----- Original Message ----- From: <100741.1075@compuserve.com> To: <DURKIN-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, November 15, 2001 8:54 AM Subject: [DURKIN] John Durkin/ Hugh Durkin Falkirk Scotland/Corglass/Ireland > This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. > > Classification: Query > > Message Board URL: > > http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/hBU.2ACEB/322 > > Message Board Post: > > I am trying to find a connection with the McGourty's from Corglass Co Leitrim. I have recently found that Hugh Durkin took over land from Cormack McGourty in 1903 in Corglass, Drumreilly Parish Co Leitrim. I know that John Durkin lived in Falkirk Scotland, I have photo of him and his friend Hugh Judge, they used to visit the McGourty's and Loughlans in Sunderland England in 1920 and 30's. > > any info would be appreciated. > > Kathy > > Hi Kathy, I am interested in the photo of John Durkin. My g-grandfather James Durkin's brother, namely John Durkin ex Sligo, lived for some time in Williamstown/Melbourne Australia around the mid-latter half of the 1800's. I believe that a birth reg. I have found of Annie Durkin in Williamstown in 1865 to John Durkin & Sarah Tinker is the one and same John Durkin. Apart from that snippet, and a photo I have of him also in Williamstown Vic I have "lost" him - can find nothing more of him/Sarah/Annie Durkin on any of the Australian States' records, therefore have come to the conclusion that they must have returned to Ireland, or elsewhere, after 1865. Is it possible that you may be able to scan your photo & send to me at shinty@iprimus.com.au - I can also scan the photo I have to you, if you forward your email address. It's a very small straw to cling to, but one never knows! These Durkins certainly are an elusive bunch! Maureen Smith > ============================== > Visit Ancestry.com for a FREE 14-Day Trial and enjoy access to the #1 > Source for Family History Online. Go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=702&sourceid=1237 >