This transcription is based on that originally produced by Roger Sims (MHNLib librarian
archivist) and his advanced reading group and published in IOM FHS XXIV 2 May 2002.

The version below retains the document's original line breaks and spelling which were
missing in the published version.




The testame[n]t of gilbertt mc ylrea wch dyed the 22 of
octobr & constituted his brother Thomas mc ylrea his leffull
exec. It bequeth to christine his systr 10s. It to margaret Rea
his sistr 10s. It to Thomas mc Cowen 4s to willia[m] mc
cowen 2s wth other 2s wch to he is owed. to donall mc helle
2 sheppe Too christine ine Ryee too sheppe & 2s to christine ine
Rea 2 shepe & 2s to willia[m] mc ilrea to shepe & 2 lambes
to Jon mc ilrea to sheppe & to lambes & 1 mare wth colte
between them. Itm to Ales ine coriake 16d to the vickr 12d
& to the clerke 12d. to the poore 1 booll malte 1 f wheat
& 4 shepe

note that he willd mrget ine Rea his sistr to bee delivred
to the said Thomas mc ylrea his brother & exec 6l 6d
of lefull monie of england wh she hath in keeping of his
It[m] Russle helle 10s Itm Willia[m] helle 5s Willia[m]
alister 14s

Sr donald chrahan      }  testes      pbat et soll 12d
William danyell clerk  }