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Taaffe migration to America - colonies..
Posted by: Michael Ed Alice M. Althaus Date: June 09, 2001 at 14:06:27
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Taff is celtic (Surnames of the UK-Harrison)
The Irish form of this name is Taaffe as use
in the county of Louth in the 12th Century.

Our own family ancestors migrated from Ire..
circa 1740-1750. settled in norther VA.Amer.
Three Taaffe men (thought to be brothers)...
Peter, James, and one whose given name is
unknown. First account of these Taaffe men
is in what is now known as Harden County WV.

Peter and Elizabeth W.Taaffe had 3 sons...
Peter Jr and twins (George and John.)...
John's birth is recorded in Early Births of
Western Fredrick County VA. and Eastern
Hampshire County WVA. compiles by Grace Kelso
Garner. and Ralph L. Triplett.

George's birthplace is reflected in his ap-
plication for a pension for service in the
revolutionary war. George made a sworn stat-
ment that his birthdate was recorded in the
prayer book by his father.

Peter Sr died prior to 1782.

son Peter in Sept 1787 in a power of attorney
from Elizabeth W Taaffe to her son would in-
dicate Peter Sr's passing. Peter of legal
responsibility as head of household at this
time. Tax rolls Hardy County VA.

After Revolutionary War's end, George and Peter has returned home.

George married and remained in Hardy county
until he migrated to Jefferson County TN.

Peter Jr married and lived - Loudon CountyVA
until he migrated to Jefferson County TN

Elizabeth W. Taaffe died on April 5th 1805


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