This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: northwestpioneer Surnames: Slack Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.ireland.tyr.general/6707/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Richard Slack, reputed to be born in 1801 in County Tyrone, is said to have emigrated from County Fermanagh to Ontario, Canada in 1854 with his family: Christine Anderson (m. 1830), Margaret, Richard, Thomas, James, Susanna and Christina. The family were devout Methodists. I would like to know: 1) Who was the father of Richard Slack? 2) His son Thomas was born on October 25, 1832 in Ireland, but I am not sure if it was in County Tyrone or Fermanagh? Would it be possible to find any records in this time frame to answer these questions? Where would I start looking? This is a biography written for Richard Slack Sr in Ontario: Richard Slack Sr., will be remembered as one of the early pioneers. He was born in County Tyrone, Ireland in 1801. When a young man, he enlisted in the 36th Dragoon Guards and was seriously injured while defending the garrison at Edinburgh from the attacks of a mob in less than two years after he enlisted. His injuries were such as rendered his recovery doubtful, but he eventually came around all right, received his discharge, and for his brave conduct was granted a pension for life. In 1830 he married Christine Anderson, and in 1854 they came to Melancthon locating on the west half Lot 9, Con. 4 O.S. (hughReid) Mr. and Mrs. Slack were devout members of the Methodist Church, and previous to securing a regular minister, Mr. Slack gathered together in his own house those of his neighbors whom he could induce to attend, and led them in the public worship of God. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.