Robert Cranston married Ann Mulgrew. They had no children. Elizabeth was born out of wedlock. Robert never knew about her until he had gotten a letter from Ireland. His girlfriend had Eliza when he was in prison. Ann & Robert raised Eliza Cranston and the Mulgrews siblings. They were Ann's niece and nephew. He married Ann in Phila.
Robert is the fenian in the book. I am his gg granddaughter.
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