Mary Jane Bissett - Dublin - abt 1867

[Emma08]

One more thing. I now have a copy of some paperwork that shows Mary had a sister. Her name was Edith J.
She married someone with the surname Menelly before 1900. That's the only info I have on the sister so far

[taramcdsmall]

Was Edith born in Ireland ?

Did she marry in Ireland ?

Tara

[taramcdsmall]

This one is interesting

Name:    Edith Mary Bissett
Gender:    Female
Birth Date:    19 Mar 1881
Birth Place:    Railway Terrace, Tyrone, Ireland
Father's Name:    John Bissett
Mother's name:    Margaret Drought Bissett

Tara

[Emma08]

I don't know. I'll have to look into that. All I have is her name and signature on some paperwork relating to Mary. It lists her as Mary's sister.
She was in England at the time of the signing in 1900.
I didn't know she existed until now. So will try to find out more on her.

[Emma08]

Yes that one is interesting Tara.....

Also I know the names of the witnesses on Mary's second marriage to Henry Stewart. They were John and Margaret McDonagh.
The marriage took place in India. So will look into those witness names too

[taramcdsmall]

Here is a good possibility for Mary !

Name:    Bassett
Gender:    Female
Birth Date:    31 Jul 1867
Birth Place:    Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Father's Name:    John Bassett
Mother's name:    Eliza Graham

Tara

[taramcdsmall]

Sorry

I should have said that I am looking at the surname BASSETT too (just in case) !

Tara

[Emma08]

Yes I saw this one just last night Tara and thought it could be possible too.... I think I need to find her father's occupation on the marriage certificate and that might help.

Thanks to the other poster above for the link to the two marriages. Will have a look at that as well.

[eadaoin]

This link has a possible explanation for the two marriages  - 1885 and 1886.

there are one or two threads on Rootschat also.
The R.I.C. had to wait seven years after joining before they were allowed marry, and some couldn't wait - but had to "marry again" when the seven years was up.