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Hi, I am hoping someone may have come across this before.  One of my potential ancestors, James Harrison married Bridget Downey in 1837 Ballingarry.  I have their marriage record and the baptism record of one child, Hannah.  I've been unable to find any other records for James.  A few years later I have John Harrison marrying Bridget Downey and baptism records for six xchildren.  Is it possible that James died and a brother John married his wife?  Was that a custom?  I have DNA connect to John and Bridget.  Thank you.  Kevin Harrison   

Kevin M. Harrison

Saturday 16th Jul 2022, 02:39PM

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  • Is it possible that James died and a brother John married his wife? Was that a custom?

    Hi Kevin, Yes, it is possible. In my own family history, there are several such marriages.

    Patricia

    Saturday 16th Jul 2022, 07:40PM

  • Thank you Patricia

    Kevin M. Harrison

    Sunday 14th Aug 2022, 11:08PM

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