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« on: Wednesday 18 March 15 03:58 GMT (UK) »
Hello Fellow Family Researchers,
I have been looking for the birthplace of my gr-gr grandfather William HERON, b. June 22, 1823 in Ireland. I am looking in Donegal given that a relative who did some research in the 80's (and whom is now deceased) noted that William's brother was Thomas HERON from Ballymacool (a carpenter) who married Margaret HUNTER April 26, 1849, in Conwal, Letterkenny, Donegal (marriage found on FamilySearch.org and Ancestry.com). My William came to Canada sometime prior to 1850. According to the research in the 80's it was noted William came in the mid 1840's and that his father was Edward HERON. How much of a stretch is it that the family all resided in the Ballymacool/Letterkenny area since Thomas resided there at the time of his marriage?
My William was enumerated in all Canadian census records as being born in Ireland.
If anyone has any resources that could help me find out if my William indeed came from Ballymacool I would be most grateful.
Thank you,
J.
Researching: CARSON (Down), FENNELL (Wexford), HERON (Donegal), MCCULLOUGH (Monaghan)