Thank you in advance, and I'll let you know how I get on. :-)
I visited both St.Columb's Cathedral and Boomhall last weekend.
At St.Columb's I was able to see the original records of some of the childrens baptisms mentioned in this tread and I'm satisfied that Richards first wife was Sarah Groves.
Boomhall trust were able to give me further details about Daniel Baird, the owner of Boomhall at the time Richard worked there, and subsequently they were able to tell me Richard Doherty was mentioned in Daniel Bairds Will.
Also, thanks to the following wee nugget of information, I found Richards headstone in Glendermott Parish Church graveyard.
his father was buried at Glendermott Parish Church graveyard.
Thanks for all the help and tips so far :-)
