The Yorkshire Mortimers
It is clear from the photos below which were in my Granny's papers that there is a Yorkshire connection on the Mortimer side.
I originally thought it might have come through Joseph (my great grandfather) having a son Thomas, but I now have my doubts as it appears Joseph's parents may already have been in Ireland (possibly in Collon, Louth).
Nevertheless there is some connection. The name Thomas also comes up on the Irish side. It is Joseph's father's name and Joseph named his second born William Thomas.
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You can follow up on the regiment here.
From here you can see that the highest frequency of the Mortimer name in Great Britain in 1881 occurred in Bradford in West Yorkshire. You may need to come back and
click on this link a second time to get the map.