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Manx Genealogy

John Callister

Greetings from Perth, Australia
I am looking for help to find the right branch of my husband's family tree. His 2nd GG was William Callister, whose parents were John Callister and Margaret Crellin (1801-1889). Margaret and John were married in 1821 and had four children we believe, Thomas b 1821, Maria, b 1823, Margaret b 1825 and William himself b1827/28. I cannot find the right John in censuses as the family seems never to be together. The only clues I have is that his wife lists him as a farmer in the censuses and in 1871 he is listed as a vagrant in a court case in Douglas (Manx Sun 1 Jul 1871 p 12) having left the home of his daughter and son in law John and Maria Cowley. I am looking to find out who John Callister's family were. Any help very much appreciated. Danae Callister