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I am doing my family history at the minute - my grandmother was Carson and her sister, Mary Ann married Vance from Harthill and had two sons, Eric and Ross.  My husband and I visited Ross and his wife when in Scotland in 1973/4.  I have photos of the Vance/Carson family and would love to send copies of them on and details of the family history.  The Carsons were from County Antrim.
Regards May K

Hello folks - As stated earlier, Jane Russell from here in Ireland (Lisnamurrican) married John Black in
March 1857. He is described as from 'Australia'.  His father was Charles Black and his occupation looks like 'hattier'?  Jane Russell's father, William, was my great-great-grandfather. My grandmother's cousin corresponded with the Black family in Australia and I have some photos of them which I would love to pass on to the relevant person.  The Russells were an important family in the district and Jane's cousin was knighted by Queen Victoria!  I am at present compiling a history of my ancestors.
On checking in Ancestry I found a John Black born in 1822 and a 'Mrs' Black born 1837 going to Melbourne in September 1857.  This may or  may not be the correct people
MayK

Information which I hold re John Black and Jane Russell, who was my great aunt. Copy Marriage cert showing John and Jane married here on 20 March 1857. the following photos, all from Muriel Black:  'our youngest daughter Daisy who is in charge of the millinery dept in Koroit, 182 miles from home', 'my sister Martha's boy, Russell' (this photo is signed W R Scilley), 'our family group at the seaside where we spent 6 weeks (Menlone?)', 'from Annie, this is my soldier laddie'.  Then there is a photo of 'cousin Will' and two more taken in Mildura and signed'Ruby and Roy'.  All these photos are dated around 1914.  Can you help?

hello again - occupation of 'father' on marriage certificate looks like 'hattier'??

Jane Russell and John Black were married here in Northern Ireland on 25 March 1857.  Her father was William Russell, who was my great great grandfather.  I have various Australian photos including one of a young soldier called Scilley.  On the back is written ' My sister Martha's boy Russell'. Is this your connection - The various other Australian photos which were sent to my grandmother's cousin here in Belfast.  I have been trying for years to get an Australian connection!
May Kirkpatrick