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Scotland 30+

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Hello everyone! My name is Maria and i live in Portugal.All my life i heard about my "nordic ancestors" storys.My father family members are tall, blue eyes, some dark hair, some blond, and i was born red.(now i'm grey and i use paint.....) I'm not sure if the storys are true or not.But, once i found in Scotland census of 1821(or it was 1881-sorry not sure)the surname "Rocha". The fact is that i identify myself very much to the celtic culture...since i remember as a person.Looks like my spiritual family is calling me. Hope anyone can help me.I'll appreciate that deeply! Maria Rocha

Maria, the name might have originally been ROCHE from Ireland. Plenty of them here. I am reasonably sure they were originally - de Róiste - and must have come with the Anglo-Normans circa 1200AD!!! Seán O'Brien obriain1@ireland.com www.nearerthesunset.com

Hi Sean!!!!

Plenty of them?!Hum...interesting; storys i've heard might not only be "storys"! Thank you so much for your information! Now i have material to do a real research! Thanks again, Maria

Anthony McGinty born 1828 Lettermore, Galway. Married in Paisley, Scotland 1846. Father James McGinty and Mother Ellen Broadley. Anyone help me with further research. Thanks Catherine

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my name is maureen i live in strathclyde scotland and i am desprate to get to know people 40 more from ireland,i am 40 widow who would like people from ireland to e mail me.

Hello from Yorkshire, I'm a senior citizen, trying desparately to fill in some gaps in my family tree, My maiden name was Breslin ( on my father's side) and I hail from Moville in Co Donegal...my fathers family were from Cardonagh in Donegal and I believe most of them came to Scotland many years ago, if anyone has that surname in thier family I would be delighted to hear from you, no matter how thinly the thread, kindest regards, Maureen......e-mail, Maurwns@aol.com.

Hi I hail from Edinburgh, Scotland. Tracing my Irish Ancesty - quite a few names mostly from Co. Donegal. McHugh's McFaddens from Drumnaraw, Clondahorky Parish. Boyle's and McElhinney's from Rosskirk and Killhill, Clondavaddog Parish. would be great if someone out there in 'god's own country' could give me a helping hand. would be nice to chat too!!! thanks Anne

Scotland the Brave? Anyone from Fifeshire (LEVEN)? Regards from Australia!

Hi,my name is Conor I am 37 yrs of age, happily married with 3 kids living in Scotland. I'm originally from Enniskillen but grew up just outside Dublin. I miss home and the craic. I'm just looking to speak to folk in a similar situation.

Hello, I am seeking information on the Cole family from Scotland. My greatgrandmother was Olive Adell Cole (b:9/25/1887 d:7/20/1975), her father was Charles D. Cole (b: abt. 1862) and her mother was either Emma or Rebecca. I am told that we are direct desendants to the Cole family castle. Any help is greatly appreciated. ggandwoosa@tds.net.

Hi, I am 42, a Librarian (Law and Medicine), and live in Sydney, Australia. My parents are from Ireland, and I have relatives also in UK/USA. I am looking to correspond with females in Scotland, age 30-45, with interest in family history, geneaology, European history, art, film, nature, travel. I hope to visit the UK again this Christmas to see relatives. Owen L. Sydney, Australia

H I AM LOOKING FOR ANY FAMILY OF THOMAS FLYNN BORN IN IRELAND HE WAS BORN 25/09/1922 HE LIVED IN GLASGOW at charles st AND DIED 65YEARS OLD 20/03/1988.IF ANY ONE CAN HELP THANK YOU. MEL LONDON

Greeting to all of you! Well my first name is Colleen and yes I am Irish. My (maiden) last name is Monroe, which I have been told is Scottish.? Any info.??? Thanks, Colleen USA

HI, I AM LOOKING FOR INFO ON MY FATHER PATRICK MCCARRON WHO WAS BORN ON THE 30TH MARCH 1930 AND HIS FAMILY AS I KNOW ABSOLUTELY NOTHING ABOUT HIM .HIS MOTHERS NAME WAS SARA JORDAN AND HIS FATHERS NAME WAS JAMES MCCARRON. I THINK THEY CAME FROM RATHMELTON COUNTY DONEGAL.MY FATHER CAME TO SCOTLAND IN THE 1950S WITH BARNEY CARR .

Looking for the Hanlon family, Tobin Family and Thomas Patrick Long born March 17th 1919 to Katie Hanlon and Thomas Long. Family from Wolfe Tone St. Kilkenny Ire. Your family in New Jersey, U.S.A is going crazy trying to contact someone. We know there must be MANY decendents there- only Katie and her sister Mary came here and all others remained in Ireland. Katie was also married to a Martin Farmer on Sept.3rd 1915in the church of St. John's in Kilkenny. Many Thanks for any info. KathleenAlber@hotmail.com

Looking for the McDermott family,McPherson family,John McDermott born circa1818 to a John McDermott and Margaret McPherson,Fifeshire Scotland,John was sentenced in 1832 to Australia, where he married a Margert O'Neil in 1841,Wollongong NSW,Margaret O'Neill was from Ferns Wexford Ireland,I would love to hear from any descendants in these two families,I am trying to do the Family Tree and find it hard to obtain informaion.Many Thanks to anyone that might be able to help me. marcelleandgarry@bigpond.com

I am looking for relatives relating to Mathew & Winifred(nee Kennedy)Ryan. Place:1850's Ballinlough, Ireland. Left Ireland for Australia in 1857 with children Winifred,Margaret,Patrick & Bridget. Son John Patrick Ryan arrived in Aust.1855. Children Baptised R.C parish, Toomavara Ireland. Records received from Nth Family History Research Serv.Nenagh.Also on the Baptism rec. Tim Ryan,Judy Ryan. Would appreciate if anyone can relate to this family.

BERRYMAN...LOOKING FOR ANY BERRYMAN OR KYLE LAST NAMES IN NORTHERN IRELAND..ANCESTORS IMMIGRATED IN 1849 FROM DERRY, IRELAND. LAST NAME KYLE FIRST NAMES DOLLY OR DOROTHY KYLE DURING IRISH FAMINE. ARRIVED AT HARVEY PORT NEW BRUNSWICK ..MARRIED JOHN BERRYMAN OF SISSON RIDGE NEW BRUNSWICK

is there any skillings in ireland my pop was brought over here i belong in ireland but stuck in scotland i feel home when i go my holidays

Hi everyone, Ive been trying to trace my family ancestors for the last six months and the brick walls I have come up against all seem to have Irish names, Gillon,Hannah,Dillon,Ellis and Shaw. I thought if I cant find them then I can always keep up the Irish connection by getting an Epal.LoL. My name is Margaret Mc Neil and I live in Bonnie Scotland, I have a lot of boring hobbies, love getting to know people and meeting new friends even on the Epal message board. I love cats and Glasgow Celtic. If that doesnt put you off then please contact me at manmcneil@yahoo.co.uk

Hi, I'm looking for the family line of Michael O'Brien born abt 1802, possibly in Galway, Civil Parish Lambeth I think, his spouse's name was Ellen. Michael and Ellen had a son Michael T. who I think was born in Clare County, Ireland abt 1846 and passed in Waterford, NY, USA. Michael T.'s wife was named Margaret Kelley. They might have also had a daughter named Mary Anne. If anyone has any information on Michael O'Brien or can tell me how to go about getting information please contact me at wyllowsdragon@aol.com. Thank you!

McCarroll Lost Looking for my family, but know nothing of them. In U.S. New York census 1900, there is an Alejandra and Mary McCarroll. Alejandra(name might be mispelled) born in 1847 came to U.S. in 1864. Mary was born in 1848 and came over in 1865. They had 9 children 6 living in 1900. I only know a few names. Mary, Alice, Helen, and Francis. Alice was adopted by Charles and Hattie Abrams. Helen Married Asa Martin Edwards then Clarence Brown. PLEASE if any of this is familar to you Please let me know at Kochannka@hotmail.com. Thank You

Donegal Roots GAMBLE; Information required on John Joseph Gamble, who was born in the County Home, Stranorlar, Co Donegal, Eire, on 1st February 1931, it is understood that he may have been brought up in Drumkeen, area, of Co Donegal. Eire. It is understood the John Joseph Gamble, married an Italian lady called, Maria, they emarginated to Canada, their son’s, are understood to be still living in Canada. All information to; Eastonia at P.O Box 29, Strabane, Co Tyrone, Northern Ireland., BT 82 9TE.

Hello There, My name is Pamela and I am from the United States and I am looking for e-mail pals...from scotland...So for more information on this Important offer ...contact...ME at ewing43@yahoo.com ..thank you

Looking for any of the Jinks family

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