John Quayle (judge, born 1725) explained

John Quayle
Office:Clerk of the Rolls
Governor:James Murray, 2nd Duke of Atholl, Henry Hope, Richard Dawson
Term Start:1755
Term End:1797
Predecessor:John Quayle
Successor:Mark Quayle
Birth Date:1725
Birth Place:Isle of Man
Death Date:1797
Death Place:Isle of Man
Nationality:Manx
Spouse:Margaret Moore
Children:George Quayle; Thomas Quayle; Edward Quayle; Basil Quayle; John Quayle; Mark Hildesley Quayle; Sarah Quayle, Katherine Elizabeth Quayle[1]
Profession:Advocate

John Quayle, (1725–1797) was a Manx lawyer[1] who became the Clerk of the Rolls in the Isle of Man.[2]

Biography

John Quayle was born in the Isle of Man in 1725, the son of John Quayle and Elizabeth (née Harrison). He married Margaret Moore, daughter of Sir George Moore in 1750: the marriage produced eight children.[2]

Part of a Manx legal dynasty, Quayle became Clerk of the Rolls in 1755 following the death of his father. 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] Quayle was offered a knighthood in 1781, however he declined the offer.[1] [3]

John Quayle died in 1797.[1] He was succeeded as Clerk of the Rolls by his son, Mark Quayle

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Old Manx Families - Quayle's of Clychur.
  2. Web site: ManxNoteBook Vol 2 no 8 pp169 et seq - Quayle family of Clycur. www.isle-of-man.com.
  3. Manx Sun, Saturday, February 02, 1878; Page: 21