My fourth great-grandfather, George Dempster was born in Rasharkin, Antrim, Ireland on January 17, 1829 to William and Elizabeth (Wilson) Dempster. His wife and my fourth great-grandmother, Hannah Gray was born in Moyarget, Antrim, Ireland on September 2, 1830 to John and Elizabeth (McConaughy) Gray.
- Elizabeth Hannah "Betty", 1854-1925
- Mary Jane "Jane", 1856-1892
- Matilda, 1858-1937
- William John, 1860-1932
- Margaret Ann, 1863-?
- Hannah, 1864-1939
- Maria Campbell, 1867-1953
- George C, 1869-1942
- Thomas, 1872-1883
The family immigrated to America in 1882 and 1883. (Watch for more on their immigration in another post this week!) They made their home in Brookings County, Dakota Territory - later South Dakota.
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