John Quayle (advocate, b. 1693) explained

John Quayle
Office:Clerk of the Rolls
Governor:James Murray, 2nd Duke of Atholl,
Term Start:1736
Term End:1755
Successor:John Quayle
Birth Date:1693
Birth Place:Isle of Man
Death Date:1755
Death Place:Isle of Man
Nationality:Manx
Spouse:Elizabeth Harrison
Children:Marharet Quayle, William Quayle, Elizabeth Quayle, John Quayle, Christiana Quayle[1]
Profession:Advocate

John Quayle, KC (1693–1755) 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 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]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Person Page. The Peerage.
  2. Web site: ManxNoteBook Vol 2 no 8 pp169 et seq - Quayle family of Clycur. www.isle-of-man.com.