Thomas Pickering was born abt. 1848 in Annaghmore (unverified). His father was Francis as per his marriage record to Mary Jane Mackerell Oct 4, 1872 at Castledawson Presbyterian.
I find Thomas and Mary Jane in Tamnadace in 1901 and 19ll with many unmarried children. In 1901, there is a grandson Stephen Garvin, age 6 and a grandson Joseph Nodwell age 1. In 1911, Thomas, age 60, and Mary Jane have the same children but now they have a son Stephen, age 16, Joseph, age 12, and John age 6. I believe that the grandchildren in 1901 are now claimed as children. I did not find the birth of Stephen but I did find Joseph Pickering's birth in 1900 with mother Annie and John's birth 1905 with mother Annie. I am thinking that all three children belong to Annie, but for sure the youngest two.
But what I am wondering right now, is what happened to Thomas and Mary Jane after 1911. I cannot find any deaths for them. Did they emigrate? Can anyone help with this family?
Also, the father of Thomas is Francis. I think the mother is Mary Brown. But there is a Francis Pickering married to Jane Mills and all I have for their Thomas is born before 1855 (which fits this Thomas) and died after 1865 (which also fits this Thomas).
Other children for Francis and Mary Brown include Eleanor in 1838 and Isabella in 1840 (alt. date 1843) and William abt 1846.
I have attached the 1901 census but the 1911 is too large. Sorry.
Thanks for any help.
Peggy