Hi,
I thought I would search by Martin.
Well well, guess what I found him!
I found a record from the RIC, he was 19 when he enlisted and the year was 1858.
Born in Limerick, works out to be born 1839ish
He was known as Stewart, Martin.
Martin Stewart.
When people left the RIC to go over seas they always put on their record where they went, it says AUST.
Doesn't say when. There isn't an image so we can't see any details.
I will send the record in PM to wscroley.
AND THEN...........I searched for his birth........
He was Baptised on the 2 Feb 1840
I am a member of Ancestry and all, well most of the Parish books are listed so it's easier to find.
If you go to the registers on line in Doon and Castletown, Tipperary and Limerick, Ireland you will see him.
This place matches up with the Tithe records for a George Stewart 1827.
I hope this is a help.
Maggsie
AND...........some siblings.........
If you look in the same Parish book..........
Anne 17 July 1835
Ellen 15th May 1838
Mary 12th July 1842
Maggsie