Hannah Doris Kelly

[Frances_mnb]

he was mayor of Douglas which much as the Council might wish, is not yet the sum total of the Isle of Man - the role & title of mayor together with Aldermen etc, was an english concept adopted by the newly created Douglas Borough in late 19th C which has no real Manx history - elsewhere elected local reps  are called Commissioners.

[haliared]

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 

Brilliant Anne,
It's so nice to see it all come together, and now, from the mayor link posted previously, we know what he looks like and can put a face to the name ! It also says that he was a son of John J KELLY, a builder of Douglas, although Thomas was born in Bolton. Don't forget the cousin of Thomas, Mr. W Kelly, who had his business on the Bridge, Douglas-lots for you to find! 
Happy hunting, and very best wishes, haliared.

[fivep]

Thanks for the clarification Fraces_mnb - I appreciate that.

Yes, Haliared, it's not often that you actually get to see a photo of someone you are researching, it is really nice! 

A big thanks to both of you for your help 

Anne

[CHERYLGED]

Hi fivep,
My great aunt was Hannah Doris Kelly.  The same one you mention in your email. hope to hear from you. my grandfather is the Gilbert Kelly mentioned as the child.  He was Aunty Doris's brother.
cherylged

[CHERYLGED]

Are you researching her because she is related to you?  My Mum is interested in getting in contact with her long lost relatives too.  She is Aunty Doris's niece. 
Cherylged

[fivep]

Hi Cherylged,

Good to hear from you - looks like we have a kind of connection!

Hannah Doris Kelly was married to Hugh Francis McGovern, and they had a daughter Hannah.  Hannah and my mum were cousins.  Hugh Francis and my grandfather were brothers. 

I'll send you a pm and maybe we can exchange some information!



Fivep