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Little is known about the chapel other that there were
cottage services in the area before the chapel, which
claimed to accommodate 90, was built. |
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Grid Reference SC409847 |
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Little is known about the chapel other that there were
cottage services in the area before the chapel, which
claimed to accommodate 90, was built. |
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Grid Reference SC409847 |
Thomas Cowin, d. 1848 (and son ? James Cowin) were LP's of long standing - the chapel is built on the edge of their farm.
In 1906 the Sunday School had 21 scholars and teachers. S/S anniversaries were
held each year on the last Sunday in June.
1914: Young Peoples Guild undertook to clean up Ballacowin.
Trustees meeting held on 4 Feb 1928 stated that 1927 income had been £21.2s.7d
and expenditure £15.18s.0d of which £12 had been spent on renovating
the woodwork in the chapel. Cash must have been tight however for an account
of £5.18s.0d for hymn books and communion service which would be paid when
funds were available.
There was no change in trustees between 1909 and 1930. Newly
elected trustees in 1930 were
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John J. Kerruish, New Road Laxey, (Draper) |
John Holmes, Strand Street Douglas (Optician) |
The next changes took place in 1949: elected were F.E.Corlett,
F.Lowey, J.K.Corlett, J.A.Seed, S.C.Kinnish, G.S.Callister,
JF.Killip, J.J.Cleator and Mrs A.Burns.
Mrs Burns was organist at the chapel for many years (a new organ had
been purchased for £12 in 1932.
Additional information kindly provided by Mr Jack Gair
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Any comments, errors or omissions
gratefully received The
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