Ancestors from Clare
Find out about people who lived in Clare and their descendants.
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Thomas Lynch
Clare
DOB: 1st January 1812
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John Minahan
Clare
DOB: 1st January 1835
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Mary Keane
Clare
DOB: 17th May 1910
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Thomas O'Connor
Clare
DOB: 1st January 1805
Buildings from Clare
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Inagh VILLAGE
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Sileshaun East TOWNLAND
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Drumanure TOWNLAND
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Clifden House
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Latest News from Kilrush (County Clare)
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