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Member Since: August 2004 Posts: 22 Send Message	Kim	Report	15 May 2007 12:40
Member Since: August 2004 Posts: 22 Send Message	Hi, i'm trying to find my dad's grandfather and his family in Ireland but dont know where to begin? All i know is he was born around 1892 in Middleton County Cork, and his name was John O'Brien (on his marriage certificate) although family members have referred to him as Patrick John O'Brien. He was in the Royal Horse Artillery, and i've been told he went A.W.O.L from the british army to fight in the Irish civil war? His father was also John O'Brien and a farmer, who was still living in 1920 when he got married in England to my dad's granny, Margaret Winkworth. Any help in finding him in the Irish records would be appreciated. Kim.
Member Since: June 2005 Posts: 533 Send Message	Miriam	Report	15 May 2007 13:17
Member Since: June 2005 Posts: 533 Send Message	Dear Kim Try www(.)irishgenealogy(.)ie - remove brackets. There are several listings for Patrick O'Brien. Might be a place to start. best of luck Maria
Member Since: August 2004 Posts: 22 Send Message	Kim	Report	16 May 2007 12:36
Member Since: August 2004 Posts: 22 Send Message	Hi, Thanks Maria, will have a look on the website and see if i can find anything. Regards Kim.