Griffin/Saunders Family of Knocknaboley Wicklow

As further proof that James Saunders of Knocknaboley is the father of Jane Saunders, wife of Thomas Griffin, the 1861 census in Durham Co shows the Saunders, Griffin, and Darcy families who immigrated from Knocknaboley Wicklow. Jane's family is living next door to James and Mary Saunders, her parents who immigrated in 1847. Notice William Saunders has already left his parent's home.

The 1861 Tremaine Map for Durham Co shows James Saunders living on Conc 2 Lot 3. The 1865 Directory for Durham County says T Saunders lived on Conc 2 Lot 3. The index to Land Records for Cartwright shows that James was the original settler on his land. He deeded the land to Thomas in 1864.

William Darcy lived next door to the Saunders family.