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I mayhave erred when writing my first message.  John Widdes daughter, Elizabeth Widdows married Francis Johnston (Johnstone).  They came to Australia 1839.  Elizabeth is noted as being the daughter of John Widdes and Mary Widden (his wife).  John Widdes was an OP in the 7th Dragoons.

I believe Francis & Elizabeth's eldest daughter (Mary, born 1819) married Richard Kerr in Ireland, and didn't come to Australia with her parents. Mary Kerr possibly died 1872 Lisnaskea, Ireland.

 If this is correct, Richard and Elizabeth Kerr were the parents of Elizabeth Kerr who married Patrick McGrath  Elizabeth & Patrick were natives of Derrybullen, Enniskillen, Ireland.  They arrived in Australia in 1862 with their five children.

I can't find their wedding date or other information for the McGrath family in Ireland.

 

I am interested in the Widdes or Widdows family, it is an unusual name.

 

Judith Laws

Saturday 20th Jul 2013, 04:47AM

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  • Hi Judith,

    Thank you for your message.

    I suggest that you post this on the original message thread, that way Bob will be able to see your response and hopefully help you further.Also, you will then have all the correct information on the same page which will make it easier for others reading it.  Here is a link to your original message:

    http://www.irelandxo.com/group/ulster-ireland-north/messages/family-name-widdes-or-widdows

    All the best,

    Emma

    Genealogy Support

     

    Emma Carty

    Wednesday 24th Jul 2013, 10:59AM

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