Woolsey family genealogy 1785-2014

The Woolsey Family genealogy dating back to 1066 when the Wolsey name was common in Suffolk, England, where it gave rise to surname of Cardinal Wolsey in King Henry 8th reign,was donated by Joseph Grant Woolsey,

The Ireland Family Genealogy 1821 – 2017 was donated to the Pontiac Archives September 2017, by Joseph Grant Woolsey. Included is the death of Bryan Murray. Mr Woolsey’s mother Gertrude was the fourth member of the Robert Ireland family of six sons and six daughters. One was Joseph Grant Woolsey who donated this family tree.

The Ireland families all were born in North Onslow, Quebec. The heritage renovated home and farm is occupied by family.

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