Reminder re tomorrow nights talk on Jackie Kennedys, Clare Roots. Genealogist Jim OCallaghan.While researching his own Curry/Corry West Clare family roots in a New York cemetery, Relates how he discovered by accident, the grave of Jackie Kennedys Co. Clare born great grandparents. The families were the Curry’s from the Shandrum, Mullagh district and the Merritts from the Kilnamona area. Previously, even the JFK First Ladies Library in Boston stated that Jackie Kennedys four maternal great grandparents hailed from Co.Cork. Jim also discovered that a baby called Thomas Merritt, who died aged one , and was a great uncle of Jackie Kennedys is buried in the family grave of Jims Curry ancestors in New York, thus confirming a link between his Curry’s and Jackie Kennedy. The presentation will be held in the Civic Rooms, Ennis Town Council,Drumbiggle,Ennis at 8 pm on Thursday, 21st November 2013. All are welcome. There will be a cover charge of €5 for non-members.
Posted on: Wed, 20 Nov 2013 09:30:34 +0000
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