Donna J. Douglas, and all;

After reviewing IOM census's of 1881 & 1891, comparing ages at last birthdays of all family members, etc., to your info on Jurby Monumental Inscriptions #458 ... I think there might be an error in the reading or transcription of the Date of Death of "John Stephenson School House Jurby died Oct 16th 1888 (Could it be 1899?) Dates and ages would then concur. Please let me know what your resources were for the above mentioned data. If you're actually able to take a photo or rubbing (you could email me the photo, and/or airmail me any rubbings, etc. I'll be more than happy to reimburse you (Prior to your mailing) for any costs that might arise from your efforts. Just let me know what you need.

I'm also stuck at John Stephenson DOB Abt. 1831, who married Jane Gell. I've not been able to find documentation of his parents & their marriage date. Could you please let me know if his birth records are available & what route I should take?

It has become very obvious to me, how hard you researchers work to answer our "newbie" queries.

I would really like to send a donation, at least. Please let me know the best route. Thanks!

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