Thompson Family

LeitrimCarrigallen (Leitrim)

Hello,

I continue to research my Thompson family; George Thompson and Mary (Wilson/Wiggins). I have been able to confirm they emigrated to Canada in 1845 from Lugnagon Townland, Carrigallen Parish, County Leitrim Ireland. In the family history notes of my Great Uncle he states 'it became known that his ancestors had a mica mine".

Is there any way to verify this or find out more about mica farming in this time period?

Thank you.

Brenda (Thompson) Montieth

heymontieth@sa…

3 years ago

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Brenda,

I only found Mica mining in Wicklow per the report below. You might want to contact the producers of the publications below

https://irishriverproject.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/1994_Quarry_Di…

https://www.mhti.org/uploads/2/3/6/6/23664026/an_1854_catalogue_of_mine…

Regards- Mary

mtvrdk@gmail.com

3 years ago

Brenda:

Here is another site with background on mining along the Leitrim/Roscommon border.

Roger McDonnell

https://leitrimtourism.com/heritage/arigna-mining-experience/

Castlemore RoscommonIrelandXO Volunteer

3 years ago

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