First, I want to thank those that have responded. Your responses, however, have left me with MORE questions!

With all the John Cowley's there seemed to be, how do I know which one is the RIGHT one? On the 1901 UK Census, I found a John & Maria Cowley, Born Isle of Man, she in Patrick, he in German. He was 68 and she 77 which would be about the right ages I would expect figuring back from MY grandfathers birthdate.

One major issue I have is Rebecca Cowley's funeral card, which I have in my possession, shows a birthdate of 1858 yet the IGI shows a christening of 1854.

Every suggestion offered has SOME facts that would match but not all.....another issue for me is that I don't know or am not familiar with all the townships and parishes within the limits of Douglas.

Man, I'd love to have an IM or ICQ chat with some of you. You seem to have greater access and understanding of the informtion available to you than I do! The more information I get the more confused I get! LOL