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Title: General question re early Irish in Jamestown and Clare, South Australia
Post by: north01 on Thursday 20 June 13 05:15 BST (UK)

Hi

I have a general question re the history of Clare (and district, particularly Jamestown) in South Australia. I know that the town of Clare was named after County Clare but are there any (general) records of the early Irish make-up of the district, as in where individuals were actually from, as in Irish county/ district? Can’t see anything obvious from internet searches but I see that there have been a couple of books written by the local historical society on the history of the region which I intend to follow up.

I’m guessing that a large proportion of the Irish who settled in the area were from County Clare originally.

Any general info appreciated.

Paul

Title: Re: General question re early Irish in Jamestown and Clare, South Australia
Post by: Aussie1947 on Thursday 20 June 13 07:29 BST (UK)

Hi Paul,

Why not contact the Clare Regional History Group, they might be able to assist.

http://www.users.on.net/~clarehistory/

Gerry

Title: Re: General question re early Irish in Jamestown and Clare, South Australia
Post by: north01 on Saturday 22 June 13 13:04 BST (UK)

Thanks Gerry- will do