Thank you Frances, I have just started trying to find information in the Isle of Man. I had started reading the stuff at the site but had not gotten to the one you listed. Would the 1881 census list the family members or other information on the family? Also any suggestions on who, or where to send for records? At the moment I still don't know when our Lanaghan's left for Ohio but slowly getting it narrowed down. Any suggestions on where to start would be very appreciated. Thanks again.