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| Name | Country | More Information | |
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| Douglas Hamilton | fhm@metropolis.co.uk | CANADA | I am trying to connect my great-great-grandfather, William Ford, to a specific location in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. Family lore has him born there on 1st May 1800. I located him and some family members on a ship’s passenger list. They took the Trusty, from Belfast to New York City, landing on 12th September 1828, roughly 12 weeks after departure. They were recorded as William (aged 27), wife Mary Ann (30), son James (2) and brother John (28). Stories have William Ford marrying Mary … |
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