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Manx Genealogy Archive 2

Re: William Barry
In Response To: Re: William Barry ()

Both are in the census but not at the same address.
The children appear to be living with Mary and William appears to be living alone.
This seems to indicate a split in the marriage. Remember, divorce was, for all practical purposes, impossible for most people at this time.
If there was a marriage break down it would offer an explanation as to why Mary began to use a different name assuming she was Mary Jane Wilkinson.