Welcome to TWG, Ann. My maternal Grandmother was a McLaughlin. Her grandfather was from Carlow, just a bit south of Tyrone. Perhaps we are related. Or perhaps I'm related to your husband, if that's your name from marriage.
McLaughlin is my name. Women keep their maiden names here in Quebec. We never knew where the McLaughlin's came from, except that the old great great granddad had from Co. Tyrone inscribed on his tombstone in Valcartier Quebec. That's where a lot of the Irish moved to in the 1800s. He came over in 1867 but must have left many siblings and at least 2 children behind. One of his son's married a Bowles, whose mother was a McLaughin and apparently a first cousin. She apparently came from Co Leitrim, which doesn't quite jive. Still trying to piece it together on ancestry....
Hi, I’m James Francis Smith – Author of the Irish-American series – 7 historical novels which place characters in real-life scenarios ranging from the ancient Celts through the American Revolution, our Civil War, WWI and the Irish-Anglo War, WWII, The Kennedy Era, including the Korean War and Vietnam. I’m looking for enthusiasts who share my passion to help preserve the history of Irish accomplishments in America. I’m on The Wild Geese, Linkedin, and Facebook. I would love your support!!!
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Welcome to TWG, Ann. My maternal Grandmother was a McLaughlin. Her grandfather was from Carlow, just a bit south of Tyrone. Perhaps we are related. Or perhaps I'm related to your husband, if that's your name from marriage.
Mar 15, 2016
Ann McLaughlin
Mar 15, 2016
James Francis Smith
Hi, I’m James Francis Smith – Author of the Irish-American series – 7 historical novels which place characters in real-life scenarios ranging from the ancient Celts through the American Revolution, our Civil War, WWI and the Irish-Anglo War, WWII, The Kennedy Era, including the Korean War and Vietnam. I’m looking for enthusiasts who share my passion to help preserve the history of Irish accomplishments in America. I’m on The Wild Geese, Linkedin, and Facebook. I would love your support!!!
Apr 5, 2016