Episcopal Will 1780 Ballaugh of Elizabeth Corlett als Wilks of Brooghjarg Mooar, Ballaugh,

made 28 February 1780: Ballaugh:

In the name of God Amen. I ELIZABETH CORLETT OTHERWISE WILKS WIFE OF THOMAS CORLETT JUNIOR of Brooghjarg Mooar in the parish of Ballaugh being sick in body but of a disposing mind memory and understanding do make publish and declare my last will and testament in manner following.

First I commit my soul to God and body to Christian burial.
Item: I bequeath and leave to my DAUGHTER MARGARET CORLETT the sum of twenty pounds with all my apparel linen and woolen a furnished feather bed and the press.
Item: I will and leave six pence to each person claiming any just and lawful right to my goods and effects or to any part thereof.
And lastly I will and leave to my said loving HUSBAND namely THOMAS CORLETT all and every the rest of my goods chattels and effects moveable and immovable whatsoever whom I also nominate constitute and appoint executor of the same and residuary legatee of this my last will and testament. One shilling each to the witnesses of my said last will and testament. As witness my subscription this 28h day of February 1780. ELIZABETH CORLET.
Witnesses: Wm Kewish Elizabeth Tear my X mark "
Jurati.

AT A CHAPTER COURT HOLDEN AT KIRK MICHAEL JUNE 20TH 1780: The executor is sworn in court with pledges being Wm Kewish and Danl Stephen of Ballaugh."

-transcribed by Shirley C Hogensen" January 2003 " LDS film 0106396