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wyndham
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The purpose of this post is to update my earlier one. I have been successful in tracing all the siblings' births, marriages and deaths. I also have established the dates of my 2 grand parents' deaths. (All this information would not have been discovered without the very valuable assistance of a lady who works in Limerick).
However, their births and marriage have not been resolved. On the basis of census and valuation details, I was able to calculate within reason the approximate year(s) of birth. On submitting these details to the Registrar General's Office they returned 2 acknowledgements saying that they were unable to identify either birth.
Details of my 2 grandparents are as follows:-
1. James Gleeson died 20 May 1929 aged 57
His father was also James Gleeson and I would imagine his son was born at Boolavoord, Fedamore, Co Limerick.
2. Ellen Gleeson nee Enright died 29 May 1932 aged 65
Prior to marriage she lived in Parkaree (Manister) and again I would think she was born in this small place.
3. Their marriage is a total mystery to me. My mother was born on 8 February 1898 at Boolavoord, so I presumed that they were married early 1897 or 1896. Again no trace whatsoever. The records office produced a marriage certificate in Limerick Cathedral but the bride's maiden name was incorrect!
I should be extremely grateful for any suggestions as to how I may resolve these outstanding matters.
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wyndham
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Hello Maresa,
Thank you for your reply. Since I posted my original request I have made a little progress. I have looked at the local diocese web-site and have printed off full details of Fedamore parish. I am considering telephoning the local priest as I would like to know if both grandparents and 2 of the children, Margaret and Eugene, are buried in the local cemetery. The others, John is, I think, buried in Glasnevin, Dublin and May following marraige moved to Co. Clare where I vaguely remember, she died. I recall writing a couple of times to her husband, a farmer, I think, but I have no recollection of the address.
My grandparents, Jogn Gleeson, was a small farmer in Boolavoord, Fedamore. He was married to Ellen Enright. (My sister has a small embroidered piece of cloth showing her maiden name and a place of birth as Par Karee. This does not mean anything to me). I also think there was another Gleeson just up the road from this farm who may have been a relation.
I have not been in Fedamore since 1953 and have not been in Ireland since June 1972. Following my mother Johanna's death in January 1987 contacts with the Gleesons in Ireland ceased. The 2 sons of John, James (Jim) and John are as far as I know still living in England but I do not have any contact with them. My sister, who lives in Canada, has not spoken to any of the family in Ireland for a very long time. She used to exchange Christmas cards with cousin John in Newbury, Berks, where he and his wife were vets, but not recently.
Thank you for your offer of help. Your reply is greatly appreciated. I find that I had an easy ride in establishing my father's ancestors and I had a massive stroke of luck as someone had already gone back to the early 1600 hundreds - so I was very grateful. Also here on Channel TV, they run teletext channels for lost contacts, service pals and those looking for help with their family trees. This has also proved useful.
I apologise for the length of this message but any other pointers, however small, will be greatly welcome.
Yours,
Wyndham
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liverpool annie
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Hi Wyndham and Maresa and welcome to RootsChat ! 
I wonder if either of you have a Father Francis Gleeson in your families ?
I'm researching this WW1 Chaplain .... and would appreciate any information !
Thanking you in advance !
Annie 
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wyndham
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Good evening, Annie,
Regretfully I am not aware of the existence of a person of this name and persuasion in my small branch of the Gleeson family at this time. I am only just starting to look into my mother's branch but I don't think so. Sorry.
Yours,
Wyndham
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liverpool annie
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Thank you Wyndham !
Just thought I'd ask ......... just in case !! it seems ... he was a wonderful man !
Annie
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liverpool annie
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Thank you Maresa .... yes ! I did know .... I've been researching the regiment in WW1 and Fr. Gleeson is a very big part of that !......... I just saw the name Gleeson and jumped on it !! ...... just in case !
I get excited over tiny snippets !! 
Thanks again !
Annie
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liverpool annie
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I'm posting just in case ..... you know how I am with snippets !!
The Cork Examiner, 28 January 1911
DEATHS.
GLEESON—On January 26th, at the North Infirmary, David Gleeson, 21 Maiville Terrace, Evergreen Road. Deeply regretted by his sorrowing mother, wife, and child. R.I.P. Funeral on this day (Saturday) from South Parish Church, at 3 o'clock, for St. Joseph's Cemetery.
Annie
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wyndham
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Hello Annie,
Thank you for the snippet. As far as I know my Gleesons never went to Cork. Margaret died locally pre-1941. John is buried, as far as I know, in Glasnevin, Dublin. May died in Co. Clare and I presume she is buried there. Eugene only left the local area once and that was to go to John's funeral in Dublin!! My mother lived in south London and is buried in Wimbledon.
I am guessing but I would think that Margaret and Eugene are buried at Fedamore church as are the grandparents. I am going to e-mail the parish priest shortly to see if he can confirm this.
Thank you once again.
Yours,
Wyndham
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g. gleeson
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hi there,
my name is gleeson and my father is from fedamore.
there was 14 in his family !! one of which still runs the local post office.
his fathers name was william gleeson and his fathers name was also william.
the later was called old bill as far as i know.he or his father built the bridge near glenogra, stone bridge with lovely arches and still stands today.i hope this is of some use to you.i will ask my father more .
i would be gratefull if you could let me know if there are any links here with my side.
regards
gerard
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wyndham
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Good evening, Gerard and welcome to Rootschat.
I am sorry to disappoint you , but as far as I am aware, there is no recent connection between your Gleesons and mine.
I can go forward from the marriage of my grandparents, James Gleeson and Ellen Gleeson (nee Enright) who had 5 children. Johanna, Margaret, John, Eugene and Mary (aka May). All these births took place at Boolavoorde, Fedamore. Johanna had 2 children who were born in England and John had 2 from his first marriage and 5 from his second. The grandparents together with Margaret and Eugene are buried in Fedamore graveyard. Mary is buried in Broadford, Co Clare.
However if you are able to establish an earlier connection, I would be very interested as I am unable to trace my grandparents' births or any other earlier information.
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severus
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Hello there.
Not exactly on topic, however I saw you say in previous post that you would email the parish priest. This is exactly what I want to do as I was baptised in Fedamore and need confirmation of this.
Would you be so kind as you provide me with his email address? I believe it is Fr Michael Cussens?
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wyndham
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Severus
I checked the Limerick Diocese web-site and he is still the parish priest at Fedamore.
His e-mail address: (*)
(I e-mailed him some time ago with a few questions and his reply unfortunately raised further questions. I e-mailed again but for some reason he has not yet replied!!)
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severus
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Many Thanks.
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