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Looking for any information about my grandfather's ancestory in Ireland.

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I am looking for any information relating to my great great grandfather who came from Ireland, from the parish of Down I belive as I have found on a census record in 1851. His name was John Duffy and he was born in around 1826. He married Catherine McGlade, who was born in 1821. I believe they were married in Ireland but cannot trace a record of their marriage. They came to Carlisle in England before 1849 I believe according to the census record I have found on Ancestory. They had 4 children named Henry, Sarah, Alexander and John. Henry was born in Ireland in 1844 and John was born in Ireland in 1842. The other 2 children were born in England. Henry was my great grandfather but I cannot trace his ancestory before this time. Any help would be greatly appreciated. I have also looked for his death record but was unable to trace this either.

My name is Jan Webb. My father is also called John Duffy and his father before him.

Thank you in anticipation.

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Hi Jan
The closest match for John Duffy born 1826 in Down is 1828 on www.rootsireland.ie/
The site requires a subscription
The record will have the parish and MAYBE the parents' names.
I couldn't find a marriage record; geni.nidirect.gov.uk may have a marriage record but you need to purchase credit
PRONI is a free site on which you can do a name search where you might find some early Duffys in Down
Col

ColCaffIrelandXO Volunteer

Thanks for the information Col, I will certainly take a look at the sites you mention.

Regards

Jan

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