Thanks Donna - I didn't want to delve too deep until I had some confirmation re the 1st non-Manx resident Wm - Cath Kermeen als Cubbon will is already on MNB (summary) - dated 3 may 1835;ch wm(h/o Ann) + other unnamed ch;husb john exor;sumner charges Thomas kermeen(michael),john kermeen(german),Wm ratcliffe(+ wife Ramsey) so there is a link for Sue to enjoy!
If if is the correct family I can probably work back another century as been doing quite a bit on Patrick recently