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William and Martha Medcalf left Delgany, County Wicklow in 1819 and arrived in Bayham Township, Ontario. William was born around 1773. He had 8 children, William, Theophilus, Edward, Francis Henry, 3 daughters and John. We have spent much time trying to find more Ireland information but have drawn a blank as to their lives in Ireland before emigrating to Canada.
 

Friday 29th Jan 2016, 02:36AM

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  • Diane:

    Welcome to Ireland Reaching Out!

    I think you are in luck. Roots Ireland is a subscription site and I located a transcription of the baptismal record for young William in 1813. Record says they lived in Downs which must have been a place name at that time but is not an official townland now. I have a limit on how many records I can search for. Can I suggest you go to www.rootsireland.ie and sign up for a one month subscription and search for the other records? I can see records for at least four siblings. Possibly one of the records will show Martha's maiden name.

    Roger McDonnell

    Name:William MedcalfDate of Birth:
    Date of Baptism:16-Oct-1813Address:DownsParish/District:DELGANYGender:
    CountyCo. Wicklow
    Denomination:Church Of Ireland
    Father:William MedcalfMother:Martha

    Castlemore Roscommon, IrelandXO Volunteer ☘

    Friday 29th Jan 2016, 09:39PM
  • Thanks for your prompt reply and I will join for a month. Just heading to Europe for a few weeks so will upon my return. Very exciting.

    Diane Medcalf

    Saturday 30th Jan 2016, 09:04PM

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