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Manx Genealogy

Re: John Steane and Christian Kinley

yes - in 1704 composition book a John Stephen holds Ballalugg of 15s 4d double rent - held by John Stephen in 1643 - noted 1 life in being (in 1643 most properties forced to compound ie merge various taxes + pay another tax - for 3 lives - the 1691 composition book notes 2 lives in being a John Stephen aged 50 and a Jane Stephen aged 47 - probably children on the 1643 John - the 1643 comp book should give relationships - happy hunting! - lib vas should record changes but I've only just started on Braddan