Greetings,
I was wondering whether some kind soul would be able to help me please. I have compiled quite a lot of family history detail but I get stuck with where my gg grandfather (Solomon Blair - an Ulster Scot) lived in Northern Ireland. Scottish Public records (marriage/death) list him as being born in County Tyrone. His parents are confirmed as Thomas Blair and Margaret Kerland (or Kerlin or Kirlin or even Kirnal– spelling differs between records). His stated birth date varies according to source but is in the range of 1837 to 1840. One fellow researcher (who I am unable to contact) lists Solomon as being born in Stewartstown in 1839. Solomon’ s siblings (based on census records and death records) include Martha (born c1821), John (born c1827), Thomas (born c1827), William (born c1837), Robert (born c1839). These dates are rough as they vary widely depending on which record I look at (eg census, death certificate). A big age gap I now. Another piece of the puzzle is that I have confirmed that Solomon’s brother, Robert returned to County Tyrone in 1871 and married Rachael Blair (yes same surname) in Cookstown, Derryloran (I have those details). A prior family connection to that area perhaps? I would be most grateful for any assistance in helping me to pinpoint a parish birth record for Solomon Blair or his siblings, or a marriage entry for Thomas Blair and Margaret Kerland/Kerlin/Kirlin.
I hoped I haven't messed up in terms of message board etiquette.
Many thanks.
Kind Regards,
Mark Blair
