Robert & Joney Lewney

[moya72]

Robert & Joney Lewney of Lonan, both died in January 1783,  Intestate.  Administrators were appointed.  It is noted that among those to share in the effects were the children of John Lewney, deceased ( a son). These 4 children were all underage so I am assuming they were all born after 1763.  Their names were William, John,  Ellinor and Ann. I am hoping to find who their father John was married to and also the birthdates of the children.  I did find a birth for William 1774  and Ellinor  1776, but no luck with John or Ann.  Can anyone help ??  Regards  Moya

[Frances_mnb]

have a look at will summaries on www.manxnotebook.com esp for John Lewney 1783 Marown and recall that M goes to V in locative case thus Elinor Voughtin = moughtin
also ua for administrators etc is under 14years

[moya72]

Thankyou Frances.  Found will summary, also have found birth of John Lewney in 1783, mother Eleanor Moughtin, born after his father died.  Still can't find birth for Ann or marriage of John to Eleanor Moughtin, any suggestions of where to look ? Regards  Moya

[Frances_mnb]

bishops transcripts 1769 - Marown marr reg for that period is lost - these transcribed on my CD from the unfilmed paper copy held in Manx Museum

[moya72]

Thankyou Frances.  Your help much appreciated.  Regards  Moya

[moya72]

Hello Frances, just thought of another question after I'd posted my previous message.  William Lewney was the youngest son of Robert & Joney Lewney, born 1744.  I have traced all his children and have seen a transcript of his will, his wife is named Judith, but I have been unable to find what her maiden name was or an exact date of marriage, their eldest child was born in 1775,  they lived in Lonan.  Can you help in finding Judith's name.  Regards Moya

[Frances_mnb]

judith = posh form of jony - try looking at my site - there is a very strong potential match

[moya72]

Thankyou Frances for your invaluable help and your marvellous website.  Regards  Moya