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Patrick Murphy | The Irish Giant | Over 8 Foot Tall | Buried in Rostrevor County Down

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My GGF was John Murphy, husband of Hannah O'Neill from County Down, their son, my GF, born circa 1888 married Anna Theresa McConville born 27/11/1895. 

I would like to know if there is any connection between Patrick Murphy, son of James and Peggy (Cunningham) from Down. I know Patrick died a single man with no children but he may have had a brother!

Patrick was very tall because his pituary gland was compromised (probably a tumour) . My grandson is a very tall young man who at the age of ten was found to have a tumour in the pituary gland. I was found to have the gene that carries this disease and as my mother (Mary Murphy) is now dead I cannot ask her. 

I have tried searching for a link beween James Murphy and my GGF but have been unsuccessful. Any help would be appreciated.

Anne Santangeli

AnnaTheresa

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Dear Anna,

You may have already reviewed the County Down records at https://www.rootsireland.ie/down/  ;

Also this is a hugly valuable resources for records relating to County Down https://www.rosdavies.com/

 

Local press for more details on the story of Patrick Murphy may also be useful.  The National Library of Ireland have a database for newspaper and the collection does include some for County Down.  Access is here: https://www.nli.ie/en/catalogues-and-databases-printed-newspapers.aspx

 

regards

Bernadette

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bwalsh@irelandxo.com

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