Hi all, apparently my wife's father and uncles lived in Ballyturin (or Ballyturn) house in I believe the late 1920's. I have had a look through records etc., but the only reference I can find is the house was owned by the Bagot family, and the massacre that took place there as well in 1921.
A family member mentioned a timber merchant ruining the house (not sure how, renovation or burnt it down). I have pictures of them outside the house, but no record of the family (Ross) being there.
Can anyone shed any light on things?
Many thanks,
John
John Orrett
Tuesday 16th Feb 2016, 12:10PMMessage Board Replies
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John:
Welcome to Ireland Reaching Out!
I will alert our parish liaison in Gort that you posted a message.
Roger McDonnell
Castlemore Roscommon, IrelandXO Volunteer ☘
Tuesday 16th Feb 2016, 02:54PM -
Dear John,
I will do my best to find more about the Ross family connection to Ballyturin House,
Sister de Lourdes Fahy, Parish Liaison Officer.
GortGalway, IrelandXO Volunteer ☘
Monday 22nd Feb 2016, 05:04PM -
Many thanks Sister. I believe the family moved into Ballyturin House in September 1939. but know nothing more.
Kind regards,
John
John Orrett
Tuesday 23rd Feb 2016, 08:01AM -
Thank you for the reply. I have been oin touch with Anne, who has been extremely helpful.
Kind regards,
John
John Orrett
Thursday 10th Mar 2016, 07:48PM