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Offline billybarnowl

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Scandinavian Families in Newfoundland - St John and/or Harbour Grace
« on: Tuesday 20 August 19 15:58 BST (UK) »
Hi There
I am interested in hearing from anyone who has found Scandinavian ancestors in St John and/or Harbour Grace before 1820.

Why am I interested?

My great^3 grandmother was born St John 1813 and has an unusual first name  Darthula - which my be Scandinavian in origin.

Many thanks

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Re: Scandinavian Families in Newfoundland - St John and/or Harbour Grace
« Reply #1 on: Tuesday 20 August 19 16:21 BST (UK) »
I have never come across that name in my 30 years in Scandinavia. Do you have a reason for thinking it may be Scandinavian? What was her surname?
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Re: Scandinavian Families in Newfoundland - St John and/or Harbour Grace
« Reply #2 on: Tuesday 20 August 19 22:22 BST (UK) »
I've seen it as Dar Thula. Gaelic in origin.

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