Marriage

[heywood]

It does seem quite a strong argument for his being alive. I would try the other child's marriage details.

Did you try the church for any records?

[lynnmurray]

Yes I tried Carraroe which is where his son Peterīs marriage took place and also Sligo cathedral but they told me that they donīt hold these records

[lynnmurray]

Are there any more churches in Kilmacowen you think I could try?

[heywood]

Sorry I don't  - if he stayed in the area, he would presumably be in the local cemetery.

There were not any house numbers as such in the censuses, and as far as I know, the numbers given are the enumerators route for collecting the information.

1901 has your family at house no 12. If you look at form B - he is the head of household and the leaseholder.
House no 11 has Patrick Devaney with is mother and sister.

1911 Patrick Devaney is at house no 2 and Elizabeth Smith is at house no 1.  The leaseholder of this house is John Davey on form B1.

It would be wonderful if I could find a marriage for Smith/Davey but I can't. 

[annclare]

Do you know John Davey's parents names?
annclare

[lynnmurray]

Hi, yes they were Michael and Maria (Mary) nee McGowan

[lynnmurray]

There is a John Deavy in 1911 census at Drumdiveen which is the address on his death certificate. He is not there in 1901 and has only been married to Kate ?? for 2 years. Maybe I am getting closer?

[heywood]

I hope you are  .

John Deavy is 50 yrs - does that fit?

There is a McDonagh servant in 1911 and 1901 has a McDonagh family here

There is a marriage for a John Davey with a Catherine McDonagh sharing the same reference.

If it is the same person, she ages from 30 yrs to 50 yrs in the ten census years.

There are two Catherine McDonaghs in 1901 so be careful and just look at the censuses - I think one is still there in 1911 but one has married.

[lynnmurray]

They have both aged from 30 to 50 then as John was 29 in 1901 census. Will be careful. Am in process of contacting Killavil parish to see what information I can get from there. Mnay thanks for your patience