Further info on Philip SHIMMIN b.Onchan/Douglas 29 Nov 1801 d.Ballaugh 28 Apr 1894, m.Braddan 9 Jun 1827,Isabella GELLING b.Braddan 28 Apr 1805 d.Ballaugh 28 Sep 1878, daughter of John GELLING & Isabella CAVENDISH (one of 10 children).

Philip was son from second marriage of Hugh SHIMMIN & Isabella FAYLE (FELL)m. Braddan 24 Apr 1798.(Hugh b.Patrick 19 Jul 1752 d.1814, Isabella b.~1758 d.~1846). Other siblings - Rachel, Robert (m.Jane SCARFFE), Margaret.

First marriage Hugh SHIMMIN to Esther LEWIN m.Santan 18 May 1776 and had children - Thomas,Isabel,Jane,Elizabeth,Catherine,John,Thomas(2).

Believe Hugh to be son of Pat SHIMMIN, mother unknown.

Interested in finding out more on any of the above connections.

thanks
Don Goff