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My Mylrea connections go back to 17th century Ballaugh where John Mylrea, son of Nicholas jnr my great great great grandfather was born. As a young man,John abandoned the rural life and went to Andreas in the early 19th century where he earned his living as a tailor. His son, also named John and born in 1823, ventured even further afield when he went to the great southern land, Australia, barely 50 years after it was first settled by Europeans. John's 6th generation of descendants is now coming into the world.

A visitor to this site can easily see that all things Mylrea interest me and I hope that some might feel inclined to contribute their knowledge or resources.

CONTACT ME : dibanks@bigpond.net.au

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MAY 2025 NEW

Mylrea of Glen Wyllin tells the story of Thomas Mylrea, the miller at Glen Wyllin from about 1846 through to his death. He came from the Douglas Mylrea clan, and while his life in Michael was unremarkable, the lives of his children revealed a taste for adventure

MAY 2025 REVISED (minor editing)

Mylrea of Cronk Urleigh is a narrative about a short-lived offshoot of the Ballacooiley Mylreas. John Mylrea, second son of a second son, went to Michael in the early 1800s. His son John prospered but the "star of the show" in many respects was his grand daughter Mary Ann who ran the family estate and more besides.