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Stuart's in Ireland?

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Lisa J in California

Lisa J in California Report 1 Sep 2007 21:16

I have a Stuart ancestor who was born in Sligo, Ireland (c1810). I am wondering if it is more likely that his "close" ancestors were Irish, or if there's more likelihood that they were Scottish and came over to Ireland. (Have always considered my heritage Irish and English - wondering if further back it could have been Scottish as well.) Google searches aren't helping.

Marcie

Marcie Report 1 Sep 2007 21:22

hi lisa
not sure of the historical dates here, but your stuarts
may have been part of the scottish clearence programme, as were my relatives the keegans of leitrim sligo
marcie

Lisa J in California

Lisa J in California Report 1 Sep 2007 21:29

Thank you VERY much, Marcie. I will research that in a bit (looking at something else at the moment). Thank you!!!