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Historical Collections of Ohio
And Then They Went West
S.L. Kelly diaries
Series of articles
by Darlene E. Kelley
Manx Settlers of Ohio -- article 5 and 6
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The Manx Emigration -- Part 6

The above letters afore printed shows the start of the emigration into
Ohio as it did  influence the peoples to the mass emigration of the
Manxmen between the years of 1826 through 1830. Hence as the 1820's in
the Isle of Man started because small farmers were ecomonically pressed
on two sides-- increased tithes and rents together with lower earnings
from the fishing ( though this appears to have become significant post
1823 ); the Manx also felt alienated from the goverance of the Island as
placemen were inserted into every possible possible position and all
capital spending required them to go begging to London to spend what
they saw as their surplus customs revenue. Religious efforts were
strained, and the ecomony looking bad for families and the way of life
becoming extremely difficult, you can see where the letters of their
friends and relatives were a temptation
to an easier way of life.

" But now up every Hill and glen. 
On Cardie Vooar, in Thoit-e-will, 
Come companies of Englishmen,
Their multitudes increasing still.

>From Jurby southward to the Sound,
Mad as the beasts the crogan stings. 
The Manxmen a strange taste have found,
For English words and English things.

As never their forefathers used,
Who loved their land and cherished me,
And their wisdom still refused
The Stranger's gold and flattery.

Ah! would that those who yet remain
Of loyal heart and loyal speech
Would rise upon the Saxon strain,
And drive them seaward from the beach."

The arch conservative newspaper " Manx 
Sun," published the below article on Feb. 15, 1827.

" We of late received such intelligence from the United States,
respecting the success of such countrymen as have emigrated thither,
that we feel much disposed to give the subject a consideration which we
little thought at first it should have deserved. It appeared to us
possible, as it did to several of our friends, that it was but a
doubtful speculation for persons to sell small properties in this
country, and take their departure for a better soil and a better
climate. In this little island it would seem at the first view, the
great conveniences were found, that it abounded in more accomodations,
however, are experienced mostly by those who could purchase their
comforts elsewhere, and have nothing whatever to do with those classes
of men who are of a lower grade, and whose fortune in any country will
ever depend on their own corporal exertions, whether of agricultural
labour or mechanical employ."

It was indeed the settlers of these small properties, that formed the
backbone of the first wave of emigrants into Ohio, coming from the
Northern parishes and the establishment of significant Manx speaking
communities of Ohio.

Fifteen ships sailing from Liverpool to New York, within the years of
1826- 1831 brought the finest of families into New York, who journeyed
to this promised land of freedom. Average passage to New York was 3pd
16s per adult, with children under 7 years of age ( 3 to a passenger )
1pd 5s for each the transatlantic journey.
Over 400 families through these years, braved the 6 week journeys, over
sometimes very rough, crowded passages. Each expeiencing their own
trials, and stories.


Lists of Ships and Passengers; 

                1826.

1. " Aurelia " arrived in N.Y June 14, 1826
    216 tons burthen -- Master, William Mc 
    Taggart-- 16 passengers for Ohio.

1-- John Tier -- 65 from Jurby-- Father.
2-- William Tier -- 40 from Andreas -- son of John -- Fisherman.
3-- Joaney ( Guane ) Tier -- 40, wife of William.
4-- Judy Tier -- 16, child of William and Joaney.
5-- William Tier -- 13, child of Wiiliam and Joaney.
6-- John Tier -- 12, child of William and Joaney.
7-- Thomas Tier --7, child of William and Joaney.
8-- Margaret Tier -- 3, child of William and Joaney.
9-- James Tier -- 7 weeks, child of William and Joaney.
10-- John Gawne -- 34, Fisherman -- 1st cousin to Joaney Tier.
11-- Ann ( Sansbury ) Gawne --30, wife of John Gawne.
12-- John Gawne -- 9, child of above.
13-- Eliza Gawne -- 7, child of above.
14-- Daniel Gawne -- 4. child of above.
15-- Baby Gawne -- below 1 year, child of above.
16-- John Howland -- 25, Tailor -- from Jurby.


2-- " Plutarch "  arrived N.Y July 18, 1826.
Master, Edmund Pike, 146 passengers, 14 to Ohio. From Isle of Man,
Ireland, and England. 356 ton burthen.

1-- William Kelly ( Killy) -- 26, Labourer.
2-- Ellen ( Kneen ) Kelly -- 31, wife of Wm.
3-- Eliza Kelly -- 4, child of above.
4-- John Kelly -- 2, child of above.
5-- William Kneen --39, labourer, br of Ellen Kelly.
6-- Mary ( Kenyon ) Kneen -- 36, wife of Wm Kneen.
7-- William Kneen -- 8, child of above.
8-- Mary Kneem -- 6, child of above.
9 -- John Kneen -- 4, child of above.
10--Jane Kneen -- 1 1/2, child of above.
11-- Phillip Kelly -- 20, shoemaker.
12-- Patrick Teare -- 36, Labourer, son of John Teare and Ann ( Quirk )
Teare.
13-- Ann ( Kneen ) Teare-- 33, wife of Patrick.
14-- Mary Ann Teare-- 4. daughter of Patrick and Ann.


                  1827

3. " Penelope " ( Brig ) left Liverpool Apr 17, 1827. Arrived N.Y June
11, 1827.
Master, Thomas Luecock. 315 tons burthen. 12 passengers to Ohio.

1 -- Isabella Looney -- 80
2 -- Mary Looney -- 31
3 -- Jane Looney -- 6, child of Mary.
4 -- Mary Looney -- 4, Child of Mary.
5 -- Esther Looney -- 1, Child of Mary.
6 -- Robert Brew -- 32. Labourer.
7 -- Jane Brew -- 36, Robert's wife.
8 -- Robert Brew -- 8, child of above.
9 -- Margaret Brew -- 6, child of above.
10 - John Brew -- 4, child of above.
11 - Catherine Brew -- 1. child of above.
12 - Robert Quayle -- 6, traveling with above family.


5. " Emulous " arrived N.Y. June 29, 1827.
Master J.B. Ingersol. 10 passengers to Ohio. From Liverpool.

1 -- John Garrett -- 28, Farmer ( Kirk Bride ).
2 -- Jane ( Sayle ) Garrett -- 31, wife of John.
3 -- John Garrett -- 4, Child of above.
4 -- Thomas Garrett -- 8 weeks, of above.
5 -- William Ratcliff -- 50, Farmer.
6 -- Betsey Ratcliff -- 49, wife of William.
7 -- John Ratcliff -- 25, farmer.
8 -- Thomas Ratcliff -- 23, Farmer
9 -- Charles Ratcliff -- 18, farmer.
10 - Catherine Ratcliff -- 18, weaver.


6.  " Chili " left Liverpool May 30, 1827.
Chartered by the Corlette and Cannell Families. Arrived in N.Y. July 7,
1827. 
290 tons burthen, Master, Reuben Jenkins. 39 passengers to Ohio.

1 -- John Quayle -- 50, Farmer.
2 -- Catherine ( Moughten ) Quayle --46, his wife.
3 -- William Quayle -- 21, Farmer
4 -- John Quayle -- 18
5 -- Thomas Quayle -- 16.
6 --  Jane Quayle -- 12.
7 -- Catherine Quayle -- 6.
8.-- Ann Quayle -- 3 
9 -- William Cannell --58, Farmer
10 - Marjory ( Clarke) Cannell-- 56, his wife.
11 - William Cannell -- 20
12 - Jane Cannell -- 17.
13 - John Cannell -- 14.
14 - James Cannell --11.
15 - Mary Cannell -- 10.
16 - Jane (Clarke) Kelly -- niece of Margery Cannell.
17 - John Kelly --5. son of Jane.
18 -William Corlette -- 39, Farmer.
19 -Eleanor ( Crane ) Corlette --37, his wife.
20 - William Corlette -- 17.
21 - Mary Corlette -- 15.
22 - John Corlette -- 11.
23 - Thomas Corlette -- 9.
24 - Charles Corlette -- 6.
25 - Jane Corlette -- 4.
26 - Eleanor Corlette -- 2.
27 - Thomas Cannell -- 30, Shoemaker, nephew to Patrick Cannell.
28 - Eleanor Cannell --25, Thomas's wife.
29 - Ann Cannell -- 6.
30 - Thomas Cannell --2.
31 - Patrick Cannell -- 72, Farmer from Kirk Patrick.
32 - Margaret Cannell -- 29, daughter of Patrick.
33 - John Cannell -- 27, Farmer
34 - Jane Cannell -- 27, wife of John.
35 - John Cannell -- 4, child of above.
36 -- Thomas Cannell ( Twin ) 1. child of above.
37 - William Cannell ( Twin ) 1, Child of above.
38 - Thomas Cannell -- 21, farmer, son of Patrick.
39 - Deborah Jones --16, servent to above family.

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To be continued in part 7.