I am beginning a family search but with very little luck. I was adopted when very young and the only information I have is my fathers name (recently obtained). The name is John McAvoy Joughin and he was born 21 August 1929 probably on the Isle of Man but possibly in Liverpool. He was a chef for a time on the Isle of Man ferry and at a holiday camp on the island. I have a faint very early memory of holidaying on the island and staying with family possibly at Castletown. If anyone has any information about my father, other family members on the island or could point me to the right archives or even give any useful general advice I would be extremely grateful.

Thanks Mike.