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Maryann Barnes

Surname Saturday – Little Clan – Belfast

"The majority of Littles, Lytles and Lyttles in Canada, USA, Australia and New Zealand have their family roots deep in the old West March of the Scottish Border." ~ Clan Little Society North America Motto: Concedo Nulli (No surrender, no retreat, yield no ground). Our connection to the surname Little, comes from our great-great-grandmother, Ellen … Continue reading Surname Saturday – Little Clan – Belfast

Maryann Barnes

Researching Mary Kane Doran of Belfast, Northern Ireland

I'm hoping to find out more about the second wife, Mary Kane, of my Irish great-grandfather, Bernard Doran. His first wife, Mary Hall, was my direct ancestor, but it always helps in family research to look at all sides. From research done for our family at the Ulster Historical Society in Belfast, County Antrim, Northern … Continue reading Researching Mary Kane Doran of Belfast, Northern Ireland