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Hi, I have a question about place of birth found on a record for WILLIAM JOHN HAGAN. He emigrated to the United States in 1897, gained citizenship and a US Passport. He listed his place of birth as 'Cappagh, Pomeroy, Co. Tyrone'.

My question: Does the place of birth mean?

  • Cappagh = Townland
  • Pomeroy = Parish

Thank in advance,

Allison

allyoops

Wednesday 30th Jan 2013, 09:57PM

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    Hi Allison,

     

    Thank you for your message.

     

    You?re very lucky that William was so specific with his place of origin!

     

    Yes, I would say that it does mean the townland of Cappagh in the Pomeroy civil parish.

     

    There are two very useful websites when it comes to place names in Ireland. They are:

    Irish Place Names:  http://www.irish-place-names.com/

    LogAinm: http://www.logainm.ie/

     

    Thanks again for your message.

     

    Kind regards,

     

    Genealogy Support

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Emma Carty

    Wednesday 27th Mar 2013, 01:45PM

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