James Mylchreest, 1870

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I James Mylchreest a present of the Gruman Castletown  Harbour Master being
of sound disposing mind memory and understanding do make my
last will and testament in manner following:
I give devise and bequeath unto my son and heir at law James Mylchreest of
Castletown merchant that dwelling house premises situated on the
Quay in the said town of Castletown at present in the holding of John Caveen
Harbour Master.
Also that dwelling house and premises situated in the back Lane leading
toward the Quay adjoining a  warehouse belonging to John F. Crellin
Esquire on the west and which house is at present in the holding of Henry
Welch Tailer.  Also all and singular a dwelling house and cowhouse
adjoining situated on the Quay between the Castle and the bank on Water
Street and  adjoining the properties of Robert Cannell and Thomas Boyd
to have and to hold the said several houses and premises with the easements
and appurtenances unto the same belonging or appertaining unto my said son
James Mylchreest his heirs and assigns forever.
I leave the said James Mylchreest all the rest of my property and effects
and personal estate of every kind and description and wheresoever the same
may be.  And I do hereby appoint him executor of this my last will
and testament according to law revoking all wills by me heretofore made and
debarring any claimants with six pence as legacy.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name this tenth
day of November one thousand eight  hundred and sixty six.
James Mylchreest
Signed published and declared by the testator as and for his last will and
testament in presence of:
Philip J. Kegg
S. H. Craig

13 May 1870 James Mylchreest sworn as executor
Pledges Philip James Kegg and William Thomson.