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Mathew/Patrick Thomas - Galway
« on: Saturday 08 March 14 17:57 GMT (UK) »
My 3x great grandfather was Mathew (Matt) Thomas.  According to death records of 2 of his sons, Mathew was born in Wales.  But, when the 2 sons, Mathew and Patrick emigrated, possibly with their mother Mary Conway around 1860-1863, they listed their birth as Ireland, specifically Galway.

It appears the Thomas family was in Glann, Oughterard, Galway and that both Mathew and Patrick were born there (not certain - but it appears so).

Question - was it common from Welsh families to relocate to Ireland, specifically Galway?  Might he have been a soldier or a seaman?  Any guesses/help appreciated.

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Re: Mathew/Patrick Thomas - Galway
« Reply #1 on: Saturday 08 March 14 18:31 GMT (UK) »
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Re: Mathew/Patrick Thomas - Galway
« Reply #2 on: Sunday 09 March 14 20:47 GMT (UK) »
Hi
1851 Census Wales:
Glamorgan > Newcastle > District 10 > page 20

Mathew Thomas   Apprentice   Unmarried   16   apprentice painter    born Ireland

Living with John Johns & family    Painter & glasier    born Haverfordwest

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