About John Quayle
Lived 1693 – 1755 (aged 61–62). John Quayle was a British lawyer.
John Quayle, KC (1693–1755) was a Manx lawyer
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. 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.
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.
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Who was John Quayle?
Manx lawyer
When was John Quayle born?
John Quayle was born in 1693 in Isle of Man.
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John Quayle died in 1755 in Isle of Man.
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John Quayle was a lawyer.
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John Quayle was British.
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· DBpedia: John Quayle (advocate, b. 1693)
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