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Manx Genealogy Archive 1

Ellis family

Very interested in finding our any detail on Ellis family, Peel and Kirkmichael from early 1830s. Dixie Ellis and wife Catherine (nee Vickery): at time of 1841 census Dixie was 60, Catherine 40; children: Catherine 15, twins Elizabeth and Sarah 13, Mary J. 11, Arthur 9 (all born Ireland); also Nicholas 7, Samuel 5, Henry 6 months, all born Ireland. Also had a servant, Sarah Martin, Irish-born. Dixie died early 1840s, buried apparently in Peel with oldet dau. Frances. In 1851 census (Douglas St, Kirkmichael) -- Catherine, head, wide of army captain; Catherine 25, Sarah 23, Mary J. 21, Nicholas 15, Samuel 13, Henry 10. Where is Catherine Ellis (mother) buried? 3 oldest sons emigrated to N.Z. Where did Henry go? Any info greatly appreciated.