Hi Lesley
I don't think there is a connection but I can't say for sure. Francis Joseph Fitzpatrick was born in Dublin in 1827 and I believe his parents were James Fitzpatrick and Mary Laprelle Fitzpatrick. They had four children, Maria, Joseph, Jane and Francis Joseph. This info came from LDS (submitted by a member) and may not be accurate. Francis was in the 41st Regmt (Welsh Regiment) and was posted to Castle Rushen which is when he met his wife Alice Flinn. They spent a short time in England (Fulwood Barracks near Preston) before returning to the Island to live in Castletown.

Sorry I can't be more helpful.

Trudie