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Category: Ireland

Luck of the Irish

Joseph Twohey (c1838–1913) an Irish-born soldier whose career spanned Crimea, India, and near-miraculous survival, honoured with Hayling’s first military funeral

Natalie Mayhew 🌐 Migration & Emigration, Earlier Conflicts, England, Ireland October 3, 2025June 24, 2026 5 Minutes

A Ruptured Life

James Twohey (1794-1866) an Irishman who served with the British Army and endured hardship in India before being discharged through injury

Natalie Mayhew Asia & Pacific, 🌐 Migration & Emigration, Earlier Conflicts, Ireland July 16, 2025June 24, 2026 7 Minutes

What’s in a name

Julia Lane? (c.1840–1925): Illiterate but resilient, she rose from famine-era Ireland to hardship in London, through her inner strength and determination

Natalie Mayhew 🌐 Migration & Emigration, 🔍 Mysteries & Brick Walls, England, Ireland, Poverty, Hardship & Resilience, Women's Lives April 20, 2025June 24, 2026 17 Minutes

The mysterious disappearance of Arthur Earle

Arthur Earle (1896-1977) a soldier in WW1, later disappeared and started a new life in England, leaving a tale of resilience and transformation.

Natalie Mayhew 🌐 Migration & Emigration, 👥 Beyond the Family Tree, 🔍 Mysteries & Brick Walls, England, First World War, Ireland May 31, 2024June 24, 2026 8 Minutes

Funny Where Life Took Them
Some of the surnames on this site — click one to find stories behind it

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