Archdeaconal Will 1765 #89 Bride of Samuel Christian of Bride

"The last will and testament of Samual Christian of KK Bride who departed this life about the 1st day of February being of sound mind and memory at the making thereof.
First, he committed his soul to God and body to Christian burial.
Item, he left to his daughter Ann twenty shillings legacy.
Item, he left to his daughter Christian twenty shillings legacy.
Item, he left to his daughter Margt twenty shillings legacy.
Item, he left to his daughter Isabela twenty shillings legacy.
Item, he left to his daughter Joney twenty shillings legacy.
Item, he left to his daughter Cath: ten shillings legacy.
Item, he left to son Thomas twenty shillings legacy.
Item, he left to his son John two team beasts and a quarter of the crop.
Lastly, he nominated and appointed his loving wife Isabel whole Executrix of all the rest of his goods movable and immovable whatsoever and six pence each to the witnesses of his will.

Witnesses: John Camaish, Wm Kneal, jurati.

At a Chapter Court holden at Lezayre Jane 17, 1765: The Executrix is sworn in Court in form of Law and undertakes the tuition of Thos & Joney the two children underage, of whom Simon Christian their uncle is sworn supervisor. Pledges for payment of debts & legacies in form of Law are Wm Kneale, & Edmd Kneale both of KK Bride."

Bride bur reg: Samuel Christian, ny Ard, bur 14 Feb 1765


 

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