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Ireland (Historical Counties) => Ireland => Topic started by: jaybelnz on Wednesday 27 August 14 14:41 BST (UK)
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Hi. Does anybody have any knowledge of a Cassie Galbraith - born in Ireland, probably in the late 1800's, early 1900's. She is a possible wife of a relative of my grandmother. I don't know anything else at all about her, except that she was married in New Zealand to a Watson.
Appreciate any leads.
Thanks
Jeanne
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Hi Jeanne,
This 1901 census could be a possibility -
http://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/pages/1901/Donegal/Glentogher/Cashel/1183196/
or 1911 -
http://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/pages/1911/Donegal/Dunfanaghy/Port/483829/
JJ
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There is a 5 year old of that name on the 1901 Census
http://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/pages/1901/Donegal/Glentogher/Cashel/1183196/
Have you got her marriage cert?
Modified to add Snap JJen
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Hi,
There is a 10 year old in the 1911 census. See http://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/search/
Regards
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Thank You Sinann and JJen, and while I was writing this, Kingskerswell!
No, sadly I don't have a certificate, the name and Ireland is all I have at present. I have just recently been contacted by a relative who was aware that I am "into" researching our Watson family. It is one of his ancestors, Just trying to help him out a bit.
What you have both given could be very helpful, so I'll pass it on. He may well be able to recognise some of the other names in the census entries.
So thanks again, much appreciated
Jeanne :)
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Have just found your posting. If it transpires that your relative is related to the Cassie (Catherine) Galbraith of Cashel, Glentogher, who married a William Douglas in 1923 please do let me know.
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Now, (just after around 4 years ago) , I have found your post!
Sorry, my Cassie Galbraith was married to George Whitefield Watson (my great uncle) in WELLINGTON NZ. Sorry, but I can't help you!
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Hello Jeanne,
I to have a Galbriath query.
AmeliaAda"Nell"GILBERTb17.7.1909Broadford.d30.4.1994m.Alexandra.
GeorgeAlexanderGALBRAITHb5.10.1905IrelandCountyDerry?d31.3.1997
This is all i have on George Galbraith.
He came straight out from Ireland and got a job contracting on the roads around Alexandra Victoria and finished up marrying the bosses daughter.
Cheers
Jack Gee
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Hi Jack! I know that my cousin George Watson, whose mother was a Cassie Galbraith, did make contact with a relative who was researching his Mum's family. I'll get in touch with him ASAP, I know he's not well at the moment, so I'll need to leave it for a week or two, but I'll get back to you when I have spoken with him!
Jeanne :)
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There is an Alexander George born 5 October 1905 in Belturbet Cavan.
https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/images/birth_returns/births_1905/01760/1693450.pdf
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Hello Jeanne,
I to have a Galbriath query.
AmeliaAda"Nell"GILBERTb17.7.1909Broadford.d30.4.1994m.Alexandra.
GeorgeAlexanderGALBRAITHb5.10.1905IrelandCountyDerry?d31.3.1997
This is all i have on George Galbraith.
He came straight out from Ireland and got a job contracting on the roads around Alexandra Victoria and finished up marrying the bosses daughter.
Cheers
Jack Gee
https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/images/birth_returns/births_1905/01766/1695206.pdf
is the only one on Civil Register
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The above George Galbraith was born Millburn Cottages and there are still Galbraiths in the area.
Northern Constitution, 28 Feb.1903: Galbraith—At Millburn Cottages, on the 20th inst., the wife of William John Galbraith. of son.
www.census.nationalarchives.ie/pages/1911/Londonderry/Coleraine/Millburn/589100 (note Smyths in household)
William John Galbraith married Margret Jane Smyth-
https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/images/marriage_returns/marriages_1899/10396/5785272.pdf
William John Galbraith's parents Andrew Galbraith & Sarah Macauley -
https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/images/birth_returns/births_1872/03252/2191790.pdf
Lots more available on this family but will wait to see if any of it is of interest before posting.
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Hello All, the George Galbraith information came from a family source and matches the Cavan - Alexander george Galbraith. My original information from oral history was that George was born circa 1905 and came from Londonderry. So it still could be both as "from Londonderry' could mean his departure point and would count both in.
Working backwards - his first daughter was born in 1934 [confirmed] and assuming that he was married 1933 and allowing 5 years to find the job, court and marry the bosses niece [i got it wrong earlier]. It would mean that he got off the boat and walked into the job about 1928. This would place him about 23/25 years of age.We just need to find the ship. Is there a census either side of 1928 that we can check both Alexander George and George?
Cheers
Jack Gee
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100 year data rule on Census, so next one due 2026 (1926 Census).
Can you get his marriage cert to the bosses niece?
You could look for marriage for both men in Ireland, if you find one than the other is more likely to be your man.
If the Cavan guy married before 1941 it should be on Irish Genealogy assuming he married in the Republic.
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I checked for a George Galbraith going to Australia in 1930ish (since that's where he ended up) and came across one close but from Portadown. However, ships to Australia didn't leave from Londonderry at that time so wonder how/if Derry still fits.
See that the dates you originally gave are on the grave marker-
https://billiongraves.com/grave/GEORGE-ALEXANDER-GALBRAITH/16118209
I also suggest checking George and Amelia's marriage certificate to get the names of his parents- more reliable than death certificate since George should have provided the details.
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Billiongrave - Thanks Agadowey - thats our man. It also pins it to the Cavan thread [DOB].
cHEERS
JACK
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PORTADOWN - Agadowey - what details do you have for the 1930 Georges departure?
cheers
Jack.
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4 June 1925 "Barrabool" departed London, England for Melbourne, Australia-
George Galbraith, 19, farming, c/o G. A. Locke & Son Portadown, intends to settle in Australia
Manifest does not show a home address or birth place
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Billiongrave - Thanks Agadowey - thats our man. It also pins it to the Cavan thread [DOB].
cHEERS
JACK
This one??
http://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/pages/1911/Cavan/Belturbet/Barrack_Hill/338290/
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Thanks Agadowey and Hallmark. This is probably our man. Further checking.
Thanks for your assistance in this matter.
To Agadowey and Kingerwell - i have so enjoyed our chats over the past 10 years.
Your assistance has been much appreciated.
Cheers
Jack Gee