James Byrne : Short Biography

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James Byrne 1854

Grange (Kilkenny) Balleen (Kilkenny)

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This is a photo (possibly a wedding photo) of my great grandparents Margaret and James Byrne from Kilkenny (ca. 1870s).

Margaret was the daughter of Nellie Morrissey and Paddy Walsh. The Byrne homestead was in Kilmogen.

Their son, Martin Joseph Byrne married Bridget "Bridie" Irene Moore (my grandparents).

In 1912 my grandparents migrated to the United States documented by records from Ellis Island. They settled in Seattle, Washington.

Their third child, Martin Joseph Byrne is my father. After the birth of my father in 1919, my grandparents divorced and my grandfather moved to New York City with their oldest son James "Jim". Sadly, I never met my grandfather.

Additional Information
Date of Birth	1st Jan 1854
Date of Death	5th Dec 1927
Associated Building (s)	The Byrne Family Homestead

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Hi Rosanne "Rosie"

From what you describe we could be related.
I know my grandmother was born in Ossary Hill. I believe my grandfather's parents were from Cork Kilkenny.

I know my uncle (my father's brother who was born in NYC) inherited a family fox farm in Kilkenny. He did not claim it. I understand it went to the state.

Not long ago, I became an Irish citizen due to being able to prove my grandmother's birth in Ireland. I have dual citizenship.

I live near Seattle, WA USA.

This summer, my friend Beth and I plan to travel to Ireland (Dublin and Kilkenny).

Do you live in Ireland?

It would be lovely to meet you.

Please let's stay in touch with each other.

Best wishes,

Patricia "Pat" Byrne - my email: byrneunc@comcast.net