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grandma
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James Lynch Ferrigan b,Mar.7, 1863 at 175 Cowgate. Mother was Mary Ferrigan. He was illegitamite
In the 1851 census there was a James Lynch, shoemaker, living at 177 Cowgate.
Also in the 1851 census James Lynch Ferrigan,s grandmother, Janet Ferrigan, was living at 141 Cowgate.
Could there be any connection between James Lynch, the shoemaker, and James Lynch Ferrigan.
Any suggestions.
Mary.
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hume
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Quite likely there could be a connection; illegitimate children were often given their father's name as middles names, etc. Have you confirmed whether James Lynch was still staying at Cowgate in 1861?
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grandma
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Hi Hume.
Thanks for your reply.
In the 1861 census, found James Lynch living at I think, 11 Horse Wynd in Old Greyfriars. He was born in Ireland
Have Mary Ferrigan, age 42, calling herself Devlin on the 1871 census, living in Cowgate occupation, clothes hawker.
She was formerly married to an Andrew Devlin but the man seems to have disappeared and she had 4 children all reg as illegitimate, one who was James Lynch Ferrigan, my grandfather.
Havn,t checked the 1871 for Jame Lynch but will do so.
Would love to find the answer.
Mary
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Just found the 1871 census, James Lynch has died but his wife Ann and son William age 29, shoemaker plus 2 sisters were living at 327 Canongate. Will try to find William later but running out of credits.
Mary.
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hume
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In addition to children being called after their 'reputed' fathers, sometimes family friends/neighbours names were used, so bear it in mind that's what's happened here and James (the shoemaker) may not be the father of your grandfather. 
I have found James' death in February 1871. The details match with the previous census, and he is listed as staying at 327 Cowgate (as widow, sons in 1871). Quite a bad death, I'm afraid. He died, I quote (from the RCE), "by falling down a set of stairs under the influence of drink". 
Do you have your grandfather's marriage certificate? If so, did he give a father on it, or just his mother's name? Would be interesting to see if it matches up.
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Hi Hume.
Yes I,ve considered that James Lynch was a "good friend" of the family, but it seem strange my grandfather having the double name, his brothers were only Michael and John.
On my grandfathers marriage cert. and when he joined the Royal Scots he used the name "Devlin", James Lynch Devlin. Devlin being the married name of his mother, Mary, m.s. Ferrigan. Very confusing to say the least. Just though it would be fun to try and trace James Lynch.
I found Ann Lynch, widow on 1881 census but havn,t been able to find William Lynch. Just for the fun of it I,ll keep looking, who knows? And there,s always DNA.
Mary
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hume
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I hope you find something to prove the connection, Mary. It may be worth trying to find your grandfather's brothers and sisters in later life and see who they named as their father (if at all).
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grandma
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Thanks Hume
Enjoyed talking to you.
The brothers, John and Michael both used the surname Ferrigan or Faerrigan. All 3 called themselves half-brothers though. I could look up their marriage cert. but for the time being I,ll let it ride.
Mary.
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grandma
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Hi Hume.
Just an update.
My brother sent in a DNA test to A*****y The closest ancestor match was within 9 generations, approx. 225 years back. There were 2 matches, both with the surname Lynch.
Looks lkke I struck gold! G.Grandfather was most likely James Lynch.
Now we have to see how we connect with the 2 matches.
Mary.
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hume
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Hi Mary,
That's a great result. Here's hoping you can find out more on the Lynch family. 
hume
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MonicaLesl
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Hi Mary
I thought you might find this site interesting, The International Society of Genetic Genealogy http://isogg.org/ It was posted by another RC member on a DNA post yesterday. It might offer you some interesting background and guidance.
Monica
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grandma
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Hi Monica.
Have seen this site before but thanks for reminding me.
I,ve put a posting on the Monaghan board, Ireland for Lynch, Have a look.
Wish me luck.
Mary
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Danchaslyn
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Census information Crown Copyright, from www.nationalarchives.gov.uk
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Hi Mary
What an intriguing and fascinating ancestry search you have here! 
I'll be having a look in Monaghan, Ireland now........
Cheers
Danchaslyn
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