Thank you for your response, Brian.

I have located John Quirk and his wife, Elizabeth, in the 1841 and 1851 Censuses.

Their children were: John (born about 1822), Elizabeth (1823), Ann (1825), Elinor, Jane Alice (1827), Margaret (1830), Rachel (1832), Thomas (1834), Jemima (1837), Ellinor/Eleanor (1840) and Joseph (1843).

Some of the genealogy websites suggest that he could have been born as early as 1798, possibly in Douglas. My problem is that I can't seem to locate his parents and siblings. Do you know of anyone who is an expert on Quirks?

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Regards, Sarah.