Phelim Cusack of Blacksod Bay's Great Grand daughter would like any information from relatives from the area. Phelim born approx 1900 moved to Kirkham England with his brother Tom and worked as a farm labourer in Wesham (Near Preston) settled and had 4 children, one of whom was my maternal Grandmother (Nana) Ellen Bickerstaffe (nee Cusack) identical twin sister of Ann Harling (nee Cusack) sisiter of William Cusack and Anthony Cusack.
I'm desparate for any information about the Cusack's and their relatives.
Thank you in advance Kerry x
Tuesday 6th May 2014, 07:55PM
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Dear Kerry
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Wednesday 7th May 2014, 11:09AM