I have double-checked & viewed 1871 & 1881 IOM census' RE: John Stephenson. Have indeed found two different John Stephensons each married to a Jane.

*Indicates my ancestor line. I believe that John and Ruth (Muncaster) Stephenson, parents to this John, born abt. 1831 in Douglas. (I am looking for more info on them and back!)

1871 IOM Census gives *John Stephenson, YOB abt. 1831, born in Douglas, IOM. Chemist/Druggist. > Married to Jane (Gell), YOB abt. 1836, born in Douglas, IOM. Certified Shool Mistress. They had Amy, born in Dorset, England 1865, Ernest Edwd born in Sherborne, Dorset, England 1866, and John Joseph born in Hertford, England 1870. (Address: Maughold Village)

(This same family listed in 1881 IOM census with some changes!) ...
(Address: Parochial School, Jurby.) *John Stephenson, 50yrs old, is now a School Teacher @ Jurby Parochial School. As is his wife Jane, 45 yrs old. Their children are NOW listed as: EMILY 13 yrs old, born in Wales, John J. 11 yrs old, born in DOUGLAS, IOM. Harry age 9 was born in Maughold, IOM. Nelly age 6, born in Ramsey, IOM. Minnie age 3 born in Maughold, and Lily 2 months old, born in Jurby.

*AND 1901 IOM Census: John and Jane are "Teachers Elementary School", still living @ Jurby Parochial School. Harry is 19 yr old "Drapiers apprentice. RUTH is listed as 14 yr old daughter, Emily (J or L) listed as Grand-daughter. And Robert Gell, 88 yr old Widower, father in law. His wife was Elenor (don't have maiden name), born abt. 1802 in Douglas, IOM. (I'm also trying to trace them back.)

Who's child is Ruth, and why is she with John and Jane? (I'm searching births, deaths, etc.)

(Donna, thanks for those DOD's listed in Jurby Monumental Inscriptions #458. How can I find more info particular to this listing? ie: who made inscriptions, why age errors in those listed for Joh and Jane's death? Is photo available?)

What happened to Amy? (unable to locate & no DOD listed)
Is Emily really "daughter" to John Stephenson as listed in 1881 census? If so, where was she for 1871 IOM census? (She was only 3yrs old & over 200 "Emilys listed in 1871 England census.) Emily does show up in 1901 England Census, listed as 14 yr old Drapiers Cashier (what's a "Drapier"?), the NIECE of Harry Stephenson, 29 yr old Head of household and Furniture Salesman. Married to Esther (looking for maiden name) 33 yr old, born in Chesh: Birkenhead. They had one son Ernest L. (Leonard) 1 yr old. (He was my paternal Grandfather.) Their address listed as 9 Barton St. Lancashire, Manchester.

Ernest Edwd Stephenson, 15 yr old Hairdresser, located in 1881 IOM census living @ 56 Finch Rd., Douglas. With Rebecca Gale, (Head of household) 68 yr old Farmers Widow, born in England. And Jane Gale (daughter), 38 yr old Bookbinder born in Douglas, IOM. And Ruther Stephenson 4 yr old born in Maughold, IOM (cousin). (Still looking for Ruther parents, etc.) Ernest Edwd also listed as (cousin to head of household.) I'm trying to gather more info on Rebecca and Jane Gale & how they tie into my Stephensons.

*FYI> The other John and Jane Stephenson found in 1871 IOM census: John R. Stephenson born 1836 in Lezayre IOM, IOM. 35 yr old Farmer of 36 acres. Wife Jane 25 yrs old, born in Kirk Christ. Children listed as: Elizabeth 4 yrs old, and Thomas 2 yrs old, and John R., 8 months old. Also John R's mother, Elizabeth Stephenson 58 yrs old, Farmer's Widow with them @ 45 Kenowmoore.