Archdeacon Will 1760 #58, Malew, of William Mylchreest of Cross four ways, Malew, died about 13 Feb 1760:

"KK Malew: This is affirmed to be the last will and testament of William Mcylcreest of Cross four ways in the said Parish, who departed this life about the 13^th day of February 1760, who was in perfect mind and memory at the making thereof. First, he bequeathed his soul to God and his body to a Christian burial. Item, he bequeathed to his son Thomas Ballanemodda with all the intacks and enclosure thereinto belonging. Item, he bequeathed to his son William all his possession of houses and lands at the said Cross four ways, and the Boleydowin which he was to possess after the decease of his with, for which houses and lands his said son William was to pay eighteen pounds to each of his brother and sisters, Mathew, Margaret, and Elizabeth, and that (as it was best understood by the witnesses hereunto) after the decease of his wife and in case that either Thomas or William should die without issue, then and in that case his said son Mathew should have the said Cross four ways and Boleydowin, paying unto the said Margaret and Elizabeth his sisters fifty four pounds as aforesaid in William’s case. Lastly, he left his wife sole Executrix of all his lands purchased from Henry Clucas and all the rest of his effects towards paying the debts. Witnesses: Ewan Looney, William Shimmin.

At a Chapter Court holden in Castletown June 18^th, 1760: The Executrix is sworn in Court in form of Law, who has the tuition of the children & their goods committed unto her, & has given pledges for payment of debts and legacies namely, Richard Hingley & Ewan Looney one of the witnesses of the will. Said Richard Hingley is sworn overseer of the orphans according to Law.

5^th Nov 1760: Thomas Stephen of Douglas enters against the Executrix of William Mcylchreest for 7 pounds 12 shillings 7 pence.

6^th Novr 1760: Robert Quayle enters against the Executor of Wm Mcylchreest for the sum of 4:2:7 1/2.
Ditto: Nicholas Creon[?]enters against the Executor of Wm Mcylchreest for 0:16:0.
Dito: Edward Killey enters against the Executor of Wm Mcylchreest for 0:11:0.
Ditto: Mr. John Taubman enters against the Executor of Wm Mcylchreest for 1:0:0 English.
Ditto: John Quayle enters against the Executor of Wm Mcylchreest for 4:16:4 English.

2 February 1761: The Worshipful John Taubman Deemster enters against the Executor of Wm Mcylchreest for the sum of 2:0:0 British.

10^th February 1761: Nicholas Bridson enters against the Executor of Wm Mcylchreest for the sum of 0:13:2.

10^th February 1761: William Shimmin enters against the Executor of Wm Mcylchreest for 0:3:11.

Received from Willaim Mylechreest the full and just sum of eighteen pounds being a legacy left me by my father Wm Mylechreest, I say received by me as witness my hand this 27^th of December 1780, [signed] Matthew Mcylechreest. Witness: Thomas Shimmin.

KK Malew, March 9^th, 1782: Thomas Shimmin the subscribing witness deposed on the Holy Evangelists that he was by and present when Matthew Mylchreest executed the above receipt as his voluntary act and deed. [signed] William Clucas. Received from William Mylchreest by me William Skealey the sum of eighteen pounds courwesy[?] by me Wm Skealley upon account of legacy left from my wife’s father. I say received by me [signed] Wm Skealley. Witness present 23 of February 1778 Thomas Cowin.

At KK Arbory, October 8, 1778: The within mentioned William Skealley acknowledged the within receipt as his voluntary act and deed, [signed] John Moore.

At KK Arbory, October 3, 1778: John Moore of KK Malew this day acknowledged that he had received from William Mylchreest of said Parish eighteen pounds on account of a legacy left his wife Margaret Mylchreest my William Mylchreest her father deceased. Before me, John Moore."