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What soundex names are related (eg. Norman Bryan, Breen, et al).
3. How is Wexford population connected to Brian Baru and descendants?
Early History: Pre-Brian Baru to post Norman Invasion
MacMurrough Land Confiscation:
In 1610 there was a small plantation of the county in which part of the land of the McMurroughs in the northern part of the county was confiscated and given to English settlers. As a result of local protests over this plantation, many local families were transported to Virginia.
Iron-Works Settlers in Enniscorthy:
In 1661 many hundreds of English families were brought into Enniscorthy to man the iron-works which were growing rapidly in that town.