Although I know a lot about many of the Fermanagh Graham families, I know very little about my own.
Thomas Graham married Mary Burnside who had previoulsy been married to another Graham. About 1805 they had a child Ann, folllowed about 1807 by Mary, around about 1810 two sons were born Robert and Edward. Ann later married James Patterson some time before 1828. Edward married Elizabeth Torrens in 1845 and they lived on Elizabeth's fathers land in Aghindarragh West in Tyrone. Robert married probably 1833 Mary Graham (no relation). She was born in Drumkeen Rossorry, and they settled on 5 acres of land in Drumkeen belonging to Mary's father John. Their first two children were born in Drumkeen and baptised in Rossorry C of I. Despite this the marriage of Robert and Mary is not in the Marriage Register.
I have searched many of Fermanagh C of I parishes and have yet to find these key events.
Thomas' marrige to Mary Graham(nee Burnside).
Mary Burnside's previous marriage to a Graham.
The births of the 4 known children above.
Robert's marriage to Mary Graham.
Ann's marriage to James Patterson
Without any of these events I can't pin down where the family originally lived. Edwards lived on the Torrens farm when he married, and his will makes no mention of his place of birth.
Bob Graham
Tuesday 5th Feb 2013, 12:17AM
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Hi Bob,
Thank you for posting this message and sharing this information.
I know that it will help someone in their own research, but hopefully someone will also be able to help fill in some gaps for you.
All the best,
Genealogy Support