Edward Welsh
- Born
- 1810-01-01 12:00:00
- Died
- 1865-03-09 12:00:00
- Gender
- Male
- Place of migration
- Migrated to/Born in UK
As far as I know, Edward was from Toormakeadie Co Mayo exact date of birth unknown. He was originally married to a Mary Moran by whom he had two daughters, Catherine and Bridget. This is known from Catherine's death record in Scotland in 1877. Edward married Mary Welsh on 22 June 1851 at St Mary's chapel Stirling. I have not found him in the 1851 census in Scotland so assume so far that he must have arrived not long before he married. His new wife, Mary Welsh, was in Stirling 1851 Census lodging with James and Sarah McEwen who were the witnesses at her marriage to Edward. I can only assume Mary Moran died before 1851. Edward and his second wife, Mary Welsh, had three children: Mary (1852-1853), Margaret (1857-1907) and Edward (1860-1942). This younger Edward is my great-grandfather. The elder Edward Welsh died in Stirling (in the Raploch) 9 March 1865. Place of burial unknown but he is commemorated in the Welsh memorial in the Valley Cemetery, Stirling. From his death record it is known his parents were John Welsh and Catherine Hastings. I know nothing more about them.
