Irish Widow reverts to maiden name?

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Member Since: May 2005 Posts: 52 Send Message	John	Report	2 Sep 2008 10:11
Member Since: May 2005 Posts: 52 Send Message	On the 1891 census I have the Connell family living in Liverpool, Thomas Connell age 26, his wife Mary 24 (nee Clarke) together with three children. Also included in Bridget Jackson, 53, b abt 1838, rope maker. Widowed and her relation to head of family is Mother in Law. In the 1881 census I have John Clarke 36, married to Bridget (both born Ireland) with six children, all born Liverpool including Mary. Has anyone come across a widow reverting back to a maiden name? I am fairly sure Bridget Jackson was married to John Clarke likely around 1865 but cant find it... maybe they married in Ireland. Any views would be appreciated
Member Since: January 2005 Posts: 1,325 Send Message	Teresa With Irish Blood in Me Veins	Report	2 Sep 2008 12:41
	Just a thought. Mother in Law could have been widowed twice.
Member Since: May 2005 Posts: 52 Send Message	John	Report	2 Sep 2008 17:49
Member Since: May 2005 Posts: 52 Send Message	Good thought Teresa... I had found a marriage for her but could not x reference with husband who fathered the children. Thank you