I am facing the proverbial brick wall in the search for the parents of my great x 2 grandfather, Thomas Christian. I have been told by two separate sources that he was of the Fletcher Christian family (Milntown?) but that is for another time.The details I have about Thomas are:

1.7.1843 married Esther Cowell at Maughold
Children -
William James born 1844 Lezayre
Jane born 1845 Lezayre
Esther Jane born 1848 Maughold
Thomas Edward born Bride

Thomas's age in census returns: -
1851 age 32
1861 age 48
1871 age 56
1881 age 67 All give place of birth as Ramsey

Thomas died in Ramsey 5.2.1882 aged 68

So from the census returns Thomas was born sometime between 1813 and 1819 and from the names of Thomas children, I believe the likeliest candidates for his parents are William and Jane whose son Thomas was christened in 1815 at Ramsey.

So, does anyone agree that it is safe to assume these parents? I would appreciate any advice and comments. Many thanks.

Eileen Rennie

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