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My great-grandfather, Robert Machesney, was married to Eleanor Magrath in Enniskillen in 1878. They lived in the townland of Gortmaconnell and had six children between 1879 and 1889: Kathleen and Margaret, who emigrated to Australia; George, William and Edward (my grandfather) who all moved to Liverpool; and Robert.

There are areas of research where evidence is patchy.

1. It has been difficult to find records of the son Robert.

2. I think my great-grandfather was born in County Cavan. Some evidence points that way, but it has been difficult to confirm.

3. I think this was my great-father's second marriage. There is marriage record of a Robert Machesney in 1849 in Enniskillen to an Anne Leonard, but it has been difficult to be sure.

Any other information on Machesneys in Enniskillen and Killesher would be welcome.

 

Friday 1st Feb 2013, 11:29AM

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