I hadn't even considered that the original wills were actually kept there, never mind that they could be brought out, which wasn't offered. That possibility could be another point to put on a list of instructions, if anyone ever made one!

When/if I'm over again next year I'll at least read through to pick out the distinctive name I'm usually looking for. Perhaps someone on the Island might volunteer to copy the Episcopal wills list as you suggested for the benefit of everyone, but it might be quite a long job. If I lived on the Island I'd go in every day and do it - roll on retirement?

Too bad the pages can't be scanned in, either for the Museum's own website or the IOMFHS website. It seems hard to have to wait a whole year for another look!