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County Limerick Man’s Tragic Death in Minnesota: Clifford Jeremiah Fitzgerald 1857 – 1929 and Betts Mary 1867 – 1942

Jeremiah (Dermot) Clifford 1857 July 12 -Dermot Clifford was born in Mahoonagh, Limerick, Ireland, to parents Johanna Fitzgerald, age 37, and James Clifford, age 42. When Dermot was 8 years…

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From Farm Fields to Boarding House: The American Journey of Clifford Thomas 1845 – 1932 & Finnegan Anne 1856 – 1944

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Anne Finnegan was born in the heartland of Illinois in the crisp autumn of 1856. However, the call of opportunity soon beckoned her family, and like many pioneers of their…

I’ve written quite a bit already, but not everything has been published here yet. My plan was to review and polish each page before sharing it—but just in case time runs out, I’m now aiming to publish everything, even if some pages are still unfinished. I do hope to return and complete them properly later on.

The “O” in Irish Surnames: The presence—or absence—of “O” in Irish surnames can make research far more complicated than it needs to be. To simplify things, I’ve restored the “O” to any name that originally included it—for example, using O’Shea instead of Shea. This helps me track all related records under one consistent name, rather than searching for both versions. I know this might not match everyone’s preference, and I apologize if it causes any confusion.

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County Limerick Man’s Tragic Death in Minnesota: Clifford Jeremiah Fitzgerald 1857 – 1929 and Betts Mary 1867 – 1942

From Farm Fields to Boarding House: The American Journey of Clifford Thomas 1845 – 1932 & Finnegan Anne 1856 – 1944