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Old 10-11-12, 18:30
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On the transcript of William Keith and Matilda Hughes marriage, it states that his father was named William and was a labourer.

However, his older brother John Edward Keith was born on 29 July 1868 (baptised 18 August), at 43 Carrick Hill, Belfast. Father: Charles Edward Keith, book keeper. Mother: Margaret Gribben.

When John enlisted, he named his mother 'Margaret' as his next of kin, as well as his brother William and sister Victoria.

[Victoria Louisa Keith was born in the first quarter of 1883]

When William enlisted he named his brother as next of kin. On the military record, this is later crossed out and 'dec' added

John Edward Keith coverted to Catholism at the age of 30 in 1897. His baptismal on conversion states his father was named Charles Edward Keith and mother Margaret Gribbin. He married the next day. On that record, it states that both fathers are dead.

I calculate that Margaret Gribbin must have died between 1888 and 1896, but once more I have found no record.

I have managed to identify Margaret on the Griffith's valuation.

Last edited by Shona; 10-11-12 at 18:32. Reason: Errant apostrophe
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