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Skea surname in the Orkney Islands

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Skea surname in the Orkney Islands

Posted: 17 May 2012 9:46PM GMT
Classification: Query
The SKEA surname isn't very common but it is found in the Orkney Islands of Scotland. My own link is Janet SKEA who on Dec 1, 1829 wed John JOHNSTON of Lerwick [in the Shetland Islands]. They wed in Kirkwall, capital of Orkney and both were noted to be 'of this parish'. So far, I've not been able to confirm Janet's parents or birthplace. A patron submission to the IGI shows her born Walls, Orkney about 1812. She died 1847 in Orphir, so her parent's names and other information isn't reported as its before 1855.

Hoping someone will know of her or whatever siblings she may have had and post information here. Other SKEA families are to be found in the Kirkwall area. Please post what you know and ask questions about what you don't. Meg Greenwood / Oklahoma USA / Admin
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Meg Greenwood 18 May 2012 3:46AM GMT 
nzkiwielf 18 Aug 2012 1:32AM GMT 
Meg Greenwood 19 Aug 2012 6:28AM GMT 
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