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Hi. I am searching for anyone who is related to my paternal grandfather. His name was Bernard Joseph Solan and he was born in 1919. His fathers name was John Solan, a constable, and his mothers name was Margaret Reilly. He also had 1 sister that I am aware of - she became a nun, however I do not know her name. Being that my grandfather was a devout Catholic and from a very devout Catholic family, I am sure that he must of had other siblings. I would like to know more about my great-grandparents and as far back into the family tree as possible. My grandfather emigrated to South Africa (date unknown) and married a Scottish lady, Margaret Solan (nee Young) at St Patricks Church in Benoni, Johannesburg. They had 5 children together - Robert John Solan, Peter Anthony Solan, Graham Patrick Solan, Bernard Michael Solan (my dad) and Catherine Mary Theresa De Langen (nee Solan). I think I can make out the word Castlebar on his birth certificate but I'm not sure as to what that is referring to. I would like to get in touch with anyone related to either Margaret Reilly or Bernard Joseph Solan.

Monday 27th Jan 2014, 02:47AM

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  • Hi,

    Thanks for your message. Given that Bernard was born in 1919 you should be able to get a civil record of his birth. This will narrow place of origin for you and help you in your search. Civil records are available from the General Register?s Office. Here are their contact details:

    General Register Office

    Government Offices

    Convent Road

    Roscommon

    Ireland

    Tel:+353 90 663 2900

    Locall:1890 25 20 76

    Fax:+353 90 663 2999

    Homepage: http://www.groireland.ie/

    You can search the indexes to these records up to 1958 online at:

     

    https://familysearch.org/search/collection/1408347

    You may also find this website useful :

     

    http://www.mayo.ie/dnn/Genealogy.aspx#.UxiWX_l_tHU

    Kind regards,

    Genealogy Support

     

    Thursday 6th Mar 2014, 03:39PM
  • Hi Candice, my dad is related to Bernard and could help you out. Are you still looking for information? 

    Catrina

     

    Wednesday 6th Dec 2017, 01:12PM
  • Dear Catrina:

     

    Thanks for your reply.  Let's see if Candice answers this post.  If not, I will try to make contact with her.

    We'll give it a week or so.

     

    All the best,

     

    Jane.

    Jane Halloran Ryan

    Wednesday 6th Dec 2017, 05:16PM

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