My grandmother Eliza Leddy went to Boston in 1889. Her parents were Daniel Leddy and Anne McCanna. I would love to get information on Daniel and Anne, and their ancestors if possible, I believe she was from Killnaleck, and some relatives in Ardleny? Any help would be very appreciated.
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