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[Currie]

Hello Russell,

I’ve since found something about the Carey antecedents. It seems they were “of Huguenot, Puritan, and Revolutionary blood”, and escaped from France to England late 16th Century. By the sound of it they went to America not long after the Pilgrims. It seems like my Irish theory is turning out to be a bit of a fizzer. http://books.google.com.au/books?id=VhI ... ok&f=false

All the best,
Alan

[Russell]

Hi Alan
Thanks for that link. Despite being second or third generation American there is still a strong 'English' feel to the poetry. Perhaps it ties in with the limitations and restricted roles of educated women in society - whether English or American.
You really do manage to find some great links =D>
the name Cary/Carey may have Huegenot connections but it crops up fairly regularly in Ireland too. Possibly from the same roots but linking to the weaving industry. Mmmmh! that's maybe one for me to explore when I get a chance.

Russell