Josiah Heelis was associated with a hotel in Ramsey (he was also an auctioneer) -
see www.manxnotebook.com/iomnhas/v054p411.htm
By 1820 visitors were better catered for, having a choice between the MANKS ARMS, which had been opened by C. Perry in 1818 near the Market Place, and Mrs. Ryde’s hotel. Four years later there was also Josiah HEELIS’ HOTEL, otherwise known as the THATCHED HOUSE TAVERN. In 1847 Heelis sold this to W. Crawford, who had been chief steward of the s.s. ‘Great Western’ and re-named the house the GREAT WESTERN. By 1851 it had ceased to be either Heelis’ , Thatched House, or Great Western, and had settled down as the ALBERT, which two years later is described as the principal inn of the town. Later still it became the IMPERIAL.

in 1863 a Jane heelis was running a lodging house in Douglas at 30 Finch road

in 1885 some pictures were sold one - "Sam Quine's Corner, Douglas Harbour, and Shipping," 12in. x 20in., £28, Mr. Healis, West Bromwich.,