Transcripts of Brews Wills from the Isle of Man - Santan

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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.

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Archdeacon Will 1695/6 #59, Santan, of William Crebbin of Ballakelly, Santan, plow wright, made 7 December 1695: “KK St. Anne, December the 7th 1695: The last will and testament of William Crebbin of xxxxx.  Imprimis, he committed his soul to God and his body to Christian burial. Item, he left his part of his land to his eldest son John Crebbin as heirship, he the said son giving to his younger brother Henry Crebbin the sum of twenty shillings to put him to a trade. Item, he left all his sheep to be equally divided among all his children. Item, he left all his household goods to his son Henry and his daughter Margaret. Item, he left his part of two heifers which were in the keeping of Thomas Woods & Thomas Mcylera in KK Malew to his said son Henry and his daughter Margaret. Item, he left to his own wife a choice half cow out of his own goods. Item, he left the rest of his cattle and horses to his wife and the child that was then on her bearing whom he appointed executors of all the rest of his goods moveable and unmoveable whatsoever. Item, he left one calf to Hugh Kishage’s son & Thomas Kinley’s children. Item, he left to Thomas Moor one coat. Item, he left to Thomas Kinley one coat. Item, he left to his eldest son as much oats as would sow the land. Witnesses: Thomas Moor, John Moor, Patrick Quay. The Testator further declared that he left his lands to his eldest son as heirship as his father gave it him, and that his wife should have the benefit thereof until the heir would take it to his own use, and she to have the eldest son and the child on her bearing for her part of the children to bring up. The wife hath consented to give her part of the said lands unto the heir after her death or xxx if she xxx xxxx for it. [signed her mark] Margaret Crebbin. Witnesses: Hugh Kinish, Patrick Quay.  Thomas Kinley and Hugh Kissag uncles of the children are sworn supervisors in form of Law. KK St. Anne: An Inventory of the goods of William Crebbin (who died the 14 xxx 1695) prised by 4 sworn men viz., William Cowel, Thomas Morr, Wm xxx, and John Curfey: Imprimis, half one cow & half one steer 0:14:xx; One quarter of a steer which is in Hugh Kenish’s keeping 0:2:0; One quarter of a heifer which is in William Moor’s keeping in KK Braddan 0:2:0; Nine sheep & 2 ewes 0:16:0; Dim. 6 blankets 0:10:6; Dim one fledge, dim one sheet 0:4:0; Some linen yarn &c 0:2:4; One pound of flax 0:0:6; All his wearing clothes 0:5:0; Some flax unwrought 0:0:8; one pound of hemp 0:0:2; Half 2 sack, dim 2 canvases, dim 5 bags 0:1:0; Dim some feathers 0:1:0; Three pounds of hemp yarn and tow yarn 0:1:2; Three yards of stuff 01:0; Dim 2 chests 0:2:3; Dim 4 barrels, dim 1 churn, dim 1 tub 0:3:0; Dim a griddle & dim 3 stools 0:2:0; Dim. 2 wheels 0:1:0; Dim. 2 wheels 0:1:0; Dim. 1 pair of harrows, dim a cradle, dim 1 carr, dim. 1 rope, dim. 1 bedstock, dim 1 straddle & dim 3 stoars 0:1:4; Dim 1 pewter dish, & dim some spoons 0:0:8; Dim the utensils &c 0:0:6; Dim due to the heir 1 pot, dim 1 spade & creels and dim 1 spit 0:xx:6; Dim his carpenter’s tools 0:4:3; One bottle & some weights & sieves 0:0:4; Dim 1 grinding stone 0:0:6; Dim 1 horse hide 0:0:6; One goose & dim a goose & dim a heckle, the said half heckle is prized to 4p  0:0:6. The goods of Henry & Margaret Crebbin with xxxx are in the hands of the overseers who have given pledge John Moore and William Crebbin.  Xxxx to the eldest son deducted out of the within Inventory amount to 0:9:xx. Debt deducted out of the said Inventory 0:12:xx. Funeral charges 0:9:xx.  The goods of Henry & Margaret Crebbin with themselves are in the hands of their mother, who hath given pledges Robert Brew and John Brew according to Law.  The approving thereof. May the 6th 1696: More goods to be added to the former Inventory as follow: Half a mare 0:5:8; Half a cow 0:6:0; Some bedclothes 0:3:0; Half a snuffmill 0:0:3. Recovered by law from William Crebbin xxxx  0:7:6.”

Archdeacon Will 1698/9 #28 Santan, of Marriod Fargher als xxxx, died 16th November 1698: “St. Anne: The last will and testament of Mariod Fargher of KK St Anne, who departed this life the 16th of November 1698. First, she committed her soul to God, and body to Christian burial. She left to the poor at time usual 3 kishans of barley. She left to her husband John Fargher one mutton for a legacy. She left to her son Thomas fifteen shillings. To her daughter Christian fifteen shillings. She bequeathed to her said daughter Christian half of all the flax she had in the house for two years and her part of all the white woolen yarn in the house likewise, besides all her wearing clothes linen and woolen. She left to her son John five shillings, and two sheep to his children, and as much cloth as would make a coat of his son. She left a choice blanket to her daughter Margaret Bridson and two sheep to her children. She left to her son William being a weaver her half of the looms he had with half all gears belonging to it. She left to her above named daughter Christian half a little wheel. Item, she left her part of the gridiron to the heir. Lastly, she appointed and ordained her three children vizt., William, Thomas, and Christian sole executors of all the rest of her goods moveable and unmoveable whatsoever. Witnesses: Thomas Brew, Thomas Bridson. The Executors at age are sworn in Court in form of Law. An Inventory of the goods of Mariod Fargher at KK St. Anne valued by 4 sworn me, viz., Wm Crebbin, Hugh Kissage, Tho Brew, Tho Bridson: Half 2 horses, half 1 cow, and half 1 ox 1 pound 13 shilling 0 pence; Half the sheep 1:1:0; Half the sheets and blankets and other linens 0:12:8; Half the barrels and other wooden vessels 0:3:0; Half a chest half the ropes and half the utensils 0:9:0; Half the hemp 0:1:0; Eighteen pounds of woolen yarn 0:5:0; Half the sacks and canvases 0:2:6; Half the sieves and weights 0:0:8;  The 4th part of a garden spade and half a xxx spade 0:0:6; Two kishans of salt 0:0:; A hundred of the 4th part of a hundred of herring 0:2:4; Half the carrs & some other husbandry gears 0:2:0. Note that the remainder of the corn when the ground is sown is to be prized hereafter. The goods in the hands of the Executors who have given pledges in form of Law Thomas Bridson and Thomas Brew.”

Archdeacon Will 1720 #10, Santan, of Hugh Kinnish of Ballachurry, Santan, made 5 April 1720: ‘St. Anne: The 5th day of April 1720, Hugh Kinnish of Balla-churrry of Kk St. Anne made this his last will and testament.  First, he committed his soul to God and his body to Christian burial. Item, he bequeathed to his eldest son Christopher two oxen, plow gears and half the crop of corn, with the whole stock belonging to the farm, as before willed to the heirs of the xxx by his father Thomas Kinnish senior. In consideration of which the said Christopher was to pay to his youngest brother John xxx xxxx shillings to put him to a trade, and all this consented to by the wife of the Testator. Item, to each of his children viz., to Barnabas, John, & Catherine he left three pounds sterling apiece. To his son Barnabas more over he bequeathed the Intack of the Reasht, and all his Intacks with xxx[?Chut] Intack xxx taken in adjoining to Close Gibby, the said Barnabas enjoying the Intacks xxx mentioned whenever he came to age, as xxx and agreed to by to by Kathrine the wife of the Testator at the making of this will; upon condition that Barnabas was to pay to his youngest sister Kathrine twenty shillings, whenever demanded she came to age. Item, he left three kissans of meal to be distributed to the poor of this parish at Laminas next. He appointed his wife Kathrine sole Testatrix of all goods and chattels whatsoever, she paying all debts and legacies and in case the said Kathrine should ever leave Balla-churry, in that case she obliged herself at the making of thxxx to put her eldest son Christopher Kinnish into there immediate possession of her half of the crop of corn with her half of xxx. Lastly, he nominated Thomas Bridson senior of BallaQuicken and John Moor of BallaHow guardians of his children. Witnesses: Thomas Moor, William Kissage. The Executrix sworn in Court in form of Law and has consented to xxx provided the eldest son will xxx left his brother Barnabas xxx intack called the Reast. Pledges in form of Law, Robert Brew and John Cain. The within mentioned Intack called and know by the name of Reasht xxx bequeathed to Barnabas should be xxxx to Christopher the eldest son of the Testator, xxx xxx Kathrine wife to the above Testator does by these xxx her eldest son Christopher to pay his brother Barnabas xxx and just sum of five pounds sterling and this for the consideration consented in the within will to put her eldest son Christopher xxx xxxx possession of her own half of the crop of corn with half of the team when she left the Estate, and for the performance of this explanation Kathrine wife of the Testator has bound and obliged herself this xx day of May 1720. [signed her mark] Kath: Kinnish. The Children & goods in the Mother’s hands, who hath given pledges as within. The Supervisors to be sworn by Vicar General Curghey, who are sworn in form of Law, November the 1st, 1720. June 5th, 1732: The within Barnabas & John being at lawful years do acknowledged to have received at and from the hands of their stepfather John Kelly the legacy of three pounds apiece bequeathed unto them by the last will of their father Hugh Kinnish, and do hereby acquit and discharge his Executrix of the same forever. Witness our marks to our names this 5th June 1732: Barnabas Kinnish, John Kinnish. Before me Edward Moore, Registrar. Eodem die & anno: The Legacy of three pounds bequeathed to Catharine by her father Hugh Kinnish is delivered by her eldest Brother Christopher Kinnish by John Kelly husband of the Executrix who is therefore discharged of the same, and he the said Christopher has given pledges for the forthcoming thereof his brothers Barnabas & John Kinnish in form of Law. Before me Edward Moore Registrar. At a Court of Correction holden at Castletown February 11th, 1756, Hugh Kennish of KK Santan having by his last will and testament bearing date 5th April 1720, bequeathed unto his daughter Catharine the sum of three pounds which sum yet remains in the hands of Christopher Kennish son to the Testator as is this day acknowledged by him. Item, the said Christopher is therefore hereby ordered to pay the foresaid sum of three pounds unto the said Cath: within 14 days after due notice, otherwise he is to be committed in St. German’s prison unto he submits to Law; he is also to pay all fees. The Sumner of KK Santan who if disobeyed is to apply for a Soldier. [signed] Ro: Radcliffe, Matths: Curghey. William Killip Sumner of KK St. Anne do acknowledge to received from Christopher Kenish of the said parish the sum of three pounds by an order from the Spiritual Court dated the 11 of February 1756, and also having delivered the said sum three pounds to Katrine Kenish before barnabas Kenish and Thomas Farher and also do acquit the said Christopher of the said sum before me sighed [his mark] William Killip Sumner of KK Santan. Witnesses Barnabas Kenish, Thomas Fargher. Lezayre June 6th, 1757, The above Cathrine Kinnish acknowledged the receipt of the prementioned Legacy of three pounds, before me Matts: Curghey. I Catharine Creer als Kennish do acknowledge to have received from my brother Barnabas Kennish the sum of twenty shillings which my said brother Barnabaswas ordered and directed to pay me by the last will and testament of my father Hugh Kennish xxxx in Lib 1st Testament 1720, upon his possessing and enjoying the Intacks in said will bequeathed him. And I do hereby acquit release and discharge the my said brother Barnabas Kennish his Executors administrators and assigns of the said sum of twenty shillings. Witness my mark to my name this 8th day of June 1774. [signed her mark] Cath: Creer als Kennish.”

Archdeacon Wills 1724 #15, Santan, of John Bridson of Ballavagher, made 7 March 1723/4 XE "Bridson, John of Ballavagher, Santan, made 7 March 1723/4" XE "1724 #15, Santan: John Bridson of Ballavagher" : "March 7th, 1723/4, St. Ann: In the name of God, amen. I John Bridson of the parish of KK St Anne being weak in body but in perfect memory thanks be to God for it do make my last will and testament in manner and form as following. First, I commit my soul to God and my body to Christian burial. Item, I leave, as legacy, a pelnek heifer of four years old to my daughter Mary. Item, I leave as legacy to my grandsons Robert & John Brew a red heifer of 3 years old. Item, I leave to my granddaughters Margaret & Isable Brew a brown heifer of 2 years old. Item, I leave a mutton to Isable Watterson. Item, I leave the riding horse to my loving wife. Item, I leave an old coat and vest to John Fargher. Item, I leave the land crop and team to my wife during her life and to come to the heir after her decease. Lastly, I leave and appoint my wife and my granddaughter Ann Brew sole Executors of all the rest of my goods moveable and unmoveable whatsoever, in presence of us. Witnesses: Thomas Martin, John Fargher. The Wife is sworn in Court in form of Law. Pledges, William Killip & John Fargher."

Archdeacon Wills 1729 #17, Santan, of John Brew of Knockfrey, died about 10 April 1729: “The last will and testament of John Brew of Knocfreiy of the Parish of Santan, who was of perfect mind and memory at the making hereof, and departed this life about the 10th April 1729. First, he commended his soul to God, and his body to Christian burial. Item, he left to his daughter Isable 20 shillings. To his daughter Anne a cow and twenty shillings. To his son in law John Cain six shillings. To his grandson John Leece half a young heifer. To his daughter Kathrine 20 shillings. To the Curate a mutton. Lastly, he left his beloved wife Karther Brew and his youngest daughter Amy joint executrices of all the rest of his goods moveable and immoveable whatsoever. Witnesses: Robert Leece, Richard Cretnsy. The Executices sworn in court in form of Law, & gave pledges the witnesses of the will.”

The subscribing witnesses hereunto do declare and affirm that about Michas Anno 1733 Mrs Margt Cosnahan of KK St Anne's Widow discoursing about the settlement of her worldly effects and being then of sound and perfect mind and memory expressed herself before them the said witnesses as followeth:
I leave all my worldly goods to my daughter Ann Cosnanhan excepting a cow which I leave to my son Charles Cosnahan or forty shillings in lieu thereof. I leave my best suit of cloathes to my daughter Jane Bridson and a wheel and cards. I leave a sheep and lamb to my grandson Francis Cosnahan. And do order my said daughter Ann, if the minister (meaning as they apprehensied the testatrix's son in John Cosanhan) dispute the big pot for a corb to take from him the said Mr Cosnahan the silver cup, the round table, the creadle and trippetts. And if it please God that I shall not live to make any other will, I do declare this to be my last will and testament.
Witnesses:
Ellinor Bridson
Alice Costeane

The executrix sworn in court in form of law.
Pledges are the Rev Mr Crebbin and her brother in law John Brew of Malew.

Archdeacon Will, 1734, Santon: Tuesday the 16th of July 1734: Jane Oates als Brew of Ballafurt being weak in body... declared her last will and testament: Bequeathed all her effects... to her loving husband John Oates, he paying to five of her children, vis., Ann, Barbara, Isabel, William, and Mary, forty shillings a piece. She left and bequeathed [the crop] to her eldest son and heir, Thomas Oates, he paying to the three youngest children, vis., Isabel, Wm, and Mary, the sum of forty shillings, equally betwixt them when he becomes of age and receives the said crop. 14 June 1737: Anne Fitzsimons als Oates acknowledges to be pain from her father John Oates her legacy of forty shillings. Recd from my father John Oates the sum of fourty shillings being in full for my mother’s goods lately deceased. Witness my hand this 10 January 1713 [?, probably 1743 or some other year after 1737] [signed] Barbara McCooley als Oates  Witnesses present:  Paul Crebbin, John Brew. Jane Oates (of Ballafurt) mother to the above Barbara McCooley als Oates was buried July 23rd, 1734. [signed] Paul Crebbin, vicar. The Revd Mr. P Crebbin and John Brew were sworn to the... of this before one. [signed]  J. Cosnahan   Lib: 2, 1734: Wm Caine husband of Isabel dau of Jane Oates owns to have and from his father in law John Oates of Ballafurt fourty shillings being in full for the said... unto Isabel by her mother, and acquits him of the same. Before me: Edw. Moore, 5 July 1748 Eod die [the same day]: Wm Oates son of said testatrix own, also to have him from his father the fourty shillings, legacy... unto him by Jane Oates his mother, and acquits his father of the same forever. Before me: Edw. Moore Lib: 2nd 1756: 21 July 1756: Mary Oates enters a claim against the administrators of Dorothy Oates for the sum of... 11 Sept 1756:  The claimer having proved the sum of forty shillings as appears by her mother’s will bearing date 16 July 1734.

Archdeacon Wills 1734/5 #48, Santan, of Ann Brew als Kinnish, made 11 Jan 1734/5: “In the name of God, amen. January 11th, 1734: I Ann Brew otherwise Kinnish being very sick and weak in body do make and ordain this my last will and testament, that is to say, principally and first of all, I give and recommend my soul into the hands of God that gave it; and my body I commend to the Earth to be buried in a Christian-like and decent manner. And as touching such worldly estate wherewith it hath pleased God to bless me in this life I give, dispose and bequeath the same in the following manner and form. Imprimis, I give and bequeath to Ellinor my eldest daughter the best of my apparel, namely a gown, a petticoat and a green apron, a hood and handkerchief and a sheet. Item, to Alice my youngest daughter the black petticoat which is in my chest.  Item, to Mr Crebbin Vicar of the parish a weather. Item, to Robert my grandson son to John Brew my eldest son a sheep and a lamb. Item, to Elizabeth my granddaughter daughter to my son Thomas a brown cow. Item, I constitute and ordain my son Thomas only and sole Executor of this my last will and testament all and singular my goods moveable and immoveable the beasts that are by the half likewise but as for the brown ox which is called Berry I have nothing to do with him for he is wholly my son Thomas’s. She also declared that half the premises[?] due to her son John. Witnesses: John Crebbin, Elizabeth Cowill otherwise Moor. Probated et solv. 12 pence. The Executor sworn in Court, and gave pledges the Revd. Mr. Crebbin & John Bridson clerk of KK Malew.”

Archdeacon Wills 1735 #11, Santan, of Margaret Bridson, y Vagher, died 13 May 1735: “The last will of Margaret Bridson y Vagher, who departed this life about the 13th of May 1735, being of perfect memory at the making hereof. First, she committed her soul to God and body to Christian burial. Item, she bequeathed to her daughter Mary Brew 3 shillings legacy. Item, to her grandson Robert Brew 5 pence legacy. Item, she declared that her son in law Robert Brew owed her 30 pence (being the price of an ox he had sold for her) and ordered the said money to be paid to her Executrix hereafter mentioned. Lastly, she constituted and appointed her granddaughter Ann Brew sole Executrix of all the rest of her goods moveable and immoveable. Witnesses: William Killip, Francis Stoale. The Executrix sworn in form of Law and gave pledges John Quay and John Quirk.”

Robert Brew of Meary Veg departed this life about  the 30 Aug last intestate whereupon the court has decreed his ten children viz Jane, Mary, Jony, Robert, Anne, Margaret, John, Isabel, Thos, and Alice Brew joint administrators of all his goods and chattels whatsoever who are all at age (excepting the 3 last named) and Robert, Jane, Anne, and Joney are sworn in court and gave pledges Christopher Cowle and Philip Quay. 
Decretum Est      John Woods and John: Cosnahan

Received from the hands of our loving brother in law Robert Brew the sum of three pounds eight shillings and three pence Manks being in full of the dividend of children's goods due to our several and respective wives Isabal Cowle, Alice Quay, and Anne Cowle by the death of their father Robert Brew of Meary Veg in the parish of KK Santan. As witness our hands this 25th Nov 1757.
Wm Cowle my x mark
Thos Quay my x mark
John Cowle my x mark

We Jane Brew, Meary Brew, Joney Brew, Anne Brew, John Brew, and Margt Brew being the children of Robt Brew deceased do acquit unto our loving brother Robt Brew all our right of our fathers effects he paying unto us twelve shilling a piece and clearing all the deceadents debts whatsoever and empowering him to recover all debts due and to this we all do consent this 21 Sep 1737 as witness our marks to our names
Meary Brew my x
Jane Brew my x
Joney Brew my x
Anne Brew my x
John Brew my x
Margt Brew my x
And this under the penalty of twenty pounds to be levied in that nature of all fines within this Isle.
Witnesses:
Christo:Cowle
Jon Crebbin.

Inventory not typed

March 29 1740 Mary Brew acknowledged that she was satisfy'd for whatever was due to her upon all accts by her deceased father.  At Douglas October 24th 1740
J. Cosnahan
Jane Quay and Jony Gellin acknowledged they were satisfy'd as above before me     J. Cosnahan

Archdeacon Will 1738 #18, Santan, of Emmy Brew, died 2 February 1737/8: “The last will and testament of Emmy Brew of the parish of KK Santan who departed this life on the second day of February 1737/8, is in manner following. Being weak in body but of perfect mind and memory, first she committed her soul to God and next her body to Christian burial, and as for such worldly goods as it pleased God to bless her with, she bequeathe with as follows. Imprimis, she bequeathed to Robert Leese splits of dale boards, and acquitted the seven shillings that he owed her, and appointed him to get her coffin made. Item, she bequeathed to John Leese a Bible, a Manks book, a new table and a geton[?]. Item, she bequeathed to her sister Ellinor a blanket and a sheet. Item, she bequeathed to her sister Jane a gown and a petticoat. Item, she bequeathed to her sister Elizabeth a blue quilted petticoat and a gown. Item, she bequeathed to her sister Catherine two gowns, a quilted petticoat, a muslin apron and a black silk hood. Item, she bequeathed to Isable Leese a new pot, a gown, an apron, a black silk hood, and her half of the sheep which were betwixt them in partnership, and appointed her said sister to give her brother William Leese one ewe lamb. Item, she bequeathed to Emmy Leese a pair of stays, a xxx, a quilted petticoat, two gowns and a black hood. Item, she bequeathed to Ellinor Leese (a black silk hood [this is crossed out]) a common prayer book and the Bishop’s book. Item, she bequeathed to Ellior Kewley a silk handkerchief and a pewter dish. Item, she bequeathed to Emmy Kewley a pewter dish. Item, she bequeathed to William Leese a quarter of a steer and an ewe lamb. And lastly, she nominated and appointed her beloved mother sole Executrix of all the rest of her goods moveable and unmoveable or of what kind soever, and if any other person should make any legal claim to any of her said effects she cut them off with six pence legacy. This we affirm to be the last will and testament of the above named Emmy Brew, witness our hands this 15th May 1738. Witnesses: Robert Hanton, Thomas Nacle. The Executrix sworn and gave pledges in form of Law the witnesses of the will.”

Archdeacon Will 1740 #13, Santan, of John Oates of Knockfrey, Santan: “In the name of God, amen. I John Oates being weak and sick in body do make and ordain this my last will and testament in manner following that is to say principally I give and recommend my soul to God and my body to the earth to be buried in a Christian like manner. Item, I bequeath to my son William ten shillings & the crop. Item, I bequeath to my mother a coverlet and she to pay for the same 8 pence to my Executrices. Item, I constitute and ordain my daughters Catharine and Ann sole Executrices of all my goods moveable and immoveable whatsoever. Item, I ordain and it is my will that none of my lands be limed till the heir be at age. Witnesses: Robert Leece, William Kinley. The Executrices being underage, Robert and Thomas Oates the uncles on the father’s side as also William Kelly the grandfather by the mother are sworn overseers in form of Law as well of the Executrices as of  William the heir who is under age. The children and their goods are in the hands of the overseers half on either side. Pledges for the grandfather are Robert Leece and Thomas Kinley; and for the uncles John Quirk and Robert Brew Ballajick. Memorandum, the Inventory within 14 days subpoena juris.  KK Santan: An Inventory of the goods of John Oates of KK Santan & his wife deceased, taken by us 4 sworn men vizt., Robert Leece, John Keig, Robert Brew, & John Kissag, this 26th of February 1739/40: A mare 1 pound 4 shilling 0 pence; A horse 1:4:0; A healf[?] cow 1:15:xx; A farrow cow 1:4:xx; A heifer 1:2:xx; 11 spoons 0:1:xx; 4 pewter dishes 9 pounds 1/4 at 10 pence per pound 0:7:xx; Earthen ware 0:3:xx; 5 glass bottles 0:0:xx; Small wooden vessels 0:2:xx; Larger vessels 0:1:9; Sieves & vans 0:0:9; Sickles 0:0:xx; Stockings & shoes 0:3:xx; Big wheel and a pair of cards 0:3:xx; Little wheels & tow cards 0:2:4; Salt box & salt 0:0:3; Barrels & large vessels 0:5:3; Plow gears 0:0:7; A loom & everything belonging to it 1:1:xx; Two door posts 0:0:3; A small pot 0:1:10; A gridiron 0:1:8; A tongs 0:0:7; A baking stone 0:0:7; Hemp 0:0:4; Rushes 0:0:1x; Thread 0:0:xx; Flax & tow 0:3:xx; Worsted 0:1:2; Tallow 0:0:9; Wearing apparel 0:19:4; Neckcloths 0:0:2; Bed clothes &c 0:9:6; Bolster 0:2:1; Stools & boards &c 0:1:7; Spades 0:2:4; A horse gear & flax &c. 0:0:9; A razor knife & small irons 0:0:8; Ropes 0:1:10; A jug & honey 0:0:4; A chair & chest 0:2:4; 4 dales 0:4:0; Corbes vizt, a pot chest & form 0:9:2; Hay 0:3:0; Barley at 5 1/2 per kishan 0:5:1; Oats at 3s 3p per bowl ,3 bowls 3 kishan 0:11:5; Turf 0:3:0; Muck 0:1:6; Potatoes at 3p per Kishan 0:2:6; Flax &c 0:0:8; Herrings at 1s 2p per hundred 0:4:1; A waistcoat 0:0:4; 4 hener[?] 0:0:10; Subtotal 4:12:7, plus Subtotal 9:7:8; Total 14:0:3.  Cash sent out 2:0:0. The cash payable to Mary Kelly To, cash in the hands of the overseers which was paid by Mary Kelly 1:0:0.  To, the price of the coverlet left in John Oates will 0:8:0.  Funeral charges &c made by us the guardians of John Oates’ Children are as follows: for his wife: Drink 6s 0p; Brandy 3s 0p; Pipes, tobacco & candles 1:0; A coffin 6:0; To Vicar 1:0; To clerk 1:2; For writing of her will 0:7; Offering 0:2; To Sumner 0:4. For John Oates’ funeral: For drink 6:0; Brandy 3:0; Coffin 6:0; A sheet 0:4; Pipes, tobacco & candles 1:0; The Vicar 1:0; To clerk 1:4; For offering 0;2; To Sumner 0:4; For writing at several times 2:11. Total for funerals 2 pounds 1 shilling 4 pence. For proving of the Wills 2:4; To the witnesses 1:6; For Inventory 0:3; For tythe 2:0.  Total 2:7:5. 27th January 1740/1: David Corlet enters a claim against the Executors of John Oates for seventeen shillings and six pence and craves the Law. February 20, 1740: The probate of this Claim is suspended till the next Consistory. At Douglas April 29th 1741: The Administrators of John Oates & his wife being indebted unto David Corlet in the sum of seventeen shillings &c, as appears by the oaths of William Kinley & John Leece who have declared that said Oates deceased took possession in the lands set for the above sum; Ordered that the same be discharged. Subpoena juris. To the Sumner of KK Braddan who if disobeyed is to desire a soldier. [signed] John Cosnahan. Debts paid on account of the children by Thomas Oates: For a claimed for debt 2s10 1/2p; For researching the Inventory 0s 3p; Total 3s 4 1/2 p. By William Kelley: For alienation fine 1s 11p; For entering the Heir 8p; For registering a paper 2 p; Total 2s 9p. To the Vicars General xxx ordained 6 p; To fees for charging the Supervisors before the December at several times 1s 6p; To fees paid to the Sumner 1s 0p; Total 3s. I own to have received from the hands of Thomas Oates of Ball Quirk the sum of two shillings and nine pence, being a debt due to me from the Executors of John Oates of KK Santan, I say received by me this 21st day of October 1742, as witness my mark to my name Ann Cowin. 21st July 1743: These three papers were brought to the Registry by William Kelly. December 29th 1744: Ann Carran Executrix of Ann Carran als Oates [sic, should be Catharine Karran als Oates als Kelly] came this day to the Registry and acknowledged to have received from the overseers of the children of John Oates a coverlet which was left unto her mother by John Oates her son and for which she was to pay eight shillings which is paid accordingly and annexed to the inventory. Before me, Robert Radcliffe, Regisr. Catharine Oates is sworn overseer in the place of Robert & Thomas Oates along with the grandfather William Kelley, date at KK Braddan this 12th October 1748. [signed] John Cosnahan. Memorandum: Robert Oates is to pay William Kelley twenty shillings against Hollantide to clothe the heir. KK Patrick October 4th 1751: William Oates son of John Oates having come to lawful years has made choice of William Kelly of KK Patrick and Robert Crain of KK Braddan for his guardians to be aiding and assisting unto him in the management of his affairs with their best counsel and advice who are accordingly sworn. [signed] Ro: Radcliffe, Official.”

Archdeacon Will 1752 #38, Santan, of Mary Brew als Bridson of Mary Veg, Santan: “KK Santan, May the 21st, 1752: Mary Brew als Bridson of Mary Veg in the Parish of KK Santan, being of perfect mind and sound memory, but weak in body declared and uttered the following to be her last will and testament. First, she committed her soul to God and her body to Christian burial. Item, she bequeathed to her loving husband Robert Brew her part of the crop and of the plow beasts and the riding horse whilst he would live and after his death to fall to her son and heir Robert Brew. Item, to her son Thomas Brew one pound ten shillings besides a sheep and a lamb. Item, to her son John Brew who is now abroad six pence legacy. Lastly, she constituted nominated and appointed her daughters Isabel Alice Brew whole and sole Executrices of all the rest of her goods moveable and immoveable whatsoever. Witnesses: John Farraher, William Christian. At a Chapter Court at Castletown, June 3rd, 1752, the Executrices are sworn in Court in form of Law and have given pledges for payment of debts and legacies vizt., John Fargher & William Christian the witnesses of the Will.”

Archdeacon Wills 1757 #37, Santon, of Carter Brew als Quay: ‘This is affirmed to be the last will and testament of Carter Brew als Quay who departed this life the 3rd of February 1757, being in perfect mind and memory at the making thereof. First, she committed her soul to God and her body to Christian burial. Item, she bequeathed to her son in law Robert Leece all her sheep and a quarter of a bullock. Item, she bequeathed to her daughter Ellinor Leece als Brew two chests will all that was in them. She appointed her grandson John Leece would give his mother a guinea and a half. She likewise left to all her relations if any of them pretended right to her effects 6 pence legacy. Lastly she nominated constituted and appointed the above said John Leece sold executor of all the rest of her effects moveable and immoveable whatsoever. Witnesses: John Clague, Ellinor Crelling. At a Court of Corrections holden in Castletown February 17, 1757, Ellinor Crellin one of the witnesses to the within will of Carter Brew has deposed on the holy Evangelists that the said testatrix Carter Brew being of perfect mind and memory declared as is within mentioned to be her last will and testament. At a Chapter Court in Douglas June 7th, 1757, John Clague the other witness has deposed that the testator Carter Brew being of perfect mind and memory declared as is within mentioned to be her last will and testament. Whereupon, John Leece is sworn executor in Court in form of Law and hath given pledges for payment of debts and legacies namely Mr. Thomas Farther of Malew and Thomas Clucas of Corvalley in Marown.’

Episcopal Wills 1760, KK Santon, of Revd Robert Brew, vicar of KK German: A Consistory Court holden at Peeltown January 27, 1761, Episcopal Wills: The Revd Robert Brew, vicar of KK German, departed this life on or about the 11th day of December last & past intestate. The Court upon intelligence thereof hath decreed his four children, namely John, Robert, Elizabeth, & Thomas Brew joint administrators of all his goods & chattels moveable and imoveable whatsoever, who being all under age, Cath. Brew  their aunt by the father’s side is sworn supervisor by whose consent the Dead’s part of the children & their goods is in the meantime comitted(sic) to the tuition of Isabel Brew the widow, who with Cath. Brew aforesaid are forthwith to take a perfect inventory of the goods of the dead which are represented to be in a parishable way, and to exhibit the same next Court, for forthcoming whereof and payment of debts according to Law, the widow is to give sufficient pledges within ten days after date hereof, & the other aunts to be sworn supervisors. Note that a proportionable right of the goods is reserved & decreed to the child or children whereof the widow is now exsient. At Balnyhown in KK German, January 30,  1761: John Callow of Douglas & Ann Brew, uncle & aunt to the orphans by the father’s side are also sworn supervisors in form of Law and consent that the Dead’s part of the children & their goods be comitted to the tuition of Isabel Brew the widow who is sworn to exhibit a perfect inventory of the goods, as also for payment of debts, hath given pledges in form of Law, namely Ewan Looney of Ballasalley & Henry Mylechreest of KK German. 1771: We, Isabella Brew widow and relict of the Revd Robert Brew, mother and now guardian of my daughter Elizabeth Brew and of the said Elizabeth Brew do hereby acknowledge to have received from John Kelley Executor of the last will and testament of Jane Kelly late of Coolingel the sum of forty pounds Manx currency left and bequeathed the said Jane Kelly unto the children of said Revd Robert Brew for their education and do hereby exonerate and discharge them from the same, as witness our names this 23rd Sept 1771. Signed Isabella Creer, & Elizabeth Brew, Witness Thomas Moore. 17 Aug 1773: Isabella Brew and Elizabeth Brew acknowledged the before going discharge to... them proper aet. Before me Thomas Moore.

Archdeacon Wills 1765 #55, Santon, of John Oates: ‘This is affirmed the last Will and Testament of John Oates who departed this life the 5th day of January 1765, being in perfect mind and memory at the making hereof. First, he committed his soul to God and his body to Christian burial. Item, he bequeathed to his son William Oates the feather bed that was under him or laid upon then with two blankets and one coverlaid. Item, he bequeathed to three of his daughters vizt. Anne Fitzimmons als Oates, Barbara Qoolley als Oates, and Isable Cain als Oates the sum of twenty shillings to be equally divided between them. Item, he bequeathed to his daughter Mary Oates twenty shillings. Item, he bequeathed to any person or persons that should claim any right to his effects six pence each legacy. Lastly, he nominated, constituted and appointed his loving son Thomas Oates sole executor of all the rest of his goods moveable and immovable of what kind or nature soever. Witnesses: John Harrison, Thomas Lewney. At a Chapter Court holden in Castletown 13 November 1765, Whereas the above named testator John Oates by Articles of Marriage bearing date the 3rd of June 1745 did promise and engage to give unto William Cain his son in law and Isable Cain als Oates his wife and daughter to the testator . . . whereof there hath been no provision made by him the testator in the within written will, the said William Cain the said testator’s son in law and Thomas Oates the executor named in the said will are thereupon sworn executors in Court in form of law, each of them respectively for their several and respective rights pursuant to the said Articles of Marriage and the within written Will, and have given pledges for the payment of their respective shares of the debts and legacies, namely, John Harrison Cordeman and Robert Brew Ballachrink both of KK Santan.’

Archdeacon Wills 1767 #31, Santon, of John Brew of Ballachrink, Santon: ‘In the Name of God. Amen. I John Brew of Ballachrink in the parish of KK Santan am weak in body but of sound mind and of perfect memory for which I praise my blessed Saviour and Redeemer and xxx to mind the many uncertainties of this mortal life, am minded to dispose of what worldly goods and effects God hath pleased to bless me in manner and form following: First, I bequeath my soul to God and my body to Christian burial in sure and certain hope of the joyful resurrection of the life immortal through the merits of my blessed Saviour and Redeemer. Item, I bequeath to my two grandchildren John Brew and Robert Bridson Brew one sheep each and to my granddaughter Jane Brew one ewe lamb. Item, I bequeath to my son Thomas Brew as much clothe as need to make a coat for him, and also the sum of twenty shillings for the use of his daughter Anne which said sum are to be left in care and trust of my executrix hereafter mentioned to be paid her in whatever manner they shall see most proper and needful. Item, I bequeath and leave to my son William Brew the best oak chest and the sum of four pounds to be paid him at the decease of the xxx of us. Item, I bequeath to my grandson Thomas William Brew a sheep and a lamb which are in the care of Daniel Creetch in the Cregga of this parish. Item, I bequeath to my daughter Anne Woods als Brew one sheep and a lamb. Item, I bequeath to my three sons Robert Brew, William Brew & Thomas Brew all my linen and woollen shaped apparel. Item, I bequeath to the poor of the parish of KK Santan one firlett of barley to be distributed amongst the most needful of them at the discretion of my executrix hereafter mentioned, after my decease. Item, I bequeath to my wife Elizth Brew als Bridson all my cash and ready money. Item, I bequeath and leave all that part of lands by me reserved in the contract settlement of my son Robert Brew which I now hold and possesseth to him my said son & heir Robert Brew to be possessed by him after the decease of the survivor of us the said John Brew & Elizabeth Brew als Bridson my wife. Item, I bequeath to my son Robert Brew all the remainder part of the husbandry gears not settled on him in his contract settlement. And lastly, I nominate ordain and appoint my beloved wife Elizth Brew als Bridson sole executrix of all the rest of my worldly goods and effects of what nature or kind soever, as well things moveable and immovable. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my name and mark this 6th day of October 1766. [signed his mark] John Brew. Witnesses: Thomas Moore, John Clague. At a Chapter Court holden at Castletown October 21, 1767, the executrix is sworn in Court in form of law and has given pledges for payment of debts and legacies namely Thomas Moore and John Clague the Witnesses. June 21st, 1771: This day William Brew acknowledged to have received from Thomas Brew executor of Elizabeth Brew the sum of four pounds a legacy bequeath him by the last will and testament of his father John Brew, and does hereby acquit release and discharge the said Elizabeth Brew and her executor and administrators of this said legacy and any part thereof.’

Archdeacon Wills, 1769, #6, Santon Parish, of Jane Cowle als Corkill: “This is affirmed to be the last will and testament of Jane Cowle als Corkill who departed this life on or about the 24 day of Nov 1768, being of sound and disposing mind and memory at the making thereof. First, she committed her soul to God and body to Christian burial. She bequeathed to her five youngest children six pounds each. She bequeathed to her son Robert Cowle forty shillings and six pence legacy to all craving friends. Lastly, she left her loving husband Robert Cowle whole and sole executor of all the rest of her effects of what nature or denomination soever. Witn: Robert Brew, Thomas Oates. At a Court of Correction holden at Ballnyhowin, 5th March 1769: The executor is sworn in court in form of law and he also states upon him the tuition of the three children who are under age, who with their goods are committed unto him... Received from Robert Brew and Thomas Oates both of the Parish of KK Santan, they being bail to the last will and testament of our mother Jane Cowle als Corkill of the said parish wherein by said will our father was left executor and the legacy left unto us was put unto the hands of the said Robert Brew and Thomas Oates which are as follow. She left unto Wm Cowle her son the sum of six pounds, and also she left to her son Charles Cowle six pounds which said sums we do hereby acknowledge to have received... this 18 August 1776. [signed, their marks] William Cowle, Charles Cowle. Received from Robert Brew and Thomas Oates both of the Parish of KK Santan, they being bail to the last will and testament of our mother Jane Cowle als corkill of the said parish wherein by said will our father was left executor and the legacy left unto us was put unto the hands of the said Robert Brew and Thomas Oates which are as follow: She left unto Robert Cowle her son the sum of forty shillings, and likewise she left to her son Thomas Cowle the sum of six pounds, and also she left to her son John six pounds which said sums we do hereby acknowledge to have received... this 27th of July 1770. [signed] John Cowle, Thomas Cowle, Robert Cowle his mark. 

Archdeacon Wills 1771 #47, Santon, of Elizabeth Brew als Bridson, relict of John Brew: “I, Elizabeth Brew als Bridson, relict of John Brew of the parish of Santan, being of perfect mind and sound memory but weak in body at the making hereof, do declare this to be my last will and testament as follows, vizt: I commit my soul to God Almighty and my body to Christian burial. I leave and bequeath to my son and heir Robert Brew a bowl of oats and a bowl of barley. I leave and bequeath to my son William Brew a heifer. I leave and bequeath my daugh Ann Woods wife of James Woods in KK German all my body shaped clothes, both linen and woolen. I leave and bequeath to my two grandsons of Rogane Moar namely John and Robert Brew a sheep and a lamb each. I leave and bequeath my daughter in law Margaret Brew wife of Robert Brew half a xxx pewter xxx. I constitute nominate and appoint my granddaughter Ann Brew daughter of my son Thomas Brew to be my sole and whole executrix of all the rest of my goods and effects moveable and immovable be they of what kind or nature soever as shall be hereafter mentioned, that is to say, the said devised goods and effects are to be entrusted to the said father Thomas Brew’s hands as guardian to be paid out on her maintenance and proper education until said goods are expended and in no ways to be inventoried, but if in case that the said executrix Ann Brew shall depart this live before said goods are expended that then and in that case the residuum of said effects are to become the sole property of her father Thomas Brew without further twist or trouble. As witness my mark to my name this 12th day of April 1778. [Signed her mark] Elizabeth Brew als Bridson. Witnesses: Robert Black, William Callister.

At a Chapter Court holden at Castletown 5th June 1771, Anne Brew the within mentioned executrix being under age, Thomas Brew her father is sworn executor in trust, duly to fulfill the last will and testament of the testator, as also the guardian of the said xxx pursuant to the will, pledges for the payment of debts and legacies and fulfilling this will are John Quinney Ballacrine & William Callister, who are jointly and soever bound.

Archdeacon Wills 1776 #63, Santon, of John Brew of Ballagick, Santan, died 23 Mar 1776: “The last will and testament of John Brew of Ballagick of KK Santan who departed this life the 23rd March, who being of perfect mind and memory at the making hereof, First, he committed his soul to the Almighty God and his body to Christian burial. Item, he bequeathed to his three daughters namely Jane, Margaret and Ellinor forty shillings a piece. Item, he left to his loving wife xxx and benefit of his estate for the maintenance of children until the heir would be twenty-one years of age. Lastly, he nominated and appointed his loving wife whole executrix of all the rest of his goods moveable and immovable whatsoever. Witnesses: John Shimmin, Elinor Creer. At a Chapter Court holden at Castletown June 27th, 1776: Whereas the testator has neither left six pence nor the value thereof to his son William who is under age, the Court decrees the said William co-executor with his mother the executrix above named, and she is sworn to bring to the registry a perfect inventory of the goods of the deceased to pay his just debts and legacies so far as the goods will extend and the law shall bind, as also to be just to her co-executor in the division of the goods and to these ends has given pledges in form of law xxx Robert Brew of KK Santan and William Cubbon her father, Robert Brew the grandfather, & William Cubbon brother to the executrix are sworn guardians of the Children underage as also to assist the said executrix in bringing an inventory to the registry.”

The humble petition of Christopher Bridson of Rogane Moar in the parish of St Ann. Sheweth: That our petitioner understands that he is appointed whole and sole executor to his late deceased wife Jane Bridson alias Cosnahan and charged with the burden and payment of all debts that the testator might be or was subject to at her decease.  As also to the payment of several legacies as  by her last will was included to bequeath. That your petitioner being now gravely advanced in  age and is weak and feeble and in uncertain of the time that the Almighty God call for him out of this world. He therefore would form and is very desirous to have his affairs settled while he himself is in being. And forasmuch as that your petition is given to understand that a Consistory Court is to be held in Castletown on Thursday the 24th Feb 1780 to serve public purposes. Your petitioner therefore humbly begs that your Reverences may grant him the favour and liberty of admitting of said will to be proved in said court in form of law for the reason above mentioned and your petition as in duty bound for your Reverences happiness shall pray.

Ordered that the matter of this petition come on to be heard at a Consistory Court to be holden at Castletown on Thursday the 24th instance whereof the next of the deceadants and all proper parties and persons to have due notice and service. Given at KK Arbory this 19th of Feb 1780   John Moore.

Christopher Bridson of Rogane Moar in the parish of St Ann and Jane Bridson alias Cosnahan his wife being old feeble weak and infirm seriously relishing on the Eternity of the life to come made this their joint last will and testament in presence of us the subscribing witness of the ninth day of December one thousand seven hundred and seventy eight - being in perfect mind and disposing memory at making of the same.
First they committed their soul to God and bodies to Christian burial hoped through the merits and mediation of their blessed Saviour Jesus Christ to obtain pardon and remission of all their sins and transgressions.
Also they left and bequeath unto their daughter Karter (Catherin) the sum of twenty pounds. Unto their daughter Ann the sum of twenty and five pounds. Unto their grandchildren the children of their daughters Alice the sum of twenty and five pounds to be divided equally among them. And also declared five pounds of said sum were in the hands of the father Thomas Moore. Also they left and bequeathed unto their son in law Robert Brew and daughter Margaret his wife the sum of six pounds. Also they left and bequeathed their prescription right of the tythes of said estate of Rogane Moar as well in all as great unto the person that might by heir or heiress to said estate and that the same might devolve on his heirs or successors as inheritance. Also they left and bequeathed unto their three daughters namely Margaret, Kart and Ann the one half of their pewter, wooden vessels brass and pots and to be divided equally amongst them and Also have their canvas sheets and sacks. Also they declared it to be their will and desire that neither of said legacies should be paid until the end or expiration of one year after the death of the first  deceased. Also they left and bequeathed unto their sister Jane the sum of two pounds. Also they left and bequeathed unto the poor of the parish of St Ann aforesaid the sum of one  pound to be put out to interest for them now. Also they left and bequeathed unto their  grandson Thos Bridson one cow. Also they left and bequeathed unto their three daughters above mentioned the wearing apparel of the first deceased to be divided equally among them. Also they left and bequeathed unto their grandchildren namely John Oates, Margaret Carron, Alice Oates and James Cubbon, Alice Brew the sum of five shilling each and to their grandchildren the children of Robert Brew and the children of Thos Bridson the sum of two shillings and six pence each being ten in number. Lastly they consented concluded and agreed that the survivor or longest liver of them should be executors or executrix of all the rest of the goods, cash, credits, and effects of the first decease.  In testimoney of the same and has hereunto caused our names to be subscribed this eleventh day of December one thousand seven hundred and seventy eight. Witnesses:
Thos Quaggin his x
Thos Stole  Jurati

At a Consistory Court holden at Castletown Feb 24th 1780.
Jane Bridson one of the testators having departed this life Christopher Bridson the other testator is sworn executor in court in form of law and hath given pledges for the payment of debts and legacies namely the witnesses of the will.
Probatum Est      John Moore and Ev Christian.

Archdeacon Will, 1784 #44, of Christopher Bridson of Rogane Moar, Santon: "In the name of God. Amen. I Christopher Bridson of Rogane Moar of the parish of KK Santon, do make and declare this my last will and testament in manner following: I bequeath my soul to God and my body to Christian burial: and my worldly estate I give and device as follows: Item, I bequeath to my daughter Ann the sum of sixty pounds to be paid to her or to her excrs. at the discharge of the bill of mortgage that I have in the land or estate of William Crebbin of Ballacrebbon in the parish of KK Braddan, the deed of mortgage bearing date the 5th day of Janry. 177[8]. Also I bequeath to my said daughter a feather bed and broad cloath with half of my wearing apparel reserving my best suit. I bequeath to my granddaughter Jane... twenty shillings, a feather bed and bed cloath. I bequeath to my granddaughter Margaret Moore... pounds; I bequeath my granddaughter Ann Moore three pounds, I bequeath my grandson Thos. Moore for to put him to a trade three pounds. I bequeath to my grandson John Moore to put him also to a trade three pounds. I bequeath to Thos. Oates Ballafurt half a guinea, that is to say, my son in law. I bequeath to my son in law Thos. Moore Ballacurey half a guinea and my second best suit of clothes. I bequeath my sister Jane Bridson if she survives me three pounds. I bequeath my grandson... Oates five shillings. I bequeath my granddaughter Jane Cubbon als Brew five shillings. I bequeath my granddaughter Margaret Karran als Oates five shillings. I leave and bequeath my grandson Thos. Brew my clock and a bla... oak chest at the death of his mother. I bequeath to my grandchildren Brews and Bridsons thirty shillings to be divided equally. I bequeath to Judy Corkill als Bridson a crown. I bequeath that part of the Fith of Rogane Moar that I purchased from his Grace the Duke of Athol, to be freely possessed and enjoyed forever by the heirs and proprietors of the aforesaid tenement. I bequeath the poor of the parish of St Ann to be put upon interest the sum of four pounds. Lastly, I denominate constitute make and declare and do also appoint my well beloved daughter Margaret Brew als Bridson to be my whole and sole executrix of all the rest of my goods movable and immovable of whatsoever ratifying and confirming this and no other to be my last will and testament. In witness whereof I have set my name this twenty fourth day of December on thousand seven hundred and eighty three. [signed] Christopher Bridson. Witnesses: John Quine, John Crebbin. At Chapter Court holden at Castletown 10th Novr. 1784: Robert Brew husband of Margaret Brew als Bridson the executrix..."

The last will and testament of Robt Brew who departed this life the 19th of July 1794 being weak in body but of sound mind and memory at the making hereof.
First He committed his soul to God and his body to Christian burial.
Secondly He left and bequeathed to his daughter Margaret his black chest.
Item: He left to his son John thirteen pounds.
Item: He left to his daughter Catherine a guinea.
Item: He left to his grandson Thos Cowley a sheep.
Item: He left to his granddaughter Elinor Quirk a sheep.
Item: He left to his grandson Thomas Brew a sheep and his saddle.
Lastly he nominated and appointed Thos Cowley sole executor of all the rest of his worldly goods moveable or immovable of what nature soever excluding all persons that might claim an interest in his will according to law.  Declared by the testator to be his last will and testament in presence of us:
Robert Quark his x mark
Elinor Kneen her mark x

At a Chapter Court holden at Castletown on the 22d day of October 1794. The executor is sworn in court in form of law and hath given pledges for the payment of debts and legacies namely Philip Mylevoirrey and Robt Quark the witnesses both of St Ann. Probatum est  Ev:Christian and Wm Clucas

Archdeacon Wills 1800 #25, Santon, of Robert Brew & Margaret Brew als Bridson, both of Ballachrink (Rbt died first 1799): “We, Robert Brew and Margaret Brew als Bridson my wife both of Ballacrink in the parish of St Ann, being advanced in age but blessed by God of a sound mind memory and understanding and considering the uncertainty of this mortal life, do make this our joint last will and testament, and our worldly estate and effects we do devise and bequeath as follows: We bequeath our souls to God and our bodies to Christian burial. We bequeath to our son and heir Thomas his father’s best suit of apparel at the death of his father. We bequeath to our two sons namely Robert and Christopher two guineas each if they come in person to receive their dividend. We bequeath to our daughter Jane Cubbon als Brew two guineas and by a settlement or contract bargain executed by us and our son and heir Thomas Brew who is to pay or cause to be paid to our said daughter Jane at the decease of the longer liver of us yearly and every year the sum of three every year as long as our said daughter lives. We bequeath to our daughter Margaret seventy pounds, a feather bed and bed cloath. We leave and bequeath unto our two daughters above mentioned the wearing apparel of the first deceased (only what is before mentioned). We bequeath to our servant Ann Brew on guinea. We have consented concluded and agreed that the survivor or longest liver of us we do appoint to be executor or executrix of all the rest of the goods, cash, credits or effects of the first deceased. And six pence legacy to all cravens. In testimony of the same we have hereunto caused our names and marks to be put hereunto this twenty fifth day of March one thousand seven hundred and ninety nine. [signed, & her mark] Robert Brew, Margaret Brew. Witnesses: John Crebbin, Thomas Cowley. At a Chapter Court holden at Kk Santan June 19th, 1800 : Robert Brew on of the testators having expired this life, Margaret Brew the... being indisposed and unable to attend the Court is sworn duly to fulfill the last will and testament of her testator, to pay all his just debts and legacies as far as the goods will extend...”

Wife of Robert Brew - 1725-1806:
ARCHDEACON WILL Santan 1806 #29 FHL Film #0106235: In the name of God Amen.
I Margaret Brew of Ballachrink in the parish of KK St Ann being advanced in age and thinking on the uncertainty life being of sound mind and memory and disposed to make my last will and testament in manner following.
First I commit my soul to God and my body to Christian burial.
Secondly I leave and bequeathed to my son Thomas five shillings.
Item I leave to my son Christopher five shillings.
Item I leave to my son Robert five guineas.
Item:  I leave twenty pounds the interest thereof to be paid yearly to my executrix to my daughter Jane during her life and the said principal twenty pounds to be paid after decease to his three daughters ten pounds thereof to his daughter Margaret Cubbon and five pounds thereof to his daughter Elizabeth Cubbon and five pounds thereof to his daughter Mary Ann Cubbon
Item:  I leave ten pounds to put my grandson William Cubbon to a trade if he be not put to trade before my death and it is my meaning that if my said grandson and Willm Cubbon is put to a trade before my death that if the said sum of ten pounds shall be given by me to put him to his trade it shall be accounted as his legacy or any part of said sum that shall be expended on his trade shall be accounted as part of his legacy.
Item:  I leave a guinea to be divided by my executrix and the church wardens among the poor of the parish
I leave all my apparell woollen or linen of whatever sort between my two daughters Jane and Margaret.
Lastly I nominate and appoint my daughter Margaret sole executrix of all the rest of my worldly goods moveable or immoveable of what nature soever excluding all persons that might claim any interest in my will with six pence legacy a piece.
Signed and declared by the testatrix to be her last will and testament in presence of us and desired as to witness the same this 29 of March 1805.
Margaret Brew her mark x
Witnesses:
Philip Fargher
Thos Cowley   Jurati

Codicil:
Know all men by these presents that I Margaret Brew of Ballacrink in the parish of KK St Ann have made declared and signed in writing my last will and testament in the presence of Thos Cowley and Phillip Faragher the witness unto these presents.  In the said Margaret Brew by this present codicil do ratify and confirm my said last will and testament and do further give and bequeath to my granddaughter Mary Ann Cubbon ten pounds.  I do also leave and bequeath to my daughter Jane the bed I lye on as it is and all the wooll that is on the loft and four of the sheep that is in  Ballaquiggin and also my spinning wheel, a big wheel, and a bedstead that she used to have and also my part of the web that is now a spinning and also the dresses and my part of the chests and cubboards above stairs and all the  household furniture of every description that is now in the parlour except half a dozen silver tea spoon silver tongs and china tea cups and saucers to be paid and given unto them by my executrix out of my estate and my will and meaning is that this codicil be adjudged to be a part and parcel of my last will and testament and that all things therein mentioned and contained be faithfully performed in as full and ample a manner as if the same were set down in my said last will and testament and that all things therein mentioned and contained be faithfully performed in as full and ample a manner as if the same were set down in my said last will and testament in witness whereof I have signed my name and mark this 10th day of Jan 1808.
Margt Brew her mark x
Witnesses:
Philip Fargher
Thomas Cowley   Jurati.

At a Chapter Court holden at Castletown June 19th 1806. The beforegoing will and codicil having been fully proved Paul Bridson husband of Margaret Brew the executrix named in said will 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.
Probatum Est   Thos Cubbon.

Archdeacon Wills 1824 #11, Santon, of Thomas Bridson of Ballaquiggin, Santon, & Ann Bridson his wife, made 1817, died about 1824: “In the name of God, Amen. We, Thomas Bridson of Ballaquiggin in the parish of KK Santon and Ann Bridson my wife, being at present in a tolerable state of health and of sound and disposing mind and memory, thanks be unto Almighty God for the same, calling to mind the mortality of our bodies and to avoid disputes after our decease, do make and ordain this our joint last will and testament in manner and form following, that is to say: First, we commend our souls to God and our bodies to a Christian burial. Secondly, we leave and bequeath to our eldest son and heir Paul Bridson one shilling. Item, we leave and bequeath to our daughter Jane Fargher alias Bridson one guinea. Item, we leave and bequeath to our daughter Ann Leece one guinea and a two arm chair. Item, we leave and bequeath to our daughter Elizabeth Harrison one guinea to be paid to her when her husband William Harrison pays the amount of his promissory note passed over unto us. Item, we leave and bequeath to our daughter Margaret Brew the clock and the looking glass. Item, we leave and bequeath unto our daughter Catherine Quine one guinea and the square looking glass which is in the parlour. Item, we leave and bequeath unto our granddaughter Ann Margaret Quine a feather bed and bolster to be left with her mother until she arrives at age to take the same into her own possession. Item, we nominate, constitute, and appoint the survivor of us the executor or executrix of this our last will and testament and we do hereby set null and void all wills b us at any time heretofore by us made and do publish this and this only as our joint last will and testament. But it is here provided that none of the above legacies are to be paid until the death and decease of the survivor of us. This the 6th day of February 1817. [signed] Thomas Bridson, Anne Bridson [her mark] Witness: John Karran, Jane Morrison. Whereas Thomas Bridson of Ballaquiggin in the parish of Santon and Ann Bridson my wife have made our joint last will and testament bearing date the 6th day of February 1817, after leaving sundry legacies we did nominate and appoint the survivor of us executor or executrix of the said joint last will and testament as by the same may appear. And whereas it may so happen that after the decease of the first the survivor may by some unforeseen accident be unable to make a will or any other settlement and to provide against such accidents and in order to prevent any disputes that may arise for want of such settlement or proper will both of us have mutually come to the following agreement which is to be considered as the last will and testament of the survivor of us, tiz., First We leave and bequeath unto our son Paul Bridson one shilling. Item, to the five daughters as mentioned in the aforesaid will, ten pounds each to be paid out of the sum mentioned in the promissory note passed over unto us by William Harrison and that each and either of them are hereby authorized to demand, sue, and prosecute him the aforesaid William Harrison for their proportion of the same. But if in case that the amount of the said not cannot be recovered that then and in that case the executrix hereinafter named is not liable or bound to pay the aforesaid legacy of ten pounds or any proportion of the same but in such proportion as can be recovered of the amount of the aforesaid note. Lastly, Ann Leece and Margaret Brew are hereby appointed executrices of this will. As witness our subscriptions this the 6th day of February 1817. [signed] Thomas Bridson, Anne Bridson [her mark]. Witness John Karran, Jane Morrison. At a Chapter Court holden in Castletown on the 13th day of May 1824, Margaret Brew one of the executrices in the foregoing will named is sworn executor well and freely to execute the same to pay all the just debts and legacies of the testators so far forth as the goods will extend and the law bind her and to return a full, true and proper inventory of the testators’ estate when thereunto lawfully required and to do and perform all other acts and things necessary or appertaining to the office of executrix and to these ends she the said Margt Brew hath along with John Leece and Richard Cubbon entered into a bond unto the Lord Bishop and his Successors in the penal sum of fifty pounds British. Probate hereof is granted unto the said Margaret Brew. Margaret Brew maketh oath on the Holy Evangelist that the personal of property whereof Ann Bridson wife of Thomas Bridson of the parish of Santan both deceased will not exceed in value the sum of fifty pounds British to the best of deponents knowledge information and belief, witness her name this 13th of May 1824. [signed] Margaret Brew.

Santan 1832
This is the express last joint will and testament of us Thomas Brew and Jane Brew alias Nelson husband and wife of Ballachrink of the parish of Kirk Santan being each of us of sound disposing mind memory and understanding knowing the uncertainty of human life do make pronounce publish and declare this to be our last joint will and testament jointly and severally between us as herein after followeth:
First we leave and bequeath or souls to Almighty God our Saviour and our bodies to decent Christian burials and that our just debts and funeral expenses of the first of us deceased be paid by the survivor of us after the probate of this our last joint will and testament and that the just debts and funeral expenses of the survivor of us be paid and satisfied as herein after described.
We leave and bequeath unto our son Robert Brew the sum of five shillings and also the sum of five shillings to each of his two daughters namely Catherine and Elizabeth Brew. We leave and bequeath unto our daughter Margaret Lyons two sons namely Thomas and Samuel Lyons the sum of five shillings each if they come to this island to receive it. We leave and bequeath unto our daughter Catherine Kissack's three sons namely Edward, Robert and John Kissack the sum of five shillings each. We leave bequeath and devise unto our two daughters namely Ellinor Brew and Catherine Kissack our right title and interest unto that certain estate lands and premises situate on the parish of Kirk Patrick purchased from William Clucas of Kione Slace and known by the name of Ballameanaugh or some such name be the same quarterland intack or what other wise called all and singular to them our said two daughters to them to have and to hold after the decease of the longest liver or survivor of us equally between them share and share alike of the whole estate of the said Ballameanaugh against the pretense claim challenge and or demand of all and every manner of person or persons whomsoever they yielding and paying the chief rent and all other boons suits and services incumbent on the said lands and premises and we further leave and bequeath and devise unto them the said Ellinor Brew and Catherine Kissack all and singular what shall remain of our household furniture after the decease of the survivor of us to be likewise equally between them share and share alike of every description or article they paying and satisfying the real and personal debts and funeral expenses  of the survivor or longest liver of us. Debarring all friend and relations that my have pretence or claim unto our will or joint will with one shilling each legacy. And lastly we nominate appoint constitute order ordain and conclude that which of either of us do survive the other to be the whole and sole executor or executrix the one of us to the other of all and singular the rest residue and remainder of all effects real and personal moveable and immoveable of every description wheresoever or of what kind soever and that also the survivor or the longest liver of us shall and is to have the use benefit issues and profits of the lands and premises and household furniture herein bequeathed and devised during the natural life of which of us survives the other and that our real and personal property and effects not settled not here willed be at the option or disposal of the longest liver of us.
Revoking all other wills and joint wills and ratifying and confirming this and no other to be our last joint will and testament in testimony hereof we have hereunto subscribed or names this 13th day of December 1838 Dec the 13th 1838. [??]
Thomas Brew
Jane Brew
Witnesses:
Thomas Kewley
Philip Fargher

At a Court holden at Douglas the 17th of August 1832.
Jane Brew the executrix named is sworn in court in form of law and hath given pledges for the payment of debts and legacies namely Edward Kissack and Philip Fargher both of the parish of Santan for the sum of three hundred pounds British       Probatum Est
F. B. Hartwell

NOTE: Inventory not transcribed.

The humble petition of Wm Kinnish and Mary his wife; William Quine and Elizabeth his wife; Thomas Boyd and Ann his wife, and John Hudgeon and Jane his wife.
Sheweth:
That Mary Brew wife of William Brew of St Ann and mother of your petitioners Mary, Elizabeth, Ann and Jane some time since departed this life intestate. That petitioners are desirous to obtain administration of her estate. Wherefore petitioners pray a hearing of this petition and that your Reverence may be pleased to grant administration of the said Mary Brew's estate to your petitioners and they will pray. George W. Dumbell for petr

Ordered that this petition do come on to be heard at a court to be holden at Douglas on Friday next whereof all parties to have notice.Given this 26 day of Feb 1833.

At a Court holden at Douglas the 1st March 1833
Wm Kinnish and Wm Quine are sworn in well and truly to administer the estate and effects of Mary Brew deceased to pay all her just debts and funeral expenses so far forth as the goods and effects will extend and the law bind them and to return a true and perfect inventory of the said descendants estate and effects and of the acts and proceedings in the premises unto the Episcopal Registry of this island when thereto lawfully required and to these ends John Quirk and William Fargher have become bound unto the Lord Bishop and his successors in the sum of one hundred pounds British. Decretum Est  F. B. Hartwell.

Know all men by these presents, that we John Quirk of Douglas in the parish of Braddan and Wm Faragher of Ballecrock in the parish of Malew are held and firmly bound to William Lord Bishop of Sodor and Mann, and his Successors, in the sum of one hundred pounds British; to the payment whereof well and truly to be made, we bind Ourselves, our Heirs, Executors, Administrators, and Assigns, jointly and severally by these presents, to the said Lord Bishop and his successors, witness our subscriptions, this 1st day of March 1833. Whereas the Eccl Court of this Island hath this day granted administration of the estate of Mary Brew deceased, to Wm Kinnish and Wm Quine. Now the condition of the above Obligation is  such, that if the said administrators shall well and truly administer the Estate and Effects of the said Mary Brew deceased; and shall in all Things relating thereto conform to the laws of this Isle, the Orders of the Ecclesiastical Courts thereof, and the oath they have this day taken, then the foregoing Obligation to be void, other ways to be and remain in full force and virtue in Law.
William Faragher and Jno Quirk.
Signed in the present of J. B. Watts

In the name of God Amen.
I William Brew of Ballagick in the parish of Kirk St Ann being advanced in years but of sound mind and memory and disposed to make my last will and testament in manner following:
First I commit my soul to God and my body to Christian burial. Secondly I leave and bequeath to my son Robert and my daughter Isabel and my daughter Margaret all my bed and bed cloathes equally between them. I leave and bequeath to my grandson John Quayle five pounds British. Lastly I nominate and appoint my son Robert Brew sole executor of all my worldly goods moveable and immoveable of what nature soever excluding all persons that might claim any interest in my will with one shilling legacy a piece and also appoint Thomas Kinnish of Ballagick and Thomas Cowley of Ballalace guardians of my said son Robert until he comes to the age of twenty one years.
Signed and declared by the testator to be his last will and testament in presence of us and devised us to witness the same this 9th day of October 1833.   Wm Brew his mark X
Witnesses:
Thomas Cowley
Thomas Kinnish

At a Chapter Court holden in Castletown on the 7th day of June 1837. Robert Brew executor sworn as executrix with pledges being Thomas Cowley and Thomas Kinnish.

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