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Fionnuala M. O'Connor

Born 1970s.

Ancestors

Daughter of Seamus O'Connor and Marie (Hand) O'Connor

Sister of [private sister (1970s - unknown)] and [private brother (1980s - unknown)]

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Biography

Fionnuala O'Connor was born in Ireland.

Fionnuala has written and improved 200 profiles for the Biography Builders Challenge.

Fionnuala O'Connor achieved the 15 For 15 award for completing 15 missions in our 2023 15 For 15 Challenge.

Fionnuala O'Connor was born in Dublin, Ireland, and is the eldest daughter of Seamus O'Connor and Marie Hand.

She was educated in National Primary School and then Muckross Park Secondary School.

She qualified with a BSc in Analytical Science from Dublin City University.

She has an interest in genealogy and natural history and the environment.

Sources

First-hand information. Entered by Fionnuala O'Connor herself.

DNA confirmation

Paternal relationship is confirmed by an autosomal Family Tree DNA test match between Fionnuala O'Connor and Seamus O'Connor, her father (direct ancestor). Predicted relationship from Family Tree DNA: Father, based on sharing 3578.8 cM across 42 segments.

Maternal relationship is confirmed by an autosomal GEDmatch comparison between Fionnuala O'Connor , GEDmatch kit # XY7020062 , and Gerry Hand, GEDmatch kit # WX1793761, ( &kit2=WX1793761 compare kits), her uncle. Their most-recent common ancestors are Nicholas Hand and Helena Keenan, the grandparents of Fionnuala O'Connor and parents of Gerry Hand. Predicted relationship from GEDmatch: uncle, based on sharing 1628.8 cM across 52 segments. Fionnuala is the daughter of Marie Hand who is the daughter of the common ancestors Nicholas Hand & Helena Keenan.

Paternal and Maternal relationships are both confirmed by an autosomal Family Tree DNA test match between Fionnuala O'Connor and Anne-Marie (O'Connor) Cooke, her sister. Their most-recent common ancestors are James O'Connor and Marie Hand, the parents of both Fionnuala O'Connor and Anne-Marie (O'Connor) Cooke. Predicted relationship from Family Tree DNA: sister, based on sharing 2856 cM across 55 segments.

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DNA Connections
It may be possible to confirm family relationships by comparing test results with Fionnuala or other carriers of her ancestors' mitochondrial DNA. It is likely that these autosomal DNA test-takers will share some percentage of DNA with Fionnuala:

100.00% 100.00% Fionnuala O'Connor: Family Tree DNA Family Finder, GEDmatch XY7020062 [compare], FTDNA kit #MI53034
50.00% 50.00% Seamus O'Connor : Family Tree DNA Family Finder, FTDNA kit #MI53032
~1.56% David Browne : AncestryDNA

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Genealogist-to-Genealogist (G2G) Forum posts about Fionnuala:

Meet our Members: Fionnuala O'Connor Apr 12, 2021.
Fionnuala O'Connor is a Wonderful WikiTreer Mar 27, 2021.
Fionnuala O'Connor is a Wonderful WikiTreer Feb 3, 2021.

Comments: 33

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Feargal Hennigan

Fionnuala, a chara,

It's Connect-a-Thon time once amore and the Irish Seanchaithe could do with your help! If you would like to join us again, please post a comment on the Team Irish Seanchaithe comment on the G2G January 2024 Connect-a-Thon thread, found here.

We start at 1pm (UTC) on Friday, 19th January and run until 1pm (UTC) on Monday, 22nd January. For more information see the Connect-a-Thon Tutorial and the Irish Seanchaithe Team Page, or don't hesitate to reach out!

Hope to have you on board,

Feargal and Karen.

posted Jan 03, 2024 by Feargal Hennigan

Fionnuala O'Connor

Hi Feargal and Karen

I am going to be really busy those days and I wont have time to do much Wikitree. I am sorry. I hope that you all have fun! Maybe next time. Best wishes Fionnuala

posted Jan 06, 2024 by Fionnuala O'Connor

Feargal Hennigan

No bother, Fionnuala. Hope to have you with us again shortly!

posted Jan 06, 2024 by Feargal Hennigan

Jen (Stevens) Hutton

Hi Fionnuala,

It is once again time for our annual Ireland Project check-in. Please respond within the next three weeks to let us know:

If you would like to continue as an Ireland Project member. If your answer is yes, please tell us if you are happy with your current team, or if you would prefer to join a different one. If you are currently participating in more than one team we would appreciate you ranking them in their order of importance to you, from highest priority to lowest. This information will be helpful as we consider possible future changes to our team structure.
In the past, the project has had a very minimal membership requirement (one contribution per year) for badged members to meet. Do you believe this is adequate, or should this requirement be increased? What do you believe would be a reasonable commitment to expect from all project members?
How active have you been in the Ireland Project over the past year? Please choose one of the following options: a) I normally spend 1-5 hours per month helping achieve my team’s goals. b) I normally spend 6-10 hours per month helping achieve my team’s goals. c) I spend over 10 hours per month helping achieve my team’s goals. d) I am not able to contribute every month but have spent approximately ________ hours during the past year improving Irish profiles.
Please provide feedback on any things you’d like to see the project do more of in the future.

You can respond to this message by posting a reply below or sending me a private message on WikiTree. If we don’t hear from you within the next three weeks we’ll assume your interests have changed or you no longer are able to participate in the Ireland Project at this time, and your badge will be removed. If your circumstances change later you will be welcome to reapply for membership.

Many thanks for all that so many of you have contributed to the project in the past year, and very special thanks to those who answered the project’s call and gave generously of their time to be part of Team Seanchaithe during the most recent connect-a-thon. We are looking forward to hearing from you.

le dea-mhéin, Jen Hutton, Ireland Project co-leader

posted Jul 19, 2023 by Jen (Stevens) Hutton

Feargal Hennigan

Thanks for your efforts with the Irish Seanchaithe during the July 2023 Connect-a-Thon, Fionnuala. We appreciate all your efforts!

Fionnuala O'Connor participated with the Irish Seanchaithe during the July 2023 Connect-a-Thon, and added 112 connections.Na Seanchaithe created a total of 2,024 profiles!

posted Jul 17, 2023 by Feargal Hennigan

Bob Keniston Jr.

Fionnuala,Congratulations. By writing and improving 50 biographies in the Biography Builders Challenge, you are qualified to display our Achievement Sticker. Just add

Fionnuala has written and improved fifty profiles for the Biography Builders Challenge.

to your profile. Keep up the good work.

Thanks, Bob

posted May 28, 2023 by Bob Keniston Jr.

Fionnuala O'Connor

Thanks Bob. Can you tell me how to add it to my profile? I am not sure how to do this!!

Thanks.

posted May 28, 2023 by Fionnuala O'Connor

Feargal Hennigan

Thank you for all your profile-creating in the April 2023 Connect-a-Thon, Fionnuala. The Irish Seanchaithe appreciate all your efforts!

Fionnuala O'Connor participated with the Irish Seanchaithe during the April 2023 Connect-a-Thon, and added 157 connections.Na Seanchaithe created a total of 2,083 profiles!

posted Apr 24, 2023 by Feargal Hennigan

Azure Robinson

It's time for the One Place Studies Project Check-In!

We've put together a survey for you to fill out to check in with you, it will only take a moment as there are only a few questions. Filling out the survey lets us know you are still interested in coordinating your study and provides an opportunity for you to share any suggestions you may have for the project.

https://forms.gle/FVwokwa4uNoVgtnJA

If you have decided to step away from your study, please reply to this comment to that effect.

posted Apr 20, 2023 by Azure Robinson

Pip Sheppard

Hello, Fionnuala!

Congratulations on certifying to work on pre-1700 profiles! It’s VERY IMPORTANT to read and understand the Help:Pre-1700 Profiles page. These profiles for deep ancestors are shared by many, and collaborating on them works best if we all follow the guidelines in the certification quiz.

Primary sources should always be added to pre-1700 profiles at the time they are created. If you don't have a source for a pre-1700 profile, it would be best to ask for help in the G2G forum before creating the profile.

Pippin Sheppard ~ WikiTree Pre-1700 Greeter

posted Mar 20, 2023 by Pip Sheppard

Susan Smith

What is RAM in the army?

Rocket, Artillery, Mortar (RAM) Warn is a horizontal technology insertion using current Counter-Rocket, Artillery, Mortar (C-RAM) warning capability to provide early, localized warning of incoming Indirect Fire (IDF) attacks to all Army maneuver Brigade Combat Teams (BCTs).

posted Mar 04, 2023 by Susan Smith

Janet (Langridge) Wild

Hi Fionnuala,

Just a note to say how much it is appreciated that you signed up to participate in the Biobuilder Challenge for November 2022., thank you for your contribution. if you have any more to add please do so before the 30th of November. If you want to track your work see the link on https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Space:Biography_Builders Bob is in the process of updating this. If you have any suggestions for a challenge then please let Bob or Anne know.

Questions? You can always use the G2G link in the Help Menu to find answers or click reply to this message and I will try to answer your questions.

All the best, Janet ~ A member of the Appreciation Team and a fellow bio builder

posted Nov 25, 2022 by Janet (Langridge) Wild

Mary Richardson

Hi Again Fionnuala --

I sent you a check-in message two weeks ago about the Great War Project July check in (subproject of Military and War Project). The message asked you about your continued involvement, I have not yet heard back from you. Do you still want to be in the Great War project? If I do not hear from you by the same time next week, I will assume that you've moved on to other things. You are most welcome to re-join the project at any time.by answering the g2g posting Here.

Best wishes,

Mary~ Project Coordinator, Military and War Project

posted Aug 01, 2022 by Mary Richardson

Mary Richardson

Hi Fionnuala,

It is time for a July 2022 check in for the Great War Project. I am sending this message on the behalf of the leader of the Military and War Project. Have you been active in the Great War project in the last six months?

Please note that it is a requirement for membership in the Military and War Project that you respond to these check-ins. To make bookkeeping easier, just click Reply to this message on your own page, add your reply, then SAVE or post reply. I look forward to hearing from you..

Thanks,

Mary~ Project Coordinator, Military and War Project

posted Jul 19, 2022 by Mary Richardson

Jen (Stevens) Hutton

Hi Fionnuala,

It’s time for our annual Ireland Project check-in! Please respond within the next two weeks to let me know:

If you are happy with the team you’re on or if you’d like to make a change. It is now required that all members with an Ireland project badge work on at least one of the project’s team(s), so if you’ve not yet signed up please do so in your reply to this check-in.

What you think the project is doing well, and what (if any) changes you would like to see us make? Are there any teams you would like to become more active in?

Would you be interested in helping to work on an Ireland Project newsletter?

Please give us some feedback on the use of google group and discord. Do you use one or both of these? If you don’t use either of them, what is the best way for us to ensure you receive project communications? If you would like to join us on either one, just let us know in your response and we will get you signed up.

Please respond to this message by posting a reply below or sending me a private message on WikiTree. If we don’t hear from you within two weeks, we will assume you are no longer interested in participating in the Ireland Project, and your badge will be removed. If you wish to reapply for membership later, we will be happy to have you back. Many thanks, and I look forward to hearing from you!

Sincerely,

Jen Hutton, on behalf of the Ireland Project

posted Mar 24, 2022 by Jen (Stevens) Hutton

Fionnuala O'Connor

Hello Jen

Sorry I have been very quiet lately on the Ireland Project, but I would like to remain part of it and contribute when I can. It's something I can only get to when I have time, and that varies!

Thanks,

Fionnuala

posted Apr 12, 2022 by Fionnuala O'Connor

Maggie N.

Fionnuala 😀 great interview with you!

My kids have Power ancestors in Dungarvan and Abbeyside (Waterford). Don't know how far that is from Sporthouse. Of course, Power is the most popular surname in Waterford, right?

posted Apr 15, 2021 by Maggie N.

Maggie N.

These are my kid's paternal ancestors > https://www.wikitree.com/genealogy/N-Family-Tree-357

Cheers!

posted Apr 15, 2021 by Maggie N.

Fionnuala O'Connor

Hello Maggie

Yes, there are lots and lots of Powers in Waterford! The name evolved from the Irish version of a French surname: "de Paor" is the Irish version, in French it original was "le povre" or the "poor one"!!! In the middle ages, the French Normans invaded Ireland and many settled in Waterford. So it is almost impossible to find connections with Power families as there are so many, and the first names are also often repeated too!! Dungarvan/Abbeyside is not far if you are talking about American distances, but in Ireland it would be considered quite far for a family connection in the mid 19th century. So, I think it might be difficult to find any connection between your kids and my Powers. I've been quite overwhelmed with responses to my "Member of the Week" appearance - but I will have a look at this when I've time and let you know if I find anything interesting! Thanks again for your message.

posted Apr 16, 2021 by Fionnuala O'Connor

Chris Whitten

Hi Fionnuala.

Greet to "meet" you in the Member of the Week interview this week. I really liked some of your answers.

Chris

posted Apr 12, 2021 by Chris Whitten

Fionnuala O'Connor

Thank you Chris. It's a strange thing to be "famous" on Wikitree this week!!!

posted Apr 16, 2021 by Fionnuala O'Connor

Debi (McGee) Hoag

Thanks for sourcing, Fionnuala!

Fionnuala reached the Blue Skies milestone by sourcing 50 profiles in the March 2021 Sourcerers' Challenge

posted Apr 06, 2021 by Debi (McGee) Hoag

Debi (McGee) Hoag

Thank you, Fionnuala!

Fionnuala reached the Blue Skies milestone by sourcing 50 profiles in the February 2021 Sourcerers' Challenge

posted Apr 05, 2021 by Debi (McGee) Hoag

Debi (McGee) Hoag

Fionnuala reached the Blue Skies milestone by sourcing 50 profiles in the January 2021 Sourcerers' Challenge

Thank you, Fionnuala!

posted Feb 23, 2021 by Debi (McGee) Hoag

Philip (Mills) Broughton-Mills

Thank you very much for adding death records to Isabella Mills and her sisters. Based on the informants, I have now been able to confirm who their parents were. So that's one mystery solved.

posted Jan 26, 2021 by Philip (Mills) Broughton-Mills

Fionnuala O'Connor

You're very welcome Philip!! I came across them on the "Dublin Unsourced" profiles during some work for the Ireland Project!

I've just added the "born in Ireland" sticker for the three of them :)

posted Jan 27, 2021 by Fionnuala O'Connor

Trace Allison

Found a lovely new Badge on my page! Many thanks Fionnuala, most kind of you.

If you need any further help with those connections.. don't hesitate to ask :)

posted Aug 04, 2017 by Trace Allison

Keith Hathaway

Hello Fionnuala,

I'd like to invite you to join in the "Weekend Chat" on G2G Today!

Share personal successes, stories about ancestors, tips, projects you are working on, or anything else you wish.

New members stop in and say Hello, introduce yourself, share your story, or ask for help.

Pilots, Mentors, and Leaders of all kinds please add something... your advice is always greatly appreciated.

Hope to see you there!

https://www.wikitree.com/g2g/416270/weekend-chat-all-members-are-invited-june-30th-july-2nd

posted Jun 30, 2017 by Keith Hathaway

Vicky (Freeth) Majewski

How's everything going?

Now that you have had a little time to try WikiTree, there are a few more features you may find useful.

Ideas on what to include in a profile can be found in Styles and Standards, including some tips on writing biographies.

If you need to describe an event, an heirloom or a location relevant to your research, you may like to learn about Free Space Profiles.

Lastly, sometimes you'll run into unresponsive profile managers. We have a process for resolving those unfortunate situations.

If you have any questions, feel free to ask via my profile page.

Vicky Majewski ~ WikiTree Mentor

posted Apr 25, 2016 by Vicky (Freeth) Majewski

Mags Gaulden

Hello Fionnuala,

You are now a confirmed member of WikiTree! Thank you for volunteering.

Well don't you sound a bit Irish! Start by adding your Hand, O'Conner and even your Conner limbs to our great big ole shared tree!

Have fun and ask for help if you need it! WikiTree members are always eager to offer guidance to a fellow genealogist.

If you need additional help, our Mentors Project is a friendly bunch of volunteers who will be glad to assist you with WikiTree-specific problems.

See you in the branches --

Mags

posted Apr 11, 2016 by Mags Gaulden

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