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Manx Genealogy Archive 2

House of Industry

Need further evidence to establish if the death certificate I have, is in fact that of my g.grandfather Owen McCluskey who died 11/10/1890 in the House of Industry,Douglas.I was hoping for evidence of next of kin but the informant was the superintendent. Was the establishment a workhouse?
Is it possible to apply for records?
Appreciate any information