To answer JPickard: it's quite possible that there is a link with the DeMeza's born on the IOM but I'd need to know names, dates to cross reference it. Also, is there any possibility of photographs? Those would be most informative as there are some family traits that have been carried through the males that may prove out. {or so I'm told} I do know that the DeMeza's came from England originally and William returned there in the 1870's with his wife and young daughter, had another child, then left for America with the two children and his wife ,{Margaret Killey}. I hope that's some help. Please e-mail me direct if you care to : npajk@aol.com