Re: Genealogy For The Beginner

J. Hugh Sullivan wrote:
> On Sun, 17 Feb 2008 00:11:46 +0000, Ian Goddard
> <goddai01@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
> 
>> J. Hugh Sullivan wrote:
>>> I can prove my ancestors "beyond a reasonable doubt" back to Adam and
>>> Eve using the Bible and Irish Mythology - published and respected
>> I think the word "Mythology" might be a slight problem there - though 
>> maybe not with an Irish jury.
>>
>> -- 
>> Ian
> 
> "The Annals of the Four Masters"  begins "when darkness was upon the
> face of the earth". 

Sounds like Belfast c AD 1970

> "Milesian Kings" begins in 3501 BC. "Japhet was

Somewhat later than the C-14 date for the Ballynagilly house.

> the eldest son of Noah. He had fifteen sons, amongst whom he divided
> Europe and the part of Asia which his father had allotted to him." -
> that's from Milesian Genealogies. 
> 

The Four Masters would be tricky to check.  Better stick to the Four
Courts.

-- 
Ian

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