I'm tracing my dad's ancestors - and know that William McFarland was born
around 1818 (tombstone and death record) in Ireland, and I believe from County
Tyrone. His death certificate lists his parents as Andrew McFarland and
Catherine Murrey.
Census reports say William immigrated from Ireland
Possibly worth bearing in mind that whilst there were direct ships from
Ireland to Canada and elsewhere throughout the 1800s, there were far more
from Liverpool. Liverpool acted as a clearing house for migrants from all
over Europe, and had far more departures than from Ireland. Competition for
Hi Lola
I hope you are well and had a good summer. I have searched the Quebec Mercury
for information on the shipping news as youi suggested and it was wonderful. I
believe my family probably took one of G.H. Parke ships as their line made the
most crossings and some such as the Dumfries Shire
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