I am trying to trace the McIntyre line and hitting a brick wall eary on!
I am particularly intersted in the ancestors of William McIntyre (b. 1880, Liverpool).
His parents were William McIntyre and Mary Traynor/Trainor who married in 1879 at Liverpool Register Office). (I suspect this was Mary's 2nd marriage and it is possible that her maiden name was Dower - this si received information which I have yet to verify though!)
I suspect that this couple are the same as listed in the 1881 Census lists as:
William McIntyre age 38 (b. c1843), born Merive, Ireland
Mary McIntyre age 36 (b. c1845), born Tipperary, Ireland
and their other son John Traynor McIntyre age 7, b 1874 Liverpool.
I have no idea where Merive is in Ireland and all searches have failed to help. I suspect it is a mis-spelling...
I would be delighted to hear form anyone who can help with these lines or who has any suggestions for furthering my research.
Many thnaks!
S.