Hi, I am new to this thread. My great grandmother was Ellen Blanc born 1867 in the district of Mountmellick (Kilbride). Her father was Henry Blanc (farmer) and her mother was Elizabeth Doyle. From what I can gather Henry Blanc is deceased by the 1901 census. Ellen is working for George Richards Graham a Clerk in Holy Orders at Ballybrittas, Queen's County. Ellen's surname is given as Blane on the website of the census but close examination of the actual record reads as Blanc. I am unable to locate any information on Henry and Elizabeth as regards their marriage etc. Ellen Blanc married William Johnston possibly in 1905/06 but by the 1911 census they have two children the youngest of which is my grandmother. They are again working for the CoI Clergy, a Canon Charles Irvine Graham, but this time in Celbridge, Co. Kildare. I think the two Arthur Blanc's in the 1901 census are relations of Ellen's. My uncle (since deceased) was named for the youngest one according to my mother. Arthur Blanc died 1939 and is buried at St. Paul's in Portarlington. There are furher Blane's (Blanc's) at Kilbride who may be Ellen's mother and sisters. Any help greatly appreciated.
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