William Mc Clain, 1897

1897 Lonan 101
I, William McClain of Laxey Glen
in the Parish of Lonan, being of sound
mind memory and understanding do
make this my last Will and Testament
in manner following hearby revoking 
and cancelling all wills heretofore
made by me. 
First I leave devise and
bequeath to my sister Sarah Dorman
the sum of five pounds. Next I leave devise
and bequeath to my grand daughter
Annie McClain the sum of five pounds.
I also leave devise and bequeath to my 
daughter Sarah wife of Wm Samuels
the sum of five pounds. Next I leave 
devise and bequeath to Ellen wife of 
my son Edward McClain the sum 
of five pounds. To Ruth Ellison 
wife of Thomas Ellison I leave devise
and bequeath the whole of the insurance 
money due at my decease upon two 
insurance policies on my life as compensation 
for her care and attention to me. 
To my son James McClain I leave devise and 
bequeath the whole of the club money 
due at my decease, and also the household 
furniture to dispose of as he thinks 
best . Lastly I nominate constitute 
and appoint my son James 
McClain sole executor and 
residuary legatee of this my last 
Will and Testament and have hereunto 
subscribed my name this the fourth 
day of December in the year 
one thousand, eight hundred and ninety six (1896)
Wm McClain
Witnessed by    |
Benjamin Mylroi	|
John Thos Cowin	|
         Laxey	|