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ChrisAllonby
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In researching the Whitehead branch of my family I've discovered that an ancestor of mine was lost at sea, together with three of his sons, probably in 1915 (though possibly in 1912). Stories passed down the generations state that Thomas Whitehead was lost, with his sons, in the Irish Sea while travelling from Liverpool to Dublin, possibly in some sort of fishing vessel. At the time this must have been a widely-reported tragedy.
Are there any indexes of reports in the Irish press archive, or could anyone help in any way with progressing my research?
The family came from Cord Road in Drogheda.
Thanks,
Chris.
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Son of Lugh
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Hello Chris
Don't know if you are still seeking information on your topic..Here is a quote from P 110 of the Journal of the Old Drogheda Society 2007, No16- Editor's Notes (as a footnote to an article entitled "Ships that never returned"-
"The Whitehead family lived in Newfoundwell when the "Glad Tidings" was lost at sea with four family members. They lived at 7 Chord Road later, and Tony, the last surviving member of this family, died in 1989.
Mr Pat Hanratty, the Editor of the publication may be able to further you inquiries re the Whiteheads.
The Old Drogheda Society is based at Millmount, Drogheda and the telephone no. is 00353 419833097.
Regards
Sean
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McGee/Magee- Drogheda, Co Louth, Ireland
Kenny, Curran- Termonfeckin, Co Louth, Ireland
Coulter -Co Fermanagh, Ireland
Robinson- Co Tyrone, Ireland
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Son of Lugh
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Chris,
Apologies- Further to my recent post, on dipping further into the article mentioned, it relates that the "Glad Tidings" was lost in 1913 with Tom Whitehead and his three sons on board. So, there is the date. I haven't read the Journal fully, having only recently acquired it.
If you need to look up burials in Drogheda or the Co Louth area, the definitive website is www.jbhall.freeservers.com.
Regards
Sean
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McGee/Magee- Drogheda, Co Louth, Ireland
Kenny, Curran- Termonfeckin, Co Louth, Ireland
Coulter -Co Fermanagh, Ireland
Robinson- Co Tyrone, Ireland
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ChrisAllonby
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Hello again Sean,
I've just noticed that you have an interest in the Curran name. I too have such an interest. The female lines of the Whitehead and the Curran families, of which I have an interest, originated from John Murray, a foundry worker from Drogheda. Specifically, John Murray had at least five daughters: Elizabeth married Tom Whitehead, the subject of this post; Agnes married William Curran (I have no details); Mary, his youngest daughter is my direct ancestor. Is the William Curran mentioned here of interest to you? This particular Curran family have been long-time residents of Drogheda.
Regards,
Chris.
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Thanks for mentioning my web site above!
Just for some further information, the following was reported in the "Irish Times" on 13 March 1914:
"SUPPOSED LOSS OF A DROGHEDA SCHOONER: A boat bearing the name of the missing Drogheda vessel, 'Glad Tidings' has been picked up at sea. She was commanded by Captain Thomas Whitehead, whose three sons and another young man formed the crew. All aboard are supposed to have been lost"
Brendan
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