There are at least two IOMFHS members researching Canepa/Canipa. One is in NZ and the other Australia. There is a local member of the family who has done some research, to whom the other members of the family send the queries. I suggest you ask Helen Canipa (Mrs. Peter Canipa) at www.isleofmankippers.com for the address of this lady. You never know, there may be further information there.