My 4G grandfather, Luke MORAN, was born ca. 1751 "along the beautiful river Shannon". He was educated as his parents wanted him to study for the priesthood. He preferred a seafaring life and went out to sea. After his father died, he left Ireland (around 1774) and went to Virginia. I think he must have been indentured. After a number of years he moved to New York State where he married Mary McTAGGART. They had a couple of children in New York, then migrated to Prince Edward County, Ontario. They farmed and lived out their lives there. It was suggested that he was likely from Limerick as there would have been a school for boys studying for the church there.
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| Date of Birth | 1st Jan 1751 (circa) | |
| Date of Death | 1st Jan 1834 | |
| Spouse (First Name/s and Maiden/Surname) | Mary McTAGGART | |
| Place of Death | Big Island, Sophiasburg, Prince Edward County, Ontario | |
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1640
Cromwells lands during 17th century in Ireland
15th Aug 1649
1970
Pope John Paul II visits Ireland
29th Sep 1979