« Reply #6 on: Wednesday 25 November 09 09:36 GMT (UK) »
Hello Karen
I must admit my heart gave a little leap when I first read your message. Sadly my Mary Rowe was born around 1847 in Kildare whilst yours would be born around 1879. Its quite spooky really as my Mary's father was also called John and according to her marriage certificate John's occupation was a servant. However my Mary Rowe married William Chamberlain in Dundalk in 1870 and they were back in the UK by 1881. By 1891 William was a civilian and living in London. Unfortunately we do not have a match

However, there could possibly be some connection. Do you know which part of Kildare your Mary Rowe was born?
regards
Pauline
East London: Chamberlain, McCall, Selby, Coleman, Jones, Humphries, Davies
South London: Wannell, Carr, Sullivan, Holland
Kent: Day
Norfolk: Knopwood Caulk
Flintshire: Davies; Jones
Ireland: Rowe (Kildare & Dundalk), Collins (Cork)
Staffs: Carr, Powell