Breaking news! I just found out that George Chambers (Dublin) was the brother of Mary Ann and Thomas. Recall they are children of John and Martha (McCleir) Chambers of Newtownstewart. Here is the connection.
Through an Ancestry.com connection I found out that Mary Ann’s son William Wildey (1860-1939) "in 1874 living with uncle George Chambers in Highfield House, Rathgar, Dublin, Ireland" There is lots of info out there on George. Dave, you were wondering why the death of John and Martha made it into Dublin newspapers. This may be the reason. George made it into the 1901 census, just before his death, 23 Jun 1901. He was secretary for the Star Life Assurence Co. In the later City Directories he is listed as Esq. J. P. When he died, their residence is listed as house 12 Stephen’s Green, North (Part) (Royal Exchange, Dublin). He and his wife, Eliza, had three servants. There was also a Will that lists Joshua William Keohler as the executor and primary beneficiary. His Wife Eliza Goodwin Chambers is listed as secondary beneficiary/executor. I will need to find out more about Joshua. Interesting to note that my middle name is Keller. In some of the records for my GG Grandfather George Keller Chambers, they wrote it that way, Keohler instead of Keller. Connection? Anyway, now there is a chance that I may find living relatives in Ireland. This is an exiting finding. I am hoping I can find a newspaper article or obituary that will give more information about the family of George. Tom
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