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'Whence They Came: Irish Origins From pre 1900 New Brunswick Death Notices' by Peter D. Murphy.
Hard Cover with gilt lettering. 483-page book published in February 2010. Book is in as new condition.
"This work has been organized with a view to maximizing the value of its genealogical content, with 32 chapters: one for each of the counties of Ireland,"
The death notices included in a given chapter are arranged in alphabetical order. A complete surname index is provided at the back of the book.
There are many interesting and informative death notices, such as:
* February 2, 1874, The Daily Telegraph, Saint John, New Brunswick In Portland, on Saturday morning, 31st ult., Mr. JOHN ADAMS, aged 64 years, a native of the County Antrim, Ireland and a resident of this place for 31 years. He leaves a wife and five children and a large circle of friends to mourn their loss. Funeral this day (Monday), from his late residence, Hazen street, Portland, at half-past 2 o'clock, p.m. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend.
* May 22, 1888, Saint John Globe, Saint John, New Brunswick At Hampton, on the 18th inst., John Smith, a native of Columbkill, County Longford, Ireland, in the 82nd year of his age. (Boston papers please copy.)
* April 9, 1897, Saint John Globe, Saint John, New Brunswick AN OLD RESIDENT - Mr. Patrick Reynolds, father of Michael Reynolds, of this city, died at Barnesville on Thursday in his 78th year, after three or four months' illness. Mr. Reynolds came from Roscommon, Ire., over 50 years ago, and since that time has farmed at Barnesville, where he was highly respected by his neighbours. His wife and 10 children - six sons and four daughters - survive him. Two of his sons are in eastern Pennsylvania and one is in Boston, where two of the daughters also live. The remainder of the family live in this province. Mr. Reynolds was a staunch Liberal in politics.
* October 15, 1849, The Gleaner, At Chatham, on the 29th September, Mrs. MARGARET HOWE, aged 73 years. She was a native of Cloughjordan, County Tipperary, Ireland, and emigrated to this country in the year 1836. She was a faithful and consistent member of the Baptist Church for upwards of 50 years. She died in peace. Canada papers please copy.
Book 6039 $75.00 plus shipping - heavy book so shipping will be $20.00 WITHIN NORTH AMERICA. GREAT ADDITION TO THE BOOKSHELF OF THE GENEALOGICAL RESEARCHER OF IRISH FAMILIES OF NEW BRUNSWICK OR THOSE WHO CROSSED INTO THE US. - CONDITION AS NEW.
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