Thanks for the links. I have now about 200 Despards in a family tree. But still do not have an Edward as the father of George Francis Despard
Birth 1843 • Portarlington, Queen's Co Laois, Ireland
Death 8 MAR 1916 • 12 Burmah Street, Belfast, Co. Antrim, Ireland
I have most of the Despard side from then on although cannot find George Francis D and his son Walker D who lived in Lancashire. 1909 onwards.
Had better luck with my Gillis side and have traced loads to Canada and US, some in contact with me.