Trying to find out where in Ireland my 3 times great-grand dad came from. Named George Madden. Born about 1821. First record of him being in Canada was marrying Catherine McAndrew in Ottawa in 1850. Eventually settling in Onslow, Pontiac, Quebec. Children were Ann, Bridget, George, Henry, Patrick, Thomas and Esther Ann.
Thursday 27th Dec 2012, 02:46AM
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Hi,
Thank you for your message.
Do you have any other information on George that you could share? Do you know the names of his parents or any siblings he may have had?
Do you know much about his emigration? Generally, more information was given at the port of arrival rather than that of departure so if you knew where he arrived it may be a place to find information-and perhaps even an exact place of origin. For immigration information in Canada visit the National Library and Archives of Canada at the following link:
http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/index-e.html
Some websites which may help in your research are :
The National Archives of Ireland http://www.nationalarchives.ie/genealogy1/genealogy-records/introduction/
The National Library of Ireland http://www.nli.ie/en/family-history-introduction.aspx
The National Archives UK ? genealogy search: http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/records/looking-for-person/
The Public Records Office of Northern Ireland http://www.proni.gov.uk/index/family_history.htm
Family Search: https://familysearch.org/
Remember to post as much information as you can with regard to the people you are researching. The more information you post, the more likely it is that one of our volunteers will be able to advise or assist you. Also include information concerning which sources you may have already used so others may further your search.
Kind regards,
Genealogy Support
Friday 15th Feb 2013, 01:36PM