Samuel Wilkinson

Samuel Wilkinson

Ballinasloe (Galway) County Galway County Longford
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Place of migration
Stayed in Ireland

Samuel Wilkinson was a neighbour of William Carson, about 6 miles north of Longford in Ballinslee(?)
Samuel Wilkinson had a dog.
Whilst sitting near the fire inside of Samuel Wilkinsons home, there were 10-12 marauders who came to the house.  5 stayed outside.  there were 2 who raised their guns and shot at Carson and Wilkinson. Wilkinson passed away, but only after he went outside and shot to intimidate the marauders.  More details in the newspaper article.

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Date of Death 15th Apr 1848 VIEW SOURCE
Place of Death Samuel Wilkinson was a neighbour of William Carson, about 6 miles north of Longford in Ballinslee(?) Samuel Wilkinson had a dog. Whilst sitting near the fire inside of Samuel Wilkinsons home, there were 10-12 marauders who came to the house. 5 stayed outside. there were 2 who raised their guns and shot at Carson and Wilkinson. Wilkinson passed away. More details in the newspaper article. VIEW SOURCE
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  • Hi, Very interesting article, however this article looks like it relates to Ballinalee, Co. Longford and not Co. Galway. You might consider entering it again the Longford Ancestors section as I'm sure people in Longford will find it interesting. Regards

    PaulM, Longford Volunteer ☘️

    Monday 2nd January 2023 05:16PM

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