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The Garryharry Sweeney’s

“They Hailed From Donegal” – A Follow Up In an earlier post entitled “They Hailed from Donegal” I wrote about my Sweeney family of Co. Donegal.  Shortly afterwards I posted an enquiry on  West Ulster Genealogy Face Book page hoping … Continue reading

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From Catherine Chambers to Kate Bustard

From Londonderry to Tawnawully, Co. Donegal Catherine Chambers, who was born in Londonderry on the 15 Mar 1874; was my maternal great grand aunt.  She was also a daughter, sister, wife and mother.  Catherine was one of four children born … Continue reading

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A Strange Coincidence, or Was It?

I’ve been working on my family tree “Twisted Limbs & Crooked Branches” for about 3 years now.  Like many, I started collecting information and photos several years prior.  I had spent time in the Knock Road Cemetery in Ballymoney, Co. … Continue reading

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North of Ireland Family History Society

One to look out for! Good news about forthcoming online service for birth, marriage & death records from Northern Ireland February 7, 2014 at 1:04pm Firstly a little background: in Ireland, civil registration started in 1845 for some marriages & … Continue reading

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