Ancestry/Genealogy
In reply to the discussion: so, can someone w access to irish records do a search for me? [View all]Irish_Dem
(60,851 posts)Some of the trees on Ancestry are mostly wishful thinking especially when it comes to links to history figures.
I would be happier if we could link your known ancestor to Peter.
But yes, it is possible we are just one generation away from linking you to Peter
We need to see some documentation that your known ancestor John is the child of Peter.
And/or to see you on Ancestry DNA and get some DNA matches to known descendants of Michael.
Then it was be scientific fact back by a paper trail and DNA.
I do DNA adoption searches so I stick to science.
Also I am a bit puzzled by the surname of Michael Dwyer in Ireland but here in the US it is O'Dwyer.
Usually it is the other way around. The "O" is dropped here in the US.
And we don't know how Peter made his way to Tipperary from Wicklow.
I suppose given his brother's notoriety Peter could have gone on the lam and changed his name somewhat.