Transcripts of Brews Wills from the Isle of Man - German

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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.

I would suggest the reader/researcher might like to commence with the Isle of Man Index of Wills, 1633-1920, from which I have added links to individual transcripts on this page. Otherwise, if readers which to browse this page, please note that wills are shown in rough chronological order. Therefore, some may find it easier to use their browser's search engine, located under the "Edit" menu on the tool bar, to search for a particular name or word on this page.

Please also note that not all wills are for Brews. Some wills are for women whose maiden name was Brew, or for people whose wills mention Brews as inheritors, creditors and/or witnesses.

If you find a family connection ALWAYS check the original records which are available from LDS family history centres on the film numbers which are given with most transcripts. Be aware that these are transcripts and therefore may have errors. Additionally, the original index entries for the two Courts - Archdeacon (LDS film 0106195) and Episcopal (LDS film 0106366) - sometimes include the residence of the deceased or other information which have not been included on Brian Lawson's website.

If you have a will transcript which mentions the Brew surname, and which you would be willing to allow me to add to this page, it would be most welcome. Please e-mail me; I look forward to hearing from you.

Archdeacon Will 1740/1, #107, Peel, German, of Richard Radcliffe of Peeltown, died about 10 Feb 1740/1: “Peeltown 1740: This is affirmed to be the last Will and Testament of Richard Radcliffe of Peeltown who departed this life about the tenth of February 1740/1. Imprimia, being of sound mind and memory he committed his soul to Almighty God and his body to Christian burial. He left and bequeathed unto the poor of Peeltown the sum of forty pounds to be laid out on interest by the Right Revd the Lord Bishop who was humbly desired to settle the same for the relief of the poor of the said town forever. Item, he left and bequeathed unto his apprentice John Radcliffe all his tools. Item, he left and bequeathed unto Silvester Radcliffe twenty shillings legacy. Item, he left unto John Corkan six hat blocks and his old bow and his old shoes. Lastly he constituted and appointed his loving wife Mabel Radcliffe sole Executrix of all the rest of his goods moveable and immoveable. Witnesses: Robert Radcliffe, Thomas Radcliffe. The Executrix is sworn in Court in form of Law, and has given pledges vizt., the witnesses of the will.

May 30th 1748: Then received from Mrs. Mabel Radcliff widow the further sum of sixteen pounds thirteen shillings and four pence, being in full of a legacy of forty pounds bequeathed by Richard Radcliffe deceased, to the poor of Peeltown. By us: James Wilks, Vicar; Philip Gell & Pat Lace, Wardens.  

We the Vicar and Wardens of KK German whose names are hereunto subscribed do by virtue of an order from the Right Revd. Father in God the Lord Bishop of this Isle, Trustee for the Legacy of forty pounds left by Mr. Richard Radcliffe to the poor of Peeltown to be laid out at interest for them, said order stated May 28th 1744, empowering us to receive the one half of said legacy being twenty pounds from Mrs. Mabell Radcliffe his Executrix. We do hereby acknowledge to have received for the foresaid use to be delivered to his Lordship twenty pounds being part of the legacy left by her husband Richard Radcliffe from the hands of Mrs. Mabell Radcliffe and this in Peeltown July 25, 1745. [signed] James Wilks. [signed] Wardens: John Callin, William Cottiman, John Cottier, Hugh Shimmin, [their marks] Thomas Mylechreest, William Quine. 

Then received from widow Radcliffe the further sum of three pounds six shillings and eight pence Manks which was to compleat with the above sum twenty pounds British paid Thomas Hartley for a surrender on a mortgage given the 4th Instant by him given for the use of the poor of town of Peeltown. In witnesses whereof we acknowledge said sum to be received. [signed] John Callin, William Cottiman, Wardens”

Archdeacon Wills 1760 #65, German, of Margaret Moore als Quayle, died 27 Jan 1760: ‘The last will and testament of Margaret Moore als Quayle who departed this life about the 27th day of January 1760 and being of perfect mind and sound in memory at the making and uttering hereof. First, she committed her soul to God and body to Christian burial. Item, she left to her daughter Anne  the sum of forty shillings. Item, she left and bequeathed to her daughter Elizabeth  the sum of forty shillings besides an half year old heifer. Item, she left to her youngest daughter Joney the like sum of forty shillings together with an heifer of two years and a half old. Item, she left to her sister in law Abigail Moore a gown and petticoat. Item, she left all the rest of her wearing apparel both linen and woollen to her three daughters above mentioned equally betwixt them. Lastly, she nominated, constituted and appointed her loving husband William Moore… and sole executor of all the rest of her goods movable and immovable whatsoever excluding all other craving friends with six pence legacy each. Witnesses: Gilbert Mylecreest, Martha Kelly. At Chapter Court holden at Balnyhown, 20 June 1760: The executor is sworn in Court in form of law, and has given pledges for payment of debts and legacies namely the Revd Robert Brew and Patrick Kneale, the tuition of the children and their goods is in the mean time committed to the father, and the next of kin to the testatrix to be sworn supervisors. A true inventory of the legacy left by Margret Moore als Quayle of KK German to her children  under age being appraised by four sworn and near, vizt. John Quirk, John Gell, Samuel Mylechreest, and John Crellin. Rec’d 9th Aug 1781, by, at and from the hands of Catharine Moore als Mylechreest my stepmother the sum of two pounds and two shillings Manks and also a heifer and sheep which were left and bequeathed unto me by my father and mother William Moore & Margaret Moore als Quayle. [signed her mark] Elizabeth Moore. At KK Marown August 9th, 1781, Elizabeth Moore the subscribing party acknowledged to have received the aforesaid legacies from Cath. Moore her stepmother. Before me [signed] William Clucas. January 7th, 1782: Rec’d by, at and from the hands of Catharine Moore als Mylechreest my stepmother the sum of forty shillings in legacy bequeathed me by the will of my mother Margaret Moore. I do hereby acquit release & discharge the xxx of my stepmother of said legacy as witness my subscription the day and year above written. [signed her mark] Ann Moore. At KK Patrick, June 7th, 1782, Ann Moore the subscribing party acknowledged to have received the foresaid legacy from Cath. Moore her stepmother, before me [signed] Thomas Cubbon. July the 4th 1785:  I do hereby acknowledge that I have rec’d from my stepmother Catharine Moore of KK Malew the full and just sum of three pounds and eight shillings Manks being the amount of my share of my mother’s effects and also in full of all accounts. I say received this by me [signed her mark] Joney Moore. Witnesses: William Quayle, John Shimmin.’

Archdeacon Wills 1763 #58, German, of Robert Brew of Peeltown, slater: I Robert Brew of the town of Peel, slater, being weak in body but of perfect mind and memory do make my last will and testament as followeth: First, I commend my soul unto God and my body to Christian burial. Item, I leave and bequeath unto my grandson Robert Brew the sum of twenty pounds to be paid after my wife’s decease. Item, to my granddaughter Catharine Brew I leave five pounds to be paid also after my wife’s decease. Item, I leave to my son Joshua Brew five pounds legacy. Lastly I nominate constitute and appoint my loving wife Jane Brew whole executrix of the rest of my effects of what kind or nature soever they be. In witness whereof I have subscribed my name this first day of May in the year 1762. [Signed] Robert Brew. Witnesses: Henry Corlett, James Parr. On or about the fourth day of November 1762, Robert Brew the Testator declared unto us the subscribing witnesses that in case his grandson and granddaughter mentioned above died under age that then his will was that his legacy to said grandchildren was to return to his own side. Witnesses: Henry Corlet, Patrick Karran. At Chapter Court holden at Balnyhown June 10, 1763. The executrix is sworn in court in form of law and hath given pledges for payment of debts and legacies namely James Parr and Patrick Karran both of Peeltown’ [Rbt md Jane Killey 20 April 1731, Arbory]

Archdeacon Wills 1771 #59, German, of Jane Brew [als Killey] of Peel, German XE "Brew als Killey, Jane of Peel, German, will proved 1771" XE "1771 #59, German: Brew als Killey, Jane of Peel, widow": ‘KK German: In the name of God, amen.  I Jane Brew of the town of Peel and Parish of KK German, being weak of body but of perfect mind and memory and calling to mind the uncertainty of this life, do make my last will and testament in manner following: First, I commit my soul to God and body to Christian burial. Item, I leave and bequeath to my grandson Robert Brew the sum of twenty pounds to be lodged immediately after my decease in the hands of Hugh Shimmin of Renass and Philip Quirk of Ballavagher (along with the twenty pounds left him by his grandfather Robert Brew, now lying in my custody) for the use of said Robert Brew and to be paid to him as he shall demand it, they to be consulted in the expending it. Also the half of my dwelling house (the parlour end) leaving the other half of said house and the whole of the offices and concerns thereto belonging to my son Josuah Brew during his own life. And afterwards to devolve to my said Grandson Robert Brew, in case he the said Robert Brew gives up his right and title to his part of the house wherein his father now dwells (left him by his mother) to his sister Catharine Brew. And in default of lawful issue in said Robert Brew, the whole of said house, offices and concerns to devolve after his decease to my grandson and granddaughter Caesar & Jane Brew. But in case both or either said Caesar & Jane are then deceased his, her or their part or share to devolve to Catharine Brew. Also a bed, bed clothes and a pair fine sheets, six pewter plates, three dishes, two chairs, a brass candlestick, the largest chest & two coats of his said grandfather’s I leave to my said grandson Robert Brew. Item, I leave and bequeath to my granddaughter Catharine Brew the sum of fifteen pounds to be lodged (along with the five pounds left by her grandfather Robert Brew and lying in my hands) in the hands of the aforesaid Hugh Shimmin & Philip Quirk, for xxx of said Cath. Brew and to be paid her when she comes to the age of twenty-one years. Also six pewter plates, two dishes, xxx chairs, a brass candlestick, the second best chest, a nest of drawers a bed and bedclothes and a pair fine sheets, all my apparel excepting a long camblet cloak, a brown quilted petticoat and a drxxx one which I leave to my daughter in law Ellinor Brew. Item, I leave and bequeath to my grandson & granddaughter Caesar & Jane Brew five pounds each. Lastly, I nominate constitute and appoint my son Joshua whole and sole executor of all the rest of all my goods movable and immovable of what nature soever.  In witness whereof I have hereunto sent my hand this xxx one thousand seven hundred and seventy one. [signed her mark] Jane Brew. Witnesses: Thomas Oates, Margery Parr. At a Chapter Court holden at Peeltown 7th June 1771, the executor is sworn in Court in form of Law’

Archdeacon Wills 1802 #54, German, of Richard Bell of Peeltown: ‘In the name of God, amen. I Richard Bell of the town of... being at present but weak in body but being of sound mind memory and understanding and calling to mind the uncertainty of this mortal life, do hereby publish and declare this to be my last will and testament in manner and form following vizt.: First, I commit my soul to God and my body to a Christian burial. Secondly and lastly, I leave my beloved wife Frances my whole and sole executrix and residuary legatee of all my goods and chattels and effects movable and immovable be they of what kind or denomination soever with this reservation that my daughter Frances Brew als Bell is to have the clock or time piece now in the house after the death of the survivor of us the said Richard Bell and Frances my wife aforesaid. Depriving all others that may claim the contrary with six pence legacy in testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name this 29 March 1802. [signed] Richard Bell. Witnesses: James Cowll, James Cannell. At a Chapter Court hodlen at KK Patrick June 24, 1802, the executrix is sworn in Court in form of Law and hath given pledges for the payment of debts and legacies namely the witnesses of the will.’

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