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Michael Manning and Mary Barrett
« on: Sunday 22 May 05 04:08 UTC (UK) »
My great-grandfather, Michael Manning, was born around 1867 - his naturalization papers that name Galway as his place of birth also state he was born in 1872, but that was likely so he could claim he was a minor at the time of his emigration in 1889 and avoid paying a fee.

Michael was born to Patrick Manning and Mary Harney.  The Manning surname could possibly be listed as Mannion. I have been unable to determine the names of Michael's siblings, if any.  I received information that a Michael Mannion was married to a Mary Harney in Athenry, but I have nothing to confirm this.  Given the relatively unusual name of Harney in that area, it could be a match.

Mary Barrett may have been from Galway, or possibly Roscommon (the Roscommon connection is speculation).  Her parents were Thomas and Bridget Barrett (Bridget's maiden name was not listed on the only document listing her name).  There are almost no records available on Mary - I can not locate even her marriage certificate for her marriage to Michael - this may be because Michael and Mary were married in Ireland before traveling to America.  However, they arrived in Boston around 1891, the census indicates an 1895 marriage, and they had their first child in 1896.

According to oral history, Mary was illiterate and considered beneath Michael's family, but Michael married her against his family's wishes and was disowned.  I assume this took place in Ireland, but I don't know why they would have left for America and waited 4 years to marry.  In any event, this is a compelling story, and I'm frustrated that I have so little information about Mary and Michael.  Thanks for anything you can do to help.
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