I have ordered a record from the government -but I'm not that intrepid I'm afraid!

Their website is at www.gov.im - there is an email address there I am sure, but I can't find it at present. The current cost of a certificate is there. You can write to them at The Civil Registry, Deemsters Walk, Bucks Road, Douglas, Isle of Man IM1 3AR or you can ring them on +44 (0) 1624 687039.