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Lanarkshire / Re: David McCullam & 99th Regiment of Foot
« on: Monday 02 November 15 16:14 GMT (UK)  »
Hello, My last post was a bit confusing, 1) Esther McCullam married brother in law John Reilly.
2) Bridget Reilly married brother in law John McCullum? Reilly. Please note there are 2 John's. It feels weird writing this post but that is what families did in those days. I am surprised that they did this because I know the McCullam family were pioneers of Western Australia and knew plenty of people to socialize with. I hope one day I would be able to prove the couples are linked but the only way to know is if there is a relative on the McCullam side who is in his/her 80's or 90's who knows lots about the family history. On the Reilly side there isn't anyone who is elderly so the mystery of the family could be kept unproven. Also I am looking for a James Reilly born in 1884 York, Western Australia. The Reilly family think his family are living in South Australia. The rest of the family live in Western Australia. The family are from an Irish/Spanish decent
From Darren

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Lanarkshire / Re: David McCullam & 99th Regiment of Foot
« on: Friday 30 October 15 12:15 GMT (UK)  »
Hello, My name is Darren Reilly, I am related to Esther McCullam born in Albany Western Australia. Esther married John Reilly in Albany. I know this is not directly related to your post but I want to let you know about Esther McCullam who is my Great Aunt. Esther we think married John Reilly and he was her sister in law. My great Grandmother was Bridget Reilly who married different John Reilly who we think is her sister in law also. The 2 married couples named there children with similar names for example Esther & John had  sons William Davitt Reilly & Edward John Reilly. The other married couple Bridget & John Reilly had sons Michael Davitt Reilly & Edward John Reilly. This coincidence particular middle name Davitt gives us a clue that the 2 couples were closely related. The sad thing is on the Reilly side of the family is that we are not able to prove this. I would love to know more about the McCullam family but the Albany family are reluctant to contact me as they think I am not related. Anyway I thought I would post this comment to let you know about Esther McCullam. 

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