Can you look up the following marriage: Margaret Hudson (d/o Alexander) to Thomas Wright (s/o Samuel) 20 Jul 1866 in Milltown. What profession is recorded for Thomas? If he is a soldier then I'm fairly certain this is my great grandparents.
Also is there a record of their children?
The 1901 census places his family in Gillford, Co Down as follows (all born in Co. Armagh):
Thomas b 1836
Margaret (wife) b. 1846
Margaret b. 1886
Martha b. 1882
Thomas b. 1887
John b. 1872
My grandfather was Alexander who was in Belfast in 1901.I've found a christening record (IGI) dated 30 Oct 1865 Tartaraghan for an Alexander Hudson giving a mother's name Margaret Hudson but no father. This could be him.
From the same source I have a John Wright born 11 Aug 1872 Portadown parents Thomas Wright & Margaret Hudson which is a good match to my grandfather's brother.
In the christening records of Tartaraghan there is a Thomas William Wright born 8 Apr 1877 Ballynarry to Thomas & Margaret who is also a good match - however none of the children are on the Tartaraghan records.
My great grandfather Thomas Wright (b. abt 1836 Co. Armagh) was a soldier in the 68th Light Infantry.
If anyone could add an additional information I would be very grateful.
Regards
David
