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Cork / Missing baby records George Henry O'Keeffe
« on: Wednesday 11 May 11 19:02 BST (UK)  »
Can anyone help, please? I'm looking for a George Henry O'Keeffe born 1934 and died 1935. His parents were Maurice Christopher O'Keeffe and Ellen (Nee Pritchard). They had 3 other children - Julia Christina (B.1929), Eileen Mary(B. 1930) and Maurice Cornelius (b.1937). I've found records for Julia Christina & Maurice at St. Finbarrs South (South Chapel), but no record of Eileen though I did find a copy of her birth certificate. But nothing for George Henry. It's as if he didn't exist. The family were living in South Main St in 1930 and the O'Keeffe's have lots of family in the Blackrock area. Unfortunately I have completely lost touch with this branch of the family and would welcome suggestions as to how to trace them. I'm wondering if the baby was buried in a family plot. Aonghus O'Brien, the Parish secretary at St Finbarr's has looked but can't trace him in the church records.
My aunt Julia Christina (Known as Sheila) emigrated to Canada in the 1950's but is making a trip to Cork in a few weeks. She also knows nothing about where her brother is buried. It would be lovely to give her some info.
Many thanks

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The Common Room / Death of a British subject abroad
« on: Monday 02 May 11 20:29 BST (UK)  »
My Great grandfather Rev.J M Williams left his family and went to the USA in 1894. I know he originally went to Philadelphia intending to travel to New York, but then he disappears from sight. Unfortunately his only son, my grandad is dead now but never spoke of him. Looking through some research my Aunt did 30 years ago I have a passing reference to him dying in 1912 and a sentence about a consular report from Boston. I also found his name next to an address for Seton Ann Hall, St Agnes Hospital, Baltimore, Maryland. I believe this was a hospital run for the poor so I think the chance of his leaving a will is non-existent.
If a British subject dies abroad, how is his death notified to the UK and where would I find such records? I've trawled through BMD for 1912 with no success.
My aunt was also convinced he died just before the outbreak of WW2 but her recollections are a bit muddled and don't tie in with the notes she wrote years ago.
Any help or advice would be most gratefully received.

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Free Photo Restoration & Date Old Photographs / Please help restore g.grandad's photo
« on: Saturday 26 March 11 12:37 GMT (UK)  »
I've come across a photo of my g.grandad. Not sure of the date. Was taken from a glass photo plate which has now disappeared. I'd really appreciate a restoration. Also I'd love to learn how to do restorations so I can return the favour to others. How would I start? Is there anyone who would mentor me?
Many thanks. x

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