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Re: Walter Skillicorn, Buffalo, New York

Thank you, Frances.

I think Jane is Jane Corlett. Married at Lezayre, November 25, 1854.

Here is census info. (Have not yet found Walter in 1881-according to US 1900 census, he emigratedin 1882)

1861 Maughold census (Church St, Ramsey): William Skillicorn30; Jane 30; William H. 6; John J. 4; Walter 2; Robert Callister boarder (?) 21 French polisher, born Douglas; Sarah Bonstol (?) Boarder farmer’s wife

1871 Ramsey census (32 Church St): William Skillicorn 41 painter, Jane 40; Wm H. 16 painter; John J. 14; Walter 11 (WHERE IS LOUISA HARRIET?)

1881 Ramsey census (73 Parliament St): William Skillicorn 51; Jane 48; W. H. (son) 26; John 24

1891 Ramsey census (33 Parliament St) (all but Jane born Ramsey): Wm Skillicorn 61 painter; Jane 60 born Lezayre; Wm H 36 agent/Steamship co.; Louise Darbyshire daur 29; Jas Darbyshire son in law 25 (35?)

(I am still figuring out how to use iMuseum)