How was it spelt!
My g grandfather was born 1846 in Ireland ! however, my dna is from Co Mayo/ Sligo according to Ancestry - could be the origin of my maiden name. My maiden name was spelt GRACHAN - has been recorded as GRAHON GREHAN GRAGHAN GREGHAN GREAGHAN - but finding the marriage of his parents John and Mary !!! is proving impossible
One dna match has a William Grehan born at Ballycastle 1855 his father was Pat.
My g grandfather Martin came to Australia as a 10 year old with his mother and older brother Michael b 1837 (according to a court case) However, because of the numerous spelling variations I have not been able to find his arrival into Australia This is all I know He died in 1885 so a lot of family history does not exist. Looking at records the surname could have been spelt Gaughan Greahan in Ireland
I will continue reading the messages posted here and your articles. One day my wall will crumble. I have seen other surnames in persons posts that are found in the family trees of my dna matches
