Thanks Hallmark, Elwyn & Dathai,
For taking the time to reply to my post. Lots of great information to follow up on and I think Lucy could be a possible sibling, if the tradition of keeping names in the family is one that was observed.
I'm still learning about this part of Ireland so can someone please tell me if Dundlak is the place where BMD's were registered for Carlingford, Louth? It's a little way from the township of Carlingford?
I should have mentioned that Thomas's marriage in IOM was at Kirk Rushen, and second was at St Adian, Kirkdale, so I feel that he would have been Church of Ireland, marring in Anglican churches on the IOM and in England.
On both marriage certificates his father - Isaac REID's occupation is Labourer. It does not mention in either that he is deceased. So he remains a mystery.
Thomas's children (born on the Isle of Man) from his first marriage are
Annie REID 1872-1931
Elizabeth Margaret REID 1874-1953
Children (born in England) from second marriage are
Katie REID 1877-1953
Lucy REID 1878-1938
Thomas Henry Hudson REID 1882-1917 (My great grand father)
William REID 1885-1946
As mentioned, if the family naming is strong in this family then Lucy is a real possibility and there is also a William and a Margaret in the 1901 Census link that one of you posted, so I will keep my fingers crossed.
I was aware that the Church of Ireland records were destroyed in the fire, and when I discovered that felt quite lost with my research, so haven't looked at this part of my family for a few years.
Thanks again for your replies as it's given me some new hope.
Kind regards
Sharon Reid