There was a string of postings re: Thomas Stephen in 2006, largely by a Jim Smith.
I copied some of the info.
"I have been trying to find info on the sailing careers of two ancestors, both of whom I believe were officers of the Manx Steamship Co.
Thomas Stephen, born 1851, Ramsey, died 1921 Douglas.
and his son
Thomas Patrick Stephen born 1879 in Ramsey, died 1920 Ramsey.
I have found reference to the older Thomas calling him Captain and I believe that his son died as a result of time spent in the water during WW1 after being torpedoed on the ship Good Hope.
Any assistance on both or either would be appreciated.
Jim Smith
Vancouver
1901 Census RG13/5307 p 6: 59 Maughold Street Ramsey
Thomas Stephen 51 Head Mariner b. Ramsey
Annie Wife 46 b. England
Thomas son 21 Life Insurance agent b. Ramsey
John Son 17 Ptinter's compositer b. Ramsey
Jane Daur 15 b England
Vincent son 11 b. England
Amanda Smith granddaughter 2 b. Ramsey
1891 RG12/4685 p.18 10 Temperance Terr
Thomas 41 Mariner b Ramsey
Annie 36 b. Lancashire
Ruth 13 b Ramsey
Thomas 11 b Ramsey
Walter 9 b Ramsey
Edward 7 b Ramsey
Jane 5 b England
Vincent 1 b England
1881 RG11/5600 p 10
Thomas 30 Fisherman b IOM
Annie 26 b England
Thomas 1 b IOM
Ruth 3 b IOM
Walter, Edward, Thomas and John are on Brian's index of births, which shows their mother as Annie Jane Lace.
Ruth Stephen married James Bolton Smith.
STEPHEN, Thomas Patric 30 Jun 1879 Ram STEPHEN, Thomas LACE, Ann Jane STEPHEN, Walter Lace 15 Aug 1881 Ram STEPHEN, Thomas LACE, Annie Ja
STEPHEN, Edward 29 Mar 1891 Ram STEPHEN, Thomas LACE, Annie
Ancestors of Thomas STEPHEN
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First Generation
1. Thomas STEPHEN was born before 23 Jun 1850 in Ramsey, Isle of Man.
Second Generation
2. John STEPHEN was born before 17 Oct 1819 in Jurby, Isle of Man. John STEPHEN and Jane LACE were married on 26 Dec 1844 in Braddan, , Isle of Man.
3. Jane LACE was born.
Children:
ELIZABETH RUTH STEPHEN Christening: 13 SEP 1846 Ramsey, Isle Of Man
JOHN RICHARD STEPHEN Christening: 26 MAR 1848 Ramsey, Isle Of Man
THOMAS STEPHEN Christening: 23 JUN 1850 Ramsey, Isle Of Man
JOHN CEASAR STEPHEN Christening: 18 MAR 1859 Ballaugh, Isle Of Man
RASSINA STEPHENChristening: 02 OCT 1864 Saint Barnabas, Douglas, Isle Of Man
Third Generation
4. Patrick STEPHEN was born before 29 Jun 1788 in Jurby, Isle of Man. He was buried on 24 Mar 1840 in Jurby, Isle of Man. Patrick STEPHEN and Jane BREW were married on 26 Oct 1811 in Jurby, Isle of Man.
5. Jane BREW was born.
Fourth Generation
8. Patrick STEVEN was born on 21 Jan 1749. He died before 15 Sep 1828 in Jurby, Isle of Man. He was buried on 15 Sep 1828 in Jurby, Isle of Man. Patrick STEVEN and Ann SAYLE were married on 27 May 1769.
9. Ann SAYLE was born.
Fifth Generation
16. Patrick STEVEN was born on 1 Jun 1724. He died before 20 Apr 1797 in Jurby, Isle of Man. He signed a will in 1797 in Jurby, Isle of Man. Patrick STEVEN and Alice QUAYLE were married on 22 Jan 1742 in Ballaugh, IOM.
17. Alice QUAYLE signed a will in 1779 in Jurby, Isle of Man.
Sixth Generation
32. John STEPHEN was born.
33. Mary CALLISTER was born.
34. James QUAYLE was born.
35. Jony CORKILL was born.
1851 Ramsey
, 02-15, 065, STEPHEN, John, South Side, Head, Married, 30, Mason & Plasterer, Jurby
, 02-15, 065, STEPHEN, Jane, South Side, Wife, Married, 28, , Ramsey
, 02-15, 065, STEPHEN, John, South Side, Son, , 3, Scholar, Ramsey
, 02-15, 065, STEPHEN, Thomas, South Side, Son, , 1, , Ramsey
1861 Lezayre
6 19
STEPHEN
John 42 b Jurby
Jane 40 b Ramsey
John B 15 b Ramsey
Thomas 11 b Ramsey
1881 Ramsey
, 3, 12, 71, STEPHEN, John, Lace's Lane, Head, Married, 61, Mason, Jurby
, 3, 12, 71, STEPHEN, Jane, Lace's Lane, Wife, Married, 54, Laundress, Ramsey
1891 Index
Ramsey 5 223
STEPHEN
John 70 b Jurby
Jane 68 b Ramsey