Scotland 1881 census: Birth place other as transcribed: RHUANAH IRELAND

[craggagh]

Hello -

The first letter looks much like the first letter of 'Aberdeen' and could very well have been a misspelling of Armagh.

craggagh.

[jenimac]

Hi Craggagh,
Thanks I agree and if you look at the 'r' in Fireman it is similar to the next letter.  My only concern is the 'g' not being there but as you say it might just be a misspelling.

Jenny

[aghadowey]

The 'g' is Armagh is silent so it's a common mis-spelling mistake for foreigners (i.e. someone in Scotland).

[jenimac]

Thanks everyone.  Do you think I can accept it is Armagh or must I post it in the deciphering forum?  The reason I am being so pedantic about it is if we accept it is Armagh, I will then base all my further searches there so obviously i want to be as certain as possible before I begin.  For me it is a big break-through as I had almost but not quite resigned myself to never finding his birthplace.  Living In South Africa I would absolutely love to visit Ireland and see for myself where one of my ancestors lived but up until now it seemed an impossible dream.

Regards
Jenny

[jenimac]

Hi all,
Just an update on my search.

I am really impressed with Scotlands People.A woman called Eileen investigated and not only did she send me the correct record, transcribed as Samuel Ewing  but she refunded me with all the credits I had used to find James Irvine.  Now that's what I call service and long may it last.

Many thanks to everyone for helping and hopefully I am a step closer to finding my illusive ancestor.

Kind regards
Jenny

[deebel]

There is a James Irvine on the 1861 census who is in a home port and a fireman
Place of Birth given as Barrhead Scotland


1861 aboard the Princess Alice

James Irvine 30 Fireman b Barrhead Renfrewshire

[jenimac]

thanks for that info Deebel. I will certainly look into it because he wasn't at home in Aberdeen for the 1861 census and I have often wondered where he was but the birth town and county don't match my records at all nevertheless I will still take a look just in case it's another transcription error.

Thanks
Jenny

[GR2]

To me, if you compare the l in Ireland, it says Almanah.

[jenimac]

Thanks GR2

Yes I see what you mean but if you look at the r in 'fireman' and the r in 'mar' (ied) and even the r in 'Irvine' they are also very similar and the only place in Ireland that I have been offered so far is Armagh but obviously if anyone has another suggestion I would love to consider that.

Jenny