would be grateful for any help with the mother of James Dougherty who was born between 1841 and 1847 according to various census. the 1881 and 1901 have him born in Backworth, 1847 & 1843 respectively.
He married aged 21 (approx yob 1849) to Elizabeth Graham in Whitehaven in 1870, both from Cleator Moor, and his father is shown as Peter Dougherty, occ Coal Miner.
an 1861 census for Threapwaite Road, Cleator, has a Peter c1821 b Whitehaven
Sarah c1827 b Whitehaven
James c 1847 b Whitehaven, plus four other children.
1871 census for Bowthorn Road, Cleator, as Dockerty, has same family with Peter c1819 b.Whitehaven
Sarah c 1831 b. Ireland.
1881 Peter Docherty is widowed aged 60.
any pointers appreciated.
thanks.
Annie.