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William Smith

William Smith

Born
1863-01-17 12:00:00
Died
1939-01-03 12:00:00
Gender
Male

My great-grandfather and namesake, photographed with my great-grandmother. 

William Smith was apparently born in Grenagh or Derry in Cork County in either 1863 or 1865 (I have found no proof as to which year). Little is known about him until he moved to Glasgow, Scotland and married Catherine Madden Tallan in July 1899.  His parents were Michael and Margaret Smith (nee Killochan).  They resided in Shettleston, Glasgow with their five children until 1920, when they moved to Kingston, Ontario, Canada, and subsequently relocated to Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Associated communities

Cork

County Cork, or Corcaigh in Irish, is the southernmost county in Ireland and also the largest county.  It is known as “The Rebel County”.  We are home to the Blarney Stone and known for our beaches and beautiful scenery.  We have a population of approximately 542,196.  We look forward to helping you connect with your ancestors’ place of origin.

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    Caherdahy, Kilnamartyra, Cork

  • Marmullane Villa

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    Marmullane House

  • Dromineen Castle

    Location: Cork

    Dromineen, Drommahane Mallow

  • Graigue School

    Location: Cork

Timeline events in this community

  • 1810s

    MARY SUSAN CONNELL

    1810-01-01 12:00:00

  • 1840s

    Queen Victoria’s 1st visit to Cork Aug 1849

    <p>Queen Victoria’s 1st visit to Ireland, August 2-12, 1849.</p>

    1849-08-02 12:00:00

  • 1920s

    Kilmichael Ambush

    1920-11-28 12:00:00

  • 1610s

    West Cork mapped by John Speede 1610

    <p>Part of a map of Munster dated 1610 showing West Cork by John Speede</p>

    1610-01-01 12:00:00