Re: My Family History
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Re: My Family History
John Moroney 7/06/04
John,
My gr gr grandmother was Mary Moroney and she came from CO Clare.She married John Pierce Arthur from CO Clare and they came to New Orleans on the ship Forfarshire in 1849,From there they sailed to Baltimore where there are several families of Arthurs.She died in 1874 in Baltimore.John had indicated he was from Glenomara near Ballyquin.I am aware that the Arthur's were big landlords there but there is no indication that my family was connected.My gr gr grandfather was a poor laborer who herded sheep.They must have been married in CO clare because they arrived with three children, J. Thomas Arthur, Elizabeth (Bridgid)Arthur and Frank Arthur.I have an old note that says that Mary's sisters were Mrs Healy of Castle Connell, Mrs. Kate Keogh, Australia and Mrs. Annie Johnson of Baltimore.If any of this connects with your experience send me a note back.
Ed Arthur