Transcripts of Andreas Brews Wills, 1701-1726

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Permission to reproduce the following transcripts of Brew wills from the Isle of Man has been kindly granted by Jim Smith, Sue Pedersen, Brian Lawson and Tom Corteen. Most entries, however, have been reproduced with the kind permission of Joyce M. Oates in the United States. Special thanks to Sue Pedersen for her regular assistance in compiling and correcting entries in this database.

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Archdeacon Will 1705 #17, Braddan of Isabel Cowle als Christian, made or proved 10 April 1706 XE "Cowle als Christian, Isabel of Braddan, proved about 1705" XE "1705 #17, Braddan:Isabel Cowle als Christian" : "April the 10th 1706: The last will and testament of Isable Cowle als Christian of KK Braddan, being in perfect memory though weak in body committed my soul to God and my body to Christian burial. Item, to the poor five shillings. Item, to Will Kermott junr five shillings legacy. Item, to my brother’s son Edward Christian five shillings legacy. Item, to my brother Daniel Christian one six pence legacy. Item, to Mr John Cosnahan Vicar of KK St Anne eight shillings provided to preach my funeral sermon. And as for the rest of my goods moveable and unmoveable whatsoever, they are money or money worth, I bequeath to my sister Jony Kermott & daughter Margret Brew als Kermott of KK St Anne, and do appoint them both to be my whole and sole Executor of all as is above specified. Witnesses: John Cosnahan, William Crebbin. The Executors sworn in form of Law. Pledges in form of Law, Mr. John Cosnahan and William Crebbin."

Archdeacon Will 1706/7 #13, Andreas, of Robert Kissack, died about the last of December 1706: “KK Andrews: This is affirmed to be the last will of Robert Kissack who departed this life about the last of December 1706, being in perfect mind and memory at the making thereof. First he committed his soul to God, and body to Christian burial. Item, he constituted and appointed his only child Bessy Kissack his true and sole Executrix of all his goods moveable and immoveable. And if his child should die under age, then he left all his goods to his wife Bessy Kissack als Christian.  He declared that there was about eight pounds due to him from his father in law Ewan Christian by Contract bargain. From John Kneen about twenty five shillings.  He left to the witnesses 6 pence apiece. And desired that his brother in law Ewan Christian should be overseer of his child.  Witnesses: Philip Elison, William Craine. The Executrix being underage, the wife and Supervisor are sworn in form of Law. Pledges given by the wife John Kneen & xxxx. The Inventory brought in by the Sumner amounts in gross being immoveable goods 1 pound 8 shillings 1 pence; His clothing prized to 0:5:0; In moveable goods, & dead’s part 4:1:0; From John Kneen the dead’s part of the above 25 shillings deductions being made upon oath 0:1:2; From John Callister 8 pence, & from William Crow 6 pence 0:1:2; The corbs, vizt., a chest & chair, prized to 0:6:8; More added to the Inventory due from Ewan Christian of the portion xxx 6 shillings 10 pence laid out for the coffin &c., the sum of 3:13:2; In moneys in the wife’s hands on the dead’s part 0:10:0. Subtotal 10:10:10. Deductions 6:1:3.  Total 4:9:7. Debts paid out of the Inventory of Robert Kissack by the wife, on the dead’s part: Paid to the Moar for his part of the alienation fine 0:6:10; Paid to the Moar on the dead’s part, rent 0:3:1/2; For cutting hay on the dead’s part 0:0:7; For probate of will and writing thereof, &c. 0:2:0; For the third part of the sheep expended at his funeral 0:2:3; For his part of the linen for a sheet & shirt 0:2:6; To Mr. Christian & Mr. Nicholas Christian for half of 5 pounds 5 shillings due for xxxx 2:1:xx; To James Brew for the graff of a 0:1:xx; To Edward Kissack on dead’s xxx 0:10:10; To Esther Kissack half the debt 1:19:3; Subtotal 6:1:3. 29 January 1707/8: Edward Kissack enters his claim for 25 shillings 8 pence &c. 1 January 1707/8: James Brew enters his claim for 3 shillings &c. January 27, 1707 proved and ordered to be paid vizt., 1 shilling 8 pence. 30 October 1707: Arthur Cowle in the behalf of Esther Kissack enters a claim against the Executor of Robert Kissack for the sum of five pounds & craves the Law. November 3rd, 1707: Christian Kissack enters her claims against the Executors of her brother Robert Kissack for the sum of 8 shillings & craves the Law. Eodom die proved & ordered to be paid. Christian Kissack in behalf of her brother in law John Curlet & her sister Cathrine enters a claim against the Executors of Robert Kissack for 13 shillings 6 ppence & craves the Law; proved & ordered to be paid. Eodem die: Christian Kissack in behalf of her sister Mally Kissack enters against the foresaid Executors for four shillings &c.”

Archdeacon Will 1708 #27, Andreas, of John Teare, died 7 September 1708: “KK Andrews: This is affirmed to be the last will and testament of John Tear who departed this life the 7^th of September 1708 being in perfect memory at the making thereof. First, he committed his soul to God, and body to Christian burial.  Item, he left to his wife a chest, a blanket and a wheel, with a fourth part of his share of the crop to maintain the child begotten betwixt them, the one half of the land, the xxx stood in, and quarter of the field named the Limefield. Item, he to the foresaid child a sheep. Item, to his daughter Joney Teare either 5 shillings and a sheep and lamb, or seven shillings whether she would. Item, to his son John Teare xxx heir, the plow, the harrows, & the oxen gears, and a firlet of corn. Lastly, he appointed his three children vizt., Thomas, Cathrine & Ann Teare, his Executors jointly of all the rest of his goods moveable and unmoveable. He declared that he did owe to Henry Woods (pd) 17 shillings 1 pence; John Saile 8 shillings; to Thomas Cowle (paid) 9 shillings; to Charles Lace of KK Bride 2 shillin 2 pence; to William Saile smith 1 shilling 6 pence; To John Tear Smeal 10 pence; to Jony Camaish 7 shillings; to Cath: Saile 2 shilling 2 pence. He further declared that there was due to him from James Teare Hany 6 pence; from John Coole 6 pence; and that his daughter Ann & Son Donold were satisfied and paid for their part of the crop, & Ann was to return him 15 shilling back for the price of ground she had from him over and above what was due to her by the death of her mother; and he acknowledged, the sixth part of the crop was due to his son Thomas, and twenty shillings apiece to his children John and Joney Tear by the death of their mother. He left to the witnesses of his will 6 pence apiece. And also declared that his daughter Cathrine was paid all that was due to her, and two shillings over. Witnesses: John Cowle, Jane Crane. The Executors are sworn in form of Law & for the wife. The Inventory of John Tear taken by 4 sworn men, vizt., John Cowle, John Tear, Henry Wood, & William Crenilt, amounts in gross to 6 pounds 19 shillings 10 pence. (Quick goods the 2d part 3:7:4; dead goods 3:12:6). In the hand of Ann Teare as within mentioned , the dead’s part, 0:7:8; The goods in the Executors hands, who have given pledges Tho: Coole for Cathrine, Philip Joughin for Thomas, and John Cowle for Ann, in form of Law. The father’s share of the plow xxx gears, and harrows left to the heir are prized to (in the hands of John Cowle) 0:1:6; The corbs of the first wife’s daughter the heir being not heard of, to wit a pot, a coulter, chest, table, & chair 0:7:8; Moore in the hands of Ann Tear for the sixth part of the crop the Dead’s part 0:5:0. Debts paid by the Executors as follows: For a winding sheet 0:3:5; For burying money 1 shilling, for probate of the will and Sumner fees 0:2:6; For writing the will & Inventory 0:0:9; To Henry Woods the whole debt 0:17:0; To Tho: Cowle the whole debt 0:9:0; To Jony Tear the daughter which is paid to the hands of Ann Tear the sister 1:0:0; To Charles Lace of KK Bride 0:2:2; To John Teare Smeal 0:0:10; ([from Hen:Woods through John Teare Smeal] These are the whole twixt dead & living 6 shilling 9 pence); To the widow the legacy in the crop prized to 0:6:9; To John Cowle for John Tear that other child’s use 0:16:0; To Dan:Lace for pay lune[?] of an cow & clerk fee 0:3:3; To Cath:Saile 0:3:3; To Cath:Innemer for John Tear the heir goods 0:4:0; ([from To the widow through to Cath Innemer] The whole are these also) Note that Cath Innemeer is pledge for John Cowle & John Cowle is pledge for Cath Innemeer. September 5th, 1709: John Quark enters his claim against John Tear’s Executors for 3 shillings &c. July 6, 1734: Jony Tear daughter of the within John Tear owns to be fully paid and satisfied by her sister Ann Brew als Tear for the 7 shillings bequeathed unto her by her said father, as also to have received from her said sister the just sum of twenty shillings which was due unto her by her mother’s decease; And does hereby forever acquit her father’s Executors of the said sums. Before me, Edwd. Moore Regr.”

Archdeacon Will 1711 #34, Andreas, of Margaret Brew als Wattleworth, died about 16 April 1711: “KK Andrews: This is affirmed to be the last will and testament of MARGRET BREW ALS WATLEWORTH, who departed this life bout the 16th of April 1711, being in perfect mind and memory at the making thereof. First, she committed her soul to got and her body to Christian burial. Item, she left to her GRANDCHILDREN THOMAS[?] COWLE & JOHN LACE a sheep and a lamb betwixt them. And a sheep and lamb also to her two other GRANDCHILDREN at home, vizt., JOHN & WILLIAM QUARK. To her DAUGHTER JONY a red petticoat. To her DAUGHTER ALICE a brown gown. To her SON WILLIAM BREW twelve pence as legacy, to cut him off any right he might claim to her goods. She left and bequeathed to her SON JOHN BREW six pounds. To her son RICHARD BREW eight pound. To her DAUGHTER MARGERY ten pound. To Mrs. WATLEWORTH of KK Andreas a small barrel. To the witnesses 12 pence apiece. Lastly, she constituted and appointed her loving HUSBAND JAMES BREW sole Executor of all the rest of her goods moveable and immoveable whatever. Witnesses: John Kneal, Alice Kelley. THE EXECUTOR IS SWORN in form of Law. 

THE DECEDENTS HAVING OFT DESIRED me and my son to dispose of her goods, or give her directions how to do it for the benefit of her children unmarried, we did advise her as we thought fit; and finding that she has made this will much agreeable to what we proposed, we do as far as we are or may be concerned allow and approve of the same. [signed] SAM: WATLEWORTH, CHARLES WATLEWORTH. 8 APRIL 1712: MR. ARCHDEACON WATTLEWORTH enters his claim against the Executor of MARGT. BREW ALS WATTLEWORTH for arrears of tythe corn, offering, xxx, &c.”

Archdeacon Will 1711 #35, Andreas, of Catharine Lace als Martin, died about 14 March 1710/11: This is affirmed to be the last will and testament of CATHRINE LACE ALS MARTIN, who departed this life about the 14 March 1710/11, being in perfect mind and memory at the making thereof. First, she committed her soul to God and her body to Christian burial. Item, to her DAUGHTER IN LAW BAHY KENEEN she left a new waistcoat, bodices, a smock, petticoat, & a xxx of linens. To her SON JOHN LACE a sheep and a lamb. To her GRANDSON JOHN LACE as much cloth as would make him a coat. To her SON DANIEL LACE a sheep and a lamb. To her DAUGHTER IN LAW CATH: MARTIN her shoes and stockings, and a neck cloth to her GRANDSON THOMAS LACE. To her SON WILLIAM a coverled & blanket if he  came for the same otherwise the coverled was to be given to her SON JOHN. To CATHRINE CHRISTIAN ALS SAYLE a kerchief; To CATHRINE MARTIN a pair of sleeves. To MARGARET SAYLE a petticoat and waistcoat that were sometimes worn. She declared that there was fifteen shillings due from JONEY KARGHER ALS MARTIN to whom she left six pence legacy. She also left a fourth part of some torn ground called the Coney’s Hill to her SON STEVEN LACE besides a roof of an house to the said SON STEVEN. To the witnesses six pence apiece. Lastly, she appointed and constituted her aforesaid SON STEVEN LACE sole Executor of all the rest of her goods moveable and immoveable whatever. 

Witnesses: William Brew, Thomas Kinread. THE EXECUTOR SWORN IN COURT in form of Law. Pledges to secure the office and pay all debts and legacies are the witnesses of the will. 18TH JUNE 1711: THE REVD. MR. SAM: WATTLEWORTH Archdeacon enters a claim against the Executors of CATH LACE ALS MARTIN for all arrears of tythes, offerings, and xxxx &c., and craves trial. WHEREAS KATHRINE LACE ALIAS MARTIN DID IN HER LAST WILL declare that JAMES KARRAGHER AND HIS WIFE did owe her fifteen shillings, now in regard the same was dubious and admitted a great dispute, the said STEVEN and JAMES are come to a mutual agreement, viz., that the same JAMES KARRAGHER AND HIS WIFE pay unto the said STEVEN LACE and his Assigns the sum of seven shillings six pence in full of the foresaid fifteen shillings and of all other claims and demands which the said STEVEN has may or can have against the said JAMES AND HIS WIFE upon any account not over from the beginning of the world to the date of these presents. But if the said STEVEN will recover from PATT. COULE some chattels and effects which is in his possession, sometimes belonging unto ALICE MARTIN deceased his late wife and possess him the said JAMES AND HIS WIFE of the same then the foresaid JAMES KARRAGHER and HIS WIFE are to pay unto the said STEVEN seven shillings six pence more besides half the charges the said STEVEN will be at in recovering the foresaid chattels and effects. And hereupon all xxx claims and demands are to cease forever betwixt ’em both for performance, whereof both parties have bound themselves each to other in the penalty of five pounds in nature of all fines as witness their marks to their names this 11th of October 1711. [signed their marks] STEVEN LACE, JAMES KARRAGHER, JONEY KARRAGHER ALS MARTIN. Witnesses: W. Tark[or Parr],W. Corkill, Pat. Boyd, Christopher Corkill. 25TH JANUARY 1711/12: THE WITHIN STEPHEN LACE & JAMES KARRAGHER have acknowledged the within agreement to be their act and deed before me, [signed] Dan. Mylrea. JANUARY 26TH, 1711/12:  I STEPHEN LACE do acknowledge to have received form JAMES KARAGHER & HIS WIFE the sum of seven shillings six pence according to the within agreement, and do acquit them forever of the same, as witness my mark to my name [signed his mark] Stephen Lace. Before me, Sam Watleworth, Archd.”

Archdeacon Will 1712 #25, Andreas, of John Radcliffe of BallaKelly, died about 12 December 1712 XE "Radcliffe, John of BallaKelly, Andreas, died about 12 Dec 1712" XE "1712 #25, Andreas: John Radcliffe of Ballakelly" : "KK Andrews: This is affirmed to be the last will of John Radcliffe BallaKelly who departed this life about the 12th of December 1712, being in perfect memory at the making thereof. Imprimis, he committed his soul to God and body to Christian burial. Item, to his loving  wife four sheep. Item, to his oldest daughter Catherine two sheep. Item, to the oldest son two ship. To his said son half the crop, and half the gears, the wife being desired by her husband to give her half of the gears to the son. She said she would. Item, he left on his heir to pay ten shillings to his eldest daughter. Item, he left to Will: Radcliffe Ballasteen & Will Radcliffe Mull 1 shilling apiece and desired them to be overseer; and to Tho: Kinred 6 pence. Lastly he constituted his three children Philip, Cathrine, & Margrett joint Executors of all the rest of his goods moveable and unmoveable. Witnesses: Will: Radcliffe, Tho: Kindred. The Children being underage, their mother is sworn in form of Law. Thomas Kindred and the wife do declare that the decedent left to his oldest daughter ten shillings out of his goods over and above the rest of the Executors provided she did according to her mother’s mind who has sworn the same. The Testator declared that his father in law Philip Brew owed him 7 shillings for an hide and tallow, sworn by the witnesses. The good & children in the hands of the mother, who hath given pledges Pat: Coule & Thom: Kinred. 

The Inventory taken by 4 sworn men to wit Wm. Brew, Philip Kneale, Philip Wade, & John Quark, as follows: In quick goods on the dead’s part 10 pounds 2 shillings 4 pence; In dead goods on the decedent’s part 0:14:6; The dead’s part of the gears for the heir 1:9:3; The corbs for the heir xxx 0:11:0; The half of the muck prized to 0:4:0; The dead’s part of the sheep (besides legacy) 0:5:6; The dead’s part of four sheep that was sold before the prizement of them 0:3:5 1/4; The dead’s part of the corn that remained after sewing the crop 0:17:xx; The half crop left to the heir, vizt, 52 1/2 stooks of oats 2:3:9; In peas and rye 25 stooks at 10 pence per stook 1:0:10; In barley 45 stooks at 10 pence per stook 1:17:6; In wheat 170[?] stooks at xx pence 40:0:10[?]; More added, xxx by Stephen Lace in presence of the two overseers xxxx for out of the heirs lane 0:5:0; Subtotal 5:2:11; The Debts due from John Ratcliffe & his wife as appears by the annexed paper amount to 16:16:5; whereof the Dead’s part (regard being had to the quick goods) would be about 10:1:6; Bxxxx, funeral charges, Court fees, &c, appears by the said annexed paper 1:0:6; To the Register for his troubles 0:0:6.

December 19, 1713: John Keey enters a claim against the Executors of John Ratcliffe for work done to him from Hallowtide till the middle of February, for which he xxx 4 shillings & carves trial. 

February 1st 1713: John Cannell enters a claim against John Ratcliffe Executors for ten shillings and craves trial. 

December 19, 1713: Mr Archdeacon Wattleworth enters a claim for arrears of thythe corn, offerings, xxx &c., against John Ratcliff Executors. 

January 1, 1713/4: Debst due from John Ratcliff & his wife of BallaKelly in KK Andreas: To Wm Kermod 0:5:4; To Wm Brew 0:1:4; To Harry Inch 0:1:3; To Stephen Tear 1:0:0; To Philip Sayle 1:0:5; To Dan: Lace Ballavodan 1:0:5; To Mary Kewley 0:10:0; To Cathrine Kneal 0:10:0; To Bahy Cormod 0:12:0; To Stephen Lace 0:2:3; To John Sayle, Moar, for Rent 1:1:3; To John Kneal, Moar, for Rent 2:2:0; To Robt. Quilliam for sully 0:0:7; To the Coroner for the Airsheeding 0:0:4; To Thomas Cowle for Rent 2:2:0; To Cathrine Cleater widow 2:0:0; To John Cannell 1:0:0; To Ann Kelley 1:3:6; To Mr. Curghy of KK Braddan 0:10:0; To the Archdeacon for tyth &c. 1:15:9; Total 16:16:5."

Archdeacon Will 1712 #28, Andreas, of Henry Martin, died about 22 April 1712 XE "Martin, Henry of Andreas, died about 22 April 1712" XE "1712 #28, Andreas:Henry Martin" : "KK Andrews: This is affirmed to be the last will and testament of Henry Martin who departed this life the 22nd of April 1712 being in perfect memory at the making thereof. First, he committed his soul to God, and body to Christian burial. Item, he left both the land that he had bought and that which he redeemed to his son and heir, and if he died, then to his daughter, and so from heir to heir whosoever it will be. Item, he left to his sister in law Isabel eight shillings. Item, to John Casement half a crown. Item, to his mother in law a sheep. Item, to his Margrett Quark the good wife of Ballayoughey a sheep. Item, to his sister in law Joney an ewe if it could be. Item, to the said Joney’s daughter a she lamb. Item, to his brother John Martin 2 shillings, and to be overseer of his children, but he would rather his brother’s son to be overseer and he to have the 2 shillings. Item, he allowed to his wife or whomever would xxxx the youngest child xxx shillings out of his part of goods. Item, he declared that his brother would stand to half the boik that he was to give an account of what he ought by xxx. Item, and that there was due to him from Ewan Curghy and from John Christian bewls[?] 2 shillings 2 pence. Lastly, he constituted and appointed his children joint Executors of all the rest of his goods moveable and unmoveable, committing the said children to the custody and tuition of his wife, to whom if the children die xxx the left all their goods & effects whatever. Item to the witnesses of the will 1 shilling apiece. Witnesses: John Quark, John Cotter. The overseer John Martin junior being sick, the wife is sworn supervisor in form of law. The Inventory of Henry Martin goods taken and prized according to Law is as follows: In quick goods 8 pounds 6 shillings 0 pens, In immoveable goods 2:3:6; The corbs prized to 0:13:0; The dead’s part of the hay 0:4:6; The crop to be brought in at Michaelmass which amounts to 2:1:9 1/2; For 12 pounds of flax rubbed 0:3:0; For 3 pounds of rubbed hemp 0:0:6; For geese yound and old 0:1:8 ½. Debts to be deducted: Funeral charges 0:8:6; Old rent 0:12:10; New rent 0:9:0; Servant wages, the main 0:3:0; The weaver 0:0:3 ½; The Archdeacon 0:1:8; Legacy to Isabel 0:8:0; Legacy to John Casement 0:2:6; Legacy to John Martin 0:2:0; Legacy to the witnesses 0:2:0; subtotal 1:19:3. The nursing of the child 1:0:0; For proving the will and writing and xxx &c. 0:2:3. subtotal 3:1:6. More to be deducted: To the clerk 0:1:5; To the servant man 0:3:0; For the coffin of himself & his child 0:6:0; For other funeral expenses of the child 0:5:0; to John Cannell 0:2:0; For half a winding sheet to the man [?] 0:2:0; subtotal 0:19:5. Whole debts 4:0:11. Remains 9:12:11. The goods with the children are in the mother’s hands who hath given pledges in form of Law John Kneal, tayler, & Will Cashin. 

December 8th 1731: This day William Brew husband of Ann the Executrix of her father Henry Martin came to the Records and acknowledged to have received at and from the hands of John Christian husband of Catharine the late wife of the said Henry, the sum of nine pounds being in full of the above Inventory (excepting the corbs prized to 13 shillings) and thereupon he the said William Brew does hereby acquit and discharge the said John Christian & his Executors of the same forever. [signed his mark] William Brew. Before me, Edward Moore, Registrar."

Andreas, 12 June 1721

Mariot Brew als Garret departed this life about the 19th of Octr last, intestate, whereof the Court having Intelligence, hath decreed her 2 children, Wm and Catherine Brew sole & joint Admrs of all her goods moveable & imoveable what whatsoever, who have consented to the marriage contract given to their Brother Jon Brew, tho' it was not actually signed by their mother aforesd but dated Febr 6th 1706/7 with wch the sd John is satisfied, & surrenders all his title (to ye goods) to the sd Admrs. Only the Land bought since the above Contract wch is left to the Determination of the Law. A Legacy decreed to the Husband.

KK Andreas Octr 21 1721

This day Philip Brew Senr & his son Wm Brew have agreed that the half Quarter of the crop of corn due to ye sd Wm Brew by the death of his mother is left ... in the sd Father's hands till his death; at which time the sd Wm Brew is to have ye sd half quarter without any law suit or trouble from his Father's Exectrs or Admrs As witness thier marks 

Eodem die & Anno

The Parties have acknowledged this Agreement before me

Chas Wattleworth Official

Archdeacon Wills 1721/2 #55, Andreas, of Ann Brew als Crebbin, died December 1721: “KK Andreas: This is affirmed to be the last will and testament of ANN BREW ALS CREBBIN, who departed this life the xx December 1721, being in perfect mind and memory at the making of it. First, she committed her soul to God and her body to Christian burial. Item, she left to her DAUGHTER BAHY a speckled cow in calf, and to her DAUGHTER xxx a black cow in calf with a sheep and lamb to each of them May following. To the said TWO DAUGHTERS she left her shaped linen and woolen clothes; which is only by CATHRINE CHRISTIAN ALS CREBBIN one of the witnesses. Item, she left to her ELDEST SON WILLIAM BREW two oxen, a horse, otherwise three oxen (the choice ox being resolxxx the Executor). She left also to her said eldest son her quarter of the crop, with a bolster and bed clothes, fledge, blanket & canvas or coarse sheet; And her part of the husbandry gears; and a young choice she xxxx. Item, she left to her DAUGHTER JONEY a feather bed and bed clothes she lay on, with a bolster. Item, to her SON PHILIP BREW a black he colt, with share and part of the looms. Item, WILLIAM SAYLE the witness declares that the Testator said whosoever xxx the land recovered from Skinner, should pay the xxx was on it. Last, she constituted and appointed her THREE CHILDREN vizt., PHILIP, XXX & MARGRET BREW her joint and lawful Executors of all the rest of her goods moveable and immoveable whatsoever. The witnesses a shilling each. Witnesses: William Sayle, Cath Christian als Crebbin. THE THREE EXECUTORS SWORN IN form of Law. Pledges, WILLIAM SAYLE & WILLIAM BREW xxxx. The HEIR WILLIAM BREW has promised and obliged himself to pay and discharge the money, xxx his MOTHER ordered paid for the land recovered from Skinner; Only xxx Executors are to give him six shillings towards the xxxx. This before me, Charles Watleworth.”

Archdeacon Wills 1723/4 #105, Andreas, of John Brew of the Gilgaugh, died 25 Jan 1723/4: KK Andreas 1723/4: This is affirmed to be the last will and testament of JOHN BREW of the Giljagh, who departed this life the 25th January 1723/4, and was in perfect mind and memory at the making of it. First, he committed his soul to God and his body to Christian burial. Item, he declared that WILLIAM KELLEY Ballnahasney in Jurby owed him twenty shillings. ROBERT CLERK eight shillings. PHILIP CLEATER ten shillings. And that himself would do that which was right in THOMAS SAYLE’s Executors three shillings. JOHN QUARK BallaYoughy ten shillings, which if he would not pay willingly, then he left on him sixteen shillings. JOHN WATTLEWORTH JUNIOR of Ramsey thirty shillings, whereof he received 2 shillings 4 pence. CHRISTOPHER SAYLE’S WIFE three shillings. JOHN TEAR fourteen shillings. WILLIAM BREW HIS BROTHER ten shillings. STEPHEN DOWAN owned seven shillings. THOMAS TEAR a shilling. JOHN SAYLE (Smeal) three shillings for a beam[?] of a boat. JOHN SAYLE (The Clogh) owed him for weaving and that he was to be sworn first. JOHN SAYLE (Craig) for six dails at 17 pence apiece. Item, he declared that he owed to JAMES TEAR in Jourby forty shillings. To JOHN LACE Ballaseer ten shillings. Item, he left to his WIFE a bed with the bed clothes and a choice chest. His wife told him that HER PARENTS owed him five pence, to which the Testator answered, do not trouble me about it, for I do not seek it. Item, he left to his DAUGHTER MARGERY five yearlings that was in Jourby. Item, he left to his FATHER JAMES BREW his shoes and saddle and bridle. And if his FATHER JAMES BREW was not to take them, then he left them to his BROTHER WILLIAM BREW. Lastly, he nominated and instituted his ONLY CHILD MARGERY BREW sole and lawful Executrix of all the rest of his goods moveable and immoveable whatsoever. And if his said child should die under age, twenty shillings of her goods should return to JOHN LACE (BallaSeer) and that his FATHER’S CHILD ARTHUR BREW should be jointly and equally concerned with his next relations in her goods. To WILLIAM KNEAL Ballabeg a lamb against May. To the witnesses 14 pence each, and that JOHN CLEATER one of the witnesses had his choice to accept the 14 pence or an old Loughton Coat. He appointed WILLIAM BREW & JOHN LACE BallaSeer overseers of his child, whom with her goods he left to the care and tuition of his wife, if she would take them. The Testator also declared that if the mirey[?] in Close Keneen would be xxx before May, that the same might be xxxized xxxx in same other laxxx the overseers. Witnesses: Nicholas Tear, John Cleater. 

THE EXECUTRIX BEING UNDERAGE, THE OVERSEERS and wife are sworn in form of Law. The goods and child in the mother’s hands, who has given pledges John Cleater & William Cleater of Birxxxx. THE INVENTORY BROUGHT IN BY THE SUMNER and wife and overseers is as follows: The immoveable goods on the Dead’s part: 4 pounds 10 shillings 3 pence; half of the husband & wife’s clothes: 0:18:0; half the xxxx: 0:1:9; the two thirds of the geese and hens: 0:1:4; half the bought land in Jourby is left for the child; half the mortgaged land in Kencer’s Close: 0:12:0; the Dead’s part of the horses, cattle, to be paired which is: 0:1:4; more immoveable goods in the Dead’s part: 0:5:7; the parley at 12 shillings Placket 4 shillings 6 pence Pente 5 shillings & bowle: 1:0:2; the two thirds more of moveable goods: 1:8:0; part of the portion due from William Sayle, half is a foa pottles and a qurzt[?] of barley meal: 0:3:0; the Dead’s part of 5 sheep and 3 lambs: 0:8:8; half the money in the house: 0:3:0. 

FEBRUARY 8, 1724/5, JOHN LACE enters a claim for 9 shillings 4 pence &c. February 25 1723: debts in the whole: JOHN TEAR & MOTHER on balance xxx upon xxx (pd) 0:1:2; STEPHEN DOWAN owned of a within debt of 0:11:0; JOHN SAYLE Craye owned in all 10 shillings whereof paid 3 xxx: 0:8:0; WILLIAM BREW HIS BROTHER owned the within debt of 0:10:0; for the Stean from when xxx 18 pence is the whole: 0:1:6; Total: 1:10:8. 

FEBRUARY 25, 1723: JAMES BREW enters a claim for 14 pounds &c. MARCH 9, 1723/4, DEDUCTIONS IN THE WHICH: to JAMES BREW after the balance of all accounts and the goods due by the TESTATOR’S MOTHER’S death included with the consent of the overseers: 1:11:xx; funeral charges paid by JAMES BREW: 0:8:xx; funeral charges paid by the WIFE and for Court fees, minister, clerk, and Sumner included: 1:0:xx & 0:0:xx; to THOMAS COWLE’S WIFE for drink at the funeral: 0:17:xx; for 8 threshers: 0:2:xx; for proving the will and xxxment: 0:2:xx; to JAMES BREW in Jourby for the bought land in the whole 40 shillings; to JOHN SAYLE the Clough on the whole 8 shillings; to THOMAS COWLE on balance of accounts 4shillings 8 pence in the whole; to THOMAS COWLE SENIOR 12 pence in the whole; to THOMAS RATCLIFF 1 shillings 9 pence in the whole, half is to the witnesses of the will their legacy being 14 pence each: 2; to JOHN LACE Ballaseer 12 shillings 1 pence. [from March 9, 1723/4 to here is crossed out] 

MARCH 9, 1723/4: FUNERAL CHARGES PAID by JAMES BREW: 0 pounds 8 shillings 10 pence; Funeral charges paid by the wife and for Court fees, minister, clerk & Sumner: 0:1:2; to THOMAS COWLES’S WIFE for drink at funeral: 0:17:6; to the witnesses of the will: 0:2:4. DEDUCTIONS xx the whole: to JAMES BREW after the balance of all accounts and the goods xxx by the TESTATOR’S MOTHER’S death included, the whole amount with the consent of the overseers xx: 0:2:8; to eight threshers: 0:2:8; to JAMES TEAR in Jourby: 2:0:0; to JOHN SAYLE Tier Clegh: 0:8:0; to THOMAS COWLE JUNIOR: 0:4:8; to THOMAS COWLE SENIOR 0:1:0; to THOMAS RATCLIFF 0:2:9; to JOHN LACE Ballaseer: 0:13:1. BE IT KNOWN BY THESE PRESENTS that I JONEY BREW ALIAS SAYLE WIFE and relict of JOHN BREW deceased, have received 5 shillings 8 pence and am truly satisfied from and by PHILL: CLEATER of KK Andrews for all and every thing or things that could be demanded of him by and through the last will and testament of my said deceased husband. Whereof I do hereby acquit and discharge the said PHILL: CLEATER and his Executors forever under the penalty of double the value of such thing or things as shall be demanded, as witness my mark to my name January 11th, 1725: Joney Brew alias Sayle my mark. Witnesses: William Cottier, Philip Joughin. Acknowledged before me, Charles Watleworth. KK ANDREAS 1724

JULY THE 31ST, 1724: I DO ACKNOWLEDGE to have this day received at and from the hands of my loving friend JONEY SAILE WIFE TO JOHN BREW of KK Andreas deceased the sum of seventeen shillings and eight pence being in full and the latter part of the payment of the lands I sold to JOHN BREW aforesaid as appears by a bill of sale touching the same, and I do hereby acquit and discharge her the said JONEY SAILE and her heirs, Executors, xxx and assigns for and of the payment or the whole sum mentioned in the bill of sale relating the said lands betwixt the parties aforesaid: I say received by me JAMES TEAR, my mark. Witnesses: John Garratt, Thomas Corlett. This be annexed to the will of JOHN BREW of Andrews, who died January 25, 1723/4. [signed] Charles Watleworth. 

AT SULBY JULY 6, 1725, KK ANDREWS: THERE BEING A DEBATE THIS DAY about the goods and accounts that were balanced betwixt JAMES BREW on the one part and his SON JOHN BREW’S WIFE & THE OVERSEERS OF HIS CHILD on the other part, which were in dispute March 9, 1723/4. I do remember that the sum of forty shillings was to be given to JAMES BREW (i.e., mentioned on record) on balance of all accounts and demands; to which the overseers JOHN LACE & WILLIAM BREW, & JONY BREW THE WIFE & relict consented; only the turf and hay in the Marriage Contract was not included in the said verbal agreement made before me. [signed] Charles Watleworth. This to be annexed to the will JOHN BREW, of KK Andreas. 

AT A CHAPTER COURT HELD IN KK Christ Lezayre November 12, 1725: After a full hearing of the long depending controversy betwixt PHILIP COTTER THE PRESENT HUSBAND OF JONY SAYLE in behalf of HER DAUGHTER BY HER FORMER HUSBAND JOHN BREW on the one part, and JAMES BREW of the Gilgagh on the other, It appears that the said James provided his said SON JOHN BREW in contract one daymonth of hay & a spade’s cutting of turf in the lane during his natural life; which the Court is satisfied had relation to the said JAMES BREW’S life and not his said son JOHN’S by reason in the following Article, that the HEIR WILLIAM BREW obliged himself to continue the same after his father’s death. It being also proved, that JAMES BREW allowed the turf after his son John’s death. It is therefore ordered that in pursuance of the said Contract, the arrears of both turf and hay, vizt., the Dead’s part thereof be either in kind or the value forthwith paid and satisfied, and also inventoried for the benefit of the orphan such pence xxx interment of the said JAMES BREW in St German till he submit to Law and pay all fees. To the Sumner of KK Andrews who if disobeyed is to call for the assistance of a soldier from the Constable of Peel Garrison. [signed William Walker, John Curghey. 

TO THE REVD. VICAR GENERAL CURGHY: THE HUMBLE PETITION OF PHILIP COTTIER of Lezayre: Sheweth that July 4th, 1729, very irregular accounts were then added to the Inventory of JOHN BREW of KK Andreas, and clandestinely recorded, which (for that reason) were justly ordered to be taken off record; yet before the petitioner understood there was suit[?] sinister management JOHN LACE &c a., procured a copy thereof from the Register which he still intends to keep by him intimating that if the petitioner should die, he then would have a fair opportunity to make use of the said copy against his Executors, being sensible that though the original be not upon Record, that the copy, produced opportunely, will without dispute prove that yet it was once there, and the mystery thereof perhaps cannot be unfolded by any then living; and that the said JOHN LACE &c admin, aim as above said is further proved from their ceasing to prosecute the petitioner over since those unjust accounts were accepted by the Register, which is now above twelve-months ago, and by designing to have it xxx, when they see their own time, before the Deemster because he knows nothing of their case proceedings. Therefore he humbly begs that the said copy procured, as above said, by JOHN LACE &c a. be forthwith recalled or declared invalid; and that these words vizt., save in that part which was added to the Inventory of JOHN BREW &c a. may be cancelled upon Record in the discharge given by THOMAS COWLE, WILLIAM BREW &c a., to the petitioner because it may be inferred from these words that those irregular accounts were allowed of, as well by a proper magistrate, as by the petitioner. This granted so shall he may &c. 

I JAMES BREW OF THE GILCAUGH in KK Andreas do hereby certify in presence of the subscribed witnesses that I do allow of and appoint in my stead and place my SON RICHARD BREW to receive the legacy, with the fees, that was bequeathed in my SON JOHN BREW’S last testament to my SON ARTHUR BREW, and being suable to xxowl myself I desire this may be annexed to my SON JOHN BREW’s will for PHILIP COTTIER’S AND WIFE’S security, as witness my mark to my name February 15th, 1729: JAMES BREW. Witnesses: Thomas Sayle, Nicholas Cowley. WHEREAS THERE IS CONTROVERSY depending betwixt PHILIP COTTIER of Lezaire and the Executors of MARGERY BREW deceased touching the Executorship of the said Margery, These are to certify that I MARGARET QUARK ALIAS BREW do hereby authorize and empower the rest of the Executors to act in that suit in my place and stead, and that I rest fully satisfied with whatever determination or agreement they shall think fit to make with the above COTTIER touching the said Executorship, and submit myself in that affair to the judgment of the Ecclesiastical Court, as witness my subscription this 16th February 1729 [signed her mark] MARGARET QUARK ALS BREW. Witnesses: Edward Moor, Philip Moore. 

FEBRUARY 17TH, 1729: THIS DAY THOMAS COWLE, WILLIAM BREW & RICHARD BREW, JOHN LACE, JOHN KENEEN administrators to MARJERY BREW lately deceased and the foresaid RICHARD sworn in behalf of HIS BROTHER ARTHUR came to the Records and acknowledged themselves to be fully paid and satisfied in what was due to them by the death of the foresaid MARJERY BREW at and from the hands of PHILIP COTTIER AND HIS WIFE JONEY SAYLE in that part which was added to the Inventory of JOHN BREW of this parish BY JOHN LACE & RICHARD BREW, which is left to the determination of the Court. And MARGARET QUARK ALS BREW is content with that what agreement the rest of the Administrators should make with the said PHILIP COTTIER & HIS WIFE as appear under her hand hereunto annexed. And the said Administrators do hereby acquit and discharge the said PHILIP COTTIER & HIS WIFE their Executors forever of the same save what is above excepted. Names the year and day above written: [signed their marks] THOMAS COWLE, WILLIAM BREW, RICHARD BREW, JOHN LACE, JOHN KENEEN. In presence of WILLIAM GELL, Register. 

SEPTEMBER THE 9TH, 1730: THE SUPERVISORS OF JOHN BREW’S CHILD, having clandestinely and irregularly added to the Inventory of the said JOHN BREW, several sums of considerable value, after the goods contained in the said Inventory, by the death of the said child had fallen to themselves, which ought not to be added without orders. Which said additions, was upon the complaint of PHILIP COTTIER who is MARRIED TO THE WIDOW, THE MOTHER OF THE SAID CHILD (and had the tuition of the said child and goods, committed to her by the will of her said HUSBAND THE SAID JOHN BREW and had considerable time before the death of her said child perfected the Inventory) was by the Court ordered to be erased of Record, by the then ArchDeacon’s Registrar Mr. William Gell, which was accordingly done. Xxx forasmuch as copies of the said addition so supposititiously added (as the said Cottier in the annexed petition suggests) may have been given out before the erasement of the same, therefore the said copies are declared nul, having no original on record to refer to, as also the discharge given by the said petitioner, the Supervisors, to the said Cottier and his wife, referring to the said additions invalid. [signed] John Curghey. This to be added to the Inventory of John Brew with Cottier’s petition.

Archdeacon Will 1723/4 #112, Andreas, of John Lawson, died about 25 Oct 1723: “KK Andrews: This is affirmed to be the last will and testament of John Lawson who departed this life about the 25th October 1733, and was in perfect mind and memory at the making thereof.  First, he committed his soul to God, and his body to Christian burial. Item, he left to his eldest son James Lawson the crop of corn, house and lands after the death of his wife, and she consented that her part of half of the said house and lands should be left to the said eldest son after her decease. Item, he ordered and appointed his eldest son James Lawson aforesaid to pay three pounds ten shillings to his grandmother which was in mortgage in the said land, belonging to her. Item, he left to his second son John Lawson thirty shillings, that was in mortgage in Bahey Martin. Item, he appointed and ordered his eldest son aforesaid, to pay ten shillings to his son Richard Lawson out of the Knockanyn[?] and left the said Richard a cow. Item, he left his part of the boat to the child that was on his wife’s bearing. He declared that John Corkil owed him five groats[?]; John Kneal (Flamman) ten shillings (pd). Lastly, he appointed and constituted his loving wife sole and lawful Executrix of all the rest of his goods moveable and immoveable whatsoever. To the witnesses 6 pence each. Witnesses: Thomas Corlet, Philip Brew. The Executrix sworn in form of Law. William Radcliff in behalf of his wife, Richard Lawson, & David Lawson are sworn supervisors. August 22, 1724: Executrix paid the above ten shillings debt to John xxx xxxx xx xx the will. The cow left to Richard prized to 0 pounds 15 shillings 1 pence; the boat prized to 5 pounds, his part thereof due to the child on the wife’s bearing 0:16:8; The crop of corn left to the eldest child and to xxx the kind when he’ll enjoy the land, vizt., the father’s part of the crop.  June 3, 1725: Richard Lawson, David Lawson & Bahy Lawson & Dan: Keneen have agreed to give John Lawson’s wife 20 shillings; whereupon, she has obliged herself to maintain the part of the children that come on their share during their minority.  And if the children shall die under age, their goods are to return to their mother Catherine Lawson als Tear, who hath given pledges for the goods, John Martin & William Tear.  In testimony whereof the parties have obliged themselves in the penalty of double the value according to Law. [signed their marks] Richard Lawson, David Lawson, Bahy Lawson, Catharine Lawson als Tear; Dan Keneen. 30 November 1728, James Lawson’s widow enters a claim against the Executors of her son John Lawson for 3 pounds 10 shillings & crave the Law.”

Archdeacon Wills 1725 #64, Andreas, of Philip Brew of Ballakelley & Ballavastin, died 20th or 28th March 1725, buried 29th March 1725: “KK Andrews, 1725: This is affirmed to be the last will and testament of Philip Brew who departed this life March 28th, 1725, being of perfect mind and memory at the making thereof.  First, he committed his soul to God and his body to Christian burial.  Item, he left his part of Ballakelley’s Land to his son Philip. Item, he left to his son William his part of Ballavastin, and appointed his two sons John & Philip to take care of and supervise their said brother William, that he shall neither set, sell, or mortgage his part of Ballvastin bexxx during his life, after whose death his said brother’s John and Philip are to see him decently interred, and be at the expenses of his funeral charges, for which they are to have the foresaid land of Ballavastin. Item, to his daughter Catharine his part of the feather bed. Item, to his son Philip a new vest. Item, to his son William all his clothes, and bedclothes. Item, he declared that he expended nine shillings on his son John’s wedding which satisfies his said son for the nine shillings that he had formerly received from him. Item, to the witnesses of the will 6 pence each. Item, further left to his son William one quarter part of the crop of Ballakelly. Lastly him nominated and appointed his three sons Philip, Thomas, and William joint Executors of all the rest of his goods moveable and immoveable whatsoever. One of the witnesses Dan Cormod saith that the Testator bequeathed five shillings of the mortgage money that lies in Ballakelley’s land to his daughter Alice, which his son Philip was to give her. Witnesses: Dan Cormoad, John Lace. The three Executors sworn in form of Law. Pledges, Nicholas Cowley junior & Daniel Cormoad.”

Archdeacon Wills 1725/6 #129, Andreas, of John Quark of BallaYockey, Andreas, made 16 March 1724/5: “The last will and testament of John Quark made the 16th day of March, & same 1724/5, being of perfect mind and memory at the making thereof. First, he committed his soul to God, and his body to Christian burial. Item, he left to his son and heir John Quark half the crop, half the team and husbandry gears, together with the card, whereof he is to have the whole with the father’s and mother’s consent, paying to the Testator’s Executors for the same the sum of twenty shillings, and twenty shillings to his mother. Item, he left one of the team oxen called Cormod’s ox to be sold to defray his debts, and the said son John to have the brill[?] and the steer called sliew-cum to supply the said ox’s and the cow’s place in the team. Item, he left to his said son John the timber and dails he as provided for finishing the new house; but in case his said son doth sell or misuse the said timber and dails, then the rest of the children are to have them, Margaret Quark als Brew his mother has given her consent hereunto to hive him her part of the timber and dails also. Item, he declared that he paid Mr. Charles Watleworth twenty four shillings for the tithe for two years past. Item, he left to his daughter Mary fourty shillings. Item, he left to his wife is part of the black-serge in the house. Item, he left his medley cloth in the house to be sold to pay the debts. Item, he appointed Edmond Christian, Noe, Thomas Sayle, Thomas Cowle, and John Lace overseers. To the witnesses of the will 12 pence each. And to his cousin Esther Quark a black heifer in calf called Mullaugh-in-ars instead of the heifer the Testator sold of hers, but if she likes not the heifer, she is to be paid the money. Item, to his aunt Marjery one of the two best pewter dishes, and an earthen quart. To Dan Goldsmith his old riding coat, and an old pair of russet breeches. To John Quark the servant man his wearing coat. To Richard Ratcliffe his choice shirt. And to Margaret Quark the servant maid four yards of Banaugh that was bought from Edward Kneal. Item, he willed that if he son Edmond, and his daughter Mary die under age, his son John is to have fourty shillings out of their part of goods, and be cut off the rest of it. Lastly, he nominated and appointed his four children William, Daniel, Edmond, and Mary Quark joint Executors of all the rest of his goods moveable and immoveable whatsoever. He further declared before two of the witnesses that he received from John Wattleworth’s wife forty shillings Manks value, which his Executors are to pay to Esther Quark; and said he owes nothing to the said John Wattleworth’s wife upon any account, either meat or drink, and this he declared bona fide. Witnesses: W. Cowley, Isabel Clark, Richd Ratcliffe. The eldest son John has promised to give 20 pence betwixt the two youngest children Edmond and Mary Quark when they come to xxx; in regard his mother consented to give him her part of the timber and dails as above stated. The Executors being under age, the mother and the eldest son John are sworn in form of Law. The goods and children in the hands of the wife and eldest son John who hath given pledges James Brew & Edmond Quark of Pooldew. The Inventory next Court. April 28th, 1725: The Inventory of John Quark then taken by four sworn  men vizt., John Xtian, Xtopher Sayle, Wm Brew, & Wm Lace. The wool, flax, hemp-tread, baskets, boards & staves, wheels, sickles, calves skins, hemp, a small barrel, & tub &c., the living’s part included here and throughout: 0 pounds 18 shillings 0 pence; Hogsheads, barrels great & small, a kieve, a churn, & can: 1:12:0; table & frame, two chains, and a wheel: 0:4:0; part of a hide: 0:1:0; a little oak chest & a fir chest & small cord: 0:8:0;  an old basket and that which they dried the cheep[?] on: 0:1:0; an old pair of shoes: 0:0:6; all the earthen & glass vessels: 0:3:0; all the horses young & old: 16:0:0; All the cattle young and old, with their tios: 28:0:0; a sow and pigs: 0:12:0; the geese: 0:2:4; (regarding the animals, the 2nd thirds thereof: 29:16:2 ½ with total of 44:14:4); the tubs, basins, trenchens, cans, &c.: 0:7:4; a frying pan, three pairs of tongs, tripods, pot hooks, salt box, &c.: 0:4:0; the pewter, a brass candle stick, a smoothing iron: 0:12:0; a hat & a pair of old shoes 0:1:8; the spoons: 0:2:4; the fowling piece: 0:6:0; sieves & fans, a pair of cards, woolsted yard, a cord, & flax seed: 0:3:4; a periwig 0:1:6; four yards of medley cloth as one shilling ten pence per yard: 0:7:4; sixteen yards of serge at 10 pence per yard: 0:13:4; five yards & 1/2 of linen cloth, & a table cloth: 0:4:0; two calves skins & a piece of white coatlor[?]: 0:1:0; three razors: 0:0:6; a cane: 0:2:4; a tobacco box & pair of gloves: 0:0:3; two little pots, a rackentree, girdle, & a saddle: 0:7:0; two coverlets & three blankets: 0:13:0; the bedclothes: 0:15:0; an old coat & vest, a pair of stockings, and 1 pound of yarn, a pair of breeches, a pair of shoes: 0:4:6; the sheep are valued to 18 pence apiece once with another; the remainder of the barley after seeding is valued at 10 shillings a bowl and the rye at 7 pence per pottle[?]: 1:19:0; a salt box: 2; two beds & three bolsters, with a pillow & loose feathers: 1:0:0; five sacks: 0:4:0; a sack and canvas: 0:1:6; the malt 10 pence per pottle: 0:6:8; hemp seed: 0:0:3; two tricks: 0:0:8; one hundred & forty nine nails at 10 pence per 100: 0:1:2; two spades and a dung fork: 0:6:0. The whole Inventory betwixt the Dead and Living parties is: 57:11:2. Whereof the horses, cattle, swine & geese were valued at 44:14:4, the two thirds thereof is 29:16:2 1/2. The immoveable goods valued at 12:16:10 1/2, the half thereof is 6:8:5 1/4. Besides the sheep at 18 pence each. Memorandum of the debts due to the Testator John Quark as follows: due to him from Nicholas Bridson for the hundred of herrings, if he does not return them 2shillings 0 pence; From Wm Xtn in Douglas 3:0; From James Christian in KK Conchan for rye which his son Philip bought 1:8; From Richd Variss, proved 3:7, 1:5:0; From Jon: Wattleworth junior of Ramsey for Cash betwixt to him about Ballnaglaugh-bane 5:10; From John Garret Ballacottier 8:0; From Jon: Calvin 1:2; from Alleq, Vey in Ramsey for Lord’s rent and alienation ---; from Mr. Jon: Watleworth Knockrushen for Lord’s Rent 0:9; from Nicholas Cowley 11:0; from Jon: Sayle, char lease to his father cleared xxx 4:0; From Thomas Clark junior of Nappin 4 pence rent & 4 pence lent to him, 8 pence; Lent to Edmond Quark 4:6. From Edward Crossear for a tub of malt, a tub of barley, and two shillings English lent him 4:0 & 2:4 (widow Crebbon [? or Crellon or Cresson] has promised to pay 5s:19p for all); from Joney Christian widow 1:8; from his sister Mary for three choice daile 4:0; from Jo: Kewley 10:0; From Captn John Lace two choice dails, July 27, 1724 pd 2 shillings 4 pence. He declared that his sister Mary owned to her uncle Daniel before. Thomas Sayle & Margaret Quark the maid servant that she owed her said Uncle 4 pounds whereof he willed 20 shillings to herself and 15 shillings to her three children. William Brew Ballacrebbin. From Patt: Kneal 6 pence. From Joney Curghey of Esther’s goods 12:0. From Mr Woods of Castletown received by him from Mr Harley lent to John Brew thereof four dails, at 16 pence per dail 5:3. Due from the said John for Kaneen’s Close, vizt., the Lord’s Rent 4 pence. Borrowed by the Testator from Richard Radcliffe 11:1. The said Richard owns that he is paid for his last year’s service 1:1:11. And that he received from the decedents mother 0:9:1. The Testator owned that Richard Ratcliffe is unpaid for the said last year’s service, besides the 1:1:11 before paid 0:4:0. The said Richard yet unpaid for the time her served the Testator’s mother, and owned by the Testator 0:1:11. John Kneal for a gravestone 3:4. The Testator declared that John Curghy and tyhomas Christian, Nelly of Ramsey, agreed with him to draw three boat loads of stones per year upon account of the tithe of Close Narged, and he, vizt., the Testator, giving them 6 pence a year besides the tithe; every boatload was to be a shilling price; and the Testator has received from them already, eleven boat loads. Mr. Parr of KK Bride three or four shillings. Let it be observed that the said John Curghey & Thomas Christian, Nelly, continued the tithe of four daymonth in Close-Narged for the space of nine years, as the Testator observed. November 27, 1725: Jo: Curghy promises to pay 4 shillings, & Thomas Christian 14 pence to the widow. Sulby, November 27, 1725: It was agreed as touching the lambs in dispute betwixt James Brew & his son John’s wife Jony, that one par of looxxx was to be the Executors and widows, and other pair betwixt James Brew and the widow & Executor xxx excepting two beams. February 24, 1725/6: Richard Ratcliff & his wife Margaret enter a claim against the Executors of John Quark of BallaYoughy for five pounds two shillings and two yards and a quarter of russet. John Lace BallaSeir enters for 2 pounds 10 shillings 8 pence & craves the Law. Esther Quark enters a claim against the Executors of John Quark of BallaYoughy for nine pounds &c. John Christian enters a claim against the Executors of John Quark of BallaYoughy for nine pounds ten shillings &c. March 1, 1725/6: Philip Crain of Peeltown enters a claim for 14 pence &c. March 23, 1725/6, John Quark enters a claim for an Intack of 11 pence rent, and the further sum of 15 pounds &c. April 2, 1726, William Lace fort enters a claim for 24 shillings 5 pence &c. June 16th, 1730, at KK Andrews: Daniel Quark one of the Executors of his father John quark having this day charged his mother & eldest brother John Quark (in whose hands the goods belonging to the decedent were deposited) to the records, in xxx to receive his part of the Executorship due by the decease of his said father. It is now unanimously consented unto and agreed upon that the said Daniel does accept of the sum of six pounds ten shillings in lieu of his fourth part of the said Executorship to be paid as follows, vizt, 4 pounds 10 shillings in money, and the remainder in a cow worth 40 shillings. Which said sum and consideration his brother John Quark does promise and oblige himself to pay and satisfy the said Daniel before the hot[?] of All:Hallows next ensuing. And Daniel is then to acquit and discharge his mother and brother of all dues claims and demands on account of the said Executorship forever. Before me: Edwd Moore, Registrar. Witnesses present: James Brew, Thomas Cowle, John Lace BallaSeir. June 16, 1730, an Account of the debts paid by the widow Quark of Balla:Yocky & John Quark the heir, in behalf of the widow & Executors: pd John Lace Balla:Seir 2 pounds 10 shillings 8 pence; pd Mr Curghy Balla:killingan 2:17:0; pd Edward Christian Ramsey 1:15:0; pd Thomas Casement 0:10:0; pd John Cottier glover 0:1:6; pd Wm Garret 0:1:6; pd Richd Radcliff 1:15:6; pd Phil: Cottier 0:10:0; pd Wm Clark 0:8:0; pd Cleater’s wife 0:6:0; pd Lord’s rent to the Moar 1:10:0; pd rent for Close Noa 0:4:0; pd Wm hasain’s wife 0:0:7; pd Charles Killey Douglas 0:7:0; pd Esther quark 8:0:0; pd the clerk 0:3:0; pd Quark the manservant 0:3:0.”

Archdeacon Wills 1725/6 #130, Andreas, of William Sayle, died January 1723/4: "KK Andreas January 4, 1723: The last will and testament of WM SAYLE, who committed his soul to God and his body to Christian burial, and was in perfect mind and memory at the making of it.  He declared that those debts following were due unto him, vizt., WILLIAM BREW taylor owes him ten shillings, whereof he left him one shilling; MALLY KNEAL'S the executrix CATHRINE CAMAISH six shillings; JONY TEAR ALS KNEAL five shillings ten pence; DAN COWLE (Lancashire) six shillings; STEPHEN DOWAN six shillings; JAMES DOWAN five shillings, whereof he left 6 pence to himself; JOHN CORKIL 9 shillings whereof he left 2 shillings to himself, who also owes 5 shillings 3 pence betwixt the Testator and his GRANDSON JOHN SAYLE; JOHN DOUGHERTY ten shillings; PAT: COWLE JUNIOR ten shillings; JOHN WADE SENIOR ten shillings whereof he left two shillings to himself; JANE TEAR eight shillings whereof he left her a shilling; JOHN SAYLE smith 21 pence; JOHN CORLET, WM KISSACK, & PHILIP COTTER forty shillings each; PAT: KNEEN ten shillings; THOM KILLIP ten shillings; JOHN SAYLE Lary Bane twenty shillings; ROBT: CORKIL (paid 20 shillings) twenty shillings; DAN: TEAR Philip pd twenty shillings; JOHN SAYLE SON to the Testator seventeen shillings; JOHN COWLE SENR Cregg in KK Bride ten shillings; WILLIAM SAYLE (Nod) 3 shillings; DANIEL CHRISTIAN (BallaGawny) SENIOR twenty shillings; JOHN KNEAL Richd Lowr five shillings; JOHN KNEAL Rich: JUNIOR thirty shillings (paid); PATRICK CRENILT ten shillings; BAHY RATCLIFF Ramsey 7 shillings; MARGARET e Vaiz in Ramsey 5 shillings; ROBT: CURGHY glover 5 shillings 9 pence; WILLIAM BREW pedlar 2 shillings 9 pence; HARRY WOODS HIS SON IN LAW 6 shillings. Item, he left to his GRANDDAUGHTER MALLY WOODS forty shillings. To his GRANDDAUGHTER JANE WOODS twenty shillings.  And he owed MALLY KNEAL'S Executrix, William Brew, Harry Woods, John Dougherty, Pat Crenilt, Jony Tear als Kneal, Pat Cowle, & James Dowan (part of the above debtors) to pay their respective debts to discharge the said three pounds bequeathed to the said MALLY & JANE WOODS.  Item, he left to his GRANDDAUGHTER CATHRINE SAYLE four pounds. Item, he left to his GRANDSONS MICHAEL & WILLIAM SAYLE three pounds each. Item, he left to his GRANDSON JOHN SAYLE the heir four pounds and a hogshead and firkil Boxxxxohe[?both lohe] to pass from heir to heir with the Estate. Item, he left to his GRANDCHILD CHARLES RATCLIFF six pounds, whereof three pounds were in WM RATCLIFF's hands, who resigns his right and part to the Executorship upon that amount, which was due to him by Marriage Contract.  And if the said CHARLES RATCLIFFE should die under age, then the said six pounds are to return to his DAUGHTER CATHRINE RATCLIFF ALS SAYLE.  Item, he left to his SON JOHN SAYLE & DAUGHTER JONEY WOODS 12 pence apiece legacy. Item, he left to his said son John two coats and a vest. To THOMAS RATCLIFFE JUNIOR 3 shillings. To his said SON JOHN SAYLE a garden spade and a Manks spade. To HARRY WOODS's wife so much pladdin as will make her a petticoat; and the remainder of the said pladdin to his DAUGHTER CATHRINE with the pot that is at BallaRatcliffe. To his GRANDSON WILLIAM SAYLE as much cloth as would make him a coat and pair of breeches with another coat to MICHAEL and a coat to JOHN SAYLE. To the minister 4 shillings 8 pence. To the witnesses of the will 7 pence each. To PHILIP TEAR (Smeal) a sheep and lamb. To his GRANDSON JOHN SAYLE the bowle of barley reserved in his father's marriage contract.  And the new Intack of 7 1/2 pence rent in Lough Gore is to pass hereafter as inheritance with the Estate & farin, where his ELDEST SON JOHN SAYLE lives. To his grandson JOHN SAYLE the heir four choice sheep. To his GRANDDAUGHTER BAHY two sheep, white ones if they were remaining. To HARRY WOODS'S WIFE two sheep. To his GRANDSON CHARLES RATCLIFF two ewe yearlings, if HIS FATHER WM RATCLIFFE would give him two more. He left thirty shillings to be expended at his funeral charges.  Lastly, he constituted and appointed his THREE GRANDCHILDREN, VIZT., MICHAEL, WILLIAM & CATHRINE SAYLE lawful and joint executors of all the rest of his goods moveable and immoveable whatever, and desired his SON IN LAW WILLIAM RATCLIFFE & HIS GRANDSON JOHN SAYLE to be overseers of them. Declaring all that no oath should be required of his children otherwise such are to be deprived of what is left them by this wills. Witnesses: Henry Inch, Dan: Keneen. THE EXECUTORS BEING UNDER AGE,  the Supervisors are sworn in form of Law. THIS SETTLEMENT IS TO BE ANNEXED TO THE WILL OF WILLIAM SAYLE of KK Andreas who died in January 1723/4:  RECEIVED by WILLIAM RADCLIFFE of the Testator's William Sayle's money, the following sums: from Jane Tear 0 pounds 7 shillings 0 pence; from John Corkill 0:9:6; from Phill Cottier 2:0:0;  from Will Kissage 2:0:0; from Patt: Kneen 0:10:0; from Tho: Killip 0:10:0; from Dan Tear 1:0:0;  from Robt Corkill 1:0:0; from John Sayle 1:0:0; from John Cowle 0:10:0; from Will: Sayle 0:3:0; from Bahee Ratcliffe 0:7:0; from Jane Sumpter 0:5:0; from Dan Cowle 0:6:0; from Steph: Dowin 0:6:0; from William Brew 0:2:9;  from Robt Curghey 0:5:9; from Wm [Brew] Ballacrebbin 0:18:10; from John Sayle smith 0:1:9; from John Kneal 1:10:0; total: 13:12:7.  OF WHICH WM RATCLIFFE has dxxx as follows: to his GRANDSON CHARLES 3:0:0; TO JOHN SAYLE 2:10:0; funeral charges 1:0:7; debts 0:17:7 1/2; to Tho: Ratcliffe 0:3:0; to John Sayle 0:8:4 1/2; for pladding 0:1:4; writing, HEN: WOODS, &c. ):5:3 1/2;  which 8:6:2 1/2 deduct from 13:12:7, there is yet due to the Executors 5:6:4 1/2, which is in the hands of THEIR FATHER JOHN SAYLE, who has given pledge Mr. CHARLES WATLEWORTH. IN JOHN SAYLE'S hands vizt, the heir, 7:2:6, whereof the Executors due is 3:2:6, for which the said John, the heir, has given pledges. RECEIVED BY HENR: WOODS HIS DAUGHTER to compleat their own legacy of 3 pounds, the following sums: from Molly Kneal's Executrix 0:6:0; Wm Brew 0:9:5; Hen: Woods 0:6:8; John Dougherdie 0:10:0; Patt: Crinnol 0:10:0; Joney Tear 0:5:10; Patt: Coule 0:10:0; James Dowin 0:4:6; total 3:01:4; which three pounds are in their own hands, together with the said 1 shilling 4 pence that's due to the Executors as xxxx. JANUARY 18, 1723/4: Thomas Killip has owned the debt left on him in the will 0 pounds 10 shillings 0 pence (pd); Stephen Dowan has owned the debt left on him 0:6:0 (pd); John Sayle Lary Bane has owned the debt left on him 1:0:0 (pd); Dan: Tear Philip has owned the debt left on him 1:0:0 (pd); Tho: Tear husband to Joney Kneal has owned the debt 0:5:10 (pd); John Camaish husband to Cath: Tear owned the debt 0:6:0; Wm Brew tailor has owned the debt (& legacy stopped) 0:9:0; Pat: Crenilt has owned the debt 0:10:0; John Kneal Richd junr has owned the debt (pd Apr 7, 1724) 1:10:0; John Kneal Richd senr has owned the debt 0:5:0; Dan: Cowle (Lancashire) has owned the debt 0:6:0 (pd); John Wade senr has owned the debt (& legacy stopped) 0:8:0; Wm Brew BallaCrebbin has owned the debt of 0:18:10; Jocky Corlet has owned the debt of 2:0:0; Philip Cotter (Lezayre) owned the debt of 2:0:0 (paid); Willm Kissack (Lezayre) owned the debt of 2:0:0 (paid); Dan Xtn (BallaGenny) owned the debt of 1:0:0; John Cowle junr Crogg owned the debt of 1:0:0; John Cowle senr Crogg owned by his Son 0:10:0; Wm Sayle (Ned) KK Bride owned the debt of 0:3:0; Pat: Kneen (Lezayre) owned the debt of 0:10:0 (pd); Jane Tear owned the debt (& the legacy stopped) 0:7:0 (pd); Robt Curghy glover Lezayre owned the debt by his son 0:5:9 (pd); Harry Woods owned by his wife the debt of 0:6:0; John Dougherdy owned the debt of 0:10:0 (pd); Pat: Cowle junr owned the debt of 0:10:0; John Corkil owned the debt of (legacy stopped) 0:7:0, he also acknowledged the 5s3p betwixt the Testator & his grandson, half thereof is 0:2:7 1/2 (pd 9s 5p); Robt Corkil owned the debt of 1:0:0 (feb 19, 1723/4 pd); John Sayle smith paid the debt of 0:1:9; John Sayle son to the Testator owned 0:17:0; Behy Radcliff of Ramsey owned 0:7:0; Marge Vaiz of Ramsey owned the debt of 0:5:0; Wm Brew pedlar owned the debt of 0:2:9;  Total 22:4:10 1/2.  DEDUCTIONS AS FOLLOWs: funeral charges 1:0:7; proving will, funeral sermon Carspint[?] L 1 Heer, to the clerk, Sumner, Rosut[?], &c. 0:17:7 1/2; to Thomas Ratcliff for a legacy 0:3:0; Tho other legacy's as the will remain xx to 10:2:2; to John Sayle the heir for half a cow 0:8:4 1/2;  Total 22:11:7.  To the weaver for working the pladdin 0:4:0.   The Inventory of WM SAYLE prized by four sworn men given in by the Sumner, & Supervisors, as follows: immoveable goods 0 pounds 10 shillings 6 pence; moveable goods (after deducting the price of the ox due to John Sayle by Contract) 0:7:6; the remaining part of the corn to be added next May after sewing the land; the sheep (after Legacies are paid) being xxx in Nusuber are prized to 18 pence each: 0:13:6; more hemp & woolen yarn 0:1:6; Total 1:12:6.  The above sum of 1 pound 12 shillings 6 pence (the price of the quick and the dead goods) are in the hands of John Sayle the heir, in part of the Legacy due to himself.  MORE DEDUCTIONS : To Harry Woods's wife a debt of 0:2:4 (pd); for writing & adjuding the accounts and a copy of the will &c. 0:2:4; To Harry Woods for going as a messenger 0:0:4; to John Corkil abated him 1 1/2 pence & to Jo: Camaish 2 pence for 0:0:3 1/2. FEBRUARY 6TH, 1743, CHARLES RATCLIFFE came this day to the Registry and acknowledged to be fully satisfied and paid the sum of six pounds bequeathed unto him by his GRANDFATHER WILLIAM SAYLE and does hereby acquit and discharge the Executors forever for the same. Before me [signed] Robt: Radcliffe, Registrar.”

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