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Manx Genealogy Archive 2

Re: John Boyde born 1782

John Boyde born 1782 is probably John Boddagh baptised on 6th March 1782 at Ballaugh. Son of Philip Boddaugh and ------ Cowley.

I was interested to see in the Ballaugh baptism records for Jan 1808 a Jane dau of Thos. Boddaugh & ---- Corlett. This is crossed out, and replaced by: Jane dau of Thos. Boyde & Jane Corlett. Sort of proves the changeover in the spelling to Boyd(e)...