I served as a missionary on the Isle of Man in 1975 and 1976. I was there for 6 months.

I remember Bishop Clark and his wife very well. Me and my companion taught Howard Jeavons. I see his name on the article as Denis. I remember it as Howard.

I am sorry to see he died of cancer. His conversion story and his faith was the most amazing story from my mission.

My Father was William Henry Cowley born around September 16,1917. His parent's were William H.Cowley and Addie McKibbon.What I am trying to find out is the rest of the link to the Cowley Family and I do know they originated back to the Isle Of Man. My Great grandfather I Believe was Richard Cowley,not positive on that one yet. Would you please be able to help me? My brother was supposed to be William Henry Cowley the VIII yet so far he is only the 3rd.Any help from anyone would be appreciated. Thank you for your time and what you do.

I have had the privilege of indexing the baptismal and burial Isle of Man parrish records from 1623-1760 on the FamilySearch.com website. I don't know why, but I have been drawn to these early residents. I am delighted to see that there is a ward/branch still there. To these Brothers and Sisters I send a loving Hello. Yours in the Gospel. Barbara

hi I'm the g.g grandaughter of martha jones, daughter of john jones and issabella carran,who I think her father was thomas born in the isle of of man, can anyone help many thanks jill

I visited with you last August 9, 2009 at the Church in Douglas and appreciated the information you gave me.
Our group of 8 Karrens had a wonderful time on the Isle of Man and in Ireland. We are always looking for information on Thomas Karren born 1 May 1810 on the Isle of Man. He moved to Liverpool, joined the Church and immigrated to Utah.

Joanne Karren

I served as a missionary from October 1989 to February 1990. It was a highlight of my mission. I was thrilled to read about the growth of the church there and hope to return some day.

My great-grandfather's birth place was the Isle of Man. I am interested in visiting and am pleased to see an active LDS church is present on the Island. The family name is Kennish.

As a convert to the church I have begun to research my family lines. I have Cannell and Curphey ancestors. I don't know if any are related to any early Church members. Any information would be appreciated. I've only been able to find my grandfather Thomas Arthur Cannell from Andreas died in 1962 at 61 and my grandmother Maud Curphey.

Hello to everyone; I served in the England Manchester Mission from 1999-2001. I never actually had the priviledge of serving in the Douglas Ward but I am in the process of compiling a complete photgraphic record of every Church meetinghouse in the UK and Ireland based on the google earth platform. I am currently lacking a picture of the Douglas Ward meetinghouse and would very much appreciate a good quality image of the chapel along with permission to use that image. Nothing like this has been attempted yet and I would very much appreciate any help that the saints on the Isle of Man could offer.

Many thanks and God bless.

I am a descendant of Thomas Karren on my mother's paternal side. Long ago a book of the Karrens was published, but at that time only the Mormon members of the family received them. I have limited resources for research and would like any info you have on the Karren line. Thank you!

My line is Charles Caesar Cowley and Ann Killip. Nice histories but there appears to be more to the story than what is here based on some of the other histories I've read. So much of what is here on my line is just facts. Little is mentioned about the conversion of Ann and Charles, the selling of their farm, the paying of the passage of the Saints on the Swanson and the holding true to the end. Its more than just the facts its their faith.Thanks for such a good reference site.

Great to read your summary history of the LDS Church on the Isle of Man and reconnect with some names I came to know. I served on the island for six months in 1977-78 as part of the Manchester Mission. My district leader was Paul Cannon of Salt Lake City (a George Cannon decedent). There were four Elders on the Island at that time, Paul Cannon, Ralph Oglvie and Michael Sneed and myself. An older couple from Arizona, the Holmes were just leaving when we all arrived. The Island had recently been assigned to the new Manchester Mission. It have fond memories of the island and the ward. But no mention of the "Curse of the Mormons" and John Taylor's rather unpleasant reception in Castleton?

Thanks for all the hard work and effort. What a great site! I am really enjoying exploring these pages.

Wow stumbled across this as I was looking for info on the area my son is serving in in Limerick Ireland, saw the name Peter Moore and of course it caught my eye. My father Myron Moore's father William Moore, son of William Moore all came from Douglas county so I have been told but I am ignorant on searching this information thought Peter might be from the area and perhaps a help. Please forward my information to him so we can compare, thank you so much. DR Moore

Thank you so much for this website. I am a member but was unaware of any lds church connection with the Cowley family as I am a convert! Any information on a Margaret Cowley who married Robert Ceaser Cretney and had 12 children Margret, Esther, Elizabeth, Robert, John, Lydia, Joseph, Edward, James, Walter, Susannah and Albert (whew) would be greatly appreciated.

I thoroughly enjoyed the site. Thanks.

Glad to finally find a detailed banner! I am a direct descendant of David H. Cannon on my mother's side. Your website is very informative---it always surprises me how large our "family" is!

Nice site. I have many ancesters from the Isle of Man that I have been researching over the years. I will be there again during the month of July 08. Could you email me the locations for the LDS Church and meeting times. Some of our family names are: Comish, Keig, Duccan, Clucas, Quail, Waterson.
I would love to hear from anyone interested in exchanging information.

Although the line(s) of my great grandmother do not involve conversion to the LDS faith on the Isle of Man, she always mantained that her lineage was from the House of Stanley on the Isle of Man. Her name is Sarah Stanley (1824) dau. of Thomas Stanley (1786) son of Thomas Stanley (1760). These three generations of Stanleys centered in Glocester and Worcester shires in England. If someone has informationthat may involve these names or a link to the Stanleys of the Isle of Man, please contact me.

I have enjoyed visiting the site. I have been interested in learning more about the Isle of Man so that I better understand my heritage. John Quayle and Catherine Killip are my 2nd Great Grandparents. The son William Quayle is my line