My Great Grandmother Maria Louisa Collins was born in Sligo around 1857-1858. She named her son, William Charles Pascoe Crabb. No one knew where the family name of Pascoe came from. I found a John George Pascoe Collins born at Kilmacshalgar, Pullendiva, County Sligo on 26th of April 1854. I believe there is a connection as he joined the family business, the Royal Navy. His father could have been William H Collins, my Great Great Grandfather. William H Collins was living with his daughter, Maria Louisa Collins, in Stoke Damerel, Devonport, close to Plymouth, along with my one year old Grandfather William George Pascoe Crabb. He later went on to serve in the Royal Navy like his father, his Grandfather and several uncles. William H Collins was born in London, Middlesex, around 1819, probably to a Royal Naval family. Can anyone help with further Sligo connections?
Monday 18th May 2015, 03:02AM
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Dear Chris
Welcome to Ireland Reaching Out!
Apologies for the long delay in getting back to you. Have you managed to find out any more about the above?
Best wishes
Clare Doyle
Genealogy Support
Tuesday 28th Jul 2015, 01:39PM -
Clare,
Thank you for responding. I only just discovered your message. I have no success to report.
Chris
Monday 26th Oct 2015, 02:43AM -
Keep us updated nonetheless. You could have a look at the National Archives in Kew, London re the navy aspect
http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/help-with-your-research/#find-a-rese…
Best wishes
Clare
Genealogy Support
Wednesday 28th Oct 2015, 10:38AM