To Mr Bob Linden
Thank you very much for your response and for confirming the name and DOB of my great, great,great grandfather - John Thomas Looney. I am fascinated to know how you were able to get hold of this information.
You stated that the JT Looney born in 1798 was a Manxman and that he was born in South Shields. Do you know where the IOM link is? Was it his father? MAny thanks again

Chris