Transcripts of Brews Wills from the Isle of Man - Malew

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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 Wills 1709 #23, Malew, of Christopher Bridson of Ballavarvane, buried 5 March 1708/9: “KK Malew: This is affirmed to be the last will of Christopher Bridson of Ballavarvain, who was buried the 5th of March 1708/9.  First, he committed his soul to God, and body to Christian burial. Item, he bequeathed to his heir, whoever he be of his own children, his half of the crop, half of the team, and husbandry gears: to which his wife has given full consent, as also that her half of the crop, team and husbandry gears shall (after her decease) descend to any of her children that is heir, and after, to her grandchildren. Item, he left to his son Robert fourteen pounds, and whatever other goods were called the said Robert’s. Item, to his daughter Isabel the money which Robert Moor owed him, being about 22 shillings, and this with his wife’s consent.  Item, to her a colt of 2 years old, and to her daughter Jane Oates, an heifer of 3 years old. Item, to his brother John Bridson he left his part of 17 shillings which he owed him. Item, to his sister Catherine his half of what money she owed him. Item, he left to his niece Marjery Clague a cow of his, in her custody, in lieu of 13 shillings or thereabouts he owed her of her mother’s goods. Item, to the poor a firlet or 3 half firlets of meal to be given them at Michaelmass or All Hallowtide. And lastly, he constituted his loving wife Jane Bridson als Brew sole Executrix of all the rest of his goods and chattels whatsoever. Witnesses: James Oates, xxxx. The Executrix sworn in Court in form of Law. At a Court held in Douglas, May 30, 1716: Robert Bridson came into Court, and does hereby acknowledge to have received the full sum of fourteen pounds from his mother the Executrix of his father Christopher Bridson, which was the Legacy left him by his last Will. And does forever acquit and discharge his father’s Executrix and all other persons concerned. As witness his name, [signed] Robt. Bridson. Before me, Cha: Wattleworth, Official & Regr. He died about 6 years ago in KK Malew.”

Archdeacon Will 1711/2 #17, Malew of Philip Brew, died 24 Jan 1711/12 XE "Brew, Philip of Malew, died 24 Jan 1711/12" XE "1711/2 #17, Malew: Philip Brew" : "Being alxxx poor aged man, and no one to take car of me, xxx it hath pleased the Almighty (of late) to take himself my dear wife, And xxx deplorable condition not knowing how to subsist, having made the same know to my sister’s daughter and her husband, they in charity toward me (I having but very little worldly substance of any kinds whatsoever) have shewd their kindness on sundry arroants which hath xxx moved me to resign unto them and make over whatever I now or hereafter may have according to this under written. Know all men therefore by these presents, that I Philip Brew of Castletown out of the xxx love, good will, and affection which I have and do bear to my said sister’s daughter and Arthur Halsall her husband, have given, & granted, & by these presents do freely hereby and absolutely give forever unto them after my decease, what substances of any nature or of right in any wise descend to me, they extending the continuance of their kindness in yielding and giving me relief, as some seasons when my necessity may require their charity, as also to clothe me some indifferent way is my habit either linen or woolen shall happen to receive it, And that this my deed of gift is memorable[?], have xx at them in present possession by delivering them axxxx silver xxx six pence (English xxx), And to this my deed xxx subscribe my name in presence of these witnesses the 9th March 170x [signed his mark] Philip Brew. Witnesses Thomas Lowney senr, James Maddrell. Isabel Halsall being next of kin to the within Philip Brew is sworn as Executrix to the said Philip according to Law, who is according xxx, and given pledges to pay all debts the witnesses of the within Deed."

Archdeacon Wills 1746 #34, Malew, of Anne Bridson als Parr of Oristal, Malew: ‘The last will and testament of Mrs. Anne Bridson of Orrystall in the parish of KK Malew, made the beginning of December 1746, she being in perfect memory at the making hereof. First, she committed her soul to Almighty God, and her body to Christian burial. Item, she bequeathed to her daughter Jane 10 [or 20] pence legacy. Item, to William quayle’s wife of Castletown a mantle cap & clock & a suit of wearing head clothes. Item, to John Brew’s wife of KK St. Anne a white apron. Item, to Anne Hingley wife of Richard Hingley a white rug. Item, to Margret Harrison of Ballastephen a wearing apron, or a wearing petticoat. Lastly, she nominated and constituted Margret Mylchreest half executor, and Anne wife of Richard Hingley and her son Edward Hingley for the other hald, executors of the rest of the goods, moveable & immoveable of what kind soever, and this in presence of us. Witnesses:John Kneen, Cath. Quayle. William Mylchreest husband of Margret and Richard Hinley in behalf of himself and of Edward Hinley an orphan are sworn in court in form of law and to perfect an inventory for the benefit of the orphan. And to that end have pledges vizt., the Revd. Mr. Moore curate of KK Arbory, and Mr. Wm Stole.’

Archdeacon Wills 1763 #14, Malew, of Mary Brew als Fargher: This is affirmed to be the last will and testament of Mary Brew als Fargher of the Parish of KK Malew, who was of sound mind and perfect memory at the making thereof, and departed this life the 30th day of November 1762... She left a firlett of… to be distributed amongst the poor of the parish by her executor... She bequeathed to her grandaughter Elizabeth [? hard to read] Callister her part of the Brockvensten[?] in… Parish of KK Santan... Lastly, she nominates constituted and appointed her daughter Ellinor Brew whole and sole executor of all the rest of her goods... Witnesses: William Fargher, William Cain

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