Fortune Family of Wexford

[Grumbles]

My 3rd g-grandfather was Nicholas Fortune.  He married a Jane Young in Pembrokeshire, Wales 12.6.1856.  Nicholas was born 1836 Wexford, Ireland.  On his marriage certificate to Jane, it says his father was Edward Fortune (occupation; farmer) and that Nicholas was a Malitia Man at Pembroke Dock Barracks.

There is no sign of Nicholas on the 1851 Wales Census so I would say he was posted to Pembroke Dock c1854-55.

Does anyone have any idea how I can find out any further information on Nicholas and Edward and their families?

Thanks.

[Christopher]

Hello Grumbles,

I looked at the Griffith's Valuation extracts, on John Hayes website, which took place in Co. Wexford in 1853.

There's no sign of an Edward Fortune but there are five listings for a Nicholas. Maybe one is the grandfather of your 3rd great grandfather.

Nicholas Fortune, Ballinacoolabeg, Ardcolm, Wexford
Nicholas Fortune, Ballydusker, Killinick, Wexford
Nicholas Fortune, Knockstown, Killegney, Wexford
Nicholas Fortune, Churchtown, Hook, Wexford
Nicholas Fortune, Baldwinstown, Kilcowan, Wexford

Christopher

[Gillybilly7]

Hello there Im new to all this, regarding Nicholas Fortune Churchtown, Hook he's from my family tree.

[Keleis winter]

Hi my family is the fortune family my man is M* Fortune ( still alive ) who was from Wexford

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[Keleis winter]

That is My family the fortunes

[Kiltaglassan]

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That is My family the fortune family my nan is M. f. who is still alive

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