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Author: RNau1193
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Hello Noreen, May name is Regina MURRAY Nau. I live in Gilberbtsville, PA. My father
was Thomas Murray the son of Patrick Murray and Bridget Canavan. Bridget was the daughter
of Anthony Canavan and Bridget Kelly. Bridget's brother Patrick was on the titanic
with his cousins Mary Canavan and James Flynn. My fathers parents, Patrick Murray and
Bridget Canavan came to the US in the early 1920's. Some of Bridget's siblings
were already here, including sister Catherine (who married Anthony Berry); Thomas (who
married a Philben) and John Canavan. Actually John died during the Flu epidemic in
1917-1918. Bridget's siblings who remained in Ireland included Annie (who married a
Barrett); and Anthony married to Bridget Barrett (your grandparents). Your father Tommy
and my father Tom are first cousins. My husband and I were in Ireland about 2 years ago
and while there met your father Tommy at his sisters home - Teresa McHale. In fact, were
arrived on the day of the funeral o!
f Pat Barrett (I think that's who it was - I am writing this from memory). I left a
family tree with your Aunt Teresa. I would love to hear from you :)
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