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Occupation Interests / early 20th century business directories
« on: Monday 17 October 05 05:36 BST (UK)  »
Hello rootschat world.  ;D
I am looking for a business that my Great-great grandfather Matthew Clancy owned. It was called Clancy's Tavern located in Homewood, Allegheny County, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA.
Is there a site somewhere that I can find listings of old business anywhere?

 Thanks for the help,
       caclancy ;)

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World War One / Re: WW1 draft registration cards
« on: Monday 17 October 05 05:18 BST (UK)  »
 ;D Annie you are great just for looking for me. And please don't be sorry. Thank you for trying and let me know if I can help you in any way even though I am relatively new at this.

  Thanks again Annie 8)

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World War One / Re: WW1 draft registration cards
« on: Monday 17 October 05 04:59 BST (UK)  »
Hi Annie,

He registered in US Pittsburgh, Pa Allegheny county. Thanks Annie.
            caclancy

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Armed Forces / Re: The Black and Tans
« on: Monday 17 October 05 04:43 BST (UK)  »
Hi again Lindylou.  I have another site for you that might be more helpful than the other ones I sent you.

>> Cyndi's List - UK military
       http://www.cyndislist.com/miluk.htm

This site is a connection to many other sites to pick and choose from.  I always go to Cyndi's List for the great connection to many different interests.  Happy Hunting!! ;D

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World War One / Re: WW1 draft registration cards
« on: Monday 17 October 05 03:35 BST (UK)  »
Hi Philip. How are you doing?
I don't have any concrete numbers on Samuel. I know that he was 18 or 19 when he filled out the draft card so guessing he was born 1898/1899.   I've heard that his mother's first or middle name was Anna and that was the name given to Samuel oldest child(my grandmother). I have no idea when he immigrated to the US but I know it was thru Boston not New York. When he married it was to Helen Loftus in 1919.

Sorry to be so vague. Hope that will be enough info. Thank you so much for your help. It means alot to me.
                                   :Dcaclancy

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World War One / WW1 draft registration cards
« on: Monday 17 October 05 01:41 BST (UK)  »
Hi everyone :). I am wondering if someone can help me out with a little problem that I have.
           I am looking for my great-great grandfather Samuel David Roscoe. He was born in England in the northern part is what I am told. He immigrated with his family to the U.S. and eventually to Pittsburgh, PA. He joined the navy during WW1 and filled a registration card like every male was required to do.
         I am trying to locate his draft card and/or his place of birth and his parents but with the small amount of info that I do have I really don't know where to start. None of the family really know anything about him and his past. He is becoming a huge mystery that I dying to solve.
            So I need a starting point and some kind person to point me in the right direction. Any help would be greatly appreciated and will not go un-noticed.
Thank you so much. caclancy

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Armed Forces / Re: The Black and Tans
« on: Sunday 16 October 05 21:38 BST (UK)  »
Hello Lindylou. How are you doing? I might have some possible links that might help or steer you in the direction you are looking for.
While I was researching my Clancy ancesters I found out that they were involved in the IRA and also fought against the black and tans. The following sutes might help you on your search of your ancestors or at the very least the history behind it all.

 > British regiments
    http://www.regiments.org/regiments/uk/depot/1856.htm

>The Land Forces of Britain and the Commonwealth
    http://www.regiments.org/regiments/uk/lists/bargxrefn.htm

> British Army http://www.army.mod.uk/fusiliers/battalions/1st_battalion/history_of_the_regiment/the_twentieth_of_foot.htm

>The British Legion
   http://britishlegion.org

There were alot of fighting between the IRA and the Black and  Tans during 2 big events in the 2 countries conflicts. Looking up info on these 2 events might also help youe search.


> The Easter Rebellion Of 1916

> Bloody Sunday 1920 ( 3 major events surround Bloody Sunday in November 1920)

It is likely that one main Irish figure will keep popping up and that might be Micheal Collins.
Also if you go to a site written by an Irishman you might not get a whole picture or the Irish view of things.

I have alot more sites if you are interested and if I come across your ancesters name I'll let you know.

Happy Hunting ;D
                     caclancy
   

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Dublin / Re: Free Look-Ups for Dublin, Ireland
« on: Sunday 16 October 05 20:08 BST (UK)  »
Hi Kate. Thanks for the great offer you made. i just wanted to let you know that I found the info I was looking for so can just cross me off the list. One less thing to look now ;D. Thanks again for the offer. It is very kind of you to try to help so many people.
               caclancy

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Cork / Re: O'Brien
« on: Sunday 16 October 05 19:56 BST (UK)  »
Sorry I haven't answered back yet :-[. I've been away for a while.

So back to the O'Briens. I just have old some names and dates to give but I hope they will help either or both of Kerry and Ninatoo.


The Irish sept where I found the O'Brien surname was of the Dalcassian origin, which was a branch of the McNamara's, seated in north Clare and their ancestor, Cormac Cas was the son of 3rd century King of Munster, Oilioll Olum. This is where I found the  Clancy's connection to the O'Briens. The Clancys were hereditary brehons to the O'Briens who had great power in county Clare.

Apparently one of the last Clancys brehons rescued Murrough O'Brien(Chief of the Dalcassian Sept). Story goes that in 1543 Murrough returned home to County Clare after accepting a peerage from Henry VIII. The O'Brien clanmen rallied together and ambushed Murrough and was saved when this unknown Clancy( cannot find a first name) diverted the clansmen wrath elsewhere and hide Murrough to safety.  I guess in laymans terms the Clancys were not of the same class as the O'Briens.  They were bodyguards/personal policemen to the O'Briens.

Thats all I have but I find this history fascinating and I am still digging so I will keep you informed. Sorry my info isn't very accurate in the dates though, but it is interesting to say the least ;).  Have a great day.
                                        caclancy

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