« Reply #9 on: Sunday 01 January 17 10:27 GMT (UK) »
HI Dan
I have not looked at this family recently , but, from memory.....
I have not been able to definitely trace family back in Ireland before they came to U.K.
I have traced two probable brothers in the U.K. One was called Rowland which was a family name Ann used for one of her sons. Another Michael, a shoemaker like his father, was transported to australia and made good there. BOth born in Cork about right time As I said, not definite, but details fit.
If I am right this would rule out your Michael. Though possibly a relative.
Let me know if you find anything else to connect. I have tried looking all sorts of places to trace back the family in Ireland and liked you, feel very frustrated.
LIz
BEDFORDSHIRE/HERTFORDSHIRE: Coles, Marsom, Hurst
BERKSHIRE/WILTSHIRE: Huntley, Williams, Maslin, Pinnell, Watson, Gulliver, Penny
DERBYSHIRE: Brinsley
DEVON: Bidgood, Northam, Gillard, Westlake
GLOUCESTER: Abrahams, Pritchard, Washburn
IRELAND: Dean, Bateman
MIDDLESEX: Howe, Leah, Truelove
NEW ZEALAND: Bishop, Frankham, Oliver, Gribble
NORFOLK: Liffen, Hacon
SOMERSET: Bishop, Bridges, Palmer, Newport, Barrow, Hill, Wise, Boyte