Re: DNA Testing of Davitts
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Re: DNA Testing of Davitts
Thomas Devitt 8/17/04
Tom, My posting was in response to Paddy Davitt's posting above mine.I have not heard any further info.In searching I agree that Davitt and Devitt may have been used that is why I have to look under both names.My great-grandfather was Henry Davitt married to Mary Skiffington from Mayo or Sligo somewhere. My grandfather was Henry F. Davitt.The 1880 US census shows him as Henry Davit ,age 14 living with Patrick Connery in Scranton ,PA. with 3 other siblings.His marriage application shows him as Devitt.But the church uses Davitt as does other documents.What was your g-gfather's name and where did they originate.Any help will be appreciated. Bill Davitt