Dear List Members, Further to my previous query re my ancestor Mary WETHERALL to confuse the issue I have obtained a copy of the 1861 census from Glasgow which gives her birthplace as Glasgow not Ireland although her husband and his father and brother who were living with them were born in Ireland. I have however come across a reference to a Thomas WITHEROW (1824-1890) who was a Presbyterian minister who was born in Limavady but was educated in Belfast and Glasgow. I understand that he may have been somewhat of a radical. This Thomas WITHEROW wrote an autobiography. I am wondering whether there may be some connection to this man. Does anyone know whether his autobiography would be available in one of the local libraries and if so is there anyone who would be able to have a look at it for me to see what information is provided about his family and his early life. Any help would be appreciated. Regards, Christine

Hello, Christine: There is a three-volume publication entitled, "FASTI of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland, 1840 to 1910, in 3 parts" compiled by John Barclay. This compilation contains brief bios for Irish Presbyterian minister. Sometimes (but not always), it mentions wives and fathers, in the latter instance, often when these were also Presbyterian ministers. According to its website, the Presbyterian Historical Society of Ireland sells this publication for £7.50. http://www.presbyterianireland.org/phsi/index.html Alternatively, you might be able to borrow this item via either the LDS (?) or inter-library loan at a local public library or university. Best wishes, Alison Causton Annapolis Valley, Nova Scotia On 27-Jul-06, at 6:56 PM, Christine Tregonning wrote: > Dear List Members, > ... > I have however come across a reference to a Thomas WITHEROW > (1824-1890) who > was a Presbyterian minister who was born in Limavady but was > educated in ...