My Great Grandfather traced the family history back in the 40's and published the Clarke Family History. I would like to prove his facts for my family history. I would appreciate tips on how to go about this. Here is the info: I posted this on another list a couple weeks ago and aplologize if this is the second time you are seeing it. I need direction on how to obtain information on the following: Malachy CLARKE b. before 1757, Co. Galway, Ireland m. about 1772 in Galway to Bridget GAVIN d. ? children: John, Jeremiah (Darby), Bridget and Sabina John CLARKE, son of Malachy & Bridget, b. before 1806 in Galway m. about 1821, Ireland, to Mary MANION d. ? children: Mary (b. May 1822)/emmigrated 1848), Patrick (see below), Bridget, Julia, Sabina, Malachy, William, John and Catherine Patrick Clarke, son of John & Mary, b. March 17, 1824 (of course), Greenville (near Killasolin), Galway Emmigrated Feb. 27, 1850 (41 day trip to USA) m. Catherine WADE (b. April 15, 1846 Ballinahattina, Galway, emmigrated Feb. 1866) As you can see, Grandfather provided me with wonderful facts but no sources. Where do I begin? Wish I had this problem with my KEEHAN line, LOL. Mary Jo

Hello MaryJo, I had seen (but accidentally deleted) your earlier post at a time when I didn't really think my Clarkes came from Galway. However, I received information by snail mail this week that my gt gt grandmother, Maria Clarke, was born in Portumna in County Galway about 1824 to John and Eliza Clarke. I wonder if they could be related to your Clarkes? Maria emigrated to New South Wales, Australia, in 1841. If she went alone (and there was no information about accompanying family) then she probably ended up in Sydney's "female factory" where young girls were housed and supervised until such time as they were sent to an employer, or a marriage arranged. You can contact me off-list at elshie@eircom.net if you like. Best wishes, Elaine (Aussie, now living in Ireland) ----- Original Message ----- From: <mjhuns@earthlink.net> To: <IRL-GALWAY-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, February 24, 2005 10:45 PM Subject: [GALWAY] CLARKE - GAVIN - MANION - WADE > My Great Grandfather traced the family history back in the 40's and > published > the Clarke Family History. I would like to prove his facts for my family > history. >