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Ireland (Historical Counties) => Ireland => Westmeath => Topic started by: AEG on Saturday 25 August 12 01:34 BST (UK)
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Several records give the occupation of members of the Hynes family of Ballymurry, Ballyloughloe, Westmeath as blacksmith. I realize that every place needed a blacksmith. However, does anyone know if any of the directories such as Slaters would have an entry for such a small place and common occupation? Thank you.
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you didn't mention a timeframe.. but in general National directories like Slater's included details from major towns and the immediately surrounding area, and the later directories usually included more detailed listings.
As far as I can see Ballymurry is about 12km east of Athlone, so possibly a little to far outside the town to be included.
Shane
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Thank you.