Re: McKinneys in Northern Ireland
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Re: McKinneys in Northern Ireland
Helen Slade 4/06/03
Dear Margaret,
Yes, if you don't mind I would like to know where your gggrandparents landed and what kinds of work they did.
I'm very interested in the why's of family moving so far and how they prevailed or flurished after they arrived.
I've read a couple of books on Australian history so I'm trying to see how actual family members reacted and lived once they arrived in Australia.
They must have been pushed or pulled by very strong influences to make such a big commitment sight unseen.
The decision to leave Ireland to go to Australia must have been a bit like choosing to go to the moon for them.
Any info you can share would be greatly appreciated.
My paternal grandmother was a McKinney and it's quite an interesting bunch here.Pioneers, soldiers, builders, characters....
If sharing the info is easier you can e-mail me directly at
LA [email protected]
Cousin Don