Hello just to say I stumbled across this thread whilst searching for info on Beatrice Eckford my great grandmother. Patrick John Gallagher was my dads dad. Great information and I am now in the clear re the 3 children born to unknown father - they took the Gallagher name on all birth info but as Patrick had did in 1886 - was wondering how! thanks and hope to be in touch.
kind regards
Anita