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Author: patacanning
Surnames: Canning
Classification: queries
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MY dad James had a brother Martin, who had 8 to 10 children, most of them boys. James
& Martin's dad was Bernard P. born in 1878 in Placentia. I was told the government
forced the small community to move to Merasheen, so they would not have to provide a
school and other services.
Is that Martin your grandfather? Whoppee if it is! My dad joined the Merchant Marines and
ended up in NY, where he married my mom, Rose Duggan. They had 12 children.
I can not get any info beyond Martin Canning born in Wexford in 1795.
I understand your frustration that living in Ireland and you still can't find more on
the family. I do believe in persistence and the power of two! So lets work on it. I hear a
powerful roots program is soon to hit the market.
So dear Catherine, are we related? Looking forward to hearing from you!
Pat Canning
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