Hi
Further research has shown that the maiden name of my Gt Gt Grandmother, Mary, was in fact IRELAND not ILAND, as written by the registrar on the birth certificate of her daughter, Ellen. I've traced this line back to 1813, the birth date of my Gt Gt Gt Grandfather in the Stepney area of East London, England. Further research is needed to show whether the Ireland's are from the Emerald Isles or whether this is yet another corruption.
Any information on any family with this or similar names in London would be much appreciated.
Good luck Nicholas
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First off All nice Christmas 2002
Sorry for my poor english ( French is better )
My name is ILAND , born in Congo 1948 & living in Belgium My grand parents came +- 1920 from Poland to Belgium were Jewish My father which died 1993 spoke never about or less about his family due to the dramatic period 1940 - 1945 I know only that my grand father was 1 of 10 sons A part of the family is living in Australia ( Sidney )
Any connection with your " ILAND " source I don't think so
Best regards
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Good morning
Thank you for your kind message -- and you're English is very good, much better than my French.
Yes, it sounds as though there is no connection, as my relatives were named IRELAND, and the registrar wrote this as ILAND by mistake. But Peter Donovan in Sussex, England is a real Iland and is doing research on the name. So far, he has found a few people in USA, Australia and Eastern Europe, so this ties in with your own experience. I have lost touch with Peter but you can find him on the web.
So you are from Belgium. I have Belgian ancestors who were driven out in 1565 -- they were Walloon protestants and settled in Norwich under special licence from Queen Elizabeth !.
Best regards for the holiday season.
Nicholas Hall
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Many thanks for your kind Message
How can I come in touch with Peter because - Australia + USA + CANADA & event. East Europa seem to be the different place where the " ILAND " from origanly Poland landed
Have also a nice Christmas and best health for 2003 & 2004 ...................
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Dear Friend (you never game me your first name)
Apologies for the delay. You can get Peter O'Donovan's details via this message board. Or, go to Google, tap in "Iland Donovan" and it will take you straight to his various messages.
Good luck and Happy New Year. Nicholas Hall
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Dear Friend (you never game me your first name)
Apologies for the delay. You can get Peter O'Donovan's details via this message board. Or, go to Google, tap in "Iland Donovan" and it will take you straight to his various messages.
Good luck and Happy New Year. Nicholas Hall
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