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William James REID b 1821
« on: Tuesday 19 January 10 21:50 GMT (UK) »
I'd love some help tracing ancestors of William James REID b Illestron (Ilistron?), Letterkenny, Northern Ireland abt 1821, and who came to Australia in or about 1841.

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William James REID
« Reply #1 on: Tuesday 19 January 10 21:58 GMT (UK) »
I'd love some help tracing ancestors of William James REID b Illestron (Ilistron?), Letterkenny, Northern Ireland abt 1821, and who came to Australia in or about 1841.

I just posted this on the General Ireland pages but have since found out that it probably should be here!

Any suggestions or help greatly appreciated!

Moderator's Comment: merged both posts to avoid duplication and now on DONEGAL board

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Re: William James REID
« Reply #2 on: Tuesday 19 January 10 22:05 GMT (UK) »
Townland is Ellistrin - Ellistrin Big and Ellistrin Little which are in the parish of Conwal, near Letterkenny

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Re: William James REID b 1821
« Reply #3 on: Wednesday 20 January 10 06:21 GMT (UK) »
Thankyou derrylass - that at least gives me a starting point!
 
Much appreciated,
Julie

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Re: William James REID b 1821
« Reply #4 on: Wednesday 20 January 10 08:14 GMT (UK) »

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Re: William James REID b 1821
« Reply #5 on: Wednesday 25 January 17 05:28 GMT (UK) »
Hi
The William James Reid born 1821 you refer to was my great great grandfather.
I am in Australia. Could we talk and swap info.

regards
sonia

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Re: William James REID b 1821
« Reply #6 on: Wednesday 25 January 17 09:55 GMT (UK) »
Welcome to Rootschat  :)

Jewellie who started this thread hasn't been online since Sept.2012 but hopefully they will soon see your post and make contact here.
Away sorting out DNA matches... I may be gone for some time many years!
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