dathai, merrick7, sinann
Thanks again for all your help, I reckon you must be doctors being able to read some of the old writing lol.
So, given all that you guys have kindly unearthed for me along with what I already know would you say it is unlikely I will be able to find out anymore about James Anderson & Mary Dignan's birthplaces?
It has been said to me previously by others that Dignan more than likely came down from the Roscommon area and that Anderson has been in Limerick for a long time. My grandfather John who was born in Limerick in 1896 was extremely proud that his surname was an Irish Anderson and not Scottish.
The only other avenue I can think off is the death of my 2 x great grandmother Mary Anderson nee Dignan in the workhouse in 1896 (if indeed it is her) and maybe old records may show place of birth etc.
When Thomas got married to Minnie McMcNally in 1900 in Belfast he gave his father James occupation as sea captain, this I find unlikely.
Great work guys and really chuffed to bits and if you can think of any other links to websites I would greatly appreciate it. Also if any of you need any research done here in Scotland please ask as I am in and about the records office fairly regularly.
Scott Anderson.