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Ireland / 19th Cent Naming - Michael Joseph or Michael John?
« on: Saturday 01 April 06 22:17 BST (UK)  »
Hi!

I'm on a very difficult mission.  The research is for Owen and Mary Carolan Connolly and family, probably from County Monaghan, Meath, or Cavan.  Every clue counts.

My question is:  In 1860, was Michael Joseph or Michael John the more popular name for Connolly clans in Ireland or for Irish in general?

From what I have researched thus far, Michael Joseph Connolly seems to be far more popular.

Also, I would guess the middle name would have some tie to an ancestor, correct?  Since Michael Connolly is such a popular name, I assume the middle name helped to identify the individual better.

Many thanks!!!!!

Len

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Cheshire Completed Lookup Requests / Pat and Anna Gannon and Family 1861 Census Please
« on: Monday 29 August 05 03:01 BST (UK)  »
Hi!

I'm looking for coal miner Pat Gannon and his family in the 1861 UK Census.  Pat and Anna were born in Ireland.  Their children were born in England.  Pat's mother lived with them and his father died in Ireland or England.  Here are the details:

Pat Gannon, born 1833 (age 28)
Anna Finnegan Gannon, born Dec. 1830 (age 30)
Catherine Gannon, born May 1855
Mary A. Gannon, born Aug. 1858
Pat Gannon's mother, Catherine Gannon, born 1812
Pat Gannon's father, (if alive)

The family was probably living in Manchester or Warrington, Cheshire.
If not, they would be living in Liverpool, Lancashire.

Many thanks!!!!!

Len

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Ireland / Family Lore - Irish Born in Wales while Parents were Visiting Sister
« on: Sunday 28 August 05 22:14 BST (UK)  »
Hi!

On both sides of my family this same story appears so I'm not sure if it is a fact or a story made up to deny ever living in Wales.  Here are the stories:

Connolly
Owen and Mary Connolly were said to be visiting their sister (of Owen or Mary) in Wales when Mary gave birth to Michael J. Connolly in May, 1861 (or 1860).

O'Leary
Daniel O'Leary (b 1829 in County Cork) and Catherine Walsh Sullivan O'Leary (married to Daniel in 1846) were said to be visiting Wales when Catherine gave birth to Patrick O'Leary on March 17, 1850.

Both sets of parents were from Ireland.  The Connollys came to America (through Canada) about 1863.  The O'Learys came to America (through Canada) in 1853.  Both families were poor.

Any educated guesses?  Do you believe they were just visiting or visiting their sister?

Many thanks!

Len

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Cork / O'Leary vs. Leary Searches 1829
« on: Saturday 20 August 05 02:19 BST (UK)  »
Hi!

I have been researching a Daniel O'Leary, Catholic, born in County Cork in 1829.  I've come across many birth records and the great majority of them are Leary, not O'Leary.  Interestingly, there are many more baptisms for Leary than O'Leary in the O'Leary hometown of Inchigeela (Inchigeelagh) according to computer printout records.

Earlier County Cork records (census, etc.) show both O'Leary and Leary families.  Can I exclude any Catholic baptism record found with the name Leary and only consider O'Leary baptisms?  Was there a clear distinction between the two surnames for purposes of Catholic baptisms?  If not a black and white issue, can I assume that a Leary baptism record is a low probability candidate for my Daniel O'Leary baptism match?

The Daniel O'Leary I seek married Catherine Walsh Sullivan in 1846, immigrated to the US via Canada in 1853 and was an O'Leary on every single record (many) in America.

Thanks so very much for your help!!!!

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Carmarthenshire Completed Requests / Owen Connolly and Family Lookup in 1861 Census, Please
« on: Monday 01 August 05 07:56 BST (UK)  »
Hi!

In the 1861 Census in Carmarthenshire, I'm seeking the Connolly family.  Here is what I've got:

Owen Connolly age 46
Mary Connolly age 32
John Connolly age 13
James Connolly age 6
Martin Connolly age 3
Thomas Connolly age 1
Michael Joseph age infant

My ancestry comes from Owen, Mary, and Michael Joseph.  Please forward any Connolly information that might appear similar as I am not certain of the ages except for Michael Joseph.  The family came, of course, from Ireland and emigrated to the USA in 1863-64.

Many, many thanks!  I've got both Irish and British roots and I'm trying hard to chase this family down with your help.

Len

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Glamorganshire Lookup Requests / Owen Connolly and Family Lookup in 1861 Census Help Please and Thanks
« on: Monday 25 April 05 01:05 BST (UK)  »
In the 1861 Census in Glamorganshire, I'm seeking the Connolly family.  Here is what I've got:

Owen Connolly age 46
Mary Connolly age 32
John Connolly age 13
James Connolly age 6
Martin Connolly age 3
Thomas Connolly age 1
Michael Joseph age infant

My ancestry comes from Owen, Mary, and Michael Joseph.  Please forward any Connolly information that might appear similar as I am not certain of the ages except for Michael Joseph.

Many, many thanks.  I've got both Irish and British roots and I'm trying hard to chase this family down with your help.

Len

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