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« on: Friday 04 May 07 17:36 BST (UK) »
Dear Geoff,
I am a Duggan one generation removed from Tullaghobegley. My father didn't emigrate to America until late 1940's, so if you've checked the on-line graveyard census for Tullaghobegly, that's us on the Duggan headstone with the most names. As far as we can tell, our family has probably inhabited that remote corner of Donegal since the last ice age. One added complication: my paternal grandfather married a Duggan in a neighboring parish (no relation) so all told I probably have more Duggan relatives than most. Our trouble has been sorting out who belongs to which side of the family. In Irish, the name is O Dubhaigan, but the English spellings varies between Doogan and Duggan, even within members of the same immediate family, which is something to keep in mind when perusing the various census documents. So far I have not come across any Michaels in our direct line, but some of those extended families were quite large. I did notice, however, that the ship manifests for the Donegal Relief Project do include fathers' names in the passenger information. By any chance, do you have that piece of the puzzle? If so, I have a history book that mentions various "Doogans" who were later evicted from specific neighborhoods which may help narrow down your search. I'd be glad to look it up for you. The records only mention heads of households, unfortunately, and the book is likely out of print by now. I bought it when my children and I lived in Falcarragh, the main villiage, back in 1999-2000. Sadly, the senior members of my father's family have since passed away so there's no one left of that generation for me to ask.
Best regards,
Pat
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