A hello from Canada.
I must say that I have been back to Ireland and walked the streets of Templemore and Moneygalle in September of 2016. I experienced such strong feelings within as I stood on the property of the Templeharry Church were my 2-great grandfather/mother were married in 1809 and left in 1818. Thanks to LB (who capably assisted our efforts) and T&TMcK (our gracious hosts) for being the greatest Ambassadors for Tipperary.
Although we were not able to locate the family in or near Templemore, we had remarkable success with the Goulding connection in or near Moneygalle. We were able to uncover evidence through the Rev Minchin leases of 2-great grandmother’s father and the comment of son Charles having “gone to America and that he and a brother have not been heard from”. Charles was among Tipperary’s Richard Talbot’s Settlers as was Thomas Talbot Howard my 2-great grandfather. It would seem the leased plot of land has a connection to the row housing on Moneygalle main roadway were former President Obamas relatives themselves had once occupied and left from.
So this enjoyable hunt continues as I try to uncover the Howard/Templemore and Howard/Goulding/ Moneygalle connections mentioned in Professor Elliott’s writings on the Irish immigration to the Canadas of the time.
Much is yet to be determined so we will continue to push back in time to find the parentage of my immigrants and the identity of their siblings if any.
To anyone who may have a thought or suggestion on my “push back” I would invite and welcome your contribution.
Thanks Ireland
Blair Howard
An Ancient Tree Hugger
Wanted Dead or Alive
Howard/Goulding 1818
Malaterre/Larocque 1725
