Re: William James MacNeven letters
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Re: William James MacNeven letters
Audrey Mac Cready 6/02/10
Yes Audrey, I worked for months to find her first name was Mary (where were you when I needed you? Just kidding). Every book and article, I could find, even ones on the women of '98, only referred to her as "the daughter of" or "the wife of", a reflection of our male chauvinism. It was through the Glasnevin cemetery project that I managed to find her name was Mary. As you probably know, MacNeven was sweet on her, and, probably, proposed, but was turned down. I compiled some records on the MacCreadys, on one of my many trips to Dublin; including from the rebellion papers. It is a pleasure to make your acquaintance. Feel free to e-mail me directly.