Paddy Here in Newfoundland, the Walsh surname appears to be the most common and indeed I know many researchers and most have at least one Walsh family in their database. I have several myself Walsh families myself, any chance any of your ancestors emigrated to the Island of Newfoundland. Jack Connors ----- Original Message ----- From: "Paddy" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, February 05, 2009 12:54 AM Subject: Re: [IRL-WICKLOW] Walsh > Joseph, > Walsh is like Smith & Jones, thick on the ground. > Seldom do we connect with other lines but we keep trying. > Thank you for your curtesy and I wish you well on your continued > searching. > Paddy > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Joseph C Dorsey" <[email protected]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Thursday, February 05, 2009 2:19 PM > Subject: Re: [IRL-WICKLOW] Walsh > > > Thanks, Paddy, you are probably right, we do not share any common > ancestors > if your lineage went to Austrailia and my came to the U.S., via Canada. > So, > I would have nothing to gain from your information. I enjoyed visiting > with > you on this subject and comparing notes. > > Joseph > > --- On Wed, 2/4/09, Paddy <[email protected]> wrote: > > > Joseph, >>From what you have said I doubt if our Walsh lines are the same. > However if you like I will still send the History and Tree to you > privately > for your records. > Unfortunately at the time of publishing the sources were not recorded and > anything that > might look promising to connect would need personally verification. > I am actually having another look at this History as there were great > uncles > who we didn't follow > through to later generations. > Nothing at this stage leads me to believe that any of the ancestors went > to > USA or Canada. > Before Australia is difficult. Some that became friends to this line of > Walsh actually changed their names > or the spelling of their names as most of them had been rebels. i.e. > Phelan became Phegan or Pheagan > so am lucky we have the notations out of the Walsh family bible that one > of > them brought with them to > Sydney Australia. The change in name in the Walsh's may have only meant > the > addition of 'e' to the name > i.e. Walshe but have never seen it in this line in Australia. Did Happen > in the line in Ireland, one with no 'e' > another with. All very messy. None in our tree were proved to have an > 'e'. > Ah! the Irish are a mysterious lot. > If you still wish to have the information will be happy to send although i > doubt it will help you with your line. > regards > Paddy > > *************************************** > 1- Only leave in the body of the mail what is relevant to your answer > > 2- Change the SUBJECT LINE to suit the body of your own Mail to List. > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > > -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- > > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 8.0.233 / Virus Database: 270.10.18/1935 - Release Date: 02/04/09 > 16:35:00 > *************************************** > 1- Only leave in the body of the mail what is relevant to your answer > > 2- Change the SUBJECT LINE to suit the body of your own Mail to List. > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message >

Joseph, >From what you have said I doubt if our Walsh lines are the same. However if you like I will still send the History and Tree to you privately for your records. Unfortunately at the time of publishing the sources were not recorded and anything that might look promising to connect would need personally verification. I am actually having another look at this History as there were great uncles who we didn't follow through to later generations. Nothing at this stage leads me to believe that any of the ancestors went to USA or Canada. Before Australia is difficult. Some that became friends to this line of Walsh actually changed their names or the spelling of their names as most of them had been rebels. i.e. Phelan became Phegan or Pheagan so am lucky we have the notations out of the Walsh family bible that one of them brought with them to Sydney Australia. The change in name in the Walsh's may have only meant the addition of 'e' to the name i.e. Walshe but have never seen it in this line in Australia. Did Happen in the line in Ireland, one with no 'e' another with. All very messy. None in our tree were proved to have an 'e'. Ah! the Irish are a mysterious lot. If you still wish to have the information will be happy to send although i doubt it will help you with your line. regards Paddy ----- Original Message ----- From: "Joseph C Dorsey" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, February 05, 2009 4:59 AM Subject: [IRL-WICKLOW] Walsh Hi Paddy, I would really be grateful if you could share your information with me. I have less info on my g.g. grandmother, Margaret Walsh Moran, than on any other ancestor. At this point all I know is that she married John Moran on 21 Nov 1819 in the Kildare Rathangan RC Parish in Co Kildare. And I have the names an dates of baptism of their 5 children. I lucked out and found all of this when I researched the parish records at the FHC in Houston, TX. I have no idea of where she is from, when she was born, or who her parents were. There was only one other Walsh record within a month or so of her wedding, so I believe she must not have been from that area. I believe her mother might have been named Mary, since she named her first daughter Mary and the second one Margaret. It appears that my Irish ancestors used the Irish naming traditions extensively, and that has helped in my research. Thank you for your offer, I am excited about receiving it. When I get your Walsh information into my Walsh database, would you like a copy/ Joseph --- On Tue, 2/3/09, Paddy <[email protected]> wrote: Hello Joseph, I noticed that one of your names of interest is WALSH. I have been having a lot of trouble going back on my Walsh family. They came from Muckalee Kilkenny. Joseph, if you like I can send you our family tree and the History which we did in the 1990's before we had computers and it was all slog all the way. So there could be a few unproven bits in there. Let me know.Paddy Walsh Bondi Sydney Australia *************************************** 1- Only leave in the body of the mail what is relevant to your answer 2- Change the SUBJECT LINE to suit the body of your own Mail to List. ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.0.233 / Virus Database: 270.10.17/1933 - Release Date: 02/03/09 17:48:00

Hi Barbara I am very sorry but the only thing I know about Daniel Kavanagh is that he was a sponsor to Matthew Lacey's Christening along with Teresa Forde.......So unfortunately I am unable to help at all on that one. I don't know who his parents were or anything like that. I would be interested if you find any connections though...and likewise I will inform you if I come across anything significant to your Daniel Kavanagh. Thanks for getting it touch Jeanette

LOL, I could not agree more with your opening sentence.  I believe Moran and Darcy are the same way.  Then,  when one adds the Irish Naming Tradition on top of that, one can completely mad.    I will never forget when I first started my genealogy research and went to the FHC to check on my g. grandfather, John Darcy.  The first film I pulled up had that name about every other line.  I got so depressed.........I thought that I would never find him.  I went home very disillusioned.  To date I still have not found his exact birth.  Luckly, he got married in Montreal, Quebec, and was able to find his marriage record, thanks to a wonderful priest there.  He married Mary Moran, which is no better.  If I had a dollar for everyone who came to North America with those two names, I could afford to go to Ireland to do my own research.   You are a please to communicate with on-line.   Joseph --- On Wed, 2/4/09, Paddy <[email protected]> wrote: From: Paddy <[email protected]> Subject: Re: [IRL-WICKLOW] Walsh To: [email protected] Date: Wednesday, February 4, 2009, 10:24 PM Joseph, Walsh is like Smith & Jones, thick on the ground. Seldom do we connect with other lines but we keep trying. Thank you for your curtesy and I wish you well on your continued searching. Paddy ----- Original Message ----- From: "Joseph C Dorsey" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, February 05, 2009 2:19 PM Subject: Re: [IRL-WICKLOW] Walsh Thanks, Paddy, you are probably right, we do not share any common ancestors if your lineage went to Austrailia and my came to the U.S., via Canada. So, I would have nothing to gain from your information. I enjoyed visiting with you on this subject and comparing notes. Joseph --- On Wed, 2/4/09, Paddy <[email protected]> wrote: Joseph, >From what you have said I doubt if our Walsh lines are the same. However if you like I will still send the History and Tree to you privately for your records. Unfortunately at the time of publishing the sources were not recorded and anything that might look promising to connect would need personally verification. I am actually having another look at this History as there were great uncles who we didn't follow through to later generations. Nothing at this stage leads me to believe that any of the ancestors went to USA or Canada. Before Australia is difficult. Some that became friends to this line of Walsh actually changed their names or the spelling of their names as most of them had been rebels. i.e. Phelan became Phegan or Pheagan so am lucky we have the notations out of the Walsh family bible that one of them brought with them to Sydney Australia. The change in name in the Walsh's may have only meant the addition of 'e' to the name i.e. Walshe but have never seen it in this line in Australia. Did Happen in the line in Ireland, one with no 'e' another with. All very messy. None in our tree were proved to have an 'e'. Ah! the Irish are a mysterious lot. If you still wish to have the information will be happy to send although i doubt it will help you with your line. regards Paddy *************************************** 1- Only leave in the body of the mail what is relevant to your answer 2- Change the SUBJECT LINE to suit the body of your own Mail to List. ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.0.233 / Virus Database: 270.10.18/1935 - Release Date: 02/04/09 16:35:00 *************************************** 1- Only leave in the body of the mail what is relevant to your answer 2- Change the SUBJECT LINE to suit the body of your own Mail to List. ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Thanks, Paddy, you are probably right, we do not share any common ancestors if your lineage went to Austrailia and my came to the U.S., via Canada. So, I would have nothing to gain from your information.  I enjoyed visiting with you on this subject and comparing notes.   Joseph --- On Wed, 2/4/09, Paddy <[email protected]> wrote: Joseph, >From what you have said I doubt if our Walsh lines are the same. However if you like I will still send the History and Tree to you privately for your records. Unfortunately at the time of publishing the sources were not recorded and anything that might look promising to connect would need personally verification. I am actually having another look at this History as there were great uncles who we didn't follow through to later generations. Nothing at this stage leads me to believe that any of the ancestors went to USA or Canada. Before Australia is difficult. Some that became friends to this line of Walsh actually changed their names or the spelling of their names as most of them had been rebels. i.e. Phelan became Phegan or Pheagan so am lucky we have the notations out of the Walsh family bible that one of them brought with them to Sydney Australia. The change in name in the Walsh's may have only meant the addition of 'e' to the name i.e. Walshe but have never seen it in this line in Australia. Did Happen in the line in Ireland, one with no 'e' another with. All very messy. None in our tree were proved to have an 'e'. Ah! the Irish are a mysterious lot. If you still wish to have the information will be happy to send although i doubt it will help you with your line. regards Paddy

Hello List: I've posted a family tree to Rootsweb for my ancestral Masseys -- one of several Massey families from Delgany parish (mostly in Templecarrig Lower and Windgate townlands). The earliest ancestor I have evidence for is George Massey, b ~ 1787 although it should be possible to take this line back several generations. George and his wife Ann (Mahon, possibly from Wicklow Town) had five (possibly six) children who lived to adulthood. The elder two stayed in Ireland, the rest emigrated to Canada or US: Elizabeth (Eliza) Massey b 1823, married Samuel Fox, stayed in Wicklow James Blakeney Massey (my ancestor) b 1825, m Harriet Chapman, lived in Wicklow, Kerry, Gorey (Wexford), and Cork George Massey b 1832, m Ellen Harris in Ontario, Canada and lived in Port Carling, Ontario Jane Massey, b 1834 m Edward Massey in Delgany and emigrated to Canada in 1855 and lived near London, Ontario Anne Massey b 1840, m Roger Mahon (from Derrylossary) in Canada and lived in Port Carling, Ontario Another likely brother is Enright Massey, b 1837, m Phoebe Morton in the US, lived in Nevada and California. Three of his children moved to Ontario as adults and lived close to their Delgany relatives. The Port Carling Masseys intermarried with a Mahon family (from Derrylossary) and a Harris family (possibly from Bray). http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=massey2009&id=I7 Is anyone else tracing the Wicklow Masseys? Cheers Annie

Hello Joseph, I noticed that one of your names of interest is WALSH. I have been having a lot of trouble going back on my Walsh family. They came from Muckalee Kilkenny. Oldest name in tree is Matthew Walsh guessed at being born around 1790's + or - A priest told us that his wife was Caroline or Catherine and he couldn't give me more than that. His son James born c1815 and his wife Ann Conron born c1814 arrived in Sydney NSW 1860's between 1859 and 1866 their children born in Muckalee Kilkenny also arrived in Australia First to arrive about 1859 was Matthew born c1840 then John born c1838 , Anne born 1841 and Martin born c 1842 There was another son who did not immigrate to Sydney. His name was Patrick born 1837 I have all their family details from the time they arrived in Sydney. I have never been able to find why Patrick did not join the family in Sydney. There was a rumour that there had been a priest in the family. Also could never find any siblings of James and have never been able to find the ship in which Matthew (b 1840) my gr grandfather, arrived on. The family story goes that he refused to bend his knee to the Monarchy and had his name stripped from all records and any possessions taken away and put in Chancery and that he was marched to the ship and transported to Sydney as a non person. In other words he was a rebel. His son my grandfather Patrick Walsh, tried to get the money from Chancery in later years but it would have proved non viable financially to obtain it. Joseph, if you like I can send you our family tree and the History which we did in the 1990's before we had computers and it was all slog all the way. So there could be a few unproven bits in there. My brother did most of the library and government records and I did all the interviewing of the living members of the family and managed to extract photos & stuff while I was doing it. I would have to send the documents to your private address and ask you to not use any of the living generation in any public way. Let me know. Paddy Walsh Bondi Sydney Australia ----- Original Message ----- From: "Joseph C Dorsey" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, February 04, 2009 12:16 PM Subject: Re: [IRL-WICKLOW] data base for witnesses Hi Golding, Sure, I would love to. Just to make sure you will be able to open and use it, I need to know if you have Microsoft Excel in your computer. If you do not have it, it will not open. My step son tried for days to open it and finally called long distance to ask why he could not open it. I had forgotten to ask if he had Excel on his personal lap top, It turned out he did not so I told him to forward it to his computer in the office and he could use it. Just tell me which Surnames you are researching so I can name each database. Also, what other type database would you need? witness and Godparents? Ship Lists Checked? Are you researching Ireland only, and if so, which counties are you researching in? I check for Darcy, Moran, and Walsh in all Counties in Ireland. Joseph

Thank you Peggy Thought I was the only one ! I had a brief look at 'Microsoft' Help which directed me to the blurbs re Excel but if you have some guidance it woud be much appreciated . Golding ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, February 04, 2009 2:39 PM Subject: Re: [IRL-WICKLOW] IRL-WICKLOW Digest, GOLDING & COMPUTER WIZARDS > Hi Golding, > > I have exactly ZERO knowledge about computers. Databases are very easy > to > make. I'll help you, if you'd like. >

Afternoon all. Yes the army did allowed some other ranks wives to travel with the unit when they went overseas. A fact that might interest some of you is that when a soldier died, especially when they were overseas; the widow would marry another soldier so that she would still have a sort of home and family around her, That fact causes problems to family historians as it is quite difficult tracing the new family and their records Oh one other point is that an other rank had to get permission of his Commanding officer before he could get married. This practice was still in force in 1957 when I got married. Regards Peter Collins

Joseph Many thanks Will have to wait till my son turns up to check if I have Excel ! I just know the basics . Will get back to you then Golding ----- Original Message ----- From: "Joseph C Dorsey" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, February 04, 2009 1:16 AM Subject: Re: [IRL-WICKLOW] data base for witnesses Hi Golding, Sure, I would love to. Just to make sure you will be able to open and use it, I need to know if you have Microsoft Excell in your computer. If you do not have it, it will not open. My setp son tried for days to open it and finally called long distance to ask why he could not open it. I had forgotten to ask if he had Excel on his personal lap top, It turned out he did not so I told him to forward it to his computer in the office and he could use it. Just tell me which Surnames you are researching so I can name each database. Also, what other type databadse would you need? witness and Godparents? Ship Lists Checked? Are you researching Ireland only, and if so, which counties are you researching in? I check for Darcy, Moran, and Walsh in all Counties in Ireland. Joseph --- On Tue, 2/3/09, GOLDING KIDD <[email protected]> wrote: From: GOLDING KIDD <[email protected]> Subject: Re: [IRL-WICKLOW] data base for witnesses To: [email protected] Date: Tuesday, February 3, 2009, 5:22 AM Hi Joseph That sounds a great idea - it's probably quite a simple exercise when set up & ok if a computer wizard ! however for the novice it can be 'stresful' ! Could you maybe let me see a sample off list ? Golding ----- Original Message ----- From: "Joseph C Dorsey" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, February 03, 2009 2:47 AM Subject: [IRL-WICKLOW] data base for witnesses >I am big on databases.

Hi Peggy,   Thank you for the info on the Microsoft Program.  That is really interesting, as I have not heard about it.  I believe I will have to look into this as I enjoy using all of the Microsoft programs when doing my genealogy.  I used to use only Works, but now use Word.  I still have Works, but do not use it like I use to do.    One of the days I would like to stay near home long enough to take some Microsoft classes at the community college since they do so much and I do not make use of all which they do.  Of course, that means the RV will have to stay parked for a while. LOL   I still watch for Weadock/Weadick/Wadduck, etc. while researching, and would suggest everyone do so, as you contribute so much to this list.  I wish you a great trip to Ireland again this year.  I know you are ready to get back over there and wish I could go this year.  Hopefully I can go in 2010 as I believe that will be the best way to find more information on my ancestors.,    Joseph --- On Wed, 2/4/09, [email protected] <[email protected]> wrote: I mentioned in an earlier post that I use Microsoft Word for my databases. That is because I've been making databases for almost 20 years, and I'm used to Word. I actually had Word bundled into my newest computers at an extra expense, and ended up buying an old version of Microsoft Works on Ebay for my laptop. There is a free Microsoft program you can download that will convert Word into Excell, and visa versa. Actually, you can convert any of the Microsoft programs with it. I found this out from a Tech at Microsoft last year, when NONE of my databases opened on this new computer! I called and cried to the poor woman, telling her 20 years worth of research was "down the drain". Peggy Leonard p.s. And tell me, Joseph, do you have anything that remotely sounds like Weadock/Weadick/Wadduck, etc. on any of your databases, from anwhere? If so, I'd love to have them!

Hello Peggy Yes it was you that gave me those records (a few years ago now). You lead me on the correct path of finding my Bridget Lacey in the very beginning.... I have also been in contact with some other Lacey relatives who also verified those baptisms etc...so that was great, the only confusion we ever had was over the Mcdonnel.....Mcdonald name, but I think that's pretty well sorted now. The other names were all correct on fellow researchers records. Once again I thank you kindly for your time. Jeanette

Hi Paddy,   I would really be grateful if you could share your information with me.  I have less info on my g.g. grandmother, Margaret Walsh Moran, than on any other ancestor.  At this point all I know is that she married John Moran on 21 Nov 1819 in the Kildare Rathangan RC Parish in Co Kildare.  And I have the names an dates of baptism of their 5 children.  I lucked out and found all of this when I researched the parish records at the FHC in Houston, TX.  I have no idea of where she is from, when she was born, or who her parents were.  There was only one other Walsh record within a month or so of her wedding, so I believe she must not have been from that area.    I believe her mother might have been named Mary, since she named her first daughter Mary and the second one Margaret.  It appears that my Irish ancestors used the Irish naming traditions extensively, and that has helped in my research.   Thank you for your offer, I am excited about receiving it. When I get your Walsh information into my Walsh database, would you like a copy/   Joseph --- On Tue, 2/3/09, Paddy <[email protected]> wrote: Hello Joseph, I noticed that one of your names of interest is WALSH. I have been having a lot of trouble going back on my Walsh family. They came from Muckalee Kilkenny. Joseph, if you like I can send you our family tree and the History which we did in the 1990's before we had computers and it was all slog all the way. So there could be a few unproven bits in there. Let me know.Paddy Walsh Bondi Sydney Australia

Hi Golding, I have exactly ZERO knowledge about computers. Databases are very easy to make. I'll help you, if you'd like. Peggy Golding wrote: ok if a computer wizard ! however for the novice it can be 'stresful' ! Could you maybe let me see a sample off list ? **************Great Deals on Dell Laptops. Starting at $499. (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100000075x1217883258x1201191827/aol?redir=http://ad.doubleclick. net/clk;211531132;33070124;e)

Hi Joseph, I mentioned in an earlier post that I use Microsoft Word for my databases. That is because I've been making databases for almost 20 years, and I'm used to Word. I actually had Word bundled into my newest computers at an extra expense, and ended up buying an old version of Microsoft Works on Ebay for my laptop. There is a free Microsoft program you can download that will convert Word into Excell, and visa versa. Actually, you can convert any of the Microsoft programs with it. I found this out from a Tech at Microsoft last year, when NONE of my databases opened on this new computer! I called and cried to the poor woman, telling her 20 years worth of research was "down the drain". She said, "Don't cry", and remotely went into my computer herself, downloaded the program and everything opened, while I sat back and smoked a cigarette. When I send out records, I usually copy and paste the data into a blank document, and attach the document to an email, rather than send any version of a database. I also do that when I post a lot of records to the list. I love "copy and paste", especially on the rootsweb lists! Hope that's at least interesting! :o) Peggy Leonard p.s. And tell me, Joseph, do you have anything that remotely sounds like Weadock/Weadick/Wadduck, etc. on any of your databases, from anwhere? If so, I'd love to have them! Joseph wrote: "I had forgotten to ask if he had Excel on his personal lap top, It turned out he did not so I told him to forward it to his computer in the office and he could use it." **************Great Deals on Dell Laptops. Starting at $499. (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100000075x1217883258x1201191827/aol?redir=http://ad.doubleclick. net/clk;211531132;33070124;e)

Hi Jeanette, There really isn't a way to determine whether or not the sponsors you mentioned in the Arklow Baptisms are relations or not, since the Arklow Catholic records only begin at about 1818. If you knew who the parents of the sponsors were, you could figure that out. Sponsor Margaret McDaniel IS Margaret McDaniel. I'm just wondering....did I give you those records? I think I might have, and if that's the case, while I know them to be correct (what an ego!), I would advise you and anyone taking records from people over the internet to verify them yourself! A slip of a pinky on a keyboard, or bad eyesight reading bad handwriting on very old paper/microfilm can change the information you receive and really throw you off. If you are using my records, I suggest and urge you to do what Reagan said..."Trust but verify". Like Joseph, I also use home made databases (I use microsoft word), and I'll sort my records by residence and see what comes up for Johnstown. I'll post it, if I find any connections. Regards, Peggy Leonard In a message dated 2/4/2009 12:40:08 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, [email protected] writes: Margaret Lacey 12 July 1848 In Johnstown, Arklow Sponsors to Christening were: Matthew Forde / Margaret McDaniel? Should that be McDonall? **************Great Deals on Dell Laptops. Starting at $499. (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100000075x1217883258x1201191827/aol?redir=http://ad.doubleclick. net/clk;211531132;33070124;e)

Hey there - where else would he have got that sense of humour ! ----- Original Message ----- From: "carol griffiths" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, February 03, 2009 9:38 PM Subject: Re: [IRL-WICKLOW] Born in India etc due to Army. Thanks

Great Daz. I used to love watching Spike on the telly. I never knew of his irsh connections tho. Thanks Carol

"Carol- off to check out the Indiaman site and to learn more of Spike Milligan and John Sullivan the boxer."   Hopefully you will have discovered some of Spikes zany humour, particularly his poetry by now Carol, he chose his own epitaph which was eventualy inscribed on his gravestone in Gaelic; "Duirt me leat go ruich me breoite" (I told you I was ill) So at the risk of having by hand slapped by Aunty Cara from the Land of Downside Uppermost, here's a tribute to this brilliant man in an attempt of his own style;   ODE TO A SHARPENED STICK Boy Oh boy Wasn’t he a joy? Mad mad clever man. Of Indian birth And Erin’s mirth Paddy Guru Milligan  

I read all comments with great interest but find very little to help me with finding birth details for Leister Beddy of Kronakeery House, Rathnew 13 children. Two of them departed to India and the British Library, India Office, Family history search prooved very helpfull. It is well worth a try for people looking for family associated to the army in India. http://indiafamily.bl.uk 2009/2/3 carol griffiths <[email protected]> > Hi > Thanks to all for sharng their experiences of people having kids all > over the world due to army. > I watched BBC1 who do you thnk you are(uk) last night - Rory Bremner- > it explained how up to 1854 the army allowed wives and families to > travel with them. On the day the army was due to set sail there would > be a lottery and those picked would travel. The wives would work in > the army camps, washing cooking etc. I always thought it was only > officers etc who took wives with them and never imagined wives of > privates would be there, having a pretty tough time by the sounds of > it. > > Carol- off to check out the Indiaman site and to learn more of Spike > Milligan and John Sullivan the boxer. > *************************************** > 1- Only leave in the body of the mail what is relevant to your answer > > 2- Change the SUBJECT LINE to suit the body of your own Mail to List. > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message > -- Postnet Suite 48, P/Bag X1006, Plettenberg Bay, 6600 Mobile: 0832597593 Fax / Tel: 044 532 7560 SAVE PAPER: "DO YOU REALLY NEED TO PRINT THIS MAIL?"