In the census of England in 1861, there is an Edwin Pollitt born in the IOM, age 29, ropemaker, journeyman. He is married to Mary Jane age 27 born Maryport Cumberland with a son, James age 3, and a daughter, Mary age 1, both born in Marypool.
The address is 15 Smithdown Lane, West Derby, Lancashire.
The census reference page is RG9/2732