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Hi. I am searching for anyone who is related to my paternal grandfather. His name was Bernard Joseph Solan and he was born in 1919. His fathers name was John Solan, a constable,and his mothers name was Margaret Reilly. He also had 1 sister that I am aware of - she became a nun, however I do not know her name. Being that my grandfather was a devout Catholic and from a very devout Catholic family, I am sure that he must of had other siblings. I would like to know more about my great-grandparents and as far back into the family tree as possible. My grandfatheremigrated to South Africa (date unknown) andmarried a Scottish lady, Margaret Solan (nee Young) at St Patricks Church in Benoni, Johannesburg. They had 5 children together - Robert John Solan, Peter Anthony Solan, Graham Patrick Solan, Bernard Michael Solan (my dad) and Catherine Mary Theresa De Langen (nee Solan). I think I can make out the word Castlebar on his birth certificate but I'm not sure as to what that is referring to. I would like to get in touch with anyone related to either Margaret Reilly or Bernard Joseph Solan.

IrelandXO member

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Hi,

Thanks for your message. Given that Bernard was born in 1919 you should be able to get a civil record of his birth. This will narrow place of origin for you and help you in your search. Civil records are available from the General Register?s Office. Here are their contact details:

General Register Office

Government Offices

Convent Road

Roscommon

Ireland

Tel:+353 90 663 2900

Locall:1890 25 20 76

Fax:+353 90 663 2999

Homepage: http://www.groireland.ie/

You can search the indexes to these records up to 1958 online at:

 

https://familysearch.org/search/collection/1408347

You may also find this website useful :

 

http://www.mayo.ie/dnn/Genealogy.aspx#.UxiWX_l_tHU

Kind regards,

Genealogy Support

 

IrelandXO member

Hi Candice, my dad is related to Bernard and could help you out. Are you still looking for information? 

Catrina

 

IrelandXO member

Dear Catrina:

 

Thanks for your reply.  Let's see if Candice answers this post.  If not, I will try to make contact with her.

We'll give it a week or so.

 

All the best,

 

Jane.

jhalloranryan@…

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