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Curttom
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Hi,
I am looking for any info on Gavin family Swineford and Roach family Foxford, Co Mayo.
Both worked as Limestone Quarrymen in or near Trimdon Co. Durham in the 1911 census. Both were Roman Catholic.
I would be grateful if anyone has any thoughts.
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Curttom
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Thanks for your reply, Heywood.
I have found a definate for the Roach family in Trimdon on 1911 census, confirmed by an Aunt.
John Roach b. Co Mayo abt 1856, m. Margaret Truman Sheraton b.Trimdon abt 1853. Married 29 years.
The Thomas Gavin you mention is the only family I can find which fits the family of my Uncle James Anthony Gavin but I am not positive about this one. I know he had a sister Margaret but we thought they were the only children but being R.C. I would be surprised if that was the case.My Uncle's mother and father, Eleanor or Nellie and James died when he was 17 and he has since died so details are very sketchy.
Thanks for your interest, I know I am clutching at straws!
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Curttom
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Just to add, The other John Roach born Foxford, my Aunt thinks was a cousin, so that is why I am assuming Foxford for my John Roach but could be entirely wrong!
We don't know when they arrived in Co. Durham I'm afraid.
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heywood
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Thanks for your reply, Heywood.
I have found a definate for the Roach family in Trimdon on 1911 census, confirmed by an Aunt.
John Roach b. Co Mayo abt 1856, m. Margaret Truman Sheraton b.Trimdon abt 1853. Married 29 years.
The Thomas Gavin you mention is the only family I can find which fits the family of my Uncle James Anthony Gavin but I am not positive about this one. I know he had a sister Margaret but we thought they were the only children but being R.C. I would be surprised if that was the case.My Uncle's mother and father, Eleanor or Nellie and James died when he was 17 and he has since died so details are very sketchy.
Thanks for your interest, I know I am clutching at straws!
Curttom.
Hi again,
You mean Roach here don't you? (I hope so or I'm totally confused- I've not looked at the Gavins yet.)
I think I read that you had applied for the marriage certificate of John and Margaret Truman- that may help as it will give his status at marriage and father's name.
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Curttom
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Sorry to confuse you, I thought the Thomas you mentioned was Gavin not Roach.
Sticking with the Roach's then I think you could be right about them being brothers. It makes sense that they came over together, possibly during the potato famine.
I am waiting for my Aunt to return home as she may have certs and more info back there in the North East. If not I will order certs. I was trying to help her while she is staying here but I will just have to be patient until she returns.
Thanks for your interest, I know it is difficult to trace Irish Ancestors and I was hoping someone may have a magic key to unlock the past!
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Curttom
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It is me who should apologise for being so vague, but it is all I have at the moment. All we know for sure is that both sets of parents were Irish and that James and Eleanor were my Uncles parents, from the West Cornforth/Coxhoe/Trimdon Village area, they lived in all 3 places at some point.
Thanks again and sorry I can't be more specific.
Curttom.
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