Peter Cunningham - 2 Christening Records on Family Search

[KitCarson]

Hi

I've come across RC christening records for Peter (Petri) Cunningham, father Peter (Petrum) with mother Mariae McNiece, both taking place on 4 October 1825 in Roscommon.  I wonder if anyone can explain why there are 2 records, one giving the place of christening as Killukin, Roscommon whilst the other has Kilcooley, Roscommon.

They have the same Indexing Project (Batch) Number - C70168-1 and the same GS Film number -   989741.

From Google Maps I can see that Killukin and Kilcooley are quite close to one another, but wondered why there are 2 records.  Would one be where he resided whilst the other is the location of the church?

I'd very much appreciate your help.  Kit

[Lisacul Rosie]

If you do a sample search for baptisms 1810- 1830 for Killukin the return is 34,181 results and then repeat with Kilcooley the result again is 34,181 results. I do not believe they are separate baptisms but duplications at the LDS end

[KitCarson]

Thanks Padraig3, I wonder where I should go from here.  Should I look for my family in Kilcooley or  Killukin?  Maybe someone with local knowledge will eventually pick up on this post and help.

your help much appreciated,  Kit

[Lisacul Rosie]

The Kilcooley and Killukin references appear to be Civil Parishes rather than the actual Catholic Parishes. With Killukin there were two Civil Parishes , one covering parts of the Barony of Boyle and the other the Barony of Roscommon.
On the http://roscommon.rootsireland.ie/index.php site their is a baptismal record for a Peter Cunningham 1825 for the Catholic Parish of Croghan parents Peter Cunningham and Mary McNiece. Croghan Catholic Parish was the name attributed to the historic catholic parishes of Killukin & Killumod in the Barony of Boyle.

Hope this alternative record source will help clear up any confusion and the area to focus on being Boyle.