TWISTED LIMBS & CROOKED BRANCHES
A Diver of Londonderry & Donegal…
Born on 7 Feb 1898 in 21 Lewis Street in the City of Londonderry, Thomas Wilson Diver was the second child and eldest son of eight born to George William Diver and, my great grand aunt; Elizabeth Wilson.
I discovered Thomas just recently after unearthing Short Service Record No. 8211 belonging to Robert Norry Wilson, his uncle and my great grand uncle; which led me to Burt, Co. Donegal and another Crooked Branch of my family tree.
The 1901 census revealed that three year old Thomas was “visiting” his maternal great aunt, Eliza Jane Doherty (nee Wilson); in 28 Carrowreagh, Burt, Co. Donegal. By the time the 1911 census was recorded Thomas was shown as “living” with the family, who were now residing in 21 Carrowreagh. At this point in time his name was recorded as Thomas Wilson and he was listed as a boarder and…
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