Hello, I just joined, and am hoping to ultimately find where my Matthews ancestors originated, which I think is most likely somewhere in Ireland.. The most helpful evidence I have is the result of a DNA test through Family Tree DNA. The vast majority of my genetic matches are to old Irish families, but I haven’t had a match to a Matthews individual in Ireland yet, and this is what I am hoping to find. Once I find this individual, it will guide my future research, using the resources of IGRS which I expect will be very helpful. My question is whether you have any suggestions for me making contact with living Matthews descendants in Ireland, especially in county Louth, so that I can attempt to recruit any interested individuals to participate in genetic genealogy? I appreciate your thoughts.
Best regards,
Gerry Matthews
Thursday 19th Nov 2015, 09:17PM
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Dear Gerry
Following from Pat's earlier advice (http://www.irelandxo.com/ireland/louth/louth/message-board/looking-matt…) you could contact the Dundalk Democrat as a starting point
http://www.dundalkdemocrat.ie/
Best wishes
Clare
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Friday 20th Nov 2015, 10:26AM -
Ok, perfect, I'll contact them. I was able to get an ad placed to run in the Drogheda Leader that will come out next week on Wednesday, but another wouldn't hurt.
Thanks,
Gerry
Saturday 21st Nov 2015, 04:13AM