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James Purcell

James Purcell

Born
1815-01-01 12:00:00
Died
1865-05-01 12:00:00
Gender
Male
Place of migration
Migrated to/Born in USA

Born in Ireland circa 1815, according to US censuses.  Married to a native of Kilmihil Parish, County Clare.  Unknown whether they married in Ireland or USA, but wife's oldest brother was a close associate.  Was living in Ellicottville, New York by early 1853.  He was probably the James Purcell recorded as having been evicted from his cottage in Ballyduneen Townland, Kilmihil Parish, in 1848.  His father was probably the James Purcell listed in the 1826 Tithe Applotment record in Gortygeeheen Townland in Clondagad Parish, bordering Kilmihil on the east side.  DNA matches connect me to Purcells living in Drumcliff Townland, part of Ennis.

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Clare

County Clare, or An Clár in Irish, is located in the mid-west region of Ireland.  Clare is known for its beautiful scenery and we are home to the famous Burren and Cliffs of Moher.  We have a population of approximately 117,196.  We look forward to helping  you connect with your ancestors’ place of origin.

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  • 1830s

    INAGH and DYSERT in 1837

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    1837-01-01 12:00:00

  • 1910s

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    1916-09-30 12:00:00

  • 1910s

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  • 1830s

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    1832-08-16 12:00:00

Clondagad (Clare)

Our aim is to connect all people with a link to Clondagad (Clare). You may live here, have visited here or maybe are tracing ancestors who left long ago. In any case, we’re sure to have lots to share and are delighted to welcome you.

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  • 1940s

    Foundation of Clondegad

    1943-01-01 12:00:00

  • 1840s

    Famine 'disturbed districts' targeted by Coercion Act

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    1847-12-29 12:00:00