Archdeacon Wills 1767 #35, Malew, of Elizabeth Moore (als Harrison) wife of Peter Moore of Douglas, shopkeeper:

‘In the name of God, Amen. I Elizabeth Moore wife of Peter Moore of Douglas, shopkeeper, being weak of body but of perfect memory and taking into serious consideration the undertainty of this transitory life, do make my last will and testament in manner and form following. First, I recommend my soul to Almighty God and my body to Christian burial in hope of a happy resurrection to eternal life through the merits of my blessed Savior the Lord Jesus Christ. Item, I bequeath to my loving husband Peter Moore all and whatever sum and sums of money he my said husband has already received from my father David Harrison for or as part of my marriage portion. Item, I bequeath to my brother John Harrison the sum of one pound. Item, I bequeath to my brother James Harrison the sum of one pound. Item, I bequeath to my brother William Harrison the sum of one pound four shillings and six pence. Item, I bequeath to my two sisters Hannah Harrison and Catharine Harrison the sum of ten pounds each and also the whole of my wearing apparel equally between them. Item, I bequeath to my Aunt Jane Curghey the sum of five pounds. Lastly, I nominate constitute and appoint my father David Harrison sole executor of all the rest of my goods, chattels, and effects of what kind and nature soever. In witness whereof I have to these present subscribed my name this 17 day of May 1767. [signed her mark] Elizabeth Moore. Witnesses: William Fargher, Thomas Harrison.

At the Court of Correction held at Castletown, October 21st, 1767, the executor is sworn in Court in form of Law and hath given pledges for payment of debts and legacies vizt., William Fargher and Thomas Harrison the witnesses of the Will.’

 


 

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