departed this life about the 4th of March 1763. Imprimis, she commended her soul to Almighty God and her body to Christian burial. Item, she bequeathed to John Carine’s daughter namely Margaret a cow. Item, she bequeathed to John Christian’s daughter namely Margaret a blue gown and the little wheel. Item, she bequeathed to Anne Christian als Bell a gown and petticoat. Item, she bequeathed to John Christian five shillings. Item, she bequeathed to Patrick & Isabel Carine children to John Carine a foresaid a heifer between them both. Item, she bequeathed all the rest of her clothes linen and woolen between the aforesaid children namely Margaret & Isabel Carine. Lastly, she nominated, constituted and appointed Margery Carine als Bell sole Executrix of all the rest of her goods moveable and immoveable. Witnesses: Isabel Mylrea als Shimmin, Jane Mylcreest.

At a Chapter Court holden in Castletown 8th June 1763: John Carine husband of the Executrix is sworn in Court in form of Law and hath given pledges for the payment of debts and legacies, namely William Taggart & Joseph Qualtrough both of Rushen."


 

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