BYRNE Family name and links to Shoemaking.
I have a Byrne Family Tree with its roots in the Castlecomer area.
Our roots have Catholic, shoemaking and coalmining links.
My earliest confirmed data is for James Byrne born 1821 died1904 in Castlecomer.
He was married to Anne Farrell 1822 - died 1874 in Castlecmer.
This couple were the the parents of my grandfather Joseph Byrne born 1886 - died 1963 in
South Shields in NE England.The couple had a large family which I have data for.
Did James Byrne have any brothers/sisters?
Was his father John Byrne born 1773 - died 1865 in Castlecomer?
Was this John Byrne the shoemaker who received £7 compensation for damage to his house
and furniture following the 1798 Croppies revolt and march Dublin?
Thank you for any help you can give..
michael.byrne2@hotmail.co.uk
