1881 census shows:-

John Moore 39 Master Joiner Rushen
Catherine Moore 35 wife Rushen ( married 25 Jan 1866 ne Gawne )
John Moore son 14 Port st Mary
William Moore son 12 ..
Edwin Gawne Moore son 10 ..
Peter James Moore son 8 ..
Walter Moore son 6 ..
Herbert Moore son 4 ..
Alice Moore Daug. 1 ..

IGI indicates Alfred Ch. 5 Oct 1878 not on census.

John and family lived in Main St Port st Mary but it is possible he belonged to the Moores of Ballafesson and Ballacurry near to Ballagawne. There seems to be a number of joiners in this area with the name of Moore.

Len Faragher