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« on: Tuesday 12 January 10 05:10 GMT (UK) »
Hi Lisa,
It's great to hear from another McCann -- it is said that the McCann's originated in Armagh but the only clue I have is from naturalization papers that state my Gr-Gr-Grandfather John McCann was from "Eastmeath" -- prior to finding that info, I was told he was from Westmeath -- it's has been impossible for me to trace his origin especially since I also can't find an exact date of birth or his parents names -- he was born in ~1828 and I think he had a sister Margaret born ~1832 -- is there any way to narrow down the McCann families that were in the eastern part of Meath in the 1840's and left for the USA -- I believe he arrived in the USA in 1847?
From an old ship record that may be the one he arrived on -- he was with a G. McCann, Betty, Margaret, James, and another McCann that the first name is hard to read ?? Margaret McCann married Thomas Gibney who was also said to be from "Eastmeath". Maybe we are long lost cousins -- it would be great to find out !! I hope to get more info so I know where to go when I get to Ireland someday ! Look forward to hearing from you again -- Thanks -- Patrick M. McCann