Re: Killeens of Woodford Parish, Co. Galway, Ireland
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Killeens of Woodford Parish, Co. Galway, Ireland
Mary Eileen Thompson 10/13/97
Looking for long shots.My gggrandfather was born in Ireland and his name was Peter "Kelly".He would have been born around the same time as your Peter Killean.Any family stories? Why do I ask this?My Peter was studying to be a Priest (family legend) and after being involved in a bar room brawl a man was killed and he fled Ireland for Canada.My thought would be that he might not have kept the same name.Perhaps he took his mother's maiden name.Really far fetched.But there is no record and am looking for connections everywhere.Have checked immigration, but back then he wouldn't have needed any special signature to come to Canada.It was considered part of England, just like Ireland was.If you know of any family stories, let me know.Thanks.