Hugh Dougherty, B 1808, Killmacrennan, Letterkenny

[Paddles]

Known data so far,

Hugh was born 1808/9 in Kilmacrennan, Letterkenny.  He enlisted into the British Army at age 17 years on 21 May 1825 at Strabane in the County of Tyrone.  His Service Number was 465, and he was a Private in the 38th Regiment of Foot.  He was medically discharged from the Army on 13 Nov 1832, and admitted as an out-pensioner to the Royal Hospital Chelsea on 14 Nov 1832. Hugh was literate because he signed his discharge papers very neatly in his own hand.  Hugh worked as a labourer before his enlistment.
 
Between 14 Nov 1832 and 25 Dec 1847 Hugh was married to a Mary ?? and they had four children: Mary Josephine 1840, Patrick 1843, Ellen 1843 and Sarah 1845.  Wife Mary's maiden name varies with the document viewed at the time, eg her son Edward born in NZ her maiden name is listed as Halforte while on his death certificate in Queensland, Australia her maiden name is listed as Hilferty.  Maiden names for Mary so far are: Alford, Heffary,Halforte, Hilferty, Helferty and Hellforthy.
 
On 25 Dec 1847 this party departed Carrickfergus, Belfast on the ship ANN, bound for Auckland, NZ.  Hugh had enlisted for duty as a NZ Fencible.  Hugh died on 28 Feb 1880 at Hawera, Taranaki, NZ.

I have tried to research Hugh and Mary, but, because of the sheer number of Dougherty's and my lack of local knowledge with respect to the townlands/church parish combinations I am getting no where fast.

I am trying to find out more about Hugh and Mary and their time in Ireland like;
a.   Hugh's birth date and his parents,
b.   Mary' maiden name,
c.   when and where they were married, and
d.   where they lived before they embarked on the ship Ann.

Any assistance will be appreciated.


Regards
Greg D.
 

[shanew147]

Do you know what religious denomination your Dougherty/Doherty family were ?

The RC baptism and marriage records for the parish of Killmacrenan only go back to 1862... so too late for Hugh's baptism or marriage if it was in the area.

Do you know where the children were born ?

see :

  Introduction to Irish Records
  My Ancestor came from Ireland - where do I start?   




Shane

[aghadowey]

Would also add that Doherty (and it's variations) is supposed to be the most common surname in Donegal.

[Paddles]

Thanks for both those sites Shane.  Now I have a starting point that rather than bumbling round like I have been.  Will look at the sites in the morning.  Unfortunately, the answer to your question regarding the birthplaces is no, at the moment.
Yes Aghadowey, that has been part of my challenge, and one of the main reasons for my post.  Thank you also.

Regards
Greg D.

[Pastmagic]

http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~donegal/kilmacproj.htm

Might be worth registering with this page.

PM

[rathmore]

Did you get this information from the national archives kew.
http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk
Ref: W097/763/67

http://Http://Pearlspad.net.nz
ships to Auckland does not mention Hugh wife or children on the list

http://www.donegallibrary.ie


you might have to type the address your selve hope I have type them right

If Hugh was a catholic it would mean lots of problems for his family

[rathmore]

yes mary and children list on ship Ann 1847
http//freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~shipstonz/royal_nz_fencibles.html
you might have to type address yoursleve.
or if you use google or ask jeeves type in box - royal new zealand fencibles

[rathmore]

http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~shipstonz/royal_nz_fencibles.html

[Paddles]

Replies to Magic and Rathmore.

Magic,
Have checked your suggested site and found it to be very interesting, although it it has not helped me with anything new, so far, but, it has assisted me in cleaning up my existing data.  The more I read it I pick up more tips and hints, and then go back over my data.  thanks for your help.

Rathmore,
Thank you for your interest.  I have a copy of that WO record.  I have never seen the site for NZ ships in your original post, but I have managed to illicit the names of Hugh's family members from other sources though.
The Donegal Library site is very interesting. Spent my time looking at the site instead of replying to your original message, sorry.
Will have to check out those sites in your next two posts.

Regards
Greg D.