Judge Robert Swanton (1767-1840), Ballydehob, West Cork presiding at New York Marine Court with Tipstaff Casey 1827. Thanks to Ginnie Swanton.
Judge Robert Swanton (1767-1840), Ballydehob, West Cork presiding at New York Marine Court with Tipstaff Casey 1827.
27 Tuesday May 2014
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Dickens like little vignette, made me smile.
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