Maggie
All the Heaneys who were living in Doulas are related to my family. The only one with whom I can't establish a direct link is Robert, but I agree with you, it is highly likely that he was of the same family. You are correct in your assumption that Ann , Patrick & Michael are children of Ellen & Daniel . I have other data I can share with you. If Robert does turn out to be related, then all the Ramsey Heaneys are also related. There are still descendants of that branch living on the island. We'll have to keep searching to establish a link won't we? It was not unusual for an 11yr old child to be working as a servant in those days. My great aunt, Ann's daughter, lived with us until she was in her 80's. she told me that Ann's family brought eggs across from County Down, Ireland and sold them at the quayside market in Douglas.
Marie