Holy Trinity, Lezayre, IoM

[ainslie]

Does anyone live near this church, which I understand has been closed?  A relative was buried there in 1916, with no previous history in the area, apart from having been married at Ramsey Register Office, also in 1916.
His name was John Henry Blyth, aged 52, and if anyone is prepared to look for a gravestone and note the details for me, I would be most grateful.

Ainslie

[Frances_mnb]

don't think church is closed tho several parishes have been amalgamated due to shortage of clergy - bur 10 May 1916 age 52 with residence Claughbane Maughold (thus buried out of parish) - the IoMFam Hist soc publish transcribed MI's (not all burials have such and Lezayre is a fairly big yard) you may be able to get Manx Museum (library@mnh.gov.im) to confirm if there is a MI

[ainslie]

Frances
Many thanks for your helpful comments.  I shall pursue the FHS and the Museum possibilities.  It is useful to know that the Lezayre burial ground is large - in case I am ever able to visit and search which is highly unlikely!
A

[Frances_mnb]

had a little spare time in museum - Lezayre middle yard #706 - In memory of / JOHNIE / beloved husband of /CHARITY BLYTH / died May 7th 1916 / "Peace, perfect peace"

[ainslie]

Thanks again for  more information.
Ainslie