thank you for your response Allen. I wish I knew where the Blakeley's came from before Ireland and, of course, it is possible they came from England. Maybe one day I'll follow that thread. In the meantime, I am searching for my Isle of Man link which is through the line of Moore. That's how I came across your name and wonder what your connection to that name might be. Also, as a side note, I recall a store in New Westminster B.C. called Collister's which existed during the l950's. Wonder if they might have been a relation of yours.

Cheers
Patricia