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I can find records for three of John Collins and Winifred Hassett in the Cratloe Parish Records. Honorah 24 Sep 1832, John 26 Apr 1842 and Bridget 16 Feb 1845.

Hi Cathy,

Yes I'm still around. I was told that Winifred Hassett came from Kilkishen which I think is not too far away. I believe that prospects for young people in Ireland were extremely poor. The eldest son usually inherited the family farm but it usually didn't produce enought to feed everyone ...