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I know this is old news; however, I was excited to find you online.  I wanted to learn more about my my McDermott roots from the land my great-grandfather (John McDermott of Mud Butte, South Dakota) loved so much. My great-great grandfather Patrick McDermott died in February 1899 in Turfad, Knockbride parish, County Cavan, Ireland.  He was a Turfad school master and well respected man of the community.  Based on family legend from America he was a patriot of the Irish Uprising of 1867.  I noticed in your previous posts from years ago that you had discovered numerous gravestones belonging to McDermott's.  I was hoping one might be someone connected to my family.  Patrick McDermott, mentioned above, married Mary Clarke.  They had several children, many immigrated to American; however, some stayed behind.  I would appreciate any help or information that you can provide.

God Bless and Semper Fidelis,

Edward James McDermott
Fredericksburg, Virginia, United States of America