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Author: cathcanning
Surnames: Canning
Classification: queries
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Hi Pat. Are you related to my Grandfather Martin Canning from Placentia Newfoundland? His
Father, Bernard Canning, named him "Martin" after his Grandfather (the first
Martin Canning over from Ireland).As much as I have quizzed my Dad about any conversation
in which he can remember his Grandfather Bernard talking about Martin from Wexford
(Bernard's own Grandfather), nothing comes to mind. No name of any parish or town in
Wexford was ever revealed to Dad. We also know nothing about Bernard's Father, Peter
Canning. Bernard never talked about Peter either! There could of been a family rift, we
don't know. My Uncle Greg Canning told me in an email that he remembered Bernard being
called Judas behind his back.The whole thing is very frustrating because I live in Ireland
and I am desparate to get some kind of lead because it's easy for me to get to Wexford
for further research. Let me know if you hear anything.
All the best,
Catherine Canning
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