Re: Murtagh-Westmeath Co., Ireland
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In reply to:
Murtagh-Westmeath Co., Ireland
Patricia Wright 5/30/99
I have been trying to find the relationship between my great granndfather Michael Thompson and his "cousins" the Ryders who raised him in Castlepollard in County Westmeath.I have just recently found out that Mrs. Ryder was the sister of Father Walter Murtagh.Mrs Ryder (Ann or Margaret?) was obviously a Catholic and Michael Ryder was Protestant, howevertheir Children William b. Feb.3, 1831 and Martha b. Sept. 16, 1828 were both baptised Catholic.Perhaps this is part of your family.Let me know if you find a connection.Susan Williamson