My great grandmother was Margaret Wright nee Smeadon (per marriage certificate of 1856).Her husband Elijah Wright died @ Drake NSW in 1869, but Margaret had 2 more children after her husbands death. The birth certificate for my grandfather b. 1871 has Margaret's name as Massy. Margaret's mother, also Margaret, married James Priestly in 1845 in Sydney NSW. Their marriage certificate has Margaret seniors name as Smeaton or Messer and a widow.Both Margarets signed with X so maybe Messer/Massy could be Mercer. I believe Margaret jnr was born 1838 @ Linton near Kelso Roxburg Scotland.James & Margaret Priestly lived @ Coaldale NSW when he died on 24/12/1868.
Could we be looking for the same family?
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nix@activ8.net.auRegards
Carol Nix