Thanks, I saw that also. The shamrock on the tongs seemed to confirm the Irish connection. I know a lot of records were destroyed in Ireland.
The only personal info about Edward was that he had a subscription to a topography magazine, with his address.
Twycross, Edward, Esq., Upper Ormond-Quay, Dublin
Is this a dock. Do you know where this is, and what is there now?
thanks,
Chris