Manx Note Book, Volumes 1-2Douglas., 1885 |
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Page 18
... married Thomas Samsbury of Ronaldsway , and died s.p. He purchased that estate from her trustees , and presented it , in 1643 , to his third son , William , the famous " Iliam Dhone . " § John , his eldest son , who died before him ...
... married Thomas Samsbury of Ronaldsway , and died s.p. He purchased that estate from her trustees , and presented it , in 1643 , to his third son , William , the famous " Iliam Dhone . " § John , his eldest son , who died before him ...
Page 19
... married Bridget , daughter of Humphrey Senhouse , of Netherhall , a lineal descendant of King Edward the First . Of his numerous daughters several married into Manx families - Ann to one of the Bacons of Ballabrooie , ( Major Cæsar ...
... married Bridget , daughter of Humphrey Senhouse , of Netherhall , a lineal descendant of King Edward the First . Of his numerous daughters several married into Manx families - Ann to one of the Bacons of Ballabrooie , ( Major Cæsar ...
Page 20
... married ( first ) Margaret , daughter of John Taubman , of Castletown . ( John Taub- man had married Esther , John Christian Curwen's aunt . From him are descended the Goldie - Taubmans , of the Nunnery . ) By her he had issue John ...
... married ( first ) Margaret , daughter of John Taubman , of Castletown . ( John Taub- man had married Esther , John Christian Curwen's aunt . From him are descended the Goldie - Taubmans , of the Nunnery . ) By her he had issue John ...
Page 59
... married to Ann Davis ( de Hawarden , ) sister of the man who was buried in 1624 . 1636. " John Thompson , son of Thomas , was bap : the 8th of May , anno domini 1636 , being born in ye world upon the 3rd day att night , being Tuesday ...
... married to Ann Davis ( de Hawarden , ) sister of the man who was buried in 1624 . 1636. " John Thompson , son of Thomas , was bap : the 8th of May , anno domini 1636 , being born in ye world upon the 3rd day att night , being Tuesday ...
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... married a young woman named Helen Colace , with whom he had been acquainted previous to his departure ; but , indulging too freely with his former companions in the dissipation which then prevailed in the Island , he out - stayed his ...
... married a young woman named Helen Colace , with whom he had been acquainted previous to his departure ; but , indulging too freely with his former companions in the dissipation which then prevailed in the Island , he out - stayed his ...
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A. W. Moore ancient Andreas anglicised Antiquarian appointed Arbory ayns Ballasalla Ballaugh bapt BAPTISMS baptized Bishop Wilson born Braddan British Museum BURIALS buried Castle Rushen Castletown Celtic century Church coin Compare Irish contracted from Mac Crellin cross at Kirk Curghey daughter Deemster died Douglas Drawn by J. M. Earl of Derby edited elsewhere emblem English Ewan Four Mast Futhork Fylfot Gaelic German Gill Giolla Harrison Henry Hildesley House of Keys inscriptions Ireland Island Isle of Mann issue J. M. Nicholson James John Jurby Kermode King Kirk Michael Lezayre Lhig Lonan Lord Malew Manks Manx Note Book Manx Society Manx Worthies Marown married Maughold monuments Nial Old Manx Families Onchan origin ornament Parish Parr Peel Philip Moore probably published Quayle Ramsey Rector Register Runic Rutter Santon Scandinavian stone Thomas Vicar wife William Christian
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