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A long shot.
« on: Thursday 17 May 07 22:43 BST (UK) »
Hi
I have an old photo dated 1807. The picture is of a Thomas Brennan and his family. There is also a man on the photo who's known by the name Captain Connor.

The only information I have is that Thomas Brennan was connected to my mother in law in some way.

I believed Thomas lived in Cape town and also died there. There is an address on the back of the photo but it is hard to read.
It also states Thomas died August 15 but no year it could be 1806.
There was also mentioned in the family that Thomas was an High commissioner??????

Does anyone have any clues on what I could do now to find out more information.
Would appreciate any help

Ness
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Re: A long shot.
« Reply #1 on: Thursday 17 May 07 22:57 BST (UK) »
Are you sure the photo is 1807???? Photographs were only invented in 1826.
Check the archives - see listings of websites - and you will see various references to Thomas Brennan, among them a death notice in 1905.
In 1902 there is a Thomas Brennan listed as a clerk on the cape voters roll, with address listed as 1 Belfast terrace, Drury Lane.
What age is the gent in the photo and could the date be 1897?
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Re: A long shot.
« Reply #2 on: Thursday 17 May 07 23:10 BST (UK) »
I meant 1907 :-[ :-[ :-[

I will try to scan the photo, if it work's Thomas is on the right.
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Re: A long shot.
« Reply #3 on: Thursday 17 May 07 23:17 BST (UK) »
;D ;D ;D ;D
Hope this works it's my third attempt. ::) now it's my fourth

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Re: A long shot.
« Reply #4 on: Friday 18 May 07 05:53 BST (UK) »
Which is Mr Brennan - left or right?
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Re: A long shot.
« Reply #5 on: Friday 18 May 07 12:46 BST (UK) »
Hello Ruth

Thomas is on the right.

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Re: A long shot.
« Reply #6 on: Friday 18 May 07 23:18 BST (UK) »
Hi Ness,

As you mentioned in your PM to me, there is a strong resemblance  to the man in my photo. 

Could I suggest something to you?  The people on the Photo Restoration Board are terrific at dating as well as  restoring old photos and may be able to help you determine the time period of your photo.

Regards,    Kathleen

England and Belfast - GOFF, GOUGH, MATHERS, MOXHAM/MOXAM,  OSMOND, PHILLIPS, WINDER, WYKES

Scotland - JOHNSTON, DORWARD, KIDD, KYD, RAMSAY, RAE

Canada - DeWOLFE, HALLADAY, HASKINS, HICOCK, JOHNSTON, OLD/OLDS

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Re: A long shot.
« Reply #7 on: Friday 18 May 07 23:27 BST (UK) »
I was thinking of putting the photo on for restoring.

On the back of the photo it dates 30 July 07 not sure if thats the date it was taken or when it was sent.

Do you mind if I ask other people's opinion on the site about the two photo's ???
Regards
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Re: A long shot.
« Reply #8 on: Friday 18 May 07 23:33 BST (UK) »
Hi Ness,

No, I don't mind at all, if that will help you.  I know what it's like following any and all possible leads.  Is there a possibility that the man was Canadian as these men were?

Regards,    Kathleen
England and Belfast - GOFF, GOUGH, MATHERS, MOXHAM/MOXAM,  OSMOND, PHILLIPS, WINDER, WYKES

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Canada - DeWOLFE, HALLADAY, HASKINS, HICOCK, JOHNSTON, OLD/OLDS
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