Hi,
I’m searching for my paternal grandfather. He was in and out of my dad’s (and his sibling’s) lives as children, so they didn’t know much about him.
What I know for sure is that he was born somewhere in Tipperary, likely around 1910.
His dad was called William Maher and they are both listed as ‘general labourers’ on his marriage certificate.
This certificate (of marriage to my nan) states he was 21 years old in July of 1931, when they married, and I have no reason to believe that is untrue.
He married my nan in England, so at some point in the years preceding 1931, he moved over here. He had 5 children with my nan, (possibly others elsewhere!) and he died in England.
My aunt believes that his mother was called Mary (although she’s not 100% sure). She recalls that the father (William) was not particularly or at least consistently present.
And she also had the impression that they were quite well-off, as ‘Mary’ regularly sent gifts over to England to her grandchildren.
I know how common the surname Maher is, and I do understand this is a bit of a needle-in-a-haystack search, as I don’t have much info, but I’d be really appreciative if anyone could suggest ways I could move forward with the search.
I have looked on Ancestry and I’m aware there are 2 or 3 entries that fit, or partially fit.
I just don’t know how to narrow it down, or where else to look.
Any and all thoughts would be very welcome.
Thanks!
