Author Topic: Joseph E Seeley/Kate McDonnell of Castlerea  (Read 3609 times)

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Joseph E Seeley/Kate McDonnell of Castlerea
« on: Tuesday 24 February 15 18:36 GMT (UK) »
Hi,
I am seeking information on the above couple, my grandparents. I know very little about them. Joseph was Canadian and Kate was the daughter of James McDonnell. They were married in 1919 or 1920 and had 6 children. They left Castlerea in 1941 or 1942. I know they lived in Ballindrimley ?? at one time. I found 2 newspaper cuttings, one involving an eviction order being granted against Joseph and the other involving a neighbour dispute in relation to animals trespassing. Any information, particularly relating to Kate's mother, would be much appreciated.

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Paul 

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Re: Joseph E Seeley/Kate McDonnell of Castlerea
« Reply #1 on: Tuesday 24 February 15 19:31 GMT (UK) »
Joseph Seely (as spelt)
Visas for Gt Britain 1941
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Re: Joseph E Seeley/Kate McDonnell of Castlerea
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Re: Joseph E Seeley/Kate McDonnell of Castlerea
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Re: Joseph E Seeley/Kate McDonnell of Castlerea
« Reply #4 on: Wednesday 25 February 15 16:24 GMT (UK) »
Hi Dathai,

Thank you for your replies and the information. Do you know if I  visit the National Archives in Dublin, will I be allowed to look at the file, namely; Joseph Seely: Visas for Gt. Britain
Reference   DFA/4/202/1334?

I have reason to believe Joseph's first name may well have been Francis.

I do hope that is the family in the 1911 census. The fact that you can't find them in the 1901 census would tie in with a piece of information I have that Katie was born in England(poss Liverpool), and the family are presumably recorded on the England census for 1901. I will check this out.
Thanks again Dathai for your help.

Paul.

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Re: Joseph E Seeley/Kate McDonnell of Castlerea
« Reply #5 on: Wednesday 25 February 15 17:19 GMT (UK) »
 I would say the fact that it's on the Archives you should be able to view it .

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Re: Joseph E Seeley/Kate McDonnell of Castlerea
« Reply #6 on: Wednesday 25 February 15 17:25 GMT (UK) »
Some documents/files may need to be ordered ahead of time depending on their location in the building or if off site so probably best to inquire before planning a trip.
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