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Australia / Traynor
« on: Friday 12 January 18 14:06 GMT (UK)  »
I am looking for information on my grandfather John J Traynor. John was born in County Cavan, Ireland around 1862 but spent some time in Liverpool, England, before joining the Royal Marines in 1881. On the 1891 English census he is shown as living in Widnes, England and married to Sarah with three children, Peter John b.1886, William b.1888 and Ann b.1890. The family then disappear completely until John turns up again in the UK in 1906.

We understand that John deserted from the Marines in Australia and spent the next seven years living in the bush from the late 1890's to early 1900's, before being captured and sent back to England in chains. We have no idea what happened to John's family and it has been suggested that they may have accompanied him to Australia and their descendants could still be living there.

I would be very grateful for any information on John and his family. Thanks  :)

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Kilkenny / Foley Family in KIlkenny
« on: Friday 05 January 18 19:55 GMT (UK)  »
I am looking for information on the Foley family who lived in County Kilkenny in the early 19th Century. Mary Foley married Robert Nicholson around 1840 and is my great grandmother. I believe that her brother emigrated to Illinois, USA and his descendants may have moved to Canada and to Salt Lake City. Any information would be very welcome. Thanks  ;)


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Wicklow / William Martin 1818-1852
« on: Monday 11 December 17 14:29 GMT (UK)  »
I am looking for any information on William Martin who was my 2nd great grandfather. I believe he was born in County Wicklow, Ireland and was the son of an Iron Miner, possibly named Patrick Martin. William went to work in Scotland, but was killed in a pit accident in New Monkland, Lanarkshire in 1852. He had a daughter, Margaret, who was my great grandmother. Thanks :)

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Kilkenny / Nicholson
« on: Sunday 10 December 17 16:04 GMT (UK)  »
I am looking for information on the Nicholson family who lived in Mooncoin, County Kilkenny in the 1870's and 1880's. The parents were Robert Nicholson 1840-1895 and Mary Foley 1841-1919. My grandmother, Johanna, moved to London in the 1890's, but I have been unable to find any information about the other children. They were named Alice, Bridget, Catherine, Margaret, Mary, Robert and William. The boys may have moved to Wales to work in the steelworks, and some of the girls may have come to England. I would be grateful for any information. Thanks  :)

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