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Email us with the details of the ancestors that you are tracing and we will endeavour to include them here and if possible in Irish Roots magazine!  Please remember to keep your details clear and concise.

I am just getting ready to try to search for my Irish Ancestors but am at a loss where to start.
There are 3 different Irish lines in my tree, coming from different places.

Seamus O'Byrne - Wicklow B 1861

Bridgit O'Connor - Tipparary B 1798
Henry Hynes Hines) - DUBLIN (i think) B1781 (Married to Bridgit above.)
Margaret Hyn...es (Hines) from Camby Tipperary B 1821

Then I have a real tough one Bridgit B 1781, Fermoy, Cork.

Since I live in Canada I have been trying to use the Census reports etc, (Where I got all this information) however, I have no idea how to research my Irish roots, where do I start, Do you have any ideas?

Thank you in advance, for any ideas, help or assistance anyone may provide.

Sincerely,  Valerie Worrall-Rose

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Jean Campbell Hugh McClelland Came over from Ireland in 1842 to Ontario Canada.
With his wife Elizabeth Williamson, and children Mary b 1826, David b 1828,Sarah b 1830, James b 1833, Hugh b 1835, Robert b 1837, Martha b. 1840.
My brick wall is ROBERT I have not been able to find him anywhere. I don't know the ship they came over on. ...I don't know if he died while traveling, or if he died in Ireland. They were from Knockbride Parish, Cavan Co.

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MY NAME IS BRIAN A. MCGEE FROM CHICAGO, ILLINOIS. I AM TRYING TO FURTHER TRACE MY ROOTS BACK TO
ANTRIUM COUNTY, IRELAND FOR MY FATHER'S MCGEE FAMILY.

MY GREAT GREAT GRANDFATHER WAS ROBERT MCGEE FROM ANTRIUM COUNTY, IRELAND. HE IMMIGRATED
FROM IRELAND TO MISSISSIPPI IN THE 1800'S. ANY SUGGESTIONS ON HOW I CAN FIND MOR...E INFO
ON MY MCGEE RELATIVES IN IRELAND? PLEASE CONTACT ME AT: brianamcgee@yahoo.com
Thanks!!

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Jane Ann Searls Craig Looking for last name of Hyland or Highland maybe from Galway area. Left there during potato famine and ended up in Canada. Family died of ships fever except for one little three and a half year old girl name Katherine/Catherine?? not sure of spelling. Later adopted by Mellish family and also Cook/Cooke family in Ontar...io, Canada. Ended up near Brantford, Ontario, then Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. Married Charles Mitchell. Anyone have any info on this, please respond. Thank you.

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I am trying to complete a family history and seeking information on the family of  Michael Browne and wife Emily (nee Hallowed) who resided in Desmond Avenue, Dun Laoire in 1911.  Both were then aged 35 and had children William born 1905 and Ellen (Nellie) born 1910.  The family appear to have moved to Dublin city subsequently.
Ellen (Nellie) worked in the United Arts Club, Upper Fitzwilliam street as a servant for some years around 1936/37 and was last heard of in 1942.  She may have gone overseas.  William was probably a carpenter as in those days sons normally entered their father’s trade or calling. Any information would be most welcome.

oneachtain9542@eircom.net Thomas Naughton, 9 College Park, Corbally, Limerick =====================================================

On the 5th August 1864, during the American Civil War, the Battle of Mobile Bay took place under Admiral David Farragut, for the Union side, and Admiral Franklin Buchanan for the Confederacy. During the action, which reports say lasted about 2 hours, 14 men born in Ireland (among many others), were to be awarded the Medal of Honor for their various acts of gallantry and bravery. I am working on a project in Ireland to find out what became of these men and their medals, and would like to hear from any descendants who may have relevant information. The 14, their Ranks in the US Navy and US Marine Corps, and their birth years are listed below.
CASSIDY, MICHAEL
Rank and organization: Landsman, U.S. Navy. Born: 1837, Ireland.
COOPER, JOHN
Rank and organization: Coxswain, U.S. Navy. Born: 1832, Ireland.
DOOLEN, WILLIAM
Rank and organization: Coal Heaver, U.S. Navy. Born: 1841, Ireland.
DOUGHERTY, PATRICK
Rank and organization: Landsman, U.S. Navy. Born: 1844, Ireland.
DUNPHY, RICHARD D.
Rank and organization: Coal Heaver, U.S. Navy. Born: 1840, Ireland.
GARDNER, WILLIAM
Rank and organization: Seaman, U.S. Navy. Born: 1832, Ireland.
HUDSON, MICHAEL
Rank and organization: Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps. Born: 1834, Sligo, Ireland.
JONES, ANDREW
Rank and organization: Chief Boatswain’s Mate, U.S. Navy. Born: 1835, Ireland.
MARTIN, EDWARD S.
Rank and organization: Quartermaster, U.S. Navy. Born: 1840, Ireland.
MARTIN, JAMES
Rank and organization: Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps. Born: 1826, Derry, Ireland.
MURPHY, PATRICK
Rank and organization: Boatswain’s Mate, U.S. Navy. Born: 1823, Ireland.
O’CONNELL, THOMAS
Rank and organization: Coal Heaver, U.S. Navy. Born: 1842, Ireland.
PRESTON, JOHN
Rank and organization: Landsman, U.S. Navy. Born: 1841, Ireland.
ROANTREE, JAMES S.
Rank and organization: Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps. Born: 1835, Dublin, Ireland.
I would appreciate any information anyone might have. In the first instance, please contact me by email at dectwth@eircom.net (please put MOH in the subject line); or by mail to the address below. Thank you.
Declan Hughes
Irish Veterans Memorial Project
Capel Chambers
119 Capel Street
Dublin 1
Republic of Ireland
www.irishveteransmemorialproject.com
Tel: + (0)86 40 66 448
Irish Veterans Memorial Project

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