Hi Frances - apologies from a novice! I should have realised that posting a reply was the right thing to do ....... The information I have so far about John Mylrea comes from a researcher my mother commissioned 25 years ago in Douglas, and I have no reason to believe that the information he provided is wrong. He said that the family lived at 15 Poplar Grove, Andreas, and in all there 10 children. Would that be in Ballacooiley?

I reckon I have to push on and figure out just how John left the IOM. I would be happy to use another researcher to confirm the info I have and perhaps explore records if that's a good idea. Cheers, D