Hannah Doris Kelly

[fivep]

Hello,
Just wondering if anyone has any information on Hannah Doris Kelly, born in the Isle of Man around 1904.

She married a McGovern, and she died in Scotland in 1992, age 88.

According to my mum, her father was the mayor of the Isle of Man at one time, but not sure if this is accuarate or not.

Any information would really be appreciated!

Thanks,
Anne

[haliared]

Hi Anne,
A Mayor of the Borough of Douglas in 1918/1920 was John KELLY, then 1920/22 was Alderman Thomas Gilbert KELLY. Please see www.isle-of-man.com
They have information on both of these.
In 1901 Thomas G KELLY is married to a Hannah, and they have a son Gilbert age 1. RG13/5305/36 page 22. If you would like this transcribed if you think they are likely to be Hannah's family then no problem.
Best wishes, haliared

[haliared]

Sorry should have said search for mayors to find them on that website.
Full page
www.isle-of-man.com/manxnotebook/towns/douglas/

[fivep]

Hi Haliared,

That certainly sounds promising.  That would be great if you could send me a transcription - I would certainly appreciate it!

You wouldn't know if there is any way I can check if she was married on the IOM, would you?

Thanks for your help,
Anne

[haliared]

Hi Anne,
RG13/5305/36 page 22
Bridge Inn, 8 & 9 North Quay, Douglas, Isle of Man
Thomas G KELLY, Head, Married, age 36, licensed victualler, own account, working at home, born Lancashire, England, language spoken English
Hannah KELLY, wife, married, age 23, born Salford, England, language spoken English
Gilbert KELLY, son, age 1, born Isle of Man, Douglas

Unfortunately I cannot seem to find IOM birth records very easily, or marriage records.  I have tried to look at the 'official' Isle of Man website for BMD and find it completely confusing and unhelpful , I think they will only let you have a certificate if you go there! Maybe I'm just not looking clearly.
Sorry I couldn't be more help,
Best wishes, haliared

[fivep]

Thanks so much for that Haliared - it gives me something to go on. 

I tried to find her marriage on Scotland's People ( the McGovern she married was Scottish) but as I couldn't find it there, I thought she might have been married on the IOM.

I'll keep trying to see if I can find out any more information.

Thanks for your help - really appreciate it!

Anne

[Frances_mnb]

there is a patrial transcription of post 1877 marriages + birth + a burial index on http://www.iomfhs.im - follow research link
The Bridge inn is still there (but for how long ?) - see http://www.manxnotebook.com/gazateer/inns/do_ae.htm

[fivep]

That's a great link Frances_mnb, I was able to find a couple of things I am looking for..

Thanks!

[fivep]

Hi all, Just thought I'd let you know that I got Hannah Doris Kelly's death certificate in the mail yesterday - and her father was Thomas Gilbert Kelly, who was indeed the Mayor of the Isle of Man!

Appreciate the help