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« on: Wednesday 16 June 10 11:58 BST (UK) »
Have just been told my Grandfather founded the SKERRIES Co. Dublin-Branch of this Order in C1900, he was to die tragically in 1912 whilst working in Galway Eire as a Stonemason, leaving a Widow and 9 Children in dire straights back home. Has anyone an idea of how to investigate this new and valued information, accepting it was so long ago please? I am pleased that there exists a recorded mention of this fact in archives of the Historical-Society in Skerries, my source.   'Very Grateful' anything thanks.

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« Reply #1 on: Wednesday 16 June 10 12:05 BST (UK) »
I believe there are a large number of Newspapers held by the local library of Galway, perhaps you should contact them in the first instance.

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ABELL-Hfds & Glouc. AWFORD-Glouc, Hfds & Worcs. DANTER-Glouc,Hfds & Worcs. DAUNTER-Hfds, Glouc & Worcs. BAYLISS-Worcs & Glouc. BILLINGHAM-Hfds. JENKINS-Glam, & Hfds. PIPER-Suffolk, Glam & Hfds. CULLUM-Hfds, Suffolk & Mom.
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« Reply #2 on: Wednesday 16 June 10 12:11 BST (UK) »
Thanks your time and starter Bilge, appreciated! M.

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« Reply #3 on: Wednesday 16 June 10 12:44 BST (UK) »
No Problem and welcome to Rootschat. :D
Good luck with your research, feel free to keep us informed on your progress. ;D
ABELL-Hfds & Glouc. AWFORD-Glouc, Hfds & Worcs. DANTER-Glouc,Hfds & Worcs. DAUNTER-Hfds, Glouc & Worcs. BAYLISS-Worcs & Glouc. BILLINGHAM-Hfds. JENKINS-Glam, & Hfds. PIPER-Suffolk, Glam & Hfds. CULLUM-Hfds, Suffolk & Mom.
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« Reply #4 on: Tuesday 29 June 10 11:10 BST (UK) »
Attached some info on Ancient Order of Froesters in Ireand. It Relates to a court in Dublin, since disbanded but THe Ancient Oder of Foresters is still in operation in England if you google them.

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« Reply #5 on: Tuesday 29 June 10 11:24 BST (UK) »
AOF,    My thanks to you all for the information given, particularly that quote from HB4...greatly valued and this info (edited) will sit alongside the Profiling of Grandfather. I hope my trawl with the Order might expand on this in time?
Cheers,  M.

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« Reply #6 on: Tuesday 29 June 10 12:07 BST (UK) »
Happy to be of help.
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