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The Genes Reunited community is made up of millions of people with similar interests. Discover your family history and make life long friends along the way.
You will find a close knit but welcoming group of keen genealogists all prepared to offer advice and help to new members.
And it's not all serious business. The boards are often a place to relax and be entertained by all kinds of subjects.
The Genes community will go out of their way to help you, so don’t be shy about asking for help.

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Member Since: February 2003 Posts: 0 Send Message	Claire	Report	8 May 2003 10:16
Member Since: February 2003 Posts: 0 Send Message	I am trying to find out more information on the history of the name McElrue. It appears to be almost unique to the branch of the family which arrived in County Durham from Ireland c1867 and is an anglicised version of a Gaelic name - possibly Mac Giolla Rua. I am also aware that it was recorded as McEnroe in records in Co. Cavan, Ireland I have traced our family link back as far as possible in England and need to know more before being able to trace further information in Ireland. Anyone know anything?

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