Transcripts of Brews Wills from the Isle of Man - Jurby

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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.

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Archdeacon Will 1715 #26, Jurby, of Ann Gawne als Kelly, died 24 March 1714 XE "Gawne als Kelly, Ann of Jurby, died about 24 March 1714" XE "1715 #26, Jurby: Ann Gawne als Kelly" : "Jurby: this is affirmed to be the last will and testament of Ann Gawn als Kelly who departed this life the 24th March 1714, being of good and perfect memory. First she committed her soul to God and her body to Christian burial. Item, she left to the niece Margret Kelly a mantle, hood, & petticoat & half her shaped linen. Item, she left to her sister Catharine Kelly a red petticoat. Item, she left to her half sister Cath: Christian of KK Andreas a petticoat and 6 pence legacy. Item, she left to her brother John Kelly three yards fine linen cloth. Item, the three shillings that was in the hands of John Brew she left the same to her sister Ellinor Scaly. All claimers she cut off with 6 pence legacy. Lastly, she constituted and appointed her husband Dollin Gawn sole and whole Executor of all the rest of her goods moveable and unmoveable of what sort soever. To the witnesses of the will 6 pence apiece legacy &c. Witnesses: Catharine Gawn als Garret, Joney Mcylvorrey als Quayle. The Executor sworn in Court in form of Law. Pledges to pay all debts and legacies and sworn xxx office, are Dan Kewn & Wm Kelly."

[The Ellinor Scaly above, and below in 1720/21, #53, was the first wife of Sue Pedersen and Keith Wright's John Brew]

Archdeacon Will 1720/1 #53, Jurby, of Ellinor Brew als Kelly als Skealey, died 11 Dec 1720, husb John Brew XE "Brew als Kelly als Skealey, Ellinor, died 11 Dec 1720, husb John Brew" XE "1720/1 #53, Jurby: Ellinor Brew als Kelly als Skealey " : ‘Jourby: This is affirmed to be the last will of Elinor Brew als Skealey who departed this life the 11th of December 1720, being of perfect mind and memory at doing the same. Item, she left to her son Thomas Kelly four shillings legacy. Item, to her daughter Margat[or Mary] Kelly four shillings besides a red petticoat and apron of linen woolsey as legacy. Item, she left to her daughter Alice Brew three pounds, besides a little wheel and her own chest with all her shaped clothes and cloth, except a speckled petticoat she left to her sister Cathrin Christian as legacy. Item, she left to her children Philip and William Brew twenty shillings apiece. Item and Lastly, she left and bequeathed all her goods unto her husband John Brew and he to pay all debts to the witnesses six pence apiece. Witnesses where of are: Elinor Tear als Koley, Elinor Camal als Kelly. The Executor sworn in Court in form of Law. The goods and children in the father’s hands who hath given pledges William Vandy & Daniel Kewn."

Archdeacon Will 1724/5 #153, Jurby, of John Mylevorrey XE "Mylevorrey, John of Jurby, died about 1724/5" XE "1724/5 #153, Jurby: John Mylevorrey" : "Jourby: This is affirmed to be the last will and testament of John McYlvorrey of the parish of Jurby as followeth, being of perfect memory. First, he committed his soul to Almighty God and his body to Christian burial. Item, he left to his son Thomas six pence legacy. Item, to his son Paterick six pence legacy. Item, to his son John six pence legacy. Item to his grandson Thomas a hog as legacy. Item, to his grandson John a hog as legacy. Item, to his granddaughter Margret a hog as legacy. Item, to the witnesses six pence apiece. He ordained constituted and appointed his dear and loving wife Margret McYlvorey als Brew whole Executrix of all the rest of his goods moveable and immoveable as witness our names and marks January the 25, 1724/5. Witnesses: Thomas Clerk senior, AliceCain als Cowley. The Executrix being dead, her Executor is sworn in Court in form of Law. Pledges Mr. Xtn and Tho: Clerk, senior."

Archdeacon Will 1724/5 #154, Jurby, of Margaret Mylevorrey als Brew XE "Mylevorrey als Brew, Margaret of Jurby, died January 1724/5" XE "1724/5 #154, Jurby: Margaret Mylevorrey als Brew": "Jourby: This is affirmed to be the last will and testament of Margret McYlvorey als Brew of the parish of Jurby as followeth, being of perfect memory. First, she committed her soul to Almighty God and her body to Christian burial. Item, she left to her son Thomas all the boards and limber that was provided for the house use, with the chorn and the big flemori tub, a sheep, and a lamb, and all the sheep that she had in Ballagaraughen, only one mutton she left to the Revd. Mr. Christian. Item, she left to her son Patrick a feather bed, two blankets, and a cadow a cowe, six sheep and a chest. Item, she left to her grandson Thomas a flesh barrel, a herring barrel and the boey or black barrel, two meal baskets and a young steer. Item, she left to her granddaughter Margret half of all her shape linens and a little red petticoat. Item, to the witnesses six pence apiece. Item, she left to her son John a quarter of the crop and two loming kissans, and appointed him her said son John to be whole Executor of all the rest of her goods moveable and unmoveable as witness our names and marks January 29, 1724/5. Witnesses: Thomas Clerk senior, Alice Cain als Cowley. The Executor is sworn in form of Law. Pledges, Mr. Xtian of Jourby & Thomas Clerk senior."

Archdeacon Wills 1725 #51, Jurby, of Captain Thomas Christian [of Ballamoar, Jurby], died 25 March 1725 : “Jurby: This is affirmed to be the last will and testament of Capt. Thomas Christian who departed this life the 25th of March ano 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 bequeathed his part of the windmiln to his Executors until such time as his son and heir pays them the sum of eighteen pounds sterling which sum he declared was borrowed towards the building of the said windmiln. Item, he left a feather bed to his daughter Catharine Burns. Lastly, he nominated and appointed his loving wife, his son Patrick, and his youngest daughter Anne sole and joint Executors of all the rest of his goods moveable and immoveable whatsoever, reserving one quarter part of the Executorship for his son inlaw Robert Brew which he is to have according to his contract bargain. Witnesses: Patrick Mcylvorrey, Patrick Brew. The wife being absent, the other Executors are sworn according to Law and gave pledges Pat Brew and Charles Kaighin. The witnesses declare upon oath in Court that they asked the Testator whether there was any writing betwixt himself and his son William touching the sum expended on the windmill, to which he answered there way.”

Archdeacon Wills 1726/7 #26, Jurby, of John Cry, died 9th December 1726: “This is affirmed to be the last will and testament of John Cry who departed this life on or about the 9th of December last past. He first committed his soul to God and his body to Christian burial. Item, he left and bequeathed to the issue begotten upon the body of his wife Catherine ten pounds, in case they came of age to enjoy it, otherwise that half thereof vizt., five pounds was to return to his brothers, and the other five pounds to his wife. Lastly he constituted and appointed his dear and loving wife Chatherine sole Executrix of all the rest of his goods of what kind soever, as well moveables or immoveables and he left his brother William Cry & Robert Brew overseers of his issue. He declared that these sums following were due to him from Mr. John Garret 2- shillings, with 12 month interest, from Thomas Casement 20 shillings with 4 years interest, from Thomas Cleark senior Nappin 10 shillings with 9 years interest, from John Cleark Rendow 40 shillings. He declared that there were some accounts, and difference, between him and his brother William but that were all settled and adjusted. The Testator also declared it to be his will that his wife should have the tuition of the issue and goods. Witnesses: Dan Skillicorn, Patrick Christian. The Executrix sworn in Court in form of Law, and also the supervisors. Probatum est & solvit, 12 pence. The child and goods in the mother’s hands who hath given pledges Patrick Christian and Robert Kelly. At KK Michael, March 29, 1734, Patrick Brew is this day become bound in the room and stead of Robert Kelly for the forthcoming of the goods due to the children of John Cry deceased by the death of their said father before me [signed] John Woods, Vicar General. November 11th, 1731, then received Cath: the Executrix of her husband John Cry the xxx of 40 shillings at and from the hands of John Clark of Rendow, declared to be due by the within will and she does hereby acquit the said Clark and Executrix of the same forever before me, Edward Moord, Registrar. [signed her mark] Catharine Cry.”

Archdeacon Wills 1729 #62, Jurby, of Catharine Christian [als Harrison] of Ballamoar, Jurby: “In the name of God, amen.  I Chatherine Christian of Ballamore being sick and weak in body but of sound mind and memory, thanks to Almighty God, do make this my last will and testament in manner following. First, I commit my soul to God and my body to Christian burial. Item, I do leave and bequeath unto my daughter Ann Mlyvorrey the brewing vessel vizt., a hogshead kone and a barrel, the feather bed whereon I now lie with its furniture my shawl close linen & woolen with a black suit, a dipper, table, xxx with what barley will seed the ground. Item, I do leave my said daughter Ann the whole crop of corn xxx hay and potatoes. Item, I do declare that the yarn linen cloth and woolen cloth spun and unspun did belong to my said daughter save five yards of linen which did belong to myself which likewise I do leave my said daughter. Item, I do leave my part of the meal and victuals now in the house to my said daughter Ann and do declare that the one half of the whole thereof belongs to my son in law Patrick MacYlvorrey. Item, I do will that my son Patrick Christian shall pay 30 pence toward the paying of my debts which he received from Mr Baker and the samed to me. Item, I do leave to my daughter Christian Brew a maunt and a petticoat of blue and brown colleen[?cotton]. Item, I do leave to my daughter Mary Keyghen a petticoat of black and white. Item, I do leave to my daughter Chathrine Burns in Ireland a sheep. Item, I do leave my daughter Easter my part of a colt which she has in her own keeping which my said daughter accepted of in full of all xxx counts whatsoever. Lastly, I do constitute, appoint and ordain my son Patt. Christian and Ann MacYlvorry sole Executors of all the rest of my goods moveable and unmoveable and do will on my said Executors if they make sale of any goods belonging to me that my son Capt William Christian is to have the first proffer. This the 18th April 1729. Witnesses William Garren, Thomas Clerk junior. At Ballaugh May 21st, 1729, Mr. Patrick Christian & Mr. Patrick McYlvorrey husband of Anne McYlvorrey als Christian are sworn Executors in form of law, and gave pledges Mr. Thomas Clerk junior & Pat. Cain. Mrs. McYlvorrey is sworn this day to rent a just account. May 13, 1730, Patrick Mclvorrey enters a claim against the Executors of Mrs. Catharine Christian for 1 pound 16 shillings 11 pence.”

Archdeacon Wills 1733 #47, Jurby, of Averick Daugherdy als Oates, died about 1 April 1733: “Jurby, April the 1st, 1733; This is affirmed to be the last will and testament of Averick Daugherdy als Oates who departed this life on or about the 1st of April last past. She was of sound mind and memory, and first committed her soul to God and her body to Christian burial. Item, she left her half of the cow to her grandson William Curlett, and six pence legacy to each of her daughters, and six pence to each of the witnesses to her will. She lastly nominated, constituted and appointed her daughter Averick Curlett sole executrix of all the rest of her goods and effects whatsoever. She declared that Ellinor Cammish als Kelly was indebted to her 5 pence, and Catherine Cleater als Caly 10 pence. Witnesses: Robert Brew, Wm Nidderagh. The Executrix sworn in Court in form of law. At a Consistory Court in KK Michael, 11 Dec 1734, Robert Brew, one of the witnesses of the within Will of Averick Oates declares upon oath that the Testatrix some years before her death deposited the sum of ten shillings in his hands, which he was to deliver to herself as she had occasion for it, and in case she did not want the same, the said sum to be forthcoming for the children of William Christian by Ann the daughter of the Testatrix when they came to age. That he paid 2 shillings 4 pence of the said money to Thomas Curlett  who called for it in the name of the deceased during her life time, and owns that he has now 7 shillings 8 pence in his custody for the use of the said children. Mrmdm: This money was for the use of William Christian’s 2 eldest daughters or the survivor of them. Before us John Woods, John Cosnahan, Edward Moore.  Memdm: The about 7 shillings 8 pence is now in the custody of Robert Brew above mentioned. May 26, 1749, Catharine & Margaret the daughters of William Christian being of lawful years, do acknowledge to have received the above 7 shillings 8 pence from Robert Brew, and do thereupon acquit him of the same forever.”

Archdeacon Will 1738 #59, Jurby, of Catharine Brew als Teare, died 26 February 1737/8: “Jurby: The last will and testament of Catherine Brew als Tear, who departed this life the 26th of February 1737 being sick in body but present in mind and memory at the making hereof. First, she committed her soul to God and her body to Christian burial. Item, she left to her brother Cesar Tear ten shillings, and to her brother Thomas in Ireland, ten shillings if he will come for them to the Island, and if he will not come, then her said brother Cesar is to have the said ten shillings. Item, she left to her sister Jane twenty shillings, and the said legacies not to be paid until next Candlemas. Item, she left to her stepson William Brew her part of the cow that was betwixt them. Item, she left to Philip Brew one sheep and lamb, and a she lamb to his child. Item, she left to her stepdaughter Alice Brew a pewter dish, her best clothes used upon holy days, the smoothing iron, her little wheel, and the rim of the big wheel. Item, she left to Catherine Tear a pewter dish. Item, she left to Cesar his children her wearing clothes. And twelve pence to each the witnesses of her will. Lastly, she constituted and appointed her loving husband John Brew sole Executor of all the rest of her goods moveable and immoveable whatsoever. Witnesses: Thomas Cleater, William Sayle. At a Consistory Court held in KK Michael, March 23rd, 1737/8: The witnesses have proved the above will in form of Law, before us John Cosnahan, Edward Moore. At a Chapter Court 30th May 1738: John Brew the Executor sworn in Court in form of Law and gave pledges Ceasar Tear & John Craine. February 2nd 1738/9: Patrick Kelly enters a claim against the Executor of Cath: Brew als Tear for the sum of fourty shillings and craves the Law. February 24, 1738/9: Philip Brew acknowledges to have received from the Executor of Cath: Brew als Tear the sheep and lamb bequeathed to himself with the she lamb left to his child, before me Edw: Moore.”

Archdeacon Wills 1748 #75, Jurby, of Joney Gawne als Kneen, died 3 January 1747/48: ‘Jurby: The last will and testament of Joney Gawne als Kneen who departed this life about the 3rd day of January 1747, being in perfect mind and memory at the making hereof. First, she committed her soul to god and her body to Christian burial. Item, she left to her son Daniel her land to be his inheritance and three yards of linen cloth. Item, she left to her daughter Anne three yards of linen cloth and three pounds of flax. Item, she left to her daughter Bahee the next crop of her land. Lastly, she nominated and constituted her daughter Bahee sole executrix of all the rest of her goods movable and immovable whatsoever and six pence to each the witnesses of her will. Witnesses: Patrick Clark, William Sayle. At a Chapter Court John Brew husband of the Executrix is sworn in Court in form of Law and hath given pledges for payment of debts and legacies vizt., William Sayle and Patrick Clark the witnesses of the Will.’

The last will and testament of Christian Brew als Christian who departed this life the 27th July 1749. First she committed her soul to God and her body to the earth. Also she bequeathed to her son Patrick half of the crop and team, a bison cow and what was come of the cow, a speckled heifer, five pounds of the money due for Cannon's land and as much prinello as would be a wastecoat. Also to her sons Thomas and Robert the part of the moneygiven for Birrags Carragh bewixt them. Also to her daugher Catherine three pounds. Also to her daughter Esther five pounds. Also to her daughter Catherine and Esther all her linen and woollen the worsted which was in the house and the yarn which was for stuff. Also to her grandson Robert Clucas an heifer. Also to her granddaughter Elizabeth a sheep and lamb. Also to the witnesses to her will fourteen pence a piece. Also to whoever would claim any further right in her goods six pence legacy. Lastly she constituted and ordained her husband Robert Brew executor of all the rest of her goods movable and immovable what soever.
Witnesses
Phil Quay
Wm Crejeen   jurati

23 Oct 1749 KK Michael executor sworn in court in form of law and hath given pledges Phil Quay and Wm Crejeen.

10 Jul 1760
Thomas Clucas husband of Cath Brew daughter and legatee of the within testatrix Christian Brew acknowledges to be fully paid and satisfyed by Robert Brew his father in law late deceased as also by Patrick Brew his brother in law all and every the legacies and goods due his said wife as well by the decease of the said Christian Brew as also by the decease of Thos and Robert Brew his brothers in law both late decease hereby acquits and discharges the said Patrick Brew his heirs and executor forever of the same. And Robert Clucas grandson of the testatrix also acknowledges to have received the heiffer bequeathed unto him and acquits his uncle Patrick Brew and all others for the same.
Witness their marks to their names Thos Clucas his mark x Robt Clucas his mark x
This Before me  Ja: Wilks Ep Regr

I the Revd Wm Crebbin Vicar of Jurby husband of Esther Brew daughter and one of the legatees of the within testatrix Christian Brew do hereby acknowledge to be fully paid and satisfyed the several legacies and goods due unto my said wife by the decease of my mother in law Christian Brew as also by the decease of Thos and Robt Brew my brothers in law late deceased do hereby acquit and discharged my brother in law Patrick Brew and all others for the same.Witness my hand this 10th July1760  Wm Crebbin.
This before me   Ja: Wilks Ep Reg

9 June 1767 KM
This day Patr:Brew son and sole executor of the last will and testament of Robert Brew, which said Robert was sole executor of the last will and testament of Christian Brew als Christian came to the Registry with his sister in law Mary Brew otherwise Horton which said Mary is relict of Thomas Brew one of the sons of the testatrix Christian Brew in order to settle the share of goods due to the said Mary and her only son Robert Brew, son of the said Thos Brew, as well by the death of Robert Brew
their brother and son of the testarix as by the death of the said Thos and the same appears as following: Due to Thomas Brew one half of the dead part of the money paid for Birrag's curragh, the whole being 30 pounds between the husband and wife, therefore Thos part thereof is 7 lbs 10 0 Whereof account by said Thos in his life time as acknowleged this day by his widow 1 ­ 9 - 0 so rest due out of Thos his part 5  - 1 -  0 due the said Thos by the death of his brother Robert Brew who died before him one fourth of said Robert's part 1 ­ 17 - 6 3/4 being due to said Patrick and his two sisters Cath and Esther. Total due on Thos his part 6 ­ 18 - 6. One moiety of which 6 - 18  belongs to and is the right of said Mary and said Thos his widow and the other moiety unto her son Robert Brew son of said Thos Brew. I the said Mary Brew do therefore hereby acknowledge to have this day received at and from the hands of my brother in  law Patrick Brew the sum of three pounds nine shillings and three pence in full of my moiety of the share of goods due my husband Thomas Brew deceased as also my right of my brother in law Robert Brew¹s goods due them respectively by the last will of their mother Christian Brew als Christian and do hereby acquit and discharge the said Patrick Brew his executors and administrators of the same.
Witness my hand this 9th June 1767        Mary Brew.

Note: That the three pounds nine shillings 3 pence due unto Robert son of Thos Brew yet remains in my hands Witness my hand dated as above Pattrick Brew. All this before me:        Ja: Wilks Epl Reg

I Robert Brew son of Thos Brew within named do hereby acknowledge to have this day received from Elizabeth Brew relict and sole executrix of the last will and testament of Patrick Brew late of Jurby deceased the sum of three pounds nine shillings and three pence in full of the share of goods due unto me as well by the decease of my father Thomas Brew as uncle Robert Brew as within more particularly expressed do hereby acquit and discharge the said Elizth Brew her executors and administrators of the same. Witness my hand this 16th Sep 1773.    Robert Brew
This before me   Ja: Wilks Epl Reg

Note - Inventory and claims not transcribed.

Jurby June 17 1756
John Brew departed this life about the 9th of April 1756 last past intestate the court upon intelligence thereof hath decreed his six children namely Phil, Jane, Margt, Isabel, John and Patrick joint administrator of all his goods moveable and immoveable whatsoever. The four latter being under age Phil and Jane are sworn supervisors and to bring to the registry a perfect inventory of the goods of the decease, as also for payment of debts.  The younger children Patrick by conservator (Guardian) of the overseer is committed with goods to the mother and the goods of the other three are in the hands of Phil and Jane who have given pledges Mr John Cowle of Lezaire and Gilbert Sayle Sumner of Jurby.  The widow is sworn to render a just account of the goods to the supervisors for the benefit of the minors.  Pledges for her are the Rev Wm Crebbin and above Mr John Cowle.  Decretum est   Ro: Radcliffe

At Kk Michael June 9th 1762 Margaret Brew acknowledged the within Requittance and discharge to be her act and deed before me Ja:Wilks Ep Reg

KK Michael Mar 1768 John Brew son of John Brew this day received from his brother Phil Brew for himself and sister Jane the sum of one shilling and seven pence half penny in full of his share of goods due by the death of his said father and hereby acquits and discharges the said Phil and Jane Brew of the same.  Witness  his mark to his name. John Brew his mark X
Before me  Ja:Wilks  Ep Reg

Archdeacon Wills 1771, #68, Jurby, of Patrick Brew of Ballavarran, Jurby, proved May 1771: "The last will and testament of Pat. Brew of Ballavarran in the parish of Jurby, who departed this life on or about the 26th February 1771, he being of sound mind and memory at the making and declaring thereof some short time before his decease. First, he committed his soul to God and body to Christian burial. Item, he left his sister Esther Crebbin (by the name of the Parson's wife) the sum of twenty shillings. Item, he left to Cath. Clucas his sister (by the name of Thomas Clucas's wife) the sum of twenty shillings. Item, he left and bequeathed to his heir at law all the purchased lands, he paying unto his executrix the purchase money which was paid for the said lands. Lastly, he nominated and appointed his wife Elizabeth Brew executrix of all the rest and residue of his goods and effects whatsoever and direct that two English shillings apiece should be paid to the witnesses of this his last will and testament. Witnesses: Robert Kneale [a weaver apprentice, age 23], Mary Cain [spinster, age 25]. The humble petition of Tomas Clucas in right of his wife Catharine Clucas, and the Revd. William Crebbin, clerk, in right of his wife Esther Crebbin of the Parish of Jurby: That your petitioners said wives are the lawful sisters and next of kin of Patrick Brew late of Ballavarran in the said Parish of Jurby, deceased, who departed this life sometime on or about 26th day of February last without lawful issue, and who for some time previous to his decease was seized with a declining sickness, during which period he often declared in the presence of several worthy witnesses, that he had no will to make, as the half of his personal estate and effects was sufficient for his wife Elizabeth Brew (who brought him no fortune upon their intermarriage) and that your petitioners said wifes, and no other person, should enjoy his half of the same as his only sisters and next of kin. Your petitioners further show that the said Elizabeth Brew during the sickness or indisposition of her said husband Patrick Brew often endeavored to influence him to make a will in her favor... but the said Patrick Brew... withstood his wife's unreasonable attempts... the said Patrick Brew when in the agonies of death, in the presence of two menial servants in the house, who were an are greatly under the influence of her the said Elizabeth (one of whom being as person of bad fame and not worthy of credit) to utter some pretended words as she now giveth out although the said Pat. Brew could write well himself, purporting to be the last will and testament of him... whereby she the said Elizth was appinted executrix and residuary legatee of his the said Patrick's personal estate and effects, which are considerable, and is now endeavouring to establish and prove the same, ... your petitioners propound and allege that he the said deceased Pat. Brew died intestate... Your petitioners therefore pray that your Reverences would pleased to order a hearing of this matter... At a Chapter Court holden at KK Michael May 31, 1771, the above paper writing having been insinuated into this Court by and in behalf of Elizabeth Brew the executrix therein named as and for the last will and testament of Patrick Brew late of Ballavarran in the Parish of Jurby deceased, and the validity of said will having been contraverted and disputed by and in behalf of the Revd. William Crebbin and Thomas Clucas, both of said Parish of Jurby, brother in law to the testator, who by petition alleged among other things that the said Patrick Brew died intestate. And whereas several depositions have been taken in this cause and this day being appointed for the final determination thereof, and the Court after having fully heard the parties and what was alledged offered and... by and in behalf of them respectively, and carefully... and considered the whole proceedings had and done in this, it is the opinion that the within last will and testament of said Patrick Brew has been fully and effectually proved according to law..."

To the Revd John Gellin Vicar Genl &&

The humble petition Of Patr Brew of the Parish of Jurby

Herewith That on or before the 10th day of December 1799 Allice Brew your petr’s wife departed this life Intestate leaving behind her five children all of which is under age  

That small sums of money was then due your Petr which your Petr depended upon for several necessarys of life for Petr and family the recovery of which are now stayed until such time as your Petr’s wife and Estate be decreed and administrator sworn 

Wherefore your Petr humbly prays for a speedy hearing in this petition. And that your Revce will be pleased to appoint your Petr administrator or such other person or persons as your Rev^ce shall seem Meet and your Petr Will pray &&

Ordered that the matters of this petition do come or to be heard before me at the Court House in KK Michl Saturday the next of this Jany Instant Whereof all proper parties & persons are to have due notice. Given at KK Michl this the 4th Janry 1800. John Crellin

Jurby - At an Ecclesiastical Court holden at KK Michael on the 4th Janry 1800:

Alice Brew of the parish of Jurby having departed this life on or about the 10th day of August last past intestate and this Court having received intelligence thereof hath Decreed her children namely ~ Patrick, John, George, Ann and Elizabeth Brew Co-administrators of all and singular her Goods Chattels and Effects movable and immovable ~ whatever who being all under age John Joughin and Philip Fargher their uncles with Patrick Brew  their Father are sworn their Guardians and Supervisors and the said Patrick Brew is also Sworn well and truly to administer the Estate of his Intestate in trust for the said Children underage and to pay all her just Debts so far forth as her Goods and effects will extend and the law shall bind him. And whereas the said Guardians have assured the Court that it will be for the benefit and ~ advantage of the said Children to accept of one pound thirteen shillings a sum proposed and agreed upon to be given to each and every of them by their said Father in lieu of their respective shares of the said Goods and Effects the Court doth thereupon approve of the same. To the above ends the said Patrick Brew the Father hath given pledges in form of Law namely John Corlett of the parish of KK Andreas and Thomas Brew Brother of the said Patrick Brew.

Decretum est                   John Crellin

Patrick Brew, John Brew, & George Brew Children of Alice Brew decd severally acknowledged to have received from their father Patrick Brew the sum of one pound thirteen shillings each in full of the sum purposed and agreed upon to be given to each of them by their said father of lieu of their respective shares of the Goods & Effects of their said decd Mother, and exonerate, acquit & discharge their sd father Patrick Brew his heirs Execrs Adminrs Assigns of the same & every part thereof ~  Witness their Names & Marks this 17th Febry 1808. 

This Before me Wm Kewley D Epl Reg.

[N.B. here are two errors in the will. Alice Brew als Joughin is recorded in the Andreas burial register as buried 10 December 1799 (not August) and the brother of father Patrick Brew was either Philip or John – not Thomas. Thomas Brew was a cousin.]

Archdeacon Will 1803, #69, Jurby, of Revd. William Crebbin: "In the name of God Almighty and most merciful, this 19th day of June in the year of my Lord God 1802, and in the year of my age the 85th year. I William Crebbin clerk and Vicar of the Parish of Jurby, being weak in body but of sound perfect and... mind and memory (thanks and... be to Almighty God for the same) do make constitute and... this my last will and testament in manner and form following: First, I commend my soul to my gracious and most merciful God, hoping through the merits, passion and death of my Savior Jesus Christ to have full and free pardon and forgiveness of all my sins and to inherit everlasting life. In expectation of a blessed resurrection, I desire my body may be buried with very little show of exp... in my burying place in the churchyard of Jurby... the north side, or in the churchyard of KK Santan if I shall die at the south side of this island at the discretion of my executor hereafter named. As for my worldly effects which it hath pleased the Almighty to have committed to my..., I dispose of them in manner following: First, I leave and bequeath to my sweet son in... Jurby the sum of ten pounds in lieu of and for... may be wanting though the dwelling being now in much better condition and order than it was in when I got it, and the out houses all built during my incumbency without any charge upon my... Also I leave the sum of ten pounds... to the vicar and wardens of KK Santan in..., to be laid out in building a schoolhouse in some convenient place nigh the church and in... thereof. Also, I leave and bequeath to my granddaughter Margaret Clucas my chest of..., also of my..., a dressing..., and a bed and bedding which I sleep in, the warming..., and burkett upon the new testament. And to her husband John Clucas my long fowling piece, the shot mould and iron rod belonging thereto, also my... glass. I leave and bequeath to my grandson William Quine and do hereby assign unto him the mortgage which I hold upon the trust of Thomas Christry and the interest due upon the same which is since the commenc... thereof as may appear by the deed bearing date September 5th 1787. Also I leave to my grandson John Quine the sum of thirty pounds sterling to be laid out and... by him in fencing and improving his estate. And to my granddaughters Catharine, Esther and Margaret Quine twenty one pounds British each. Also I leave to my friend Daniel Lace Senior of Sartfield the mortgage which I hold upon a parcel of intack land from... of KK Andreas and I do hereby assign the same unto him with the interest due thereon as may appear by the deed bearing date the 22nd day of October 1785. I leave to my friend Mr. Farrant of Ballamoar my brewing pan, brewing vessels and... To my daughter Charlotte the sum of twenty pounds sterling, including whatever may be due unto her by her mother. I leave unto Mr. Harrison of Cooil-Bane and to my grandson William Brew, my statute book, which I lent to my... which he several times promised to return unto me but not yet done. And also my manuscript history of the Isle of Man equally betwixt them. Also I leave to my grandson William Brew all my books and... whatever with their case. And to Sarah Cochrane the bed and bedding which stands in the corner of the room above stairs, and the wheel she spins on, if she be in my service at the time of my decease. I leave to the Revd. Mr. Clague of Rushen and his wife the sum of ten guineas. To Mr. Brew of the Kella and his wife the sum of ten guineas and whatever money he hath at several times borrow from me, provided he hath no demand whatever upon me. I leave to my granddaughter Esther Coulthard the bed and bedding with the green curtains. I leave to Jane Lace of Sartfield four guineas and a silver table spoon marked with W.C. I leave to my grandson William Quine my silver watch. And to my grandson John Quine my other watch. Lastly, I leave and bequeath all the rest of my goods chattels and effects, debts, ... and demands of what kind or nature soever due and payable unto me either within this Isle or in the town of Liverpool or elsewhere unto my grandsons John Quine, John Clucas junior of Maory Voar and William Brew of the Kella jointly and equally betwixt them. And do appoint... ordain them sole and joint executors of this my last will and testament. In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my seal this 6th of July in the aforesaid year. [signed] William Crebbin. Witnesses: Andrew Joughin, Thomas Kelly & William Corlett. At a court holden at KK Bride the 8th day of December 1803, the executors are sworn in court in form of law..."

At a Chapter Court holden in K Michael

Episcopal 22 May 1821

Margaret Brew alias Radcliffe having departed this life on or about Ashwednesday in the year 1819 intestate, and this Court having received intelligence thereof hath decreed her two children Catharine and Marianne co-administrixes of all and singular her Goods Rights Credits Chattels and Effects moveable & immoveable whatever, and they being of tender age, their father George Brew is sworn in trust for them well & truly to administer the estate of his intestate, to exhibit a full and perfect Inventory to pay all just debts as far forth as goods will extend and the Law bind him, and as Guardians & Supervisors of his said children underage to render an account of his proceedings herein when he shall thereunto be lawfully required, & to these ends he hath given pledges in form of Law, namely Charles Quayle of K Michael & Philip Brown of Jurby.

Decretum est              T Stephens

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