John Quayle (advocate, b. 1693)

John Quayle, KC (1693–1755) was a Manx lawyer[1] who became the Clerk of the Rolls in the Isle of Man.[2]

John Quayle
Clerk of the Rolls
In office
1736–1755
MonarchsKing George I, King George II
GovernorJames Murray, 2nd Duke of Atholl,
Succeeded byJohn Quayle
Personal details
Born1693
Isle of Man
Died1755
Isle of Man
NationalityManx
SpouseElizabeth Harrison
ChildrenMarharet Quayle, William Quayle, Elizabeth Quayle, John Quayle, Christiana Quayle[1]
ProfessionAdvocate

Biography

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John Quayle was born in the Isle of Man in 1693, the son of Hugh Quayle. He married Elizabeth Harrison in 1717: the marriage produced five children.[2] He became Clerk of the Rolls in 1736, his duties including the keeping of the public records of the Island, and taking evidence in special cases heard before the Manx Chancery Court.[1]

John Quayle died in 1755, the cause of death being a fall from his horse. His body was buried at St Mary's Chapel, Castletown, Isle of Man.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d "Person Page". The Peerage.
  2. ^ a b "ManxNoteBook Vol 2 no 8 pp169 et seq - Quayle family of Clycur". www.isle-of-man.com.