George Dames Burtchaell

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George Dames Burtchaell
Born(1853-06-12)12 June 1853
Died18 August 1921(1921-08-18) (aged 68)
NationalityIrish
Alma mater Trinity College Dublin
OccupationGenealogist
1917 copy confirmation of Whyte arms, by George Dames Burtchaell (Dublin: National Library of Ireland, Genealogical Office: Ms.111B, fol.46) WhyteArms 1917Confirmation ByDeputyUlsterKingOfArms.png
1917 copy confirmation of Whyte arms, by George Dames Burtchaell (Dublin: National Library of Ireland, Genealogical Office: Ms.111B, fol.46)

George Dames Burtchaell, KC, MA, LLB, MRIA, JP (12 June 1853 – 18 August 1921) was an Irish genealogist. [1]

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Education

Burtchaell was educated at Kilkenny College and Trinity College, Dublin. [2]

Career

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References

  1. Mr. G. D. Burtchaell Dead. The Times (London, England), Friday, 19 August 1921; pg. 5; Issue 42803
  2. "Burtchaell, George Dames" . Who's Who & Who Was Who . Vol. 1920–2016 (January 2018 online ed.). A & C Black. Retrieved 14 January 2018.(Subscription or UK public library membership required.)