“I am the author of the article in Oughterany and I own the property where Mary Watson lived in Baltracey. Unfortunately nothing remains of the house where Mary lived and nothing further has come to light of Mary or her child. As a member of the Society of Friends she was treated better than other christians who gave birth to a child out of wedlock in 18th century Ireland. Her relative Margo who lived subsequently in Larchill also had a tragic life. She was orphaned at a young age, married off to her first cousin for property inheritance reasons and died childless aged fifty. ”

Many thanks to Seamus for taking the time to follow up the post.