Robert SAUNDERSON ? born at Bally Bay, Co.Monaghan Wife: Agnes/Mary MAGILL/McGILL (Estimated as born circa 1760's-1770's) This couple had 7 known children and the family appears to have shifted location at some unknown date to Knockbride/Cootehill ,Co.Cavan. One son Robert was shown as baptised there in 1806. This Robert Saunderson's son, (another Robert) married Mary/Mary Ann NIXON who was born ? 1819, and died in Tasmania, Australia. >From IGI entries,Mary Ann Nixon was christened in Ireland, Clones, Monaghan,8 Oct 1820. Her parents were George Nixon and Alice DANBY Possible siblings( if these are her correct parents:) Elizabeth NIXON Christening: 16 May 1819 Clones, Monaghan, Ireland Richard NIXON Christening: 11 Apr 1823 Clones, Monaghan, Ireland ................................................................. Barb King barbking@clear.net.nz (New Zealand)