The James Friels of Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland

This site is dedicated to my search for my grandfather's family, the Friels of Donegal, Ireland, and later, Armadale, Scotland. I welcome any queries, comments, or potential kinfolk! Slainte!

Family Photos

• St Colmcille of Iona (100 KB)
  The O'Firghil descend from the brother of St Colmcille, the exiled Irish monk who brought Christianity to Scotland. He founded monasteries on Iona.
• James and Mary Friel c. 1922 (62 KB)
  Taken in Glasgow, just before their departure to Boston.
• "Singer Hughie" Friel (44 KB)
  Hugh was an Irish tenor with the D'Oyly Carte Light Opera Company. Here he is in his costume as Ralph Rackstraw in H.M.S. Pinafore.
• Family Reunion in Armadale, Scotland December 1996 (113 KB)
  I found May Meeks, my great-grandfather James' sister. She and her daughters were so kind, and I can't wait to see them all again.

Family Tree Maker Reports and Trees

• InterneTree: Kenneth A Orabone AZ