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Thanks Kiltaglassan and heywood

I know very little about John. I'm not even sure that the date of birth is correct as I now have 1841 and 1856 for that and either could be wrong. I know about his children and that only two survived to adulthood. The son stayed in the Lurgan area and the daughter went to America. I don't know who his parents were either.

Hi Elwyn Soutter. I have come across some of these details before but thanks for those I didn't have.
Derrytrasna/Montiaghs are close to Lurgan where she is buried. It may be that the area she was born was born in Co. Cavan although the old photo states Co. Monaghan, Perhaps they are close by.

Hi everyone.

 I want to thank all of you for your efforts in trying to help me solve this mystery. It is appreciated.

I have quite a bit of information on the Henry family - some discovered after a lot of searching but also quite a lot passed on to me by gaffy and aghadowey and so many other kind people on this site.

Just a few things to note:- The Patrick Henry from Glenidon, Co. Westmeath is not connected to this family. Patrick Henry married to Catherine Kane is the correct one and the names of the children of those parents are correct also.

The India connection concerns Bridget Sophia McCormick, daughter of James and Catherine. She was born in Tamil Nadu when James was in the military.

Rose Henry was married to Richard Mason and she and her son, daughter -in-law and grandchildren lost their lives in the Belfast blitz when Burke Street was wiped out during World War II.

The Henry living in Cape Street is also correct as is Mary married to Hennessey.

I found the part about Samuel making his mark at one wedding and signing at another interesting as stories passed down the family mentioned his love of books which would indicate his ability to read and write.

Patrick Henry died in 1895.

I have thought in the past that perhaps stating that Samuel Henry was a widower on his wedding day to Sophia was a mistake - but what a mistake!

So I guess the mystery still remains unsolved.

Hi everyone.

I don't think I have asked this before but it has become something of a brick wall.

I have a Samuel Henry born 1861 in Belfast and married in 1900 to Sophia McCormick.
However on his marriage certificate of 1900 he is said to be a widower. As I have no details
whatsoever of the first marriage I am wondering if anyone might be able to help.

Thanks.

Thank you BallyaltikilliganG and sam barry for your help. I will give the information provided my attention and see where it gets me. I have to say it looks promising.