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Wales (Counties as in 1851-1901) => Wales => Topic started by: kevmac90 on Saturday 08 March 14 17:57 GMT (UK)
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My 3x great grandfather was Mathew (Matt) Thomas. According to death records of 2 of his sons, Mathew was born in Wales. But, when the 2 sons, Mathew and Patrick emigrated, possibly with their mother Mary Conway around 1860-1863, they listed their birth as Ireland, specifically Galway.
It appears the Thomas family was in Glann, Oughterard, Galway and that both Mathew and Patrick were born there (not certain - but it appears so).
Question - was it common from Welsh families to relocate to Ireland, specifically Galway? Might he have been a soldier or a seaman? Any guesses/help appreciated.
Thx
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Also posted on the Galway board
http://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php?topic=679808.msg5244208#msg5244208
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Hi
1851 Census Wales:
Glamorgan > Newcastle > District 10 > page 20
Mathew Thomas Apprentice Unmarried 16 apprentice painter born Ireland
Living with John Johns & family Painter & glasier born Haverfordwest
Emyr