Hardy and Leiper/Leeper families in Donegal

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Hi MD Mahon my Great Grandfather Robert Hardy was a brother to your ancestor Matilda, I too have a good deal if information about the Hardy side of our family and would be interested to see if you have had any luck getting back any further than John William Hardy's line in Donegal, Cheers Michael

Hello Michael, thank you for responding to my message re Hardy family. I presume your Robert Hardy is Robert John Hardy born in 1876 as Matilda and Robert's father was also Robert (Robert William, bn 1847). Robert William's father was John William and his father was Joseph.  I was told that Joseph migrated to Donegal from Scotland married Mary and had three sons, John bn. 1808 (our ancestor), James and Thomas. At least John and James are on record.  John was a wheelright according to shipping records. James remained in Donegal but his son, also John, migrated to Australia and settled here. You may contact me direct if you wish at marguerita.mahon@gmail.com   I live in Australia.  Perhaps you live here, too.

Glad to hear from you, Regards,

Marguerita Mahon.