Anderson - Edinburgh Carrickfergus & Belfast
Hi
I am trying to find the John Anderson who married Ellen Lockhart (abt 1844)(1923-1900) in Carrickfergus and then moved to Shankhill, Belfast. John was originally from Edinburgh. The marriage was before records were compulsory in 1845. Both families appear to come from a farming background, possibly in Duncrue, not professional and poor.
They raised a family including Agnes Kennedy Richardson (nee Anderson)(1866-1945), William John Anderson (1845-1881), Samuel H Anderson (1851-1917) and David Anderson (1858-1936). From Agnes's baptism in Carrickfergus her parents are John Anderson and Ellen Lockhart - https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy....33/2300407.pdf
William John was the eldest child and so I have been searching for a father William. Agnes is the second daughter and from her middle name I have been searching unsuccessfully for a Kennedy connection. John died between 1890 and 1900, Ellen died in 1900 a widow.
I am stuck tracing back from Northern Ireland to Scotland. Thank you for any insights and advice you can kindly offer